Nov 28 2008
In the Holiday Spirit
I am SOOO getting into the holiday spirit this year. Last year was hard and I didn’t quite get into it until Christmas was almost upon me.I also just CANNOT stop creating which is why you’re getting so many designs out of me! LOL Another couple again today. As you can see… I STILL haven’t put away my TK Christmas Series paper. It makes beautiful holiday cards so quickly!
Thomas Kinkade Inchie Christmas
For this design I decided to try cutting up one of the 4×4″ size images into one inch squares and adhering them to inchies. I love how it really gives the look of looking out through a window and adds dimension to the design.
Quick Tip: Sponge the edges of your inchies to add a vintage look and define the squares a little more.
Supply List:
STamps: A Merry Little Christmas (Thomas Kinkade line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Paper:
-Thomas Kinkade Christmas Series paper pack
-kraft and blue prism cardstock
Ink:
-Vintage Photo Distress ink by Ranger
Other:
-brad by American Crafts
-inchies
-snowflake ribbon by Making Memories
Christmas Trio
This tall card design features some of the smaller 1.75″ square images that come with this paper pack. Each of these little vignettes features a slightly different focal point from the original painting. It’s a super easy way to get a festive look.
Stamps:
-Christmas Expressions (MLM) by Cornish Heritage Farms
paper:
Thomas Kinkade Christmas Series paper pack by Cornish Heritage Farms
-kraft cardstock by Prism
Ink:
-Brushed Corduroy Distress ink by Ranger
-Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Other:
-ribbon by Making Memories
-brads by Creative Impressions
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’m going to try and get busy getting organized for Christmas. I think I have some shopping, cleaning and decorating on my to do list. I’m hoping for a little creating too! Anyone have any exciting plans?
OMG! Those are stunning Julia!!!! Hope you get lots done over the weekend! Have fun,I’m planning on getting some xmas cards done. Have a wonderful weekend!
Breath-taking beautiful cards Julia. Love the ribbon too.
Beautiful!! I love the inchies! I thought it was a window until I read how you did it! They look so inviting and warm. I love them both! and that snowflake ribbon is fabulous!
Okay, I’m definitely in the mood now to start my Christmas cards….
You’ve given me some great ideas! I love, love, love both of today’s cards (anda few more from this past week)!
Thanks!
Incredible! I felt like I was sitting in my rocking chair looking out of the window…both of your cards are stunning ::)
Julia, I love your Thomas Kinkade “window” card. Just make me wish I were there. Your tall card is simply gorgeous.
I love the Thomas Kinkade paper and keep telling myself to get some but just haven’t done it yet. You inspire me to get moving.
Oh MY! Julia you’ve really outdone yourself with these two. What a fabulous use of the paper. They are just stunning!
Julia, if you weren’t creating, I’d think you were sick or something. I love both of your cards. I am having such a hard time cutting my Thomas Kincade paper. It’s just too beautiful to cut up.
Gorgeous designs, J! I especially love that inchie one though…I must try that!
Simply stunning…both of these beauties! WOW!
I LOVE these cards. So beautiful.
Very pretty cards! Love the images, AND your card designs.
These are beautiful cards, and I love the Thomas Kincaid paper as well. Can’t see enough of it! Love both of these cards.
It does look like you are looking out a window at this scene, just Beautiful, cute idea with the second card too!
omg those cards are so beautiful you do great work.