September Challenge - CCAYR

 Hello!   I can hardly believe its already September.  Wow, where did the summer go?   Technically its still summer we can judge it by the high temps outside.  Without further ado let me just tell you about Christmas Crafts All Year Round Challenge, yes, you need to go there and check it out and join in too!   Here is my project that I have made.   Below you'll find the materials used in making this holiday card.

Tag Card ~ I love how this card came together, the little fabric dangle came in the mail the day that I made the card.  :)

Basic card base - white, from my stash

Tag - Mistletoe & Holly from Blue Fern Studios

The winter scene - is a playing card from #The Sweet Shoppe Scraps @Carolyn & her daughter run the shop over on Etsy.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesweetshoppescraps  The pretty Christmas fabric with button is also from her shop.  :)  

The added elements are stickers.  

The green crinkled ribbon at the top is from my scrap cabin shop on Etsy.

To make this look more vintage I added brushed corduroy around the edges.  

Thank you so much for stopping in and don't forget to leave a comment before you go.   Blessings, Mary

PS.  I wasn't sure how to "tag" someone hopefully this worked.  

 

Cheery Snowflake Card

 Hello everyone!   Welcome to a New Challenge over at CCAYR, and welcome to 2024!    I am running a bit behind in getting my card ready to go, it was already made a few days back, but just now got it uploaded.   If you had been wondering why I hadn't made a post in a while, it is due to being sick.   Tis the season for some sneezin'.    Anyway I digress.   Here is my card and our theme this month is Snowflakes.    The bear in the background just adds to the cute factor.  :)    My card is made up of lollipops, candy canes and sugar sweetness, topped off with a glittery snowflake.     Thanks for popping 'round to see my card and leave a sweet comment too!

Hugs, Mary

CCAYR Challenge - February

 February Challenge going on now at CCAYR  (Christmas Crafts All Year Round)   The theme for this month is:  Two Turtle Doves or Two of Something, or a Dove.

I decided to use a stamped image from Little Darlings Rubber Stamps called Winter Cuppa

I distressed the edges of the paper and added in Stickles Moon Dust for a snowy effect

She looks all cozy sipping on hot cocoa! 

We would love to see you at this Month's Challenge!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs, Mary

Vintage Christmas Card - Challenge

 Hello crafty friends,  there is a new Challenge at Christmas Crafts All Year Round, ( CCAYR ).   Here is my card for this month.  Theme is:  Waiting For Santa

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The background for this fireplace came from an old 1950's Christmas card, but using my program I decided it would look great for the card I wanted to make.  The little girl is from a Rub-On - Girl's Toys Collage.  I found this at a local flea market.   I am glad I bought more when it was available.  The other embellishments of the stars and bells are from Our Warm Christmas - Die cut card pieces, these are from Journey of Crafting on Etsy.

Here is the fireplace background should you like to use it in your card making.

Vintage Fireplace Created by Mary S. 2022

I decided that I wanted the overall look of the card to reflect a vintage feel, so I used Distress Ink in vintage photo.

The card base (what little you can see of it) is from 49 and Market - Bold & Beautiful item # BB-88152

That is my card for this month, I hope you'll come on over and join in the fun at CCAYR!

Hugs, Mary :)

What's Pink & Green?

My card!   It's all about the new Challenge going on over at CCAYR ( Christmas Crafts All Year Round ) you already know what the theme colors are...  Hope you'll join us this month!

My card is a Vintage Lantern which I found at a flea market.   All I did was to add in a bit of color to the bow and glitter pen to the snow atop the lantern.   I just love that this card seems to be in excellent condition.  I'm not sure how old it is.... maybe 1950's - 1960's.  I really don't have a clue. The back had no date, or where it was created.

I added the card to a base of dark pink, with a cream color flat card base.   In the pictures below you can see how nice it looks, no stains whatsoever.

Thank you for coming to visit, leave a comment if you wish.

As you can see I didn't add in any embellishments, I wanted it to remain just in original condition.  It just my way to preserve this wonderful find.  :)   I could send it to someone I suppose but I think it will remain in my care.  ♥

Preserving bits of history one card at a time.  

Hugs to all,  Mary