Wednesday 26 October 2011

A Christmas Card Challenge

Hi everyone, today I have a Christmas card to share with you and this will (hopefully) be the first of quite a few festive cards.
This is a large 8x8 card and is destined for a very special friend, I hope she'll like it. I'm entering it into CraftyHazelNut's Christmas Challenge where they are asking us to 'make a scene'
I'm also entering this week's DP2 challenge to use your fave Mo image. This is my fave (at the moment) 'cos it's the newest, but how anyone could have just one favourite image from Mo defeats me!

I was really starting to go into panic mode about getting my xmas cards made. I started the year off quite well by joining in with a few of the Christmas Challenges, mainly because I thought they would help me avoid my normal last minute rush but then, due to preparing to move etc. it all ground to a halt and I haven't made any since heaven knows when.
Fingers crossed, I still have time to get enough cards made before December is upon us.

Card Details:
* Image - Mo Manning 'Hanging Stockings'
* Colouring medium - Promarkers
* Papers - Papermania 'Naughty & Nice' and unknown papers from a friend.
* Dies - Spellbinders 'Create A Flake'
* Sentiment - Computer generated
* Everything else from my stash

I try to avoid a visit to Mo's Digital Pencil too often as I find it nearly impossible to choose just one or two images, she is so talented that I always want everything in her shop. So this time I made a short list of about half a dozen digis in my basket and then asked DH to help me choose, the 2 images I bought were actually both his choice. Don't you just love the hopeful expression on that little dog's face, I wonder what he wants in his stocking?

12 comments:

Anne said...

Hi Chrissie, what a lovely card. Especially like the backing paper. Hugs x

Beryl K said...

Great card Chrissie, lovely scene
Beryl x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Chrissie.xxx

Elaine L. said...

What a cute card! The papers are wonderful with that sweet image! Glad you joined us in Mo's Challenge.

Hazel said...

Super card - love the papers and the Mo Manning image is so sweet - thanks for joining in my CHNC challenge 43 - hope to see you again soon. x

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is adorable Chrissie and a great choice by hubby. I know the feeling about the move, I am way behind now and I was doing so well.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Vicky said...

Super card Chrissie...!

big hugs Vicky xx

Riet said...

So gorgeous card Chrissie,I love the image and the colours.

Hugs Riet.xx

coops said...

stunning card chrissie.the image is really beautiful and i love your rich colours :D

xx coops xx

Barbara said...

Wow, an 8 x 8 card! I thought I made large cards! But one this fantastic should be large!! That scene is so warm and inviting with so many fun things to look at! Beautiful keepsake for that special person who will love it! Sending big hugs!

June Nelson said...

Its beautiful and I know what you mean about mos images I have tons of them they are addictive, this is gorgeous I may have to colour this one up now thanks for the imspiration xxxx

coldwaters2 said...

Oh Chrissie this is beautiful, the papers and that image are a pure delight.
Hugs
Lorraine x