I am posting the last of my Christmas cards from last year. Now got to get started making them for 2023. I used another Concord & 9th stencil for these cards, similar to the fall stencils I used. I was pleased with these stencils as well. So easy and so fun! I also got a Spellbinder's Glimmer Foil Machine for Christmas and made a December birthday card using it. I am loving it!
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And this is the birthday card I made for a dear friend and my first card made using the Spellbinder's Gimmer Foil Machine. The foiling was amazing, the rest of the card, eh. The vision didn't turn out quite like I had in my head.
As always, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to see what I'm up too. I should be around very shortly to visit you as well.
Crafty hugs,
Card Recipe:
Stenciled Cards:
Concord & 9th-Boughs & Holly Stencil Pack, Boughs & Holly stamp set
Hero Art ink cubes
Old Snippets of shiny glitter sticker paper-gotten from Amazon ages ago. Some Cricut Joy old card kit mirror mats and bases. Just stuff from my stash for the card bases, mats and strips.
Embossing folder-I believe it was a Darice folder, but not sure
Birthday Card:
Spellbinders Glimmer Foil Machine
Glimmer plate-Christmas Foliage Background
Spellbinder-Rainbow foil
Spellbinder's Stitched Hemline circle dies
Simon Says-Poinsettia die
Pebeo Gilding Paste from Amazon
Neenah 110 cardstock for card base
That hot foiling machine sure makes a stunning card! I love the multi colored look with all the shine and shimmer. That's a real beauty and your Christmas cards are amazing with the beautiful stenciling work you did! I'm truly impressed with everything you've shared today and it's so good to see you posting again. I'm glad you had a nice Christmas too! Best wishes going forward into the new year. May you have good health, lots of love from family and friends, and many blessings from above! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge assortment of exquisite cards Brenda - I love them!! Your use of the foiling is pretty awesome for a first try!!
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Maxine
Your Christmas cards are gorgeous Brenda!! LOVE the beautiful images from Concord & 9th. All your designs are so lovely. I bet you had fun making these! What a wonderful treat to get a glimmer machine. Your first card using it is bright and beautiful with the rainbow-coloured leaves. So pretty and shiny! Happy New Year, Brenda! Love, Loll
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had good luck right out of the gate with your Glimmer, Brenda! Wow, is that foil beautiful? Such a lovely wintertime birthday card.
ReplyDeleteAll of your stenciled Christmas cards are fabulous! I'm especially loving those on the pink card bases - thanks so much for remembering us this year! xx
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Your foiling is perfect, Brenda! I'm still trying to get through the learning curve! A very pretty birthday card and your Christmas cards are beautiful! I love the card you sent me! Glad you had a nice Christmas and I hope 2023 is good for you too.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous cards Brenda and you'll be so busy with the wedding too! Happy New Year hugs Sue x
ReplyDeleteLove everyone of the Christmas cards. They look great. The foiled card is pretty with the different colors that shine. What a great gift that is.
ReplyDeleteI have to start with a big thank you for all the beautiful Christmas card designs you shared here, Brenda! Each one is stunning and your execution is just flawless! I also love the colorful and shiny foil card - you are too hard on yourself! Good for you for treating yourself to one of those foiling machines! Happy New Year Hugs, Auntie Darnell
ReplyDeleteOH! Brenda, What beautiful and clever cards. Your Christmas cards are just gorgeous, I'm sure everyone loved them. Your foiling is just so beautiful, it may not have turned out as you thought, but it's still really lovely. I look forward to seeing more stunning foiling.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky Dwayne's family is to have you do their wedding stationery, they know having you do them, they will be having the best.
Take care, My friend, and enjoy your makes.
Hugs
Faith x
Holy smokes! This is some array of wonderful cards. Impressive! Love all of your creations. The glimmer card is perfect. Is happy and joyous. Beautiful!
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Your Christmas cards are gorgeous! Been trying to get back to visiting blogs but have been having nothing but trouble getting on Bloglovin. Still not able to get on the site.
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Marilyn❤️
Love all your Christmas cards here! They're fabulous. Okay, now you have me thinking about a glimmer machine. (Besides the cost...the other problem for me would be trying to find a place in my already over crowded craft area! Smile!
ReplyDeleteVery late in commenting here! Your Christmas cards are all gorgeous. The foiled one is lovely and colourful, makes a great birthday card. I never think to use my foiling machine, in fact I don’t think I even remember how!
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