Sunday 4 October 2009

My First Xmas Card.... PFP Week 19.


And about time, too! I'm hoping that this will give me the kick up the pants I need to start making my Xmas cards early enough to be able to post them out in time for the big jolly fella's visit. Christmas has never been a terribly exciting time for me, personally I much prefer Hallowe'en (does that make me a bad person??). So, I always struggle to get all festive and worked up to make Xmassy things.


I bought this stamp from my fellow Trimmie, Jenni (cardmadfairy). She's just produced a range of Xmas themed stamps that I think are great. (Although she colours them a heck of a lot better than me!!) I've decided to make this card for the Passions for ProMarkers Week 19 challenge. The requirements were to use Apricot and Cool Aqua and to include a flower. As I'd decided on a Xmas card, I thought I'd make snowflake flowers instead of the usual ones. If this isn't okay, then apologies all round. :s


Recipe:


Stamped Image: Skating Josie by Cardmadfairy's Creations.

Clothing: Apricot & Cool Aqua.

Face: Ivory & Blush

Hair: Buttercup & Saffron

Stars: Canary

Blades: Cool Grey 1 & 2


Background Stamp: Snowfall - Stamp Duo by Papermania.

Papers: Winter Stack by DCWV and Gemstones cardstock by Core'dinations.

Pearls: Papermania.

Glitter: Diamond Stickles.
Apologies for the super-pants photo - it's probably just as well, really. :)

17 comments:

  1. Lovely card, thanks for joining us at PFP this week. x

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  2. Fabulous Xmas card, love the icy colours x

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  3. Hi Neenie, what a fab card. Love the cute image and the snowflake flowers are perfect. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  4. Such a fabulous card. Love the image you've used and the colouring also. Thanks for joining us this week at PFP. Hugs Michele x

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  5. Very pretty Christmas card, thanks for joining us at pfp.
    Hugs,
    Caryn

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  6. fantastic card janeen,great colours and lovely stamp,good luck with the challenge hun
    tracey x x

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  7. This is so fresh and bright Neenie I love the icey blue shades you have used
    Perfection
    Hugs Susie xx

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  8. Great card hun. I didn't realise you had a blog babes so I'm off to follow you now.
    Sam x
    PS I've got one kitten that looks just like your one and at the moment she isn't sitting on my shoulder which is where she normally is when I'm on the computer.
    Take care babes

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  9. Beautiful card, the image is so pretty and I love the colours. Have a great evening

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  10. Beautiful card Janeen - fab colours! Cheers Claire x

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  11. Hi Neenie, just wanted to say thank you so much for your lovely message, the jobs going good :)

    I feel the same way about christmas too :)

    enjoy your weekend, Katy x

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  12. Hi Neenie! This is just so cute! Love the image and the colours look great on a festive card! Are you getting ready for Halloween? I'm gonna have a pumpkin and put it on the windowsill! And my little cat Réglisse is black so he goes with the theme too!
    Thanks for the lovely comments you've left on my blog!
    Hugs Shelly :)

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  13. Lovely card Janeen, I love the colours you've used, love Rose xx

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  14. love the card, fab colours and colouring !yes I too must start the xmas cards !

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  15. Ohhhh thats so pretty !! Beautiful card
    Hugs June xxx

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  16. Hi Janeen thanks for your visit I really appreciate it and I do feel really lucky lately, they say it comes in three's, fingers crossed....lol (hope it's in money form next time...lol)

    Hugs
    Vicki x

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  17. OMG forgot to say I love your card! The image is just lovely:)

    Vicki x

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Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. I appreciate them all. Neenie x :)