Monday, October 29, 2012

Red and White Christmas Card with a Critter

My mother asked me to do some Christmas cards for children, and I think this candy theme, together with the image, are quite child friendly. I've used a sketch from a previous challenge at Create with Connie & Mary as inspiration for this design.
I do like red and white Christmas cards. I've used a candy cane embossing folder for the background, 2 DPs and 3 ribbons .
The stamp is from Stampavie - the image is colored with Promarkers, and there's glitter on the hat. The image is mounted on foam - not really visible from this angle though. Some pearls and letter stickers to finish it off. The sentiment says "Merry Christmas" in Norwegian.

This card is for these challenges:
1) Perfect Sentiments - Christmas Critters
2) The Squirrel & the Fox - Use a Ribbon
3) Clearly Inspired - Ribbon or Twine
4) Jingle Belles - Living Creature
5) Christmas Card Challenges - #48 Pop it Up
6) Dream Valley Challenges - Glitter and Bling
7) Crafty Ann's - Christmas in October
8) Make it Monday - Anything Goes
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33 comments:

  1. Marlou McAleesOctober 29, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    what a cutie :) love the gingham ruffled ribbon, lovely finish to a lovely card :)

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  2. MianOctober 29, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Vilket underbart sött julkort! Den lilla musen är ju bara för söt! Underbart färglagt och gillar valet av pappren.

    Tack så mycket för att du deltar i våran tävling hos The Squirrel & the Fox. Lycka till!

    Mian
    The Squirrel and The Fox Design Team Member
    http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

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  3. KarenOctober 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Popping in from MIM... this is gorgeous and so sweet! :o) It will be treasured by the sweet recipient. The candy cane embossing is lovely. Beautiful work, Pia!

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  4. downrightcraftyOctober 29, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    oh too cute how adorable just love it
    Hugs Kate xx

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  5. Monika/BuzsyOctober 29, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    What a sweet card Pia. Love the cute image and the colors. The ruffled ribbon looks fabulous!

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  6. SueOctober 29, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Awww this is gorgeous Pia. I love the cute image and the colours and ribbon look so beautiful

    Sue

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  7. UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    GORGEOUS Pia, love this little sweet image and the frill on the ribbon is great. Fab colours of course for Christmas...luv annie

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  8. FayeOctober 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Oh Pia, this is ab! I love the red, the layout, the papers, he ruffled ribbon. All gorgeous. X

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  9. WishcraftOctober 29, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Aww such a sweet card Pia! Lovely image and colours :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  10. scrappymo!October 29, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Love the candy and critter theme...I too love red and white for Xmas cards.

    The pearls around the image are a nice touch...I can see that the image is popped forward!
    That stripey ribbon and ruffled ribbon is gorgeous!!!

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  11. SmilynStefOctober 30, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Love those ruffles ... so glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles

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  12. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    I love this Christmas card Pia. :) Your use of ribbon is fabulous and the candy stripe theme really works on this card. Great colored image too!

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  13. SkyeOctober 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    A very pretty card. Sweet image and great embossing. Love the red & white ruffles

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  14. Shirley-AnneOctober 30, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Fabulous Christmas card .Love the super embossed background and the cute image and clever use of ruffled ribbon . Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

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  15. Lau WOctober 30, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Oh love this card, love the embossing, the sweet image, the colors, the ribbon...all is beautiful !
    xxx

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  16. lauren bergoldOctober 30, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    oh my gosh, what a CUUUUUTE digi and that might be the best sentiment EVER!!! :)WOW, what a lovely & adoorable card, that little mouse is just soooooooo cute and you've used the ruffled ribbon BRILLIANTLY, LOVE it! thanks for joining in our holiday creature feature at JINGLE BELLES! <3

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  17. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful card love all the details and the design and that little mouse is such a cutie gorgeous
    Hugs
    Debbie
    x

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  18. cotnobOctober 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    This is lovely Pia, such a cute image and I love the red and white colour combination - a super card for a child.
    Pauline
    x

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  19. ShelbyOctober 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    This is definitely a child friendly design! The image is so sweet in that stocking and love your combination of the patterned paper!

    Shelby

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  20. UnknownOctober 31, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Oh Pia this is beautiful as are all your cards you have a lovely style.
    Thank you so much for visiting me and leaving such sweet comments you are so kind.
    Wow I do hope you are okay now it must have been such a shock having luggage fall on you in the flight and no apology either , how rude are some people these days . I do hope you rest and look after yourself . Take care sweetie Hugs Elaine

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  21. lozOctober 31, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Fabulous card and colors Pia...Loz
    Visiting from MIM..

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  22. Lisa MincklerOctober 31, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    I just "Awwwed" outloud! This is precious Pia. What a heart melting image and all the detail to the hat and image is so wonderful. Love the way you've placed the ribbon too! :)
    hugs,
    Lisa xx

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  23. melsanfordOctober 31, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    So cute! Love the sparkle on the hat :-) Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  24. Meihsia LiuOctober 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    This is such a sweet holiday card. Love the red and white color scheme. And the image is so cute.... :)

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  25. SaumyaOctober 31, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Super sweet Pia

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  26. MargaretNovember 1, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    O M G ! This is simply adorable. I just love that image you used. I love all the layers and the red/white stripe paper is just perfect. Thanks for playing along with us at the Perfect Sentiment Birthday Blog Hop. Good Luck!

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  27. UnknownNovember 1, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Sooo cute! Love the adorable little critter in the stocking and the great dp and embellishments you chose to go with it! Thanks for celebrating with The Perfect Sentiment!

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  28. Anne-EliseNovember 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Oh, Pia! This card is so sweet and cute! Love the pretty image, the embossed background and the ribbon! Happy Halloween!

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  29. Ann WhitfieldNovember 6, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    This is absolutely fabulous Pia, thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  30. Jacqui's little piece of EnglandNovember 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    What a gorgeous card Pia love your layout

    jacqui x

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  31. CarolNovember 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Great card. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's this time. Carol x

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  32. SusieNovember 8, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for joining our Glitter and Bling challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

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  33. Lau WNovember 14, 2012 at 8:32 PM

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