Welcome to the February Edition of The 12 Kits of Holidays, the group is shifting back to Christmas this month for our theme. The hostess of our amazing kit this month was brought to us by Renee of It's a Patchwork Life. Renee's took the theme one step further and introduced it as a Country Christmas.
There was so much yummy goodness in this kit with papers from Echo Park, stamps from Waltzingmouse, beautiful die cuts and ribbon and the list goes on. Look at the Happy Mail we all received:
photo courtesy of Kara
I made four cards this month and I have lots still left over for CASEing the other girls inspiration. I learned my lesson last month with Joyce's kit when I got so into the amazing kit that I used a lot of it up and left myself short for CASEing. I decided to add my supply list after each card to make it easier for you and me. Here is what I came up with:
Can you see that gorgeous background stamped onto the brown cardstock it adds so much depth to the brown. All of my elements are popped up.
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink) Gumdrop Green (My Favourite Things)
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Yonder Star, Yonder Star Background (Waltzingmouse)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up) Memento Bamboo Leaves (Tsukineko)
Dies: Stacking Stars (WPlus9), Yonder Star cut files (Waltzingmouse)
other: foam tape, brown twine (The Twinery)
My second card I had a lot of fun with. I fell in love with the Deer Trio die from memory box and knew right way it needed to go with the wood plank paper. The fun part was creating a cute little wall hanging with a jute hanger.
For my next card I used a red and green stamped die cut star and I cut the green smaller and popped it on the red then topped it with a gumdrop. Also note that gorgeous red burlap ribbon.
Dies: Stacking Stars (WPlus9), Yonder Star cut files (Waltzingmouse)
other: foam tape, brown twine (The Twinery)
My second card I had a lot of fun with. I fell in love with the Deer Trio die from memory box and knew right way it needed to go with the wood plank paper. The fun part was creating a cute little wall hanging with a jute hanger.
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Rustic White (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: This and That Christmas (Echo Park)
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Yonder Star (Waltzingmouse)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up)
Dies: Deer Trio (Memory Box)
other: jute, tiny brad
other: jute, tiny brad
For my next card I used a red and green stamped die cut star and I cut the green smaller and popped it on the red then topped it with a gumdrop. Also note that gorgeous red burlap ribbon.
Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Rustic White (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: This and That Christmas (Echo Park)
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Yonder Star (Waltzingmouse)
Ink: Real Red (Stampin' Up) Memento Bamboo Leaves (Tsukineko)
Dies: Framed Out #1 (Papertrey Ink), Yonder Star cut files (Waltzingmouse)
other: foam tape, gumdrop (Michael's)
Next I created a sweet little card with an adorable plaid mini bow.
other: foam tape, gumdrop (Michael's)
Next I created a sweet little card with an adorable plaid mini bow.
Cardstock: Rustic White (Papertrey Ink), Gumdrop Green (My Favourite Things)
Patterned Paper: This and That Christmas (Echo Park)
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Yonder Star (Waltzingmouse)
Ink: Real Red (Stampin' Up)
Dies: Classic Rectangles Nestibilities (Spellbinders), mini bow (Lil' Inkers), Heart Borders (Papertrey Ink)
Please take the time to go have a look at what the rest of the group has to inspire you.
Have a great day and we will see you next month for the 12 Kits of Holidays when I be hopping in as your hostess!
Please take the time to go have a look at what the rest of the group has to inspire you.
Have a great day and we will see you next month for the 12 Kits of Holidays when I be hopping in as your hostess!
such awesome christmas cards!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards. I do really like that deer trio die as well.
ReplyDeletewow these are too fabulous...i really love the card with the deers... what a great design...your amazing..
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the last two.
ReplyDeleteThe reed burlap is rad!
Cute bow too.
Totally you Tracey...love all of your cards, you used Renee's kit perfectly! I especially love the card with the deer...and the cute little bow, great idea to add it to the bottom of that cute quote!
ReplyDeleteI do love the warm country feel to this kit! Such fun sentiments and beautiful papers. Your cards are out of this world Tracey!! Hope yo show your cased cards in the future ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, these are all fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTracey - OMG You got me with that deer one with the little sign hanging from the burlap cord - AWESOME! Perfect take on the country theme. I'm just stuck on that one! WOW!
ReplyDeleteTracey they are all gorgeous! Love the way you hung the sign a bit askew on the deer card, too cute! Love that star card too! Yes, always good idea to save a bit, you almost cant help it we get soooo much in each kit.
ReplyDeleteThey are all perfectly fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBut I gotta agree with Jeanne...
the deer with the "sign"...
I LOVE it!! :)
But I also really lovin' that first one...
the way you used the colors and the background...
it's perfect!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed the kit...
I'm lovin' our next one! ;)
that deer sign card is fab!! Love me all! So excited to get started on the kit you sent!!:):):)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use those fabulous, kit goodies! Such a great line-up of Christmas inspiration, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bunch of cards! So clever the way you cut and layered that star. My very fave is the card with the deer on the wood paneled paper. I'm wondering if I have enough of that paper left to case you. I did save that deer....
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the darker colors so perfectly on the first two! The deer with the askew sign is adorable! And I love the two colors of stars used together and the plaid bow below the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLots of Christmas inspiration...I love all of the cards. Great job with the kit!
ReplyDeleteTracey these are all so wonderful!! Those sentiments are so cute and I love the country look! This kit looks like so much fun! You did a great job with it!
ReplyDeleteTracey, you are so creative! Your cards are fantastic and festive. Great use of those stars and that star border but my favorite is your deer card, it looks just amazing with that wood background and how you hung up your pilgrim sign, fabulous! I love your last card too and that sweet scalloped edge with that plaid bow, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThose reindeer on the barn door are such a hoot! The twine holding the sign that's tacked on ... perfect details. Great job with all the cards from this month's kit, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Tracey! You have been busy! These are amazing!!!!!! My favorite is the second one with the deer die cuts. Soooo elegant! Love!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the rustic collection. The die cuts really make each card pop! If Eddie Bauer made cards, they would look like these beauties!
ReplyDeleteFun holiday cards and awesome sentiments!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards this month, Tracey! I love how the green and red pops against the chocolate background on the first. The wall "hanging" on the second card is brilliant! I'm definitely going to CASE the layered stars on your third card, and probably the last one as well! So glad I kept some goodies to play with. :)
ReplyDeleteTracey, these are great Christmas cards. My fave is the second one with the deer.
ReplyDeleteOh my oh my!!!! That reindeer card is outstanding!! I just love it on the wood and how its hanging...brilliant Tracey! Then I love the card with the stars lined up on the bottom with the twinkling star on top... stunning! Tracey, its so good you're on this team now..you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous cards!!!! Love the pattern papers and your use of dies!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how late I am visiting your 12 kits post! I'm so sorry! My favorite card is the Pilgrim card with the deer die cuts......I have every bit of this left from the kit and I will make one of these! And your layered yonder star with the center bling is perfect!!!
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