Wednesday 22 August 2012

Dare I show it?

Hmmmm, rather a silly title for a post, because obviously if I didn't dare I wouldn't be posting now would I? The thing is I have started on my Christmas projects (ouch, - it is only August....) but the other thing is, I have a little time now still and there is so much coming up, so here goes: A couple of cards and the start of yet another commissioned mini book....  The papers I am using are Graphics 45 Christmas Emporium and Bo Bunny Noel

Mini book cover

Outside of tag holder to fit on first page

Inside of tag holder


Christmas card using a technique my team mate Sylvia demonstrated on the Spellbinder blog about 10 days ago, stamps used are from Crafty Secrets

Tag card using G45 Christmas Emporium papers and Bo Bunny Noel

Tag to go inside, stamp is from Waltzing Mouse


28 comments:

Heirloom treasures said...

Astrid, these are all so lovely. I love nostalgic Christmas cards and tags. :)

Unknown said...

Belle réalisation de Noël, j'aime beaucoup ce côté vieux document.Merci

Maryann Laursen said...

WOUW these are all so gorgeous. I LOVE these nostalgic papers and images, you´ve used here, and all looks just sooooooooo gorgeous. This is exactly, how a christmascard should look. I love it.

Angela Reeves said...

These are gorgeous, I love the Victorian vintage look of them. It's never too early for a little Christmas!! :-)

Marisa Job said...

Just beautiful! Love the Christmas papers too! Hugs!

Ephemera said...

Hi Astrid these are stunning I have some of that beautiful paper too. You have certainly used it to make some gorgeous cards and I adore that mini book. xx

Bärbel said...

Das Album und die Karten sind wunderschön und herrlich nostalgisch, Astrid, ganz großes Kompliment!

Gitte said...

Beautiful work. :-)

Alida said...

wow, so beautiful, I wish it was Christmas yet.

Debbie Brackett said...

Beautiful mini book. It is getting close to Christmas, good job.

Jenny Marples said...

Whilst I am still not ready to start Christmas stuff myself, your projects are just gorgeousness itself. Hugs, Buttons x

Hiipi H said...

Noooooo... summer is here still... no Xmas yet..noooo

maria's knutselplezier said...

Love all your cards they are really gorgeous!!!

Greetings
Maria

Netty said...

Beautiful creations and loving those vintage papers. x

Dorthe said...

I should be starting too, Astrid,- and you inspired me with your wonderful christmas pieces.
The tagholder is fantastic,and so are tags and cards. I enjoyed your christmas pieces very much,
xo,Dorthe

Sarah said...

It's never too early for Christmas! I love the tag card with those beautiful deep colors!

Candace Jedrowicz said...

How perfectly lovely!

Unknown said...

Absolutely Gorgeous!! I love how you are able to put everything together.

She Reads Late Into the Night said...

Absolutely stunning work, you actually had me humming Christmas carols while I was reading your post.
Amy

Sandy said...

Woooooooooow these are so beautufl my dear Astrid.
Your work is unbelievable.
Love them all.
xoxo

Dora said...

I love them, just gorgeous!

Erika said...

Their are all fantastic, dear Astrid. Christmas comes always so suddenly :) I know this too. Beautiful cards, I love them all and especially the colors. Greeting from Erika

Mickey's Craft World said...

Wow!! Truly beautiful!!

Mickey

Zuzu's Blog said...

I am also in the "its never too early for Christmas" camp...

simply stunning!

Sandie said...

Absolutely gorgeous Astrid, love the way the tag pops out of the envelope...your cards/creations are stunning as always.... won't be long and Christmas will be 'here'... yikes!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

These are stunning Astrid!!! I love these.

Words and Pictures said...

Wonderful combination of papers... the inside of the tag holder is just lovely, as is the tag card - beautiful. So glad my computer lets me visit your site now I'm back in the UK... I can sign up properly at last!
Alison x

Marjie Kemper said...

I'm super impressed, Astrid, not just with the gorgeous art but with the fact you're already doing it in August. Love your gorgeous colors and all the pockets and pulls.

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