Welcome to the "Are you ready for the holidays?" blog hop...OK OK, it's not really called that, but seriously...
are you ready?
Well, have no fear, we have loads of inspiration waiting for you!
I love to send out personalized Christmas cards.
I use to try and make everyone a one of a kind card but man, that's a lot of work! I've learned that I can make a unique card and then have it printed, this way they are still getting a custom card from me but with way less pressure...I mean I still have to decorate the tree, wrap presents and bake all those cookies...it's exhausting just thinking about it! So I hope this gives you the inspiration to make your cards but take some of the pressure off you!
Techniques that I used to make my card:
masking
layering different stencils
outlining
shading
accenting
reverse stenciling to get mirrored images
Check out my video so you can see how I incorporated them all!
We have a more than a dozen projects our Creative Team members made just to whet your appetite for the merriest season!
While you are busy oohing and aahing, take a moment to leave a comment on each blog and you'll be entered to win a $25 StencilGirl Gift Certificate!
Here are links to all the fantastic, magic, merry, holiday projects:
Comment by midnight CST in the USA on November 8th and we’ll randomly choose a $25 StencilGirl Gift Certificate winner. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win.
We’ll announce the winner on our Facebook Page on November 9th.
We’ll announce the winner on our Facebook Page on November 9th.
Please feel free to share the hop with your friends!
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| Three Trees Stencil by Jessica Sporn |
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| Holiday Sayings 6 stencil by Mary Beth Shaw |
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| Holly Mistletoe Repeating Stencil by Jennifer Evans |
Linking up to Paint Party Friday
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What a great card! ....and it gave me a great idea. Together with an other idea I saw the other day I think the concept for my Christmas card for this year is ready. Have to decide make and print or make a 50ish myself 🤔🤔
ReplyDeleteLove your card Sandy. It’s the little touches that make it so special..
ReplyDeleteCustom to print. Genius!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love all the little details. I don’t normally send Christmas cards but I might have to this year 💖👍
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletecute and colourful
ReplyDeleteAh yes! The printer! and still one of a kind! Thanks Sandee!
ReplyDeleteGood idea! Takes the work out of it, but still personal.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and your video so much!
ReplyDeleteLove the card, and thanks for the how-to video!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card !! And I love your video, especially when you are signing cards at the end !! I hope you have me on your list ♥️♥️
ReplyDeleteLovely card Sandee
ReplyDeleteThese are just delightful. Wonderful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sandee. . .I never thought about having items printed. Thank you for the great card and idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteMake a bunch of the same card
gets boring. My making one
and getting them printed - you've
accomplished a big project
without as much effort.
Love the card.
thanks for sharing
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Colorful!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! Lovely way too use these beautiful stencils. Printing the card is another great idea maybe for this year I make also some prints of one of my cards so that everyone will receive a handmade Christmas
ReplyDeletecard. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to win some stencils. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLoved the tree stencil!
ReplyDeleteLove your card design. So bright and festive. And all the detail - wow! Great idea to print - frees up time to create something really special for the original card.
ReplyDeleteGotta get on those cards!! thanks sandy for inspiration
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea, to have a custom card printed. No doubt your recipients are sure to love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card •••• love every little detail !! And your video is absolutely perfect !!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.. I hoooope to get holiday cards out this year.. Lolol
ReplyDeleteAs a cardmaker - love the idea of making a stack of cards all at the same time. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI just love your beautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Those are beautiful Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the stenciled background on them.
Thank you so much for the inspiration.
I love the card you created with my favorite christmas stencil. Thanks so much
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely. Art and words are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog Sandee
Much💖love
I still enjoy, and have time, to make a custom card for everyone on my list, but this is a great idea for anyone who doesn't, and a fabulous card, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to share art...
ReplyDeleteSandee! these cards are just the best! I love them! You are so very creative and so gifted-I think Hallmark should check you out! just saying...wink wink
ReplyDeleteJackie ")
You are ready! Very nice art and stencils.
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