Saturday, February 12, 2011

Three Christmas Cards for February Hjerteboden's Juleblogg





Good morning everyone....wishing you all a wonderful weekend! It's finally starting to warm up a bit. My family came back from warm and sunny Curacoa yesterday with a tan, and, judging by the photos, it was paradise on earth!
Being home on vacation, I had time to spend in my craft room and I finished the three Christmas cards for the Hjerteboden's Juleblogg.
My Tilda with violin was colored with distress inks and the papers I used were from Magnolia and some were designed by Kristine Moldenhauer Biseth. The gorgeous flowers are from Magnolia and the lovely corner adorner was a gift from my wonderful friend, Jacque.
The beautiful lace was also a gift from another sweet friend, Claudia. Thank you girls for thinking of me in such a special way.
The other two cards are "vintage" utilizing photos I received from another special friend. Thank you so very much.....I adore these wonderful photos!
The papers on the blue card are from Melissa Frances. The gorgeous white rose ribbon was also a gift from sweet Jacque.
For the final vintage card, I used papers from the Bo Bunny Christmas collection.
This one caught my daughter's eye right away....she loves the reindeer!
The raffia is from RRR and the beautiful gold mistletoe and red velvet flower were also a gift from Jacque. Thank you Sweetie!!!
I hope you like my cards. I am so very thankful for all your wonderful comments!
I love making cards and it's so nice when you get encouragement. Hugs!!!!

28 comments:

  1. Hello Christina, MAGNIFIQUE ! All 3 of them are beautiful. WOW, your ink coloring of Tilda is just amazing. I am truly impressed at your mastering this technique in such a small period of time. Ijust love this first card for its gorgeous pastel colors, the wonderful layering, the beautiful music sheet background, the lovely lace and all the other details. I love both of the other cards for the vintage look, the richness of their colors, and the beautiful embellishments you chose to enhance those precious antique pictures.The beautiful papers you choose for both cards create such harmony with the picture, Love the raindeers very much too.
    märchenhafteste! guten Tag!
    (hope my translation is proper)
    Hugs. Danielle.

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  2. All three of your cards are beautiful, but my favorite is the Tilda one =) I love the soft coloring, so pretty! I like the non traditional colors too! Have a great weekend Christina.
    hugs,
    Shell

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  3. Hi Christina, wow, your cards are all awesome. Each one has it's own personality and your embellishments are delightful!
    Hugs,
    Barb

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  4. Wow, Christina, such diversity in designs. Each one is so lovely and so different. Your work is gorgeous as are your cards. Wow! I just love the jewel tones you used. Beautiful!

    XO,
    Chris Christensen

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  5. Oh wow Christina! These are BEAUTIFUL! Especially the Tilda playing violin...just gorgeous! All the pretty details...amazing!
    Rene :D

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  6. Wow! You were very productive and you came up with three gorgeous cards, Christina! I love them all and couldn't pick a favorite if I tried. Stunning embellishments and amazing designs! Fabulous trio of cards!!
    hugs, Sharon

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  7. Christina, I simply adore all three of your Christmas cards.. couldn't say one is prettier than the others. Love them all equally.. course being partial to Tilda, well, oh they are all beautiful... great job, three at once.. wow.. doing good!!
    Hugs, Jean

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  8. Hi, Christina! All 3 cards are gorgeous. I couldnČ› decide which one I love best. I think Tilda with violin is eventually my favorite. I love girlie cards and that gorgeous colorwork of yours just blew me away. I also love the lace on the Tilda card.
    Wonderful details on all cards. Love them!
    Hugs, Iulia

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  9. Oh Christina all three of your Christmas cards turned out gorgeous. You really outdid yourself. The embellishments are all very fitting and over the top. Amazing creations!!!
    You sure have mastered the distress inks.

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  10. Your cards are all gorgeous! I love the vintage feel. Fabulous!

    Hugz,
    Julie

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  11. Lovely card you made, and beautiful decoration!!

    ;0)Gry-Beate

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  12. WOW Christina! how wonderful to get a jump on the season! : ) Beautiful creations... love the vintage pictures, just fun to see the variety in one post!
    Pam Going Postal

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  13. Beautiful! Especially love Tilda.

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  14. Christina,
    Wow, lovely lovely cards. I love the whole vintage feel of them all. Thanks so much for sharing. Blessings to you in Wisconsin. Stay warm!
    Hugs from Georgetown,
    Leslie

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  15. These are fabulous. What a great idea to get started on the Christmas cards. I am terrible and always leave it to the last minute! hugs xxoo

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  16. OMG OMG OMG!!! ALL of these are absolutely GORGEOUS Christina!!! Wow! You REALLY got some fun time to craft huh?!! hehe! sigh .. each card is just STUNNING in it's own beautiful way! Your details are truly FABULOUS!!! I loooove each one! :)

    Love,
    Elise

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  17. Wow Christina, all of your cards are beautiful! These are so "artsy" and fab!
    Hugs, Cami

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  18. oh wow.. you've been a busy bee, Christina :)
    LOVE all three of your cards even though they are all so different.. but yet so beautiful!!!
    Thanks for sharing all your wonderful work and be such an inspiration for all of us :)
    {big hugs}
    Sylvia

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  19. She is beautiful. I love angels and I loved all your lace and doily, soooo pretty!

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  20. BRAVO Christina!!! Each card is absolutely beautiful and unique. You have definitely mastered the vintage style which I must say is what really talks to my heart. Love it!!!! Love them all!!!! Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  21. Beautiful christmas cards.Love the tilda.
    Have great week.
    Big hugs from Holland,agnesxx

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  22. Wow Christina!!! These three are really beautiful!!!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  23. Wow Christina! These are stunning! Love the vintage look on the two bottom ones and Tilda is super cute on the top one. The gold corner piece looks fabby! Great cards!!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  24. Christina, Your cards are all three gorgeous. Amazing coloring and beautiful layouts.

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  25. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, Christina! Love your cards. Love the vintage goodness of each one & all of the lace & ribbons & flowers. Great job!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  26. These are so beautifully done Christina. Oh my you've been a busy lady, but they are gorgeous looking :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  27. Your cards are so beautiful! I love the richness and all the layers.
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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