Renee had a great idea to get a head start on Christmas cards. We all (well, most of us it seems) wait until the last month or so before Christmas to get started on our cards. With everything else going on at that time of year we often feel rushed and may or may not get all our cards completed. I usually have to buy a box of cards to help fulfill my list. Not this year! By the time December gets here I will have at least 12 cards completed (probably more). Each month a different one of us will host the 12 Kits of Christmas, providing a kit for each of the other 11 ladies whom Renee has asked to participate. This month Renee started us off right with a beautiful kit full of die cuts and ribbons that I don't already have. It was so much fun to create with PTI's In The Meadow and the cool window die!
Another goal I had this year was to make my Christmas cards more mailable. Well, I blew it on this card:) That window just really made want to create depth and dimension behind it as if you are looking out your living room window.
Maybe next month!
Here is a photo of the kit contents. The only thing I added that was not included in the kit was some glitter, the Peace die cut, and a little stamping on the window. Renee really filled her kit with so many wonderful pieces to choose from. I'm sure you will see more pieces pop up on future cards!
Now check out what all of the other ladies have made with their kits and if you leave a comment on each blog you will be entered to win a really great prize from Renee!!
I just received the February kit from Cathy!
February's cards should be cute;)
Cardstock: PTI White, Black, Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Plaid Patterned Paper?
Stamps: Love Lives Here Holiday
Ink: PTI Pure Poppy, Memento Pear Tart
Dies: PTI Wonderful Words Holiday, In The Meadow, Memory Box Star of Wonder, Grand Madison Window, Cheery Lynn Christmas Tree
Other: Glitter, Simplicity Velvet Ribbon, Pinking Shears, Red Pearls?
Oh, Kara, what don't I love about this card? What just jumped out at me was the stamping on the window. I loved that! It just reminds me of a shadowbox, with something interesting in each box. Great job and start to our 12 months of cards.
ReplyDeleteeek! christmas! (lol.) Good job on your head-start, and fantastic card! love the kit Renee put together :)
ReplyDeleteKara, its hard to name all the things I LOVE about the card you created! I love that the ribbon hangs off the page, that you used the "peace" in black and it really stands out, that you stamped the top of the window with the pine boughs, that the snow behind the window is sparkly, and that yummy plaid paper on black and green! Gheesh, this card has so many elements and I love every single one :)
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea! I love your first window card. How you used all the different elements is truly fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the kit. That window is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Kara! I love that you offset the window instead of centering it, and the stamped branches across the top are so pretty. Love the way the silhouette, ribbon, and sentiment really pop, too!
ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty! Love the window and the pretty images behind! What a neat idea! :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - love that window
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful..so sweeet and elegant. The way you have off set the decorated tree and peace just seems to fit the mood of the scene. Again, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely! What a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable, love this with the Peace on the front. The glittery snow with the sled is a gorgeous touch. Kara I love the stamping on the window . Adorable card!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful, love peeking through the window.
ReplyDeleteGreen is not my favorite color, but the green is what I love about this card. It's so striking. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the scene you have created in this card. There is something inside and outside to look at. Love the stamping at the top of the window, and how you used the plaid patterned paper (my fave).
ReplyDeleteKara this is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteStunning I tell you!
I love this incredible scene you have built outside...
around...
that window.
It is so gorgeous!
I'm in awe!
A truly striking card, Kara! LOVE your layout!! Adore how you stamped the top of the window and used the PEACE sentiment! And the scene outside is just fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! Fantastic creations with this wonderful kit, love the spectacular die cuts, and the all round festive feel!
ReplyDeleteI do like this window die and the scene you've created is just lovely! I really like the big sentiment!
ReplyDeleteKara you made beautiful cards and lucky you to have a head start for next Christmas! This was a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteLove it ALL, Kara! I never thought to stamp my windows and I love the die cut sentiment....and the ribbon....just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards!
ReplyDeleteKara, your window with a wintry view is absolutely gorgeous. Love the way you decorated and it truly represents Peace. Such a fun idea you gals had and looking forward to seeing more of the hop!
ReplyDeleteKara....I love your card! I am so impressed how you used all the die cuts in the kit. They look fantastic layered behind that awesome window die! Great photo to show all the dimension of that window die scene you created! I can't wait to try the tree behind the window like you did! This group is just outstanding and I can't wait to see what the upcoming months bring!
ReplyDeleteThe doily tree is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteadorable card! totally inspiring! TFS!
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