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Tuesday 2 July 2013

Christmas in July

You're right it does seem early to be thinking of Christmas but the team at Make My Monday are asking for a Christmas card for their challenge this week. I suppose if you have lots to make it does make sense to start in good time rather than be in a last minute panic.  I've used an image (layered onto Spellbinders circles) and backing paper from Docrafts, the sentiment was printed and cut out using a Stampin' up punch and the fir branch and poinsettieas were cut out using Marianne dies - a little gold glimmer was added to the flowers.There you have it, my first seasonal card this year and if you need the impetus to make a start on yours it is worth taking a look at the inspiration from their design team.


12 comments:

  1. A beautiful card Val, and not to early for Christmas. I really should make a start on mine, this time last year I had about 30 made, this year 1.

    Sue x

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  2. You're ahead of me! That lovely delicate frame in the green around your circular image panel is striking in the way it accents the holly shapes of your background paper & I love the effect of the poinsettias.
    Paula (PEP)

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  3. This is a lovely card Val and I love the subtle addition of the gold glimmer to the poinsettias

    Jackie x

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  4. I love the delightful image on this lovely Christmas card Val, thank you for joining us at Make my Monday.
    Suzi B xx

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  5. A gorgeously traditional Christmas card - stunning. Thanks for playing along this week at MMM - Jacqueline xx

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  6. This is an absolutely gorgeous card, - I really admire people who can think that far ahead, I usually start mine in October..... anyway, well done you, like you say, if you have lots to make, it pays off starting early, much more enjoyable than being in a rush!

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  7. Lovely card, and beautiful sentiment, thank you for joining us this week at MMM, Laura xx

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  8. Beautiful card Val, love the vintage feel to it:)
    Val x

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  9. Wonderful Christmas mood on your card! Love it!

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  10. Gorgeous card Val - haven't even thought about the dreaded C word yet! Must admit that DoCrafts have some great Christmas stuff and I was excited to hear yesterday that I've won their monthly club giveaway for June.......can't wait to see what arrives!

    Karen x

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  11. This Christmas in July card is just beautiful with the poinsettia's. Whoever receives it will love it.
    Hugs...Leanne

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