Sunday, August 31, 2008

Christmas....

Yup.. I know.. Christmas is still faaaaaar away... buuut.. I've started creating some Christmas cards for CreativeXpress this week!! So much fun.. somehow I just can't wait until Christmas is here...I sooo love the cozyness during that time of year! These are also my final assignments for CreativeXpress.. just can't believe that my year term is already over.. time went by so fast!

For this assignment I had to create a card set by using the Cuttlebug and some new dies.. I decided to work with the Treetops Combo and the Snow Dots embossing folder.


Here's the first card, on this one I've 'decorated' the trees with some jewels and ribbon. The embossing details are sanded with some sandpaper to make them 'pop' a little more.


And some details....

For the 2nd card I've embossed the trees and the embossed parts are covered with Doodlebug Sugarcoated glitter.. so much fun!!!


And some details...

Tomorrow Peggy is coming over to my place to do some scrapbooking together (uhm.. I mean talking.. whaha)!!! I'm so excited since it has been so long since we met up.. See you tomorrow girlie!!!

It's going to be a beautiful day here in the Netherlands today.. soooo if you're looking for me you might find me sitting in our back yard with a pile gossip and scrapbook magazines....

Have a great weekend!!!!

XOXO
Nancy
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54 comments:

  1. paulien710August 31, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    he hee Funny..... I was here today already..... looking for some new awesome projects... but no, no new posts. Then I saw a comment from you, on my blog (thank you.. you are so sweet) and I switched to your blog again, to find these amazing, wonderful creations.

    I really love those yummie cards. Love the sanding, and I love the gorgeous details.....

    Awesome cards Nancy!!!!!

    BTW: Why are you up, so early in the morning???? on a sunday??? lol

    (((hugs)))

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  2. Karina BeckAugust 31, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Your cards are so beautiful.
    I have just made 20 christmas ATCs for a swap, Christmas is on my mind to... ; )

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  3. Marja SchAugust 31, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Hoi Nancy. Wat en leuke kerstkaarten heb je gemaakt met de nieuwe cuttlebug artikelen. Ik probeer er elke maand 2 te maken en dat lukt aardig. Knuf Marja

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  4. JonnaAugust 31, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful Christmascards!
    I really liked the embossing/sanding details.

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  5. MargaAugust 31, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Wooh Nancy, they gorgeous!!!!!
    The cuttlebug trees are really great. I think I try t find them too!!!!
    Enjoy sitting in the backyard.....

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  6. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Gosh those are some fabulous cards, great job as always. I am so looking forward to our "date" tomorrow. Hehehe shall I take my shouldertote with scrapsupplies with me or save me the trouble *LOL* We have so much to catch up on. See you tomorrow.

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  7. dominiqueAugust 31, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    vraiment superbe tes cartes !!

    bonne semaine!!

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  8. ClaireAugust 31, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    qu'est-ce qu'elles sont belles tes cartes, très lumineuses, j'adore !!!
    Bizouxxxxxxxxx

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  9. **Nancy**August 31, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Girl, your cards are amazing, as always!!! I love how you sanded the embossed paper and the glitter on the second one...too cute!!! You rock!! And I'm so jealous that you and Peggy are meeting up! That would be so cool!! You girls need to come to Florida!!! hehe!!

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  10. AliceAugust 31, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Hey Nancy, thank you for your lovely comment. I've got inspiration by you to create my cards, so I want to say: "thank you!", because finally I've found my personal style! Just by you :-)
    And I really like your Christmas card also! I am thinking about Christmas too, I want to work so much for this event. The Christmas card you see in my blog is my first Christmas card, because I love Scrapbooking and Cardmaking since april!
    Bye and kiss
    Alice

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  11. revAugust 31, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    fab fab fab fab cards Nancy, SOOO loving the embossing thing you got going on there, the sugar stuff need to try that!

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  12. UnknownAugust 31, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    I love these cards, Nancy!!! Your talent always inspires me.

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  13. Lilian SchneiderAugust 31, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    Those cards are gorgous!!
    I love the embossed trees!

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  14. M@risk@August 31, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful cards you made and so is the layout about your little niece. She is such a cutie. No wonder you wanna scrap about her a lot.

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  15. *~SCRAP-GEK~*August 31, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    oooooh gave kerstkaartjes joh! helemaal leuk! hihihihi...moet wel lachen hoor....het is vandaag 28 graden! LOL! fijne zondag nog! morgen weer werken *zucht* groetjes marije.

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  16. KnutselfreakAugust 31, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Jij bent wel erg snel met kerstkaarten. En helemaal vandaag...pfff...28 graden! Maar ze zijn wel weer heel mooi geworden.
    Groetjes, Selma

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  17. Ana BairdAugust 31, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    Funky and stylish Christmas cards Nancy!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Prachtige kerstkaarten !! Ik moet ook maar eens snel aan de mijne beginnen, anders wordt het weer sressen in december....
    Groetjes Berdien

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  19. AnonymousAugust 31, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    wow, this looks great :) Details are beautiful ;)

    Christmas ... mmm... I love this time :D

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  20. UnknownAugust 31, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    Wow Nancy, you did an awesome job!! I have those papers, Thanks for the inspiration.

