Christmas Friends
It is countdown week for all of the new Papertrey goodness, and I am back today to share with you my projects using Tiffany Pastor’s new set “Christmas Friends.”
Christmas Friends is essentially a Christmas set of fun images and flourishes and a nice grouping of sentiments. Sort of a one stop shop for Christmas images which include ornaments, birds, bows and flourishes. Here is a card I made using a bold red and white color scheme. This along with a couple of rounded corners gives the images a more MOD look.
If you are creative with these images, you can also think beyond Christmas. The “Friends” sentiment really helps out a lot in taking this set to a year-round go to set.
I did some unconventional things here. I stamped the bird and cut it out, along with trimming off the tail feathers. This allowed me the opportunity to use a flourish as feathers. I also drew in long legs using a straight edge and a brown prismacolor pencil. I then colored the feathers with prismacolor pencils and used odorless mineral spirits and a blending stump to soften and blend the colors together. I then finished the card with a home made embellishment using the Marvy flower punches and some festive Martha Stewart glitter. Who would have thought that a card like this came from a Christmas set. I hope you liked what you have seen all of this week! Any favorites or must-haves for you?
Hop on over to Tiffany’s blog to see what she has done with her new set!
Christmas Card:
Stamps: Christmas Friends (Due out tomorrow)
Paper: Stamper’s Select White, Pure Poppy
Ink: Pure Poppy
Other: Corner Rounder punch, dimensionals, Vintage Buttons (Pure Poppy)
Friends of a Feather Card
Stamps: Christmas Friends-(due out tomorrow)
Paper: Stamper’s Select White, Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise
Other: Prismacolor Pencils, oderless mineral spirits, Marvy Flower Punches, Martha Stewart Glitter, Vintage Buttons, SEI buttons
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November 14th, 2009 at 12:24 am
I love your Friends card–so whimsical and cute!
November 14th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Both of these cards are so simple yet beautiful. I love the whimsical feel as well.
November 14th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Beckt, I just LOVE what you did with the stamps! I think one of my favorite things when designing a stamp set is to see the fresh ideas that come to life from other uber talented people like you! I love how you have the doves holding the ornaments! And the friendship card is just perfect! Love it! Thanks for sharing such awesome work!
–Tiff
November 14th, 2009 at 4:49 am
omgosh! I LOVE the red and white christmas friends card. Little birdies are just too adorable! Lovely!
November 14th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Love both cards, but especially the Friends care!
November 14th, 2009 at 5:28 am
I love both cards ALOT! The first one is fab because of the colours, it looks so good in red and white! Then I seen the second card and I think I like that even more! I love how you had used the birdy and then used pens for the tail and legs. The flower is fab and I like that ‘friends’ is coming off the card
Beautiful!
Hugs
Leanne x
November 14th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Your first card is stunning and the second in fabulously chic! Thanks for showing the versatility. And, I just love your felt snow card from yesterday.
November 14th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Creative use of the Christmas set. Who would have thought a friend card could be made like that? Only you, Becky!!!! Thanks. You are doing a fantastic job with your designs.
Cheryl
November 14th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Your cards are so CUTE, and that second one is so very creative! Great work!
November 14th, 2009 at 8:07 am
LOVE both of these cards, Becky. That little bird is just so cute and you used it masterfully!
November 14th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I am LOVING the first one. Might take a bit of time for mass production but it’s not bulky for mailing! And SOOOO much impact from just two colors. Love it. The second one is adorable, too. Love the long legs on the bird, lol!
November 14th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Love your red and white card!
November 14th, 2009 at 9:02 am
That red and white card is gorgeous, so simple but SO elegant, love that. I read your blog just never get around to commenting. I’d love to hear you sing sometime.
November 14th, 2009 at 9:07 am
I am loving the red and white card (the other is adorable too)! That clean lines, simple design, great color contrast…it’s beautiful!!
November 14th, 2009 at 10:34 am
very cute!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Love both your cards, Becky! Your creativity and imagination using this set is fabulous! I just might have to pick up this set tomorrow – if there are any left
Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!
November 14th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
WOW! I absolutely LOVE that first red and white card-such impact with minimalist approach. And love your creative take in the 2nd card–you have convinced me that I need this set!!
November 14th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Becky, thank you for showing how we can get extra mileage from one stamp set. Love it!
Love the monochrome Christmas design. Stunning.
November 14th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
What beautiful cards — love the clean and simple designs!
November 14th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I love both of these cards! I love the unique treatment you gave the paper in the Christmas card…using the corner rounder on the two opposite corners and layering in such clean lines! The tail feathers in the friends card is perfect. I would have have thought of creating my own tail feathers….picking up the layer colors so nicely! OH MY! Thanks for the great inspiration, Becky! Can’t wait to play tonight! How will I ever choose!
November 14th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
LOVE the red and white card! Just FAB!!!
November 14th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I *love* the red and white card — that’s gorgeous.
November 14th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I am thrilled with the crisp, classic and clean lines and color of the first card. Love the detail. It is simply elegant.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Absolutely gorgeous. Maybe one day I’ll be able to be as neat and talented as you are. : ) Here’s for hoping.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Hi Becky, I only came across your blog this week and I am SOOOO impressed – I shall visit every day. You are inspirational and I’m finally going to start making my cards now I’ve seen your fabulous examples. Thank you so much, Janet
November 24th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Your cards are so fresh and fun. I really enjoyed the color combination and layouts for these!
December 11th, 2009 at 1:26 am
This card totally inspired me to make this card >here<
Thanks for the inspiration! (it’s the 3rd card in the post). Hugs!