One of the guys at work has a grandma that loves flamingo’s and a mom that lives in Texas and likes southwest themes so these two images from Doodle Pantry were perfect for their Christmas Cards. He pretty much has a standing order for Christmas, Birthdays and Mother’s Days.
For the Flamingo card I used Fancy Flamingo and Santa Accessories. I got the ideal from Pat Dadisman’s card under the samples of Fancy Flamingo. I used Sketch n Scrap #16 for my inspiration. My husband added the hat to the flamingo in photoshop for me!
CHALLENGES:
1) Crafty hazelnut’s Christmas Challenge #156 – Last minute cards. Well I made them on Monday so I would say last minute!
2) Merry Monday Challenge ##88 – use an animal on your Christmas Card
3) Totally Paper Crafts Challenge #197 – non-traditional Christmas colors
I used the Holiday Cactus image from Doodle Pantry and an old Stella Says Sketch #135 for inspiration. Not sure if you can see it well in the photo but I used glossy accents on the Christmas lights. I like how it turned out in real life.
CHALLENGE:
1) Daring Cardmakers Challenge – This little light of mine. I used Christmas lights!
SUPPLIES:
Flamingo Christmas
Digital Image: Fancy Flamingo and Santa Accessories @ Doodle Pantry
Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye (Merry Little Christmas pad)
Cardstock: Bazzill
Inks: pre-colored image printed on Canon Inkjet Printer
Accents/Tools: brads
Cactus Christmas
Digital Image: Holiday Cactus @ Doodle Pantry
Patterned Paper: Digital paper that comes with the stamp
Cardstock: Bazzill
Inks: pre-colored image printed on Canon Inkjet Printer
Accents/ Tools: brads, Cricut, Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge
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Dec 26, 2013 @ 21:15:25
I love both of these cards! They are fantastic! I live in the Phoenix, AZ area, so I know what a warm Christmas is all about! Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!
Dec 27, 2013 @ 16:51:08
Thanks for entering your lovely card for CHNC challenge 156 – you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for December – I’d love to see it there too. x
Dec 27, 2013 @ 17:58:15
These are soooooo adorable, I love the stamps! Thanks for taking the time to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap 🙂
Dec 27, 2013 @ 20:25:23
That’s one foxy flamingo, Kathy! I LOVE it! The cactus is great too! Ole Bing has us convinced that Christmas should be white, but that’s not necessarily so. Thanks for sharing these delightful cards with us at Merry Monday!
Dec 27, 2013 @ 21:43:15
Both cards are wonderful and so beautifully coloured. Love the Christmas Flamingo! Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday. A belated Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
Dec 28, 2013 @ 04:12:36
What a great Christmas card Kathy and the flamingo looks so cute with the Santa hat on. Thanks for sharing your awesome card with us at Sketch N Scrap. xx
Dec 28, 2013 @ 13:18:25
Absolutely ADORABLE cards! That flamingo is super cute and the hat just sets it off! Thanks for playing along with us at Sketch N Scrap!
Dec 28, 2013 @ 20:10:03
Love the flamingo for a Christmas card. Great colors. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!
Dec 29, 2013 @ 07:42:33
Love both cards and thanks for the inspiration of the Santa accessories…never remember this super idea. The cactus is a hoot!
Dec 29, 2013 @ 19:55:52
What a beautiful card. Awesome colors. WTG!!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Sketch N Scrap!
xxx
Dec 31, 2013 @ 14:54:06
What fun cards, you used great colours and fabulous images. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.