Friday, January 25, 2013

11 Months 'till Christmas Blog Hop

I was lucky to have been invited to join in this month's Christmas Blog Hop. I have to agree it's never to early to get starting on those Christmas Cards I make anywhere from 70-80 a Year and mail out alot to my friends so it's really nice to have a quick stash available when needed to make it a stress free holiday. Can you imagine trying to make 80 cards in Dec OMG you'd pull your hair out lol or would they all be a sticker slapped in the middle of folded paper.  Humm that sounds like the 1st year I made Xmas Cards. I've made some progress since then.  
This month the theme is snowbound lots of things to do with snow
So my first card is using Limited Runs Chubby Snowman with lots of snowflake papers and add on's
Inside
Now for My Second Card is "Henry Dressed as Santa Claus" WOJ Digi
With tons of Snowflakes and even some snow too
The inside of this card is decorated too but
I just wanted to show the close up of Henry instead
 
Papers - Recollections, Brad Recollections and Heat embossed with Stampendous.
Coloured with touch Markers
Papers Echo Park,Recollections,Card stock. Silver Snowflakes,Flower Soft,Ribbon -Micheals.
Quickutz die,Stamps Studio G. Ink- Versafine,Chalks. Coloured With Touch Markers
 
BLOG HOP LIST
1.) Shari
2.) Heather
3.) Mary
4.) Sara
5.) Kerry
6.) Tara
7.) Georgiana
8.) Sally
9.) Nikki  your here
 
So Please go out and check out the rest of the creations along the hop
and may it inspire you to a stress free holiday!!!

Winner was Mary !! 
 
Challenges Entered
Card 1Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Cold and Frost Craft Room Challenge - MonochromeMake it Monday - AnythingTammy's Scrapin Corner - Red and or Hearts
Card 2Bearly Mine- Swirls,Digi,Ribbon,Die CutsFashionista -Red as Main ColourSimon Says Stamp and Show - Christmas Cards
 
thanks for looking hugs Nikki
 
 
 
 
 

28 comments:

Pamela said...

Thank you for joining us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' with your cute snowman card.

Pam x

Sonia said...

This card is wonderful and sweet^_^
The image is beautiful^_^
Have a lovely day^_^
Sonia

Deb Ochs-LaGrone said...

Both of these cards are great Nikki! You're waaaaay ahead of me :)

Catherine said...

Both the cards are lovely Nikki. Love the cute snowman n his warm smile on the 1st card. Love the way Henry is colored.

hugs
catherine

Shari said...

Nikki, I am so happy that you joined the hop this month as our Gurst Designer!

Your cards are just amazing! I love the images you used and your colouring is so pretty!

Hugs;
Shari

Bunny said...

I saw it on MIM. Nice card. The Chubby Snowman is cute.

Heather said...

Adorable cards. I like the use of the red and white. I am so glad you were able to be our guest designer this month. Hugs!!

Kerry said...

Adorable cards Nikki! I really enjoyed using your Santa's Stuck digi for on of my cards.
Kerry

mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

Tara said...

Both these cards are so super cute! Thanks for joining us this month and thanks for the adorable digi ;)
Tara

Mary said...

Nikki, your cards are FANTASTIC! I love that chubby snowman he is super cute :) Thank you so much for allowing me to use one of your digis on my card, I loved creating with her. Can't believe you send out that MANY Christmas card a year!!!! Wowzers, you should be making like 8 or 9 a month to be ready :)

Hugs,
Mary

Desire Fourie said...

This is so beautifully designed. Love the colours. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
Hugs
Desíre
{Tammy’s Scrapin Corner DT Member}
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Sally said...

Hi Nikki, so glad you were part of the hop. Love the chubby snowman, fab cards. Beautiful colouring.
Have a good day.
Hugs Sally xxx

Jackie said...

Fabby card, love the image :), great take on swirls too ! :), Thank you for joining in the fun over at BearlyMine Challenges this week. Hugs Jackie x

Sheri R said...

Adorable! My favorite is the "I believe...".

Sherii at cfl dot rr dot com

Marjorie said...

Such lovely Christmas cards hunnie, Thank you for sharing with us this week at 'Make it Monday'...
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

Pat N. said...

Super cute cards! TFS.

Maria said...

What a gorgeous Christmas card, I love the colours in this. I need to take a leaf from your book - I start in December, and ALWAYS panic, lol. Thanks for joining in with our Monochrome theme over at the Craft-Room Challenge, and good luck in the draw.

Maria x

Sara said...

Wonderful cards, Henry is coloured wonderfully, Glad you could join us this month.

soapHOUSEmama said...

Lovely work! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week! - Ashli :)

Debs M said...

great cards, fab hop x

ahlers5 said...

Adorable cards. Love that mouse. Thanks so much for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner this week.

Diane
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner DT

Esther said...

I'm afraid I'm not one who can cope with making Christmas cards much before November - these are very pretty cards though and I envy your organisation......thanks so much for sharing with us at Craft-Room..Esther xx

Vicky F. AKA Crafting Vicky said...

Wow those are fabulous creations. What a great way to be organized and to have a bunch of cards already done!!!

Thanks for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

Edwina said...

I love your cards. My favorite is the chubby snowman card. I have been wanting him. He is so jolly looking. I love the color scheme you chose to use. Mostly snowmen are done with blue colors. Very cute Santa mouse. I love the ribbon you used. It looks vintage. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

Ellis said...

Beautiful christmas cards and great coloring, I like the papers you have used! =)
Hugs, Elenor

Marilyn said...

Cute cards and I like those images! Great colour choices and layouts too.
Thanks for joining us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin and hope to see you next time as well.
Marilyn

Julies Crafty Creations said...

Both cards are absolutely gorgeous
Thanks for joining in with our red challenge over at Fashionista and good luck
Julie x
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Fiona said...

lovely cards...

thanks for joining us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin.

Fi
x

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