Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Crafty Christmas Cards...almost ready!

I am usually last minute with Christmas Cards....last year we sent out Happy New Year cards!
This year, I feel a bit ahead of schedule. I am glad. I  like the feeling.
I decided this year that I would be crafty with our Christmas cards....that was before the 50 free prints offer from Shutterfly came into my life.
Anyway, since I had purchased all of the supplies and the photos were already printed, I was determined to see the crafting project through!
Here are my crafty cards.....



I made 1/2 with black and white photos and 1/2 with color.
I like them both the same.
I did the stamping...it was harder than I expected.
The kids are helping me color the little birdies hat and heart!
Now for the addressing and stamping.
I see now that I may be last minute again.

I'm finally linking up to Cathy at Checkitoff.
Sharing Christmas cards this way is really fun!
Have a great day!
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15 comments:

  1. alissa {33shadesofgreen}12/15/10, 9:05 AM

    Cute cards Jen - your kids are adorable. I am not finished with mine yet either - I am feeling really behind!

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  2. Heather12/15/10, 9:51 AM

    Wow. I am impressed. That IS crafty!
    Good for you.

    And you even turned it into a project your kids can help you with.

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  3. jen12/15/10, 9:58 AM

    Hand-colored cards? Are you Martha yet?

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  4. Cathy M~(checkitoff)12/15/10, 10:29 AM

    Jen these are awesome. If I was to receive one, I would def. notice all of the work that went into it!! THe pic is awesome, too! Thank you for linking up. You make me smile. hugs, Cathy

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  5. Anonymous12/15/10, 10:30 AM

    Very cute!
    I think everyone is use to me sending out cards late. I can't remember the last time cards went out before Christmas!

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  6. Kerri12/15/10, 12:20 PM

    What cute cards Jen! I like the little birdie with the Santa hat & love that your kids are helping with that! I'm still waiting for my cards to come in the mail...

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  7. Jenny12/15/10, 1:29 PM

    So cute. Good job enlisting help from the kids. I agree, the addressing can be a long process.

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  8. Karen12/15/10, 1:30 PM

    Wow! Those are beautiful! OK, between you with your handmade Christmas cards and Kerri with her impeccable truffles, I'm starting to feel like a slacker. LOL.

    Have a great day!

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  9. Kat12/15/10, 3:25 PM

    You are too cute!!! Everyone will love opening those cards!! Well done :)

    www.katsplaybook.com

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  10. karen12/15/10, 6:31 PM

    I love your cards - they're beautiful!

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  11. sloan12/15/10, 9:48 PM

    Hi Jen - I just linked up with Cathy today too ... I LOVE your crafty cards, they're gorgeous - but holy cow, I can't believe I was just complaining about hand addressing 135 envelopes when you clearly go to a whole other level with your cards - handcoloring those tiny red hearts and hats on each and every card?! you're like the obi wan kenbi of christmas cards!!

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  12. sloan12/15/10, 9:48 PM

    that's obi wan kenobi, not kenbi ;-)

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  13. Bridget12/16/10, 4:02 AM

    Your Christmas cards turned out awesome!!

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  14. Emily {Frilly Details}12/16/10, 10:29 AM

    Those cards are adorable! I may have to make my own next year.

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  15. Nicolle12/17/10, 11:06 PM

    Your cards really turned out cute. I love them. I also love the idea of sending out New Year's cards. I have had a hard time finding them in the past. Do you remember where you found yours??

    Have a good weekend!

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