Saturday, December 20, 2014

Card Design: Countdown to Christmas with Nicecrane Designs, Day 7

http://nicecranedesigns.com/
Greetings to you on this Saturday! Is your weekend going to be filled to the brim with doing last minute things to get ready for the big guy's arrival?  I know mine will.  First I'm going to start with sharing the final card featuring an image from the beautiful vintage set called A Happy Xmas by Bowley, available over at Nicecrane Designs

Over the last several days you've seen the first four cards I created for my momma as part of her Christmas gift (if you missed them and would like to check them out, click HERE for the first, HERE for the second, HERE for the third, and HERE for the fourth).  Today it is time to show you the fifth and final card in the set.

General Information:
  • When I chose the sentiment for the inside of this card, I hesitated but then thought, 'no it is 2014, it is fine'.  Of course, sitting back I have now realized why I hesitated.  It might be 2014 this year but it won't be next year when she actually sends this card to someone.  So, sometime in the next week, I need to get creative and find a way to add a new sentiment to the inside without it looking strange.  Wish me luck!

  
FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • A Happy Xmas by Bowley:  This card features the image in the middle of the preview below.  Click on the watermark below to take you to its location in the store. 
http://nicecranedesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46&products_id=1172
Embossing Folder:
  • The purple panel on top was embossed using the one of the folders from the Cricut, Paper Lace II set.  
Embellishments:
  • The half pearls are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama.

INSIDE

OVERALL 
Digital Sentiments:
  • These beautiful sentiments were once again, both created by Paulette from Create with TLC and both picked up as freebies.  For more great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and to see some awesome sets available for sale, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.
 Paper Products:
  • Card, image and sentiment base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.
  • The paper used for the embossed panel on the front and the matting on the inside are from the Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, Soda Pop collection.
Challenges I am hoping to enter...

Before I go...
Time to share one more great Christmas themed set available at Nicecrane's Designs.  This particular set includes ready to go ornaments that you just need to print, fold and glue.  I made one for my momma last year using a different image and I'd really like to work with images available in this set too.  Hopefully next year.
The Christmas Ornament Pack set contains three ornaments to provide you with a bit of variety.  Be sure to go and check it out while you are at the store (click on image below to head to its location).
http://nicecranedesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46&products_id=686

Remember, to stay current on ALL the latest releases and to check out the fabulous inspiration from my fellow DT members, be sure to head over to the Nicecrane Designs blog.

Thanks for popping in and checking my latest creation.  I'm not exactly sure when I'll be back next, I do still have at least two cards that need to be made and I'm trying to get some decorations done as well.  Then I also have a special 12 Days of Christmas treasure hunt planned and I'm hoping that I can pull it off.  So, while I'm not exactly sure which day I'll be back, I'll definitely be back soon.

Until then, I hope that you are all getting some time to spend with family and friends.  That is one of the wonderful things about the holidays--being with the people we love, and those we don't get to see very often.

Take care until we meet up again, 

9 comments:

Anet's Crafting said...

Beautiful Christmas card Lisa. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTX

Karen Lunagirl said...

Another lovely card. These are so pretty, with the vintage images and pretty colors you used. Again, thanks for being part of my challenge at Lunagirl!

Anonymous said...

Hello, A beautiful card and gorgeous vintage image. Thank you for joining our 2nd challenge at A Crafty Mess. We hope that you will join us again soon.

Teighan DT

Maryann Laursen said...

I have just been watching all your beautiful cards here Lisa, and they´re all soooo gorgeous. Unfortunately health has been playing up, so I haven´t been much around and haven´t commented much lately, but I have seen all your awesome work, and just wanted to wish you ans your family a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I´m looking forward to see lots more in the new year, and know, we´ll be in for a treat there too. Take good care.

Hazel said...

Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

Unknown said...

Sweet embossing and use of the image. We really appreciate that you are posting art with us in this two week challenge at Word Art Wednesday. Advent and Christmas Blessings to you and yours, Carole

chanya13 said...

Beautiful !!! Thanks for joining us at Chocolate, Coffe & Cards Challenges!!! I hope you get to join us again for our next challenge. Agnieszka DT
Merry Christmas :)

Rocky said...

Another gorgeous card, I love the inside of this one too. Thank you for joining us again at CHNC Extra.

Crafting Suzie's Creations said...

lovely card thank you for joining us at A Crafty Mess Challenge Sue DT xx