Saturday, September 7, 2013

The 9 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Terre

Welcome to Quietfire Design's 9 Days of Christmas - Day 6!
 
If you've been following along, you'll know we have a wonderful way to share these new stamps with you during this event.
If you are a subscriber to Scrapbooking.com you will have seen Judi Kauffman's Holiday Headstart article published Sept 1, 2013. In that article each designer created three cards of increasing complexity. We will be continuing that theme for all 9 days!
 
Each designer has created
  1. One "quick and easy" card - in a style you can make multiples of, but nice enough to send out to your friends.  Basically; cardstock, stamp, patterned paper.
  2. One "a little more" card - the same card as the "quick and easy", but adding some embellishment or more complex.  This one would take a bit more time or cost a bit more to make.
  3. One "over the top" card  - Enough said!  This would be an heirloom card, something you'd keep, frame, display every year - perhaps something with a removable ornament. For hand delivery or shipped in a box.

The new stamps may be found
in the New Stamps department
by clicking
here.

 Here are Terre's creations!  Don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of this post to be eligible for a prize.

 
 
Hi Terre here with this Quick and Easy Card, I simply used pattern paper from Graphic 45, the Nutcracker Collection die cut/embossed using Spellbinders Detailed Scallop Card Creator die template. Using my Tsukineno Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped my "Christmas Is The Day" sentiment...love it by the way, and there you have it "Quick and Easy". Attach all the layers using Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry, my favorite glue!

 
 
For my "Little More" card I used the same base as the Quick & Simple cards but fussy cut around a ballerina from the pattern paper and added some Want2Scrap Silver Rhinestone Bling just to kick it up a notch.


The last card is the "Over the Top" card, it has all the same pieces as the first two cards but them to kick it up two notches, I stamped the tree stamp and fussy cut around it, painted them with glitter glue for that extra sparkle. I die cut/embossed the new Spellbinders 2013 Snowflake Pendant die template brushed on some glitter glue and layered a couple of them together, added some Want2Scrap Silver Rhinestone Bling to both the inner and outer pieces of my Detailed Scallop Card Creator die cut as well as the snow flakes and there you have it an "Over the Top" card. Thanks for stopping by my blog post today and remember... Don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of this post to be eligible for a prize. Have a wonderfully crafty day, Terre
 
 
 

46 comments:

Anne said...

I am loving the different types of Christmas card designs here! Really enjoying this Christmas card idea on Quietfire!!! Loving all your creations, the unfussy one is probably my favourite, but then again.....! Thank you for such beautiful inspiration!

Kathy Eddy said...

Simply beautiful! I love how much pizazz the snowflakes added on the last one. Gorgeous!

Unknown said...

All three are beautiful! I love the use of blue and the patterned paper with the ballerina! Thank you!

christi said...

oh, i am so loving this good, better, best concept. these cards are so cool. what a wonderful take on what you can do to add the wow factor. super pretty.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Very pretty !!

Janet L. said...

Very pretty!! The colors, the dies, the stamps, the extras are all just perfect! I love this blog hop with all the great creations!

peaches234 said...

Love all the cards, especially with adding the ballerina. Especially like the difficult cards being shown. Thank-you.

Francie in Montreal said...

Oh so pretty and delicate. Nicely done.

Froggietalks said...

Wow, just stunning Terre. Love all three cards :)

Yogi said...

fabulous. Love those layers. Ballerina is precious. Love all the elements.
Have a great day

Laura said...

Your card is so pretty Terre. I love the blue for sure, the scalloped edges are awesome and the stamp you used is perfect! Hugs, Sandi B.

Kathleen said...

Each card is beautiful in it's own way. But,your choice of papers really makes the cards, especially when you get to the most embellished card. Outstanding!

Teresa said...

Gorgeous card Terre... love the blues and the ballerina you used :)

Kelly said...

The "little more" card is my favorite. Love the ballerina from Graphic 45 and the way you used it! Thanks for inspiring me and sharing your ideas.

donna said...

Beautiful cards--love the colors

SherylH said...

Wonderful cards using the blue and white colours. Even the "easy" one looks so elegant using the Spellbinder card creator.

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT!!!! You make it look so easy! Peggy P White Bear Lake, MN

Shirley said...

Each picture was a progression to the final spectacular finished product. Well done Terre!

Mary O.K. said...

I was certain there was a posting error here-- that your "simple" card was really your "complex" card... until I saw samples 2 and 3. Oh, my. The simple really is simple, but looks almost over-the-top due to the gorgeous colors, intricate die-cuts, and Suzanne's wonderful stamp calligraphy. Added to Pinterest immediately!

Anonymous said...

I really love these 3 cards, so elegant with the lacy borders, and adding the bling and snowflakes in the last card really was beautiful. :)

Anonymous said...

I really love these 3 cards, so elegant with the lacy borders, and adding the bling and snowflakes on the last card really was a lovely touch. Mickey Drake (forgot to add my name to the previous comment)

Holly said...

So beautiful and perfect for Christmas. Just love these Terre.

Jacoline Fitzgerald said...

What an elegant card. I can hardly wait to pick up my stamp set that I just purchased. You have done it again Suzanne.... the stamps are wonderful.

Linda Carson said...

Beautiful, elegant and I love the added bling too!!

Lynne Martel said...

I think the lacy borders really add the perfect touch. Makes one excited to start making ones own Christmas cards

Angelartistok said...

Beautiful! The middle one is my favorite!

Carolynn said...

Oh, so lovely-- lacy, sparkling with some Sugar Plum Fairies, too!

Pam said...

These cards are gorgeous! I love seeing the different ways to use these. Just beautiful!

Sher said...

Wow! So very delicate. Not sure how to replicate it without the diecuts but so very pretty. Getting inspired to try something Christmassy.Thank you.

Charmaine Stack said...

I find all of these cards so pretty, but my favourite is the one is the middle one - love to see the ballerina take center stage!

Jill P said...

this is so pretty. Love the colors

Jan Castle said...

Such a frilly card...very pretty!!!

Jane said...

Beautiful card Terre! It captures winter perfectly!

Anonymous said...

The Waltz of the Sugar Plum Faeries! How lovely!

Carol said...

Love the lacy layers. Stunning!

Beach Girl said...

Beautiful! Your cards make me want to order tickets for the Nutcracker! I especially love the lacy edges with the snowflakes.

Joni said...

I love how each card built on the former - very pretty and elegant in the blues and silver! Thank you!

Unknown said...

Love your Christmas card! Well done!!

Evelyn said...

Lovely cards. Really enjoy the colours.

Lisa said...

So simple and so beautiful at the same time, thanks for sharing with us. Blessings, Lisa

Turid said...

This is quick and easy? Amazing:-)

Lynne said...

Terre - Love how you showed step by step how to kick your cards up a notch!

Jutta said...

Seeing your card transform is like watching a wonderful Winter Ballet! Bravo!

julieB said...

Love those icy winter colors. Your choice of background paper really set things off. I could see this in pretty pink for a favorite ballerina's birthday.. jB

CraftyJo said...

Loving all three of these, can't quite decide on a favourite :)

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love the blue and white, and i love how you are all doing such a great job creating the three different card styles...so sweet...tfs.

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