Friday, 4 December 2015

A Quick Christmas Card Trick

Oh, I get excited when the first Christmas card drops through the door! You? We had one arrive on Tuesday. I set it up carefully on the shelf (slightly regretting, as I do every year now, that there are no mantelpieces in this house), stood back..and then suddenly realised that if it is time for cards to arrive, then it is time for me to get thinking...

I don't make a lot of cards; but I enjoy doing a few at Christmas, usually in a similar style to whatever else I've had on my crafty mind recently:

The easiest Christmas card you'll ever make

So, this year that means a splash or two of ink

My tip: keep your card blanks flat: don't crease and fold them until after you have brushed on the ink and let it dry

and a little stamping


I used card bases with a textured surface (I think you could call it orange peel?) to make the simple design feel a bit special (I hope);  a Kesi Art ink with a drop of water added; a stamp from  Gossamer Blue and my favourite black StazOn ink pad. Is it okay to say I'm pleased with the way they turned out? Mmm...said The (Not So) Small One, when she saw them. How did you say you did that again? And I like the thought that she might make some too...
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27 comments:

  1. stephanie4 December 2015 at 15:59

    I started writing mine....I managed two before baby needed me! I may get then done by Christmas eve..

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  2. KraftyKaren4 December 2015 at 16:36

    I think they are great - I must come up with some ideas for some quick and easy cards - as always despite making all year round I don't have quite enough

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  3. Ali4 December 2015 at 17:01

    I really like these!! Hope you are feeling better now and back up to 100% have a great weekend x

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  4. scrappyjacky4 December 2015 at 17:02

    So simple...but so effective....lovely.
    We received our first card today.

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  5. debs144 December 2015 at 17:13

    Don't they say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? Let's hope your daughter does 'borrow' your idea, they're so good!
    We had our first card arrive today. I've written mine and bought the stamps - just need to do my sticking and licking now and get them to the post box.

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  6. This West London Life4 December 2015 at 17:17

    My kind of card making! Fab!

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  7. Cheri4 December 2015 at 18:01

    I adore the simplicity of these! I made mine way too hard and I'm completely regretting it now.

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  8. Sheena4 December 2015 at 18:27

    I need to crack on & make a start!

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  9. Patio Postcards4 December 2015 at 18:51

    Your card design is simple & says it all, very nicely done. I'm one of those that buys cards although I do dress up the envelopes with stamping a holly leaf - I'll get there eventually to creating cards, I'll just need to start in July.

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  10. Barbara4 December 2015 at 21:18

    Lovely simple design for your cards! I don't have a mantlepiece in this house, I do miss having one at Christmas.

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  11. Louise H4 December 2015 at 21:45

    I love your clean and simple design ... these I would have the time to do. I would just need to avoid the temptation to add one or two more things, as I always spoil cards when I do that.

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  12. alexa4 December 2015 at 22:34

    So beautifully simple and perfectly you :).

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  13. Karen5 December 2015 at 02:46

    I love them. Mine are made, and hopefully, will go in the mail on Monday. The official envelope creator had his computer die last week, and it was out for major repairs until yesterday!

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  14. Lizzy Hill5 December 2015 at 09:16

    YES! Totally brilliant. Love that stamp & the blue is divine....& CAS is always sooo attractive. My prob is the ink never stays where it is supposed to stay!!!

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  15. Barbara Eads5 December 2015 at 11:57

    What a cute and simple design. You remind us that we can make something nice without having to spend hours!! Love the blue too!

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  16. Fiona@Staring at the Sea5 December 2015 at 13:03

    Simply lovely.

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  17. MonicaB5 December 2015 at 14:13

    Love the simplicity of the card.

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  18. Maggie5 December 2015 at 22:47

    The simplicity says it all and it sounds like you had "royal" approval too! The cards seem to be arriving early this year. I haven't taken my birthday cards down yet!

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  19. Mitralee6 December 2015 at 03:19

    those my dear are quite fabulous!

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  20. Julia6 December 2015 at 10:54

    Gorgeous x

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  21. Maria Ontiveros6 December 2015 at 19:36

    Those cards are great.
    I made photo cards this year but might craft up some tags.
    I've only received one card so far myself. I put the cards in a basket on the book shelf by my various Christmas albums and journals.
    Rinda

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  22. Melissa6 December 2015 at 22:14

    Your cards are simply perfect! I made my cards last weekend, and stamped the insides during Crafty Tuesday this past week, so I just need to find time to get them addressed & mailed this week.

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  23. Unknown7 December 2015 at 08:03

    They are just the inspiration I need Sian, I am running out of time and these are super cute.

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  24. Unknown7 December 2015 at 20:49

    They are lovely Sian, every year I say I'm going to make more but it never seems to happen! :)

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  25. Jo7 December 2015 at 21:14

    Simple but so stunning! I need to crack on and make some cards.

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  26. Susanne17 December 2015 at 12:00

    quick, easy and still festive - there's a lesson we all need to incorporate this time of year.

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  27. Missus Wookie22 December 2015 at 22:38

    These are gorgeous!

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