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  21. JeanetteAugust 31, 2008 at 10:18 PM

    Sooo lovely xmas cards! I think it's never too early to start with xmas cards and other preparations. :)
    Loved the embossed trees and the sugarcoating.

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  22. Rozella Meijer-KernAugust 31, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Wowwwwwwwww gaaf zijn ze en wat leuk dat Peggy weer terug. Heel veel scrapplezier...
    Ben je trouwens nog dtteamlid bij scrap4life...

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  23. M@ureenAugust 31, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    Prachtige kerstkaartjes Nancy!
    Het begint direct te kriebelen ;-)))

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  24. Tessa TegendraadsAugust 31, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    prachtige kaartje nancy! Inderdaad een beetje vroeg, kerst lijkt nog zo ver weg... maar ja voor je het weet is het alweer zo ver...

    XXX Tessa

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 2:27 AM

    Beautiful!!! Christmas cards Nancy!!!
    ... I hope little Demi is better now~X~ and you are all well...Have a great Week:)~X~

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  26. Laura DavisSeptember 1, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    Ohhh I love these! Very pretty!
    Have fun tomorrow:)
    laura

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 3:14 AM

    WoW! Stunning Christmas Cards! 116 days until XMAS scary! I especially love how you have sanded the embossed part, that makes it!

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  28. Sherry WrightSeptember 1, 2008 at 3:50 AM

    Oh my goodnes, these are stunning Nancy!!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    Just wanted to say "before my comment is lost amongst millions" haha that I LOVE YOUR WORK .. you are so inspirational .. thanks for being so talented ..

    XO
    Sasha

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  30. lamSeptember 1, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    amazing work as always, I just got some inspiration ;O) Thanks.

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  31. JaniceSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Oh Girly.. I love these cards and this gorgeous layout of little Demi!! She is just precious!! I am so happy she is home now!
    We will chat again soon! Have a blast with Peggy!!
    XOXO

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  32. NinaSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful cards, Nancy!! ♥

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  33. noraSeptember 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Hoi Nancy,
    Wat een leuke kerstkaarten heb je gemaakt .Die kerstboompjes heb ik ook besteld zit dus met smart te wachten(zit iedere dag bij de brievenbus haha),kan er dan ook lekker mee aan de gang.groetjes Nora

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Geweldige kaartjes!! en die cuttlebugstans is echt geweldig!

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  35. JannySeptember 1, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    wooow je kaarten zijn helemaal top! prachtige details!!

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  36. MoniqueSeptember 1, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    Wat een geweldige kerstkaarten Nancy, ik denk dat ik deze kaarten als inspiratiebron ga gebruiken :)

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  37. Marlou McAleesSeptember 1, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    hi Nancy, these Christmas cards are just fabulous!!!! and love the beautiful layout of your little niece, so cute!! :) x

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    déjà?
    En tout cas elles sont magnifiques et pleines de petits détails adorables!!!
    Bisous
    Marie

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  39. BirgitSeptember 1, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    Great cards Nancy!! and although I'm a real summer girl, I also LOVE x-mas time! :)

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    Superbes tes cartes, mais dit donc t es pas en retard toi pour noel, lol ! En tout cas elles sont trop top !!!
    bizzz

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  41. Jenny SvenssonSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    These cards are stunning!

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  42. Lisette GibbonsSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Those Christmas are just beautiful, Nancy. Very inspirational and I guess it isn't too far away... Christmas! xox

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  43. MelanieSeptember 1, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    I just LUV LUV LUV these cards. You did an amazing job with the CXassignment.

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  44. Scrap CrisSeptember 2, 2008 at 3:55 AM

    oh God!!

    can't write so long...
    i've just seen such a pretty card in here that i'm now having a heart attack....
    oh goooooosh, sooooooooooooooo wonderful!!
    thanks a lot for giving us ideas now...so we will be able to use them.
    take care...

    :)

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  45. UnknownSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    Hoi Nancy, mooie kaarten echt toppie! Ik heb een workshop van je gehad in Doorn, het was toen echt geweldig! Ik hoop in november er weer bij te zijn :D

    xxxxBetina

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  46. IrisSeptember 2, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    jee nu al aan de kerstkaarten... maar ja, tijdschriften werken natuurlijk vooruit!
    Ze zijn erg leuk geworden! Hippe kerstkaartjes!

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  47. WilmaSeptember 2, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    Ze zijn echt héél gaaf!!!

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  48. Danielle FlandersSeptember 3, 2008 at 4:22 AM

    These are gorgeous, Nancy! I was just going to start a little Christmas altered project myself! =)
    Dani

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  49. MichonSeptember 3, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    Nancy, Your cards are amazing as always! I love the embossing and the sanding! Too kewl!

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    tout juste sortie de l'été, ca fait bizzare de voir déjà noel mais on y est bientot
    très belles cartes, j'adoooooore

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  51. Vanessa, Florida, USASeptember 3, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    Oh my!!! These cards are gorgeous. Gotta copy this for X-mas :-) HUGS!!!!!

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  52. Linda BeesonSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    The details on your cards are just wonderful! SO love that red and the snowflakes and the little extras.

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  53. roreeSeptember 5, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Nancy! Love the embossing!

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Love it. Nice colours.

    ***Orion***

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