July 23, 2013

MFT July Creative Challenge - Christmas In July!

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday!

Welcome to the MFT Design Team Creative Challenge - Christmas In July! The MFT Creative Challenge is a monthly feature, where we are challenged to explore our creative side using a specific theme, product or technique.  This month, it's all about Christmas...in July!

I have two cards to share with you today, with two very different looks.  For my first card, I've used the gorgeous Inspired By Christmas set to create a vintage Christmas card.  I LOVE this Santa, it's one of my most favorite stamps.  I stamped him onto Primitive Cream Cardstock using Hot Fudge Ink and then cut out the panel with the Pierced Circle STAX Die-Namics.  I framed it with a Hot Fudge panel cut with the Dainty Doily Die-Namics.


I used Kraft Ink to sponge all the edges, and on the Factory Green panel I stamped "Noel" repeatedly in Factory Green Ink.  I've used the Poinsettia Die-Namics to create the flower, and cut it from Electric Red, Factory Green and Primitive Cream Cardstock. 


The sentiment, "Tis The Season" was stamped onto a Primitive Cream panel cut with the Sentiment Strips 2 Die-Namics.


On the inside, I stamped another sentiment, "Have yourself a merry little Christmas" in Hot Fudge Ink.


Here are the MFT products I've used on my card:



For my second card, I went with a brighter look, using a color combo that perhaps is not the most expected for a Christmas Card, Kraft, Berrylicious, Bubblegum and Sour Apple.

I stamped the darling Pure Innocence Holiday Hugs snowman onto X Press It Blending Card and colored him with Copic Markers.  I cut out the panel with the Pierced Circle STAX Die-Namics.  I added a bit of glitter to both the snowman and the snowy ground.


I used the Jumbo Mod Borders and Sour Apple Ink to stamp onto the Sour Apple panel.  I stamped the Bubblegum panel with Art Expression Text using Bubblegum Ink.  I cut a trio of flags using the Bitty Banners Die-Namics, and attached them to the card using three Snow White Buttons tied with Hemp Cord.


On the inside I stamped a sentiment in Black Licorice Ink, "Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas".


Here are the MFT products I've used on my card:

 
Thanks SO much for stopping by!  Please stop by both our SCS Forum HERE and the MFT Blog for a listing of all the designers participating in today's Creative Challenge!
Tis The Season Recipe:
Stamps: Inspired By Christmas (MFT)
 Paper: Kraft, Electric Red, Factory Green and Primitive Cream (MFT)
Ink: Kraft, Hot Fudge, Electric Red and Factory Green (MFT)
Accessories:  Pierced Circle STAX Die-Namics, Dainty Doily Die-Namics, Sentiment Strips 2 Die-Namics, Poinsettia Die-Namics (MFT) and Jody Boosters

Holly Jolly Recipe:
Stamps:  Pure Innocence Holiday Hugs Snowman, Art Expression Text and Jumbo Mod Borders (MFT)
Paper: Kraft, Sour Apple, Berrylicious, Bubblegum, Sweet Tooth (MFT) and X Press It Blending Card
Ink: Black Licorice, Sour Apple, Bubblegum (MFT) and Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Pierced Circle STAX Die-Namics, Dainty Doily Die-Namics, Sentiment Strips 2 Die-Namics, Poinsettia Die-Namics, Sweet Tooth Buttons, Hemp Cord (MFT), Copic Markers and Jody Boosters
Jodi
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17 comments:

  1. ack! Love them both! That first one is gorgeous! Now I want to pull out my poinsettia die! LOL! LOVE that!
    Your second card is so stinkin' cute! I love to use soft colours with that snowman too! Totally suits him/her!

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  2. These are both absolutely fabulous holiday cards. You should be selling card kits because your cards always have me wanting to shamelessly CASE them. :)

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  3. Both of your cards are wonderful! Love the vintage feel of the Santa card and the glistening snow on your darling little snowman is the perfect touch!

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  4. Love them both Jodi! Those poinsettia dies are awesome; and your snowman is just adorable, love the added sparkles!

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  5. LOVE these, Jodi!! First one is just gorgeous and your second card is adorable! LOVE those sweet pink flags!!

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  6. 2 gorgeous cards! 2 terrrific looks

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  7. Love these! Gorgeous vintage Santa and what a happy snowman card!

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  8. Love your great color combos and the first card is just so elegant!

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  9. Beautiful cards. Love the pastel colors with the cute snowman. The poinsettia is gorgeous with the santa card.

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  10. Oh I love this snowman and those bitty banners - something else to add to my wish list!

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  11. Forgot to comment on the gorgeous santa card - I do love that set now I just need to ink it up!

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  12. Both of your Christmas cards are fabulous, Jodi!!!! I sooo love the vintage Santa with the warm rich colors and that gorgeous poinsettia...the snowman with all the sparkle is adorable, too!!!!!

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  13. Both cards are stunning, but I truly love the Santa card. Everything about this card speaks to me.

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  14. Such wonderful Christmas cards Jodi! Love the beautiful poinsettia and cute snowman!

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  15. Gorgeous cards! love the vintage-y feeling of the first and the second with the snowman's rosy cheeks!

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  16. Gorgeous Christmas cards Jodie! Love the vintage Santa with the earthy colors and the second one is so pretty with the fun colors combo :)

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  17. Beautiful Christmas cards! The snowman is very sweet...but I love the vintage Santa! The poinsettia looks fabulous on it!

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