Thursday, November 10, 2011

Cheerful Reindeer Card

Hi Everyone,

I've been busy fighting a bout of creative block....I have lots of projects I need to get done for Stamp Fever and I'm on inspiration overload. I can't seem to get my focus on just one thing as there is way too much brilliance out there in blog-land.

I did finish this card that I was thinking I might use as inspiration for my next class. It will need some refinement and streamlining unless I want the class to be an over-nighter. It took me a ridiculously long time to complete this card, I started it over a week ago and kept coming back to it every time I had an idea for how to finish it. The only element that stayed the same is the white canvas stripes on kraft cardstock. I love that combo!

The engineering of this design was what took so long since the front of the card is open and everything is seen from the inside.


I die cut the reindeer for the inside reversed using the piece I cut from stamped kraft cs cover. That way the stripes are on the inside and the back side of the reindeer on the card front is covered.



I like how the snowflakes and sentiment can twirl on the string as the card stands open.

Here's another card that I initially made for my class but decided against using:


It's hard to see in the photo but this card is sparkly with glitter and Stickles.

blessings,
nancy



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14 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    this is so sweet!!! you've shown so many different techniques here, beautifully! i love those reindeer, the innie and outie scene is genius! great card!

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  2. BarbNovember 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Okay, why would you not want to use that last card in your class? It's beautiful with all that pretty patterned paper and sparkle! I DO love your reindeer card! So creative with the window, and twirly snowflakes and sentiment! What a fun card, Nancy! And by the way. . .I took almost all day to make a card today and it's such a simple one, so I know how that goes sometimes. I have a feeling your creativity will be in total flow mode very soon! Hugs! :)

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  3. BarbNovember 10, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Oops, forgot to mention that I gave you kudos for my blog post here: http://bdengler4.blogspot.com/2011/11/much-better.html Thank you!

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  4. BrendaNovember 10, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I love your last card, not sure why you don't want to use it! It's perfect in every day! And I adore all the ingenuity in your first card, that twirling snowflake is brilliant!

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  5. sheilaNovember 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    wow-your first card is a rally work of engineering and art! I love what you did with it. And your second card....why o'why wouldn't you use it for class? such a fun holiday scene?

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  6. JacquelineNovember 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Me too, love the stripes on kraft and the snowflakes in the window, lovely creativity Nancy! Hope you are doing well!

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  7. Dawn TNovember 11, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    both cards are just lovely Nancy. You are so talented... I so wish I could do a class with you. It would be such fun

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  8. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21November 11, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Such engineering! ~Love that playful reindeer card.

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  9. Maureen MortonNovember 11, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Ah, Nancy - you deserve an honorary engineering degree! How you ever managed to create that adorable spinning card with all the perfect details is beyond me. What a keeper that is! Love it. And the second one is great, too - no reason not to use it for your class. Wish I could come to your class - know it would be inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. MichelleNovember 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hi Nancy:-)
    Hope all's well over in Cali.. This is such a wonderful, well thought out design.. Looks so complicated:-) I really love what you have done here, turned out so beautiful!

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  11. Ruth SNovember 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Both gorgeous designs Nancy - I just scored that HA stamp and die set, so you've inspired me with your cutie-pie reindeer!
    Rx

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  12. Tiffany ErvinNovember 12, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Super sweet cards! Love that die-cut reindeer stamp! All those Sizzix sets are so fabulous, hah?

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  13. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Stopped by for some holiday card inspiration and I found it, thanks Nancy!!!!!!

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  14. ivyNovember 21, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    you still create wonderful things even if you say you are having a creative block!! these are great cards for your card class!

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