Tuesday, June 25, 2013

" 6 Months till Christmas Blog Hop "

Well welcome back to our monthly Christmas hop it is now 6 months till Christmas yes that is correct we are half way there. It sure does not feel like it now its getting warmer and the sun is shining I sure like the Sun more then the snow but I guess everything in moderation is great :).

Well if you are a regular follower of our monthly hop then you know the drill but if you are just stopping by then here is a quick overview of what we do each month.

2 Christmas ago my great friend Shari was having quite the struggle to complete her lovely Christmas cards in time and decided that it was just to much work to cram into the few months before the Christmas rush. She decided that she would challenge herself to make two cards each month so that when the time came she would have at least 22 cards ready. Along the way the group of us joined her and we now create a fun small hop each month to share our creations and hopefully give some inspiration to everyone who follows along each month.

If you have arrived here from the talented Mary`s Blog you are in the right place. If you have just happened upon my blog or are here for a visit and want to start from the beginning please head over to my very talented friend Shari`s Blog

This year we are challenging our selves to create two cards or projects following a given theme for the moth.

This month we were creating our creations by using the following photo inspiration.

June's Photo Inspiration
Of course I have created two cards to share with you.

First Card

Card 1
Copic colours used

- Snow - C1 + B0000
- R39,37,35
-R22,21,20
-YR18,68,16
-W9,7,5
-YG67,17,13,11

Supplies used

- Mel Jen - Frosty Face 
- Die-Namics Decrotive Doily
- Recollections Flowers
- Ribbon
- Trim
- Paper I got from a garage sale at Memory Keepers in Hamilton ON
- Rind-stones
- Tape Gun
- Stickles - Crystal
- Memento - Dew Drops - Love letter

close up of the colouring


Second Card


Card 2


Copic Colours used

- Snow - C1 + B0000
- R39,37,35
-R29,27, 25,24
-YR18,68,16
-YG67,17,13

Supplies used

- Free digi from Simply Cards & Papercraft  - By David Parkins ( super cute check them out )
- Die-Namics Decrotive Doily
- Recollections Flowers
- Trim
- Paper I got from a garage sale at Memory Keepers in Hamilton ON
- Rind-stones
- Tape Gun
- Stickles - Crystal
- Memento - Dew Drops - Love letter

close up of the colouring


Both Card Together


Hope you all enjoyed our lovely hop today. Please leave some love on each of these talented ladies blogs.

Hope you have gotten some inspiration to start your Christmas cards early. Until next time happy Crafting.

Sara ( you are here )
Karen (this months Guest Designer)


8 comments:

  1. Both gorgeous cards Sara.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  2. You did such a great job bringing these two snowmen to life!
    I love your colouring and your layouts!
    Merry Six Months to Christmas!
    Hugs
    Sandy

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  3. Hey Sara, I guess it is true what they say, best friends think alike! Love that you used the same papers and shapes on both cards (I did too! lol) Both cards are wonderful! I love to see your creative brain grow each month! Such a great set of cards sweetie!

    Big Hugs!
    Shari

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  4. These are both so sweet! Snowmen always make me smile and these two are no exception!

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  5. Love your snowmen cards Sara...especially that adorable second one. Fantastic job!

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  6. They are adorable. I like the snowman theme on both cards ~ makes me feel cooler as I sit here in this humidity and rain. Great cards, Hugs!

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  7. Your cards are too sweet love the snowmen hugs Nikki

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  8. Love the snowmen Sara, two fab cards with great images. Love the layouts too.
    Have a good weekend. Sorry it took so long to visit.
    Hugs Sally xxx

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