Thursday 20 December 2012

Gloria in Excelsis Deo and vintage Angels





Prompted by Alison's post I am sharing today a couple of more Christmas cards which I would like to enter into the MoneySupermarket Christmas Card Craft off :). Who knows, maybe luck will be on my side this Christmas - I could do with a mini I-Pad. Or a HobbyCraft voucher :). Definitely worth a try - so go ahead and join as well!



My cards again are fitting in with this month's challenge at Stampendous - CAS Christmas. For my cards I used some Christmassy papers and this gorgeous clear stamp set Excelsis Deo. I really love it and this is really the closest stamp/image I have, that reflects the true spirit of Christmas. The stamped panel was sprayed with Heirloom Gold Glimmer Mist for an aged look.

My top tip for quick and easy Xmas card makes - last year I saved all the scraps and precut pieces of Xmas papers from my card making agenda in a separate box. It took me virtually a couple of minutes to find, select, cut, distress, ink up and adhere all those lovely flags in the top banner. Usually 95% of my time is spent on finding/choosing/cutting and arranging the papers so having all those little strips of paper already cut was sooooo handy!



I hope all your preparations are going well. I can't believe there are only five sleeps left till Santa... And there is still soooooooooo much to do! And still so many of you to visit to see what you've been up to and to wish you happy Christmas...:))



Well, time to go back to my chores and errants... I promise to visit you soon! 

Ps. If you'd like another chance for an early Christmas pressie, make sure to check out my previous post :).

Lots of Xmas love and hugs



Entering the following Challenges:
The Stamp Man challenge - In the bleak Midwinter
Happy Daze shop - In the Deep Midwinter
Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Christmassy
Simon Says - Merry Christmas!
Whimsy Stamps Challenge #54 - Anything Christmassy
Pan Pastel UK #49 - Christmas Time

11 comments:

Words and Pictures said...

What a fabulous card! The paper scraps combine brilliantly - and I just love that angel image - fantastic!!
Alison x
(Oh, and thanks for the link!)

Lea said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the mix of papers. I like finding ways to use my scraps, too!

Netty said...

Gorgeous card Joanna. Wishing you a very happy christmas, hugs Annette x

Janny Jager said...

What a very beautiful card Joanna.
Greta details and beautiful colors.

Greetings Janny

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That's an amazing card.

Ros Crawford said...

So gorgeous!! I hope you have a magical Christmas!

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Oh this is so stunning, I love the image, the papers are beautiful and the layout is gorgeous. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas
Lindsay xx

Jenny Marples said...

Love both cards (superb colour combos) and the pennants at the top of the first one are such a good idea. Seasonal dies are going top of my list for next year to make it all much quicker!! Have a wonderful Christmas, hugs Jenny x

Sarah said...

Such a beautiful festive card, just love all the elements and the sparkle. Thank you for joining us at Whimsy Stamps for our Festive challenge x

Netty said...

Hi am back again to thank you for entering this fabulous card into the Happy Daze Challenge, Annette x

Bettina L. said...

This is fabolous. Love the green and yellow design with the angel and snowflakes. Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope to see you back tuesday for a new challenge. Bettina xx

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