Since we started Jingle Belles in 2010, I've been re-capping my five favorite holiday cards of the year (2010 & 2011 here) ... it's so fun to look back on all of my creations for the year.
Here are mine in no particularly order:
1 - This card was made for the All Buttoned-Up for the Holidays prompt at Jingle Belles. I loved how I used some buttons that had been sitting on my craft table for some time and turned them into this wonderful holiday tree ... the different sized pearls adding additioanl color and texture are what really make this one a favorite for me ... and I love the soft blue stamped background too.
2. I always need gift card holders since many of my gift card gifts travel across the miles, and this Glittery Owl was one of my favorite creations for the year. I love those glittery circles and big-owl-eyes ... it's always rewarding when something turns out even better than I envisioned.
3. For me, this design is about the unexpected colors and patterns ... but still having a clean and simple design ... and I never get enough of layered strips of paper. This card was created for the Mele Kalikimaka prompt at Jingle Belles celebrating tropical colors.
4. I absolutely loved how this Holiday Owl card turned out ... and my little inky smudged boo boo (covered with the punched leaves) actually make me love it even more ... that's my motto - always on the look-out for embellishment opportunities. I also love the Santa Hat and how all of the colors came together so well. I used the photo of this card to create my holiday address labels this year (love having personalized labels). This card was created for one of the Inspiration Challenges at SplitCoast Stampers.
5. And lastly, I love this vintage design for the Postal Prompt at Jingle Belles ... I love creating collage-like stamping ... and again, more layered paper strips ... and can you ever go wrong with chocolate snowflakes and pearls.
Remember ... Jingle Belles will be back for another fun year of holiday prompts ... hope you'll join us as we continue to take back December ... one holiday card at a time.
My fav is the owl one. They are all gorgeous!
Posted by: Gina Tyggereye | December 18, 2012 at 06:55 AM
All four cards and the pillow box are great! Like the button tree, sparkly owl layers, fab HI inspired colors/dp, newsprint owl w/the die cuts and double sentiment banners, and every detail about the distressed postal card. Glad to see your fav Jingle Belles five. TFS them. :)
Posted by: Gabby | December 18, 2012 at 03:53 PM