Monday, March 25, 2013

"9 Months 'til Christmas" Blog Hop

Welcome to our Christmas Blog Hop.  If you follow my blog regularly, you know that on the 25th of each month leading up to Christmas, our design team creates 2 projects to inspire you to get a head start on your crafts and relieve the stress of December.  If you have arrived from my bff, Shari, then you are in the correct place.  If not, head on over to her blog and start at the beginning.

Our theme for this month is "Mainly Green".  Here are my two cards:


CARD #1

I used my new favourite cartridge (story HERE) for this shaped card.


RECIPE:
Card stock ~ Recollections
Patterned Paper ~ MME Christmas 6" x 6'
Cricut ~ Accent Essentials (circles)
~ Wild Card (base)
~ Teddy Bear Parade (Winter Coat Bear)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye
Sentiment ~ Michaels $1.50 bin
Glossy Accents
Stampendous Crystal Snow
Kaiser Craft Rhinestones ~ Clear

CARD #2

RECIPE:
Card Stock ~ Recollections
Patterned Paper ~ Echo Park Very Merry Christmas 6" x 6"
Image ~ The Greeting Farm Rain Snow Shine
Copic Markers
Sentiment ~ Kraftin' Kimmie Holiday Lulu and Libby
Memory Box Dies ~ Riviera Corner
Diamond Stickles
Sakura Clear Glaze Pen
Flowers, Bling ~ "Use it Up" Inventory



Copics Used: Skin ~ E00, E02, E04, E11; Hair ~ E21, E29, E39, E49; Coat ~ YG95, YG97, YG99; Boots ~ E43, E44, E47; Scarf ~ YG91, YG93, YG95, E41,E42, E43; Earmuffs~ YG91, YG93, YG95;Muff and Fur Trim ~ E40, E41, E42

I hope you enjoyed seeing my cards today and that I have inspired you to get a head start on your holiday projects.  Now you are off to the super talented Mary. 

Have a great day!! 

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

BLOG HOP ORDER:
Shari
Heather (That's me!)
Mary
Sara
Kerry
Tara
Sally
and our guest designer Sandy


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9 comments:

  1. Sandy SmithMarch 25, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    I love the cards! Love the sparkle!

    Cheers
    Sandy

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  2. ShariMarch 25, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Oh Heather, both your cards are so amazing! I love the little bear all bundled up and wow your Greeting farm girl is coloured soooooo beautfilly! Wonderful job this month honey!

    Socks;
    Your BFF

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  3. snappy scrappyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Both are gorgeous!!!

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  4. MaryMarch 25, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Your cards are Fantastic! I love the first one, I have that Greeting Farm stamp and you've coloured her amazing :)

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  5. TaraMarch 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Super cute cards this month! I just love that shape card. I have the teddy bear cartridge but have never noticed this bear, now that I have... LOL! Thanks for the great inspiration!

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  6. Kerry TMarch 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    OMG! I love, love, love both of your cards. I read the story about how you got your cartridge that is awesome. I looked for it last time I was in the States with no luck. It is adorable.
    Kerry

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  7. SaraMarch 25, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Love love love both cards so adorable.. Love the teddy in a coat :) I love cutesy things and the greeting farm card so beautiful :)

    Hugs

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  8. NikkiMarch 26, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Heather your cards are adorable that bear is just so darn cute hugs Nikki

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  9. MigdaliaMarch 27, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Both cards are ADORABLE!!

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~ Hugs, Heather ~

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