Then I heard about this blog...Jingle Belles. I kind of hate them now. But only in a totally makes sense kind of way. If you make one measly Christmas card A WEEK...you'll have 52 unique Christmas cards made by Christmas next year. Yes, it's a slap yourself in the forehead kind of thing.
And, yes, I resisted. Kind of like you resist getting the flu. You don't want it, but you get it anyway? Uh-huh. Yes, I'm getting infected. ;) *cough, cough*
So, without further ado, I present my very first Jingle Belles challenge card. Something old, something new. It's mostly old. Whatever.
(If you're blind, like me, and can't read the sentiment it says, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen")
Can ya dig it? :)
The old is the DSP - Basic Grey (Wassail) and the base layer of c/s Always Artichoke (SU), the label-maker tape is practically ancient, and the label-maker itself is semi-oldish, flowers (Petaloo), tissue tape, acrylic tag, shimmer paint...all old. *blush*
The new(ish) stuff - The first layer of paper (c/s). Got that & never really broke into it! And the Antique brad. Been hoarding those. Also the swivel clasp. Bought those & never used 'em. Super cool!
{I usually list my supplies. Since I just basically did that I'm not going into the deets. If you have questions about anything I used, just shoot me an e-mail!}
All my best,
20 comments:
Super wonderfully gorgeous! (as usual!) I'm gonna try to do this too... we can motivate each other!
LOOOOOVE this! I am laughing so hard at your words, though, I scared the kitteh off my lap.
Have you linked on the JB post? Well HAVE YOU? I have a squillion comments from other players! A SQUILLION! That means YOU will get ELEVENTY SQUILLION!
I am so happy you played! YAYAYAYYAYAYYAYAY!
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I went to college with juilig. No, really, I did.
What a great combination of old and old and new. I especially like the label-maker tape - genius. Although that flower certainly catches the eye!
Loved your post ... that's pretty much the experience we went through when we were talking through this idea. I love all of the different elements you combined ... such a fun mixture that draws your eye to every detail ... I especially like the staples on the label tape ... and what a fun & under-used sentiment. Thanks so much for getting infected and joining our Jingle Belle fun.
Oh goodie !
You decided to play !
I love love love your card !
I have those big flowers stashed away somewhere...I need to dig them out....
hahaha--our cunning plan has worked! score HUMBUGGISHNESS 0, JINGLE BELLES 1, WAHEY!!!!!!!!!!
and yeah, i KNOOOOOWWWWWW exactly whatcha mean about just being DONE with xmas and then BLAM we're starting again??!?! i, too, resisted the idea ('cuz remember we were doing all the prep WHILE GETTING READY for xmas 2010!!!) but as you've noted the LOGIC is irresistable...and then somehow we KNEW if we could corral all our lovely talented friends & we all did it TOGETHER it'd take a chore and make it into something fun...and it's TRUE, isn't it??!!! :)
and now that i've rambled on for 6 months: can i just say how VERRRRRRRRRRY amazingly, breath-takingly, wonderfully, AWESOMELY fab your card is??!?! you've outdone yourself, missus, and that is SAYING SOMETHING!!! :) xolb
LOVE LOVE LOVE this card...everything about it!
purty! and a great idea! even if you only do every second week, you'll still be farther ahead than the rest of us!
How gorgeous is your card??? Very, very pretty.
And just imagine how nice it'll be to have the cards all made next Christmas.
Go, you!
Your post did make me laugh, consider yourself better than me - I didn't get out ANY handmade cards (blush). But this year shall be different and the Jingle Belles will be making us laugh all the way.
Your card is beautiful, you put a lot of wonderful work in your cards and it shows. Lovely vintage/romantic vibe and I love the sentiment in that grand script.
This is going to be a fun time, there are very talented and funny people playing along here!
I really like your card. I'm on the lookout for the old label maker -- the new ones just aren't the same!
Looking forward to seeing your weekly creations!
This is simply beautiful, Lisa!!
Your card is beeeeeeeeutiful! I loved reading your post too, so funny and I can relate to every word :)
You crack me up...the whole Jingle Belles dealio is going to be GREAT...I look forward to creating Christmas cards at a leisurely pace rather than frantically slamming stuff together in late november and into december...I love what you've done...the Wassail is gorgeous and all your details are perfect-o!
Your card is gorgeous...and look at that, you're well on your way to being done with next years cards!
That is such a wonderful card, isn't that great to make holiday cards in January!
I thought the same as you,I'd had enough of Christmas cards but starting now makes sense. When everybody is struggling to get their cards finished we'll be 'oohhh I started mine in January' lol.
Gorgeous card,I love the vintage look.
Oh your card is so cute! Love the mixture of old/new! Very cool! TFS!
This is so beautiful! I love the card. I swear between you and Lauren I am so tempted in getting another label maker that can take colored ribbons like that one. It totally makes the card. Love it!
This is awesome! Such a fun mid of cool and unique embellies!
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