The annual Paper Anthology Christmas Card Swap is always a lot of fun, as well as an amazing source of inspiration. Still working on your own cards? Here are some awesome ideas to spur you on! Cards are in displayed in alphabetical order because there’s no way anyone could choose a “favorite”! ♥ (PS: Want to participate in next year’s swap? Subscribe to the newsletter so you’ll see the sign up –and all other special events– the minute they’re announced!)
Last week, Paper Anthology held out first virtual crop: Creation Staycation. It was a week long event, with tons of challenges, trivia and Prizes. I’m excited to say, it was a huge success, with over 300 challenge entries! We had such a blast looking through everyone’s gorgeous creation! I thought I would share a few of my cards from the challenges:
This card was for the Monochrome Madness challenge. Of course, I chose GREEN. All dies used are from Dress My Crafts:
This card was for the Distress background challenge. Lots of inky goodness with Ranger Distress inks and a fun flower die set from Taylored Expressions:
This card was for the one layer (CAS) challenge. I used the Taylored Expressions square stencils for the background. The beautiful flower image is from Penny Black . All inks used, for blending and watercoloring are mini ink cubes from Taylored Expressions:
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Still 11 days left before this month’s Christmas Card Club and I already have the card designed! This month I channeled all my favorite things – wood, plaid, gingham and a rustic cabin feel. I used Stampers Anonymous “Festive Overlays” set (another favorite thing) for the main image and sentiment. (die cut with Taylored Expressions awesome stitched and scallop sets). The plaid is a Studio 490 background stamp and the woodgrain is a Sizzix 3D embossing folder. My all time favorite May Arts ribbon, some die cuts from Penny Blackj and Elizabeth Crafts, along with a sprinkling of star sequins from Buttons Galore finish it off (not to mention a bunch of distress ink)!
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~elisabeth
Ladies your cards are ready to be picked up! I have to applaud each and every one of you, what gorgeous cards!!! Sharing three cards that really caught my eye (it was a very tough decision!)
Linda S. created this clean and simple card with a background die from Taylored Expressions and a sentiment die from Impression Obsession – classic and striking!
Gail P. used a Concord and 9th turnabout stamp and the triple step stamping technique. The mirricard die cut sentiment is the perfect touch!
Shelly D. created a beautiful scene combining Taylored Expressions stamps, a Penny Black Lamppost die and an Impression Obsession carolers die. An inky background and sparkly snow sets the scene perfectly!
…and yes, I just HAD to create the Tim Holtz Holiday Hack with the ombre bottle brush trees on the vintage ruler – such a cute decoration and really quick and easy to make!
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~elisabeth
Just sharing some upcoming classes for next week : We still have some spots available for the following classes:
Shari’s class on Monday, Oct. 1st 6-9 pm:
create this awesome purse shaped box (without using dies) featuring adorable new paper from Doodlebug. Along with the purse, you’ll make a set of 6 cards that coordinates with and fits perfectly in the purse, along with envelopes. A Catherine Pooler Stamp set and Penny Black sentiments are featured on the cards.
Sweet treats on Thursday, Oct. 4th, 6-9 pm
An amazing collection of 6 treat boxes, featuring unique shapes, perfect for Halloween goodies! Beautiful Authentique paper and fun stamps sets from Catherine Pooler and Lawn Fawn are featured – this class is a must for those of you that love to create your own treat boxes!
Strip Tease: Oct. 6th – 12-3 pm
Lauren will teach you three new ways to construct beautiful, unique, autumnal backgrounds using nothing but leftover strips of patterned paper and adhesive. Believe it or not, there’s hardly ANY measuring or precision involved, and the methods you learn can be taken home and used with any paper you’d like to finish up.
Join us!
Sharing some of the Christmas cards we’ve made at Christmas Card club!
…An adorable stamp set from Mama Elephant
-A classic wreath stamp from Penny Black
…A shimmery card featuring a Tim Holtz Blueprint stamp and Poppy Stamp die:
More classic Penny Black with this gorgeous Poinsettia die, cut from watercolor paper and painted with Peerless watercolors:
And a fun Garland strung with adorable ornaments from Impression Obsession:
