Friday, November 30, 2012

12 Kits of Christmas Guest!

I was SO excited when the 12 Kits of Christmas ladies asked me to be a guest with them this month! Jeanne Jachna was the maker of the kit, and she happened to have an extra one that she sent to ME!  Did I ever hit the jackpot month to be the guest.  Jeanne sent out the most FABULOUS box of crafty things!  I have enough to make at least 20 more cards and tags!


I started with this lovely Tartan Plaid paper from Basic Grey's "Jovial" Collection and was immediately obsessed!  Ended up using it on each of my 3 cards!


Oh yes, and that VELVET ribbon!  That snuck up on another card today!  Loved this little Deer Trio die cut.  The stamped sentiments from Serendipity Stamps are amazing!  I loved how this turned into a more masculine card.  I always need one to give our nephew at Christmas.  He's a senior at the Rochester Institute of Technology so it's always money for him.  I would never even think of trying to pick out a gift LOL!


My next card featured my FIRST ever card with a seam binding bow!  Always been too scared to try, but then Melissa Phillips featured how she ties and glues hers on a Make It Monday video, and now I might be hooked!  This card was a bit difficult to photograph.  I did quite a bit of glittering up that little snowy sled image and it's hard to see.


I used a mix of Martha Stewart's Clear Coarse Glitter, Stickles, a Sakura glaze pen on the wooden part of the sled, and a Sakura Stardust pen for the parts that would be metal.


The last featured an amazing ornament die cut from Serendipity Stamps!  Jeanne included SO many wonderful little gems and embellishments.  I parted with a few for this one.  I had to force myself to take them out of their sweet little vellum envelopes.  Everything was so PRETTY just sitting there in the box!  I didn't feel like I should be allowed to touch it, hee!

There is a little blog candy up for grabs on the hop this month!  One commenter from one of the 12 Kits posts will be randomly-selected to receive the ornament stamp and die set from Serendipity Stamps.  So be sure to leave comments along the way!

Thanks SO much to Renee, Jeanne, and ALL of the ladies for letting me join in the fun this month!  I can't wait to see the projects created from Jeanne's Super-Sized kit :)   Here are the links...


Supplies:
Stamps:  Merry (663D), Sled (540H), Peace Small (159C), all Serendipity Stamps
Paper:  Basic Grey "Jovial" Collection (Tartan Plaid), PTI cardstock in True Black, Fine Linen, Pure Poppy, Kraft, White
Ink:  Stampin Up Basic Black, Tim Holtz Antique Linen, Copic Markers
Other:  PTI Pure Poppy and True Black buttons, Favorite Findings silver flat back snowflake, Paper Studio gems, Decorative Trim "Velvet Red", Crochet Cluny Fan trim by Simplicity Trim, Hug Snug Lipstick Red Seam Binding, Memory Box Lorelai Leaf and Deer Trio dies, Serendipity Ornament die, Spellbinders Tags Trio, Long Rectangle Small, and Petite Ovals Large dies, Sizzix Snowflake embossing folder, Martha Stewart clear coarse glitter, Diamond Stickles, Sakura Glaze and Stardust pens, twine




19 comments:

Jeanne J. said...

It's official - you're perfect for the team! Love all the bling on the ornment, the fancy bows, and the clean look Kelly! I know you've been a busy bee - so glad you could join us this time and am looking forward to working with you on the 12 Kits.

Carol P said...

Love all the red ribbon, bows and red sparkly sled, it is perfect and my favorite! thank you for your awesome designs

Kara said...

So glad that Jeanne sent you a kit!! You made such beautiful cards with it!!

Cathy Weber said...

Ooh...love the deer against that plaid paper Kelly...did you have fun with your first 12 Kits goodies? Jeanne sure sent a ton to get you started! Love the pretty ornament with the beads and button in the center, and there's that plaid again! Great job!

Joyce said...

So fun to have you as part of the group. Jeanne has really spoiled you--trust me--the kits are not all so large that they need to be sent in a box! You made such lovely cards today--I particularly loved the way you gussied up that sled. Welcome, and I look forward to more crafty fun with you in the coming year.

Renee said...

I used the tartan on every card but one...
brilliant minds!! :)
OK...I'm really and truly not insulting you by saying that...
we just have really good taste! :)
Love these!!
You did a fabulously amazing job with this incredible kit...
the deer trio is my fave...
simply perfect!! :)
So happy you got to play with us...
it's good practice! ;)

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty cards! Love your details with the bows and ribbons! The deer trio and ornament dies are gorgeous!
DeniseB

Sharron said...

Beautiful cards, Kelly! I'm so glad you got to join us this month and look forward to having you in our little group next year. Not all kits are quite so impressive though (Jeanne really spoils us!) so don't think you need to get started today making your kit for next year-lol! LOVE what you did with the deer and your sled card is just glittery awesome. Your ornament card with the lace & velvet--and my favorite plaid--is perfect.

Kim Heggins said...

Kelly, welcome to the group! Your cards are just so beautiful and very classy! I love that snowflake embossed paper on your plaid card and the little touch of bling, so perfect! Your sled card is my favorite...your coloring of it makes is look so rustic and the sparkle on the snow, just beautiful. Wonderful cards...just wonderful!

Tracey McNeely said...

Beautiful Kelly, love the way you coloured your sled and that fun ornament card. Fabulous!

Marybeth said...

How did I miss this! Love the card you made,this was a great kit. Your glittery sled card is stunning ! Your ornament with the beads and beautiful ribbon with lace is gorgeous. Wonderful work!

Karenladd said...

Love your super cards and that plaid paper is to die for!

The Paper Parade said...

Oh wow, Kelly! What an excellent choice for a guest, you showcased this kit to the 9s!! I love the deer card the best That bow on the top is so neat...and then so is the bow on the second card...wow, what a showstopper! And I love the impression and the holly coming out of the ornament on the last. Awesome job, Kelly!

Amy Kolling said...

Kelly, so glad to see you joining us in this group!!! Wasn't this kit beyond fabulous?? Getting these kits is such a fun 'mail day'!!! I am such a sucker for a pretty bow but OH MY! Your card is gorgeous! Those deer look fab silhouetted against that plaid paper.....so rustic! Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Lovely cards Kelly! Aren't you lucky to be able to play along with this AWESOME club this month! Happy almost birthday!!
~ Meredith

Suzanne said...

Kelly, welcome to madness of this Kit Club! LOL! This month was so overwhelming for me - you have done such an amazing job and made it all look so simple and beautiful at the same time. I love everything.

And all of your WMS release creations are equally as gorgeous.

Christina said...

What a treat to have you join the team! You did an amazing job with that plaid paper. I love how the deer silhouette looks against it. I saved the pretty sled image for inspiration on coloring it, and you've definitely provided it! Love the added glitter and your gorgeous bow. The ornament die looks amazing with the black cardstock behind it, too. Amazing job with the kit, Kelly!

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