Kaisercraft yuletide collection, 12 x 12 papers, and a collectable on the top card.I have used some spellbinders dies on all cards, and the borders that come in the back of the 6’paper pads.the bottom cards are decorated with sequins, and I added ribbon on all cards.Tomorrow a bit of a break from christmas, but still a card I made with this collection! Til tomorrow….
Kaisercraft Yuletide 8,9,and 10
An early post today as I start work later today, ( and finish late).Kaisercraft yuletide collection, the 12 x 12 papers.I fussy cut the holly on the top left hand card from a sheet of the 12 x 12 paper, and the sentiments are also cut from 12 x 12 papers. I added lace and ribbon.Til tomorrow…..
Kaisercraft Yuletide collection cards 4,5,6 and 7
Kaisercraft Yuletide 12 x 12 papers, ( including images) with just a bit of ribbon and lace added. The holly on the top two cards was fussy cut from a sheet in the 6″pad, and the bell came from the pack of collectables.I have been in the craft room today, just to finish the last few cards for my order, and I have been playing with some gorgeous paper from Couture Creations for a class in december, I am heading back there now to stick everything down,and thats me organised for a while!til tomorrow….
Kaisercraft Yuletide 2
Kaisercraft yuletide collection, using the 12 x 12 papers, and concentrating on the cream /gold colour combination, which makes a nice change from the green/red combo.I also used the matching collectables, and some ribbon and lace for these ones.I am off to mums this afternoon, taking lots of bits with me and I am going to make a huge push to finish the order for 50 xmas cards. Til tomorrow…..
Kaisercraft Yuletide number 1
Today is the start of the Kaisercraft yuletide collection, and there is a lot in this series so we may break it up a bit. To start us off , a group of cards,. all done to the same design sketch and using one sheet of images and another of background paper. The holly was fussy cut from a sheet out of the 6″ pad,and I added a ribbon bow on each card.The bottom image is a close up of the design.Great paper for a marathon xmas card session. I had a lovely class today, very relaxing with my ladies. Til tomorrow….
Spellbinders Heirloom reflection dies
I shared my christmas stamp buy the other day, and this set of dies ( spellbinders Heirloom reflections) are my christmas die but for this year. Lots of different ways to use them so I am sure I will get my moneys worth!For these cards I used the plain dies for the base of the baubles and used some patterned foil paper from kaisercraft yuletide collection for the more intricate cuts on top.All the paper used here was from kaisercrafts yuletide collection.I added ribbon ,bows, and some sequins – I am liking sequins just now, and have to find some more – I feel a trend coming on!Til tomorrow….
Bo Bunny Isabella 4 and 5
Here are the last two Bo Bunny Isabella cards before we go back to Christmas cards.On each of them I have enhanced the papers with kaisercraft pearls,ribbon,flowers and on the bottom card Bo Bunny cameo frame.well, it was my first day back at work today after a couple of weeks off, so a bit tired tonight, and just planning to sit in front of the tv! Til tomorrow….
Bo Bunny Isabella numbers 2 and 3
Love the colours of this paper – Bo bunny Isabella. The cardstock is stampin up as is the sentiment stamp,and I have used a variety of flowers,mainly Prima on the bottom card and the bunch on the top card is Manor House. Martha stewart leaf punch, ribbon and liquid pearls are the rest of the supplies I used.I had some new stamps to colour last night,and today I have spent an hour or two in between housework making up cards with the finished colouring.Til tomorrow…..
Bo Bunny Isabella number 1?
A bit of a break from christmas cards ! This is Bo Bunny Isabella, I am sure I have already posted some cards made with this paper but I can’t find them so I have started the count all over again! Love the colours of this paper, and I have teamed it with some pretty flowers – the large one from Manor House, and the smaller ones are Prima. Also used stampin up cardstock and sentiment stamp, and martha stewart leaf punch and liquid pearls. I had a relaxing time in the craft room last night, and sorted out 2 of my December lessons – just a couple more to do – I think I am doing and extra class in december – a night class so that will be something different!nathan has been experimenting with lighting when he does my photos – let me know what you think! Til tomorrow….
How I feel about casing…
An extra post today. I have discovered that I have inadvertently been involved in a heated discussion about cardmakers copying fellow card makers cards, then entering them in competions. From what I can gather someone did this with one of my designs, and won. I have never made any secret of the fact, that is what my blog is about.I feel if I didn’t want my cards copied I wouldn’t post them on here. This is my hobby and if my ideas inspire fellow cardmakers, all to the good.If I find a cheaper/easier /new way to do something, then yes I am going to share it!To those cardmakers who don’t want their ideas copied – don”t post them on the internet! having said all that ..if I do case a card and show it here I always tell you you here where I cased it from .. it’s only fair that the original artist get recognition. Enough from me for now, normal blogging will commence later today.
Helens Card Designs 