It is the last day of June and time for my monthly post with my "12 Kits" Group. Reveal day is always such fun, as I get to see what everyone else did with the same supplies I received. This month our focus is back to Christmas, and our host is Jeanne from A Kept Life. Here is a picture of the gorgeous kit she sent us. There were so many fun elements in this kit, and it was chock full of supplies that were new to me. I have a hunch that Jeanne may actually own everything there is to own in the crafting world, and that she used most of it for this kit. I made 7 cards this time--and I still have lots of supplies left over to case some of the wonderful designs I'm sure I'll see as I hop around our group.
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| Photo Courtesy of Kara |
Believe it or not, the first card I made with my Christmas kit was a Valentine. Go figure...Maybe it's a Jewish thing, but when I saw those die cut birds perched within the heart, I thought 'Valentine'.
Isn't this just the cutest treat holder? I thing this would be wonderful filled with some holiday chocolates or mints.
I did turn to some sketch challenges for inspiration. This card is based on this week's Freshly Made Sketches #92.
That's it for me today. If you want a complete supply list, head on over to Jeanne's blog. I am eager to see what the other members of our group did, and I'll bet that you are too. Thank you so much, Jeanne, for sending such an incredible kit.
Here is the list of participants:
Joyce (that's me)
Special Guest Designer and 12 Kits 'Alum' Cathy
Thanks for Visiting
beautiful cards!! love the sloping ground that the little girl is standing on....love the blocking you did with the ribbon and different patterns of paper. Your treat box is so cool...I didn't know it was intended to be folded..lol!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards. And I love how you were able to make a Valentine's Day card with some of the kit. Genius!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous cards, Joyce!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used that gorgeous die cut for Valentine's...
you really are ahead of the game! :)
And that sweet reindeer...
I think he's my fave!
And I had to laugh about your description of Jeanne...
I think she has every die known to man...
always has the perfect one for any and every occasion! :)
Joyce...wow 7 cards! So impressive and each one is just beautiful. I will have to say that your Valentine's Day card is my favorite of the bunch. I has no clue with to so with that beautiful heart and so happy to have it left over! You are a genius. Your sketch card is so sweet too, great way to use that lace trim, very clever of you. All of your cards are fabulous and like always, happy to have leftovers to CASe you with.
ReplyDeleteOh Gosh Joyce where to begin.... so many things I love here - that clean valentine? The die just jumps off the red background... the lace on the last with the curve - and even on your bitty sentiment? Brilliant, and the carolers on the news print and kraft is absolutely stunning. Lots of things I want to case here Joyce and so glad to see it through your eyes!
ReplyDeleteJoyce so gorgeous, I LOVE your Valentine card and I am all over that one! Each and every card is so perfectly designed. Great take on the sketches too. LOVE love love! Love all of the accents you added!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you always manage to make so many unique projects each month...how do you do it?! I love that you used the treat holder, I just didn't get around to it, but yours looks so great! I love that you also made a Valentine's Day card...you are too clever ;)I think my favorite, though, is the carolers, they look great on the paper you chose!
ReplyDeleteI love your posts with for 12 Days Group ... there's always so much inspiration from the kit and from what you do with it. They're all amazing projects ... the particular standouts for me are the valentine and the treat holder ... especially when it's full of chocolate treats! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh amazing!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little girl decorating the tree! Thanks for joining us at FMS!
ReplyDeleteAll so beautiful, Joyce! Love the idea of the Valentine! The die cut is so gorgeous yet I wasn't sure how to use it. You were so clever to think outside the box! You made so many amazing cards--the carolers with the music print, the sweet reindeer with the papers & ribbon and that great sketch for the little girl & tree. Love the sweet treat box too!
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas cards! That little girl is super sweet and I love that sentiment! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late , but I did look yesterday! Also thanks for the congrats.
ReplyDeleteWow you made everything shine here! Love your red card with the heat and why not make it into a valentine card…great card and idea, I might do the same. I like the way you made your treat box too. Love the caroler card and the shining star card , nice that it worked for a challenge. Each one is just wonderful so nice that you made so many and I am sure like me you have lots left to make more.
Love the Valentine card too - great use of your kit!
ReplyDeleteLOL...so you think Jeanne has all the stuff in the crafting world? How funny...it feels like we all have to shovel out our craft rooms just to get in there to work! I love all the cards you made this month, especially love the red one with the neat heart die cut on it and the card where you tore the patterned paper. You were so brave to do that! I also love that treat holder and can totally picture it filled with chocolate! I have really missed you all these last few months and had such fun playing along with you all!
ReplyDeleteI've finally got some time to get around to the fun 12 Kits you girls do. Your makes with this abundance-of-wow that Jeanne sent are just superb, each and every one, Joyce! I am left with so many amazing ideas for cards, not just Christmas cards, but wonderful any-occasion cards! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou made so many wonderful cards with this kit! I just love how CAS you kept them while still making use of those beautiful papers and all the little details. I especially like the one with the torn bit of paper and the banner with the big gem in the corner. Amazing job this month!
ReplyDeleteI don't even know what to say......you made some gorgeous cards from Jeanne's kit!!! Since I only got 2 done, seeing your post has my head swimming with ideas!!!! You definitely get the gold star this month!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're up to 4...you, Tracey, Jessica, and I all ended up putting that little silhouette girl with that patterned paper, heee! I told Tracey we must have thought it looked like wallpaper :) LOVE the way the dove heart just pops against the red. The piece of cake box makes for an adorable treat holder with that paper. Such awesome cards, Joyce!
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