Friday, July 15, 2011

Christmas in July

Have you been visiting? Such wonderful inspiration! Today I'm showcasing a few cards there.

Xmas in July Reindeer

My cards are using one of my favorite paper lines, REECE (V-846). It has the traditional red and green colors that you normally think of at Christmas but also some blue and yellow. The first card uses the stamp set WITH HIS GLORY T-3397. I've never inked it up and thought it was about time I did. I just love the reindeer in the set and the gorgeous script on the sentiment is so pretty!

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I wasn't sure how to color him as my favorite reindeer is Rudolph! I did a quick Google search so that I could *try* (key word here) to make my reindeer look as realistic as possible.

Next up is a little cutie patootie set called ANGELS SING T-3428.

Xmas in July Mice
This stamp set brings back the memories of caroling which is one of my all time favorite childhood memories. Not sure why I don't do it now - maybe it's because my voice isn't what it used to be, LOL. My daughter, who is a singing fool, would LOVE to do this! Guess I'll need to try and work that in this year...

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Not sure you can see that I added some yellow shimmer chalk around the image and some grey chalk at the bottom. I used one of the tags from the REECE Soar With It Collection for my sentiment.

I hope I've inspired you to get out all those holiday goodies and start creating! It's never too early and you'll be glad you did once December rolls around. Because you'll be enjoying the festivities while everyone else is freaking out to get their projects done :D

If you haven't been over to the SAVVY PROJECTS BLOG this week, be sure to visit. There are TONS of wonderful Holiday cards to get your creative mojo going!

Thanks for stopping by!!

7 comments:

Glittered Paws said...

OMG - love the reindeer - great coloring. And the mice well they are just too cute for sure - love the light shimmer around them.

Angela K said...

Wonderful cards Michelle! I love the Reece paper collection for holiday cards too! I love you mice, I am going to have to get that set out and play with it now too! :) TFS

Julie Robinson said...

very, very pretty cards!

Sandy said...

Great Cards!

Chelsea said...

Loved your post. Sooo fun!

Chris said...

I posted over at TAC but I wanted to pop in here and tell you how wonderful these cards are. Love them both!!

Tammi said...

These are wonderful Michelle! Nice to get a good head start on Christmas! :)