Saturday, December 21, 2013

Merry Monday #88 + Fusion & Freshly Made Sketches #117

The Merry Monday challenge this week is to use an animal on your Christmas card. I have a few bird dies and stamps that could have worked, but the deer head pillow in the Fusion inspiration photo made me look a little further in my stash of bits and pieces. This Tim Holtz reindeer charm was begging to be used.






I used a felt pad and alcohol ink to carefully add a touch of color to to the charm. A couple of embossing folders add texture and a Hero Arts stamp finishes the card off.

For this next card, I used the sketch #117 from Freshly Made Sketches to make a baby boy card - two new babies arrived at my husbands office this week!


I followed the sketch pretty closely, using a stamp, dies and a brad to complete the sentiment. The sketch has a stitched line on the flags and I think my resolution for next year will to actually use my sewing machine on a card.




Thanks for stopping by, especially during the busy holiday season!

Jacquie



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23 comments:

  1. CaraDecember 21, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Wow Jacquie... both cards are wonderful and sure to be appreciated by the lucky recipient!
    TFS - Cara
    Creativechaosbycara.blogspot.com

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  2. Karen DavisDecember 22, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Jacquie the reindeer charm is stunning and you have used it to great effect on your card. O love your baby card too. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  3. MichelleDecember 22, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Jacquie, these cards are both fabulous! Wow!

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  4. Linda CallahanDecember 22, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Love the reindeer on your card and the baby card is adorable! Thanks for sharing it at FMS!

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  5. Gloria StengelDecember 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I love the little bits of baby paper you used on the flags (banners?). Super cute!

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  6. BobbyDecember 22, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    The baby card is so cute and the reindeer charm just pops off the embossed page. Great cards, Jacquie.

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  7. Cindy LovellDecember 22, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Both of these cards are so beautiful! I love...love the reindeer on the first one!! And the colors and papers on the baby card are awesome!! Thank you for joining us at FMS!!

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  8. MarybethDecember 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Oh wow! These are both gorgeous! Love the deer in the center of the first card! The embossing is beautiful too. Your second baby card is so creative and adorable Jacquie! loving those banners !

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  9. Amy ODecember 22, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    These are both fabulous! I love the colors on the baby card, and I really love how you've incorporated the sentiment into the sketch. Thanks for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  10. LeAnneDecember 22, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Love both of your cards...that baby card is adorable! But the reindeer charm, that just made me swoon! Thanks for sharing this with us this week at the Merry Monday!

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  11. Cathy WeberDecember 22, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Oh Jacquie...I would have a very hard time giving away that cute reindeer card...that charm is so sweet and I don't think I have ever seen anything like that before! It needs to go to someone very special! I also love your baby card, you are very talented...the patterned papers coordinate so well and once again...there's a cute little charm on your card!

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  12. Kathy SchweinfurthDecember 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Wow - both of your cards are TREMENDOUS! You are one talented lady - thanks so much for sharing it with all of us! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

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  13. Kristie GouletDecember 23, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Jacquie, that reindeer charm is so perfect for your card. I love it. Your baby card is adorable too! Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  14. DarnellDecember 23, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Yikes, Jacquie!! Two absolute winners in my book! I am over the moon with how you showcased that remarkable deer charm! And your baby card is absolute perfection!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. Barb GhigDecember 23, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I'm so glad I stopped here to check out your blog! I also want to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my cards :-)

    This card is FABulous!!! The reindeer charm is so elegant, and I love how you paired your embossing folders to create your background! Such a beautiful and special card, Jacquie!

    Merry Christmas to you!

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  16. BonnieDecember 23, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    WOW! I love that charm, Jacquie! And that you painted it! A beautiful card! Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday!

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  17. JoyceDecember 24, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Both cards are fantastic. Super baby card with all the little flags, and I love your deer charm too.

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  18. Elizabeth S.December 27, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Love both of your cards and wonderful job at both challenges. Admiring the reindeer and the gorgeous look of the Christmas card plus the clean look of the baby card along with the colors.

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  19. Kelly GriglioneDecember 29, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    What a great mix of textures on your Christmas charm card. Another wonderful entry for the Fusion Challenge, so glad you joined!! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and are getting ready for a crafty 2014!

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  20. Lauren December 30, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    That baby card is just delicious! Love the large sentiment and combination of papers.

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  21. Jen BrumDecember 30, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Sweet baby card Jacqui! Those patterned banners are so cute! Love the big letters and the colour! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  22. Notes by NinaDecember 31, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Both cards are lovely Jacquie, thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  23. JaneJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Hi I saw your work in the gallery at Merry Monday, such gorgeous cards x

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