Sunday 18 December 2011

My Last Christmas Card for this year.....

Phwew! It feels good when you have everything ready for Christmas doesn't it? I have finished wrapping and decorating and all we have to do now is the dreaded food shopping! I think we are going to get up really early this year (6am) to do ours as last year it was so busy it took us nearly an hour and a half just to get out of the supermarket car park! That was no fun I can tell you. 

 I always seem to leave my Husband's Christmas card until last (I think it's because I just don't like making male cards!) but I have now manage to make it using this week's Waltzingmouse Sketch.


It's a nice easy one for me this week as any male card I make always seems to have at least one star on it.





I used another of my favourite sets (I think I use this set more than any other) Seasons of Love Tags, I just love this star! I made this little pleated circle in the middle using a strip of paper and a scalloped border punch and topped it of with the sentiment which is from the same set.



 The papers are a mish mash of scraps I had lying around. I couldn't resist adding a little beige seam binding bow from the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop which is a bit feminine I suppose so I tried to 'man' the card up a bit with a row of copper brads. Do you think it is masculine enough?


I am entering this card into a few other challenges;

Charisma cardz - Last minute Xmas makes
Lollipop crafts - Happy Holidays


Thanks so much for visiting!
Sarah x



18 comments:

  1. WOW - first to the Snippet Playground today. Congrats. LOVE this card. x

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  2. Beautiful card, Thanks for joining us this week at Charisma Cardz
    Shell xx

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  3. Oh so pretty! Sheesh, I don't even make a card for my husband. You've got me thinking that I should :)! This is just gorgeous with the medallion over the star. The colors are so soft and elegant and I just love the patterned paper you used! So glad you could play along with the WMSC this week, Sarah!

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  4. wow, this is stunning...luv the papers, the bow, and the rosette...awesome...Merry Christmas!

    enjoy *~*

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  5. Such a pretty card Sarah! Love the white embossed WM star and fan fold embellishment! Thanks for playing with the WMSC :)

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  6. Hi Sarah

    This is fabulous.

    I love all the different type of script paper you have used too.

    Gorgeous colours and great take on the sketch. I am sure your hubby will love it!

    Good luck with the shopping .. .. though if your local stores are anything like ours it doesn't look like the poor shop workers are going to get much of a break!!

    Thank you for sharing such a lovely make in the snippet playground this week.

    Love Jules xx

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  7. I don't think the ribbon makes this at all feminine. I really like the colour, subtle and elegant. Love the star with sentiment - just lovely. I'm sure your husband will love this card.

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  8. Beautiful card - every element is perfect, and it's absolutely great for a chap! I haven't started on my OH's yet, it's so true about leaving it until the very last! Hope the supermarket run goes well :) Di xx

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  9. Hello Sarah

    I think your card is just perfect for your husband, it's stunning and gorgeous, and to think you used snippets. The colour combo is just perfect.

    Have a wonderful Christmas.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  10. Gorgeous card, Sarah. I love the papers and fabulous stamping...I'm sure your husband will love it, too:)

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  11. Sarah, your star card makes the perfect man card and that addition of metal makes it very masculine looking. Nicely done! So glad to see your entry at the Crafts and Me digi team's "Christmas" challenge. ~ Rose

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  12. This really caught my eye, Sarah! I love the white with kraft and the layering you did with the medallion is so pretty! Great job! Happy holidays!!

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  13. Stunning! I love the rosette topped star, and festive papers! Gorgeous!

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  14. Great colors on this card for your DH - love the rosette and lovely star!

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  15. What a beautifula and stylish card. I have become your newest follower. Merry christmas
    x catherine

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  16. Such a lovely card.


    All of the excitement of the past week or so has put me well behind, sorry. I hope your Christmas was as good as mine and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy New Year.

    Thank you for entering this Crafty Boots challenge.

    Dionne

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  17. This is so pretty! What a great card! And I just love the layering you've made here. Thanks for sharing it with us at WMSC! :)

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  18. Wow! The kraft star stamped in white ink is so pretty. Looks just like snow and really makes it pop! Thanks for playing along with us during the holidays at WMSC! Happy new year!

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