Well, it seems as though December has come and gone--actually the entire year is almost over, and that means it is time for my 12 Kits of Occasions post. Our theme this month is Christmas and our hostess is Jessica of The Paper Parade. Jessica is a new mom to baby Sonny, and she still managed to find the time to send an amazing kit with so many wonderful stamped images, die cuts, and patterned papers. Honestly, I don't know how she did it. If you have ever been over to Jessica's blog, then you know that she is the queen of cute. And, there were so many cute images in this kit--it was such fun to work with.
Here is a picture of the kit:
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| Photo courtesy of Kara |
There is a lot to see here as well as on the other blogs, so I will get right into it--starting with my personal favorite.
This card actually came pre-made--All I needed to do was attach a sentiment and mount it on a card base. Talk about self-assembling cards--this was it.
Jessica included several wooden stamps in the kit--so we could stamp some of our own stuff. I used the full size snow stamp to stamp a background which I then embossed and sponged over to create my snowy sky for this card.
And, I am ending with my second favorite card. I just cannot seem to get enough of this adorable Winter Bunny.
That's it for me this month. I am interested to see what everyone else did. I still do have quite a few things left over that I can use for CASE-ing. Thank you so very much, Jessica, for sending such a wonderful kit.
Did you know that Sharron has been running a contest for a guest designer spot using next month's kit? You can see who Sharron has chosen over on our 12 Kits of Occasions blog. You can also see a complete supply list on the 12 Kits of Occasions blog, by clicking on the Supplies tab on the upper right.
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Joyce you did an AMAZING job showcasing each one! LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Joyce! Wow you sure did make a lot of beautiful cards… I also see one that I forgot to post. Love your bunny card and the one above it. The white embossed tree card is also very pretty and fun. I know I am so behind and will try and catch up.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Love the Joy to the World card!
ReplyDeleteWhew! You made a ton of cards, too! Love them all! The creatures in this set are all so cute!! I love looking at them!
ReplyDeleteThat's It? Only eleven? You officially win the 12 Kits of Occasions prize for the most cards made from our kits every month...and they are all good! My favorite is the reindeer card with the perfect shading of your cute deer and that sweater card is a very close second! I always know I will see something totally unique when you post your 12 kit cards Joyce and the different patterned papers for the snow banks on your last card was it for me this time...very creative and something I plan to do from now on. Who needs white snow?
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of patterned papers & images - love the Mr & Mrs Claus! Looks like another fun kit!
ReplyDeleteI think the owl is my favorite too, Joyce, but they are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the little birds on the branch and the embossing folder you used on that card. They are all cute as can be.
ReplyDeleteThese are all delightful Joyce! The polka dot sky and patterned snow hills on your last are so fun! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! How did you make so many things? Gotta tell you that you just had me at that first pic of the owl... I'm thinking... oooh this is going to be good... and YES!! Wonderful! Love them all - they make me happy!
ReplyDeleteOh Joyce, you always provide so much inspiration with these kits!! I received my "peace, love, joy" card and it's even more adorable in person!! Love the little brown birdies with their red scarves and the fun layout! My fave might be that polaroid photo you "snapped" of Winter Owl in his chevron scarf, TOO! Oh and that sweet reindeer with the krafty background. I just loved all of Jessica's little woodland critters ;)!
ReplyDeleteJoyce they're all fabulous...
ReplyDeleteand how did I know that the owl would be a personal favorite? :)
You can tell you had a lot of fun with this kit...and it was a fabulous kit...
and love how we both had similar ideas about the sentiment strip...
brilliant minds! :)
Joyce...really where do I start? 11 cards this month, slacker??? Never, but I had to say that any way. I love them and your use of patterned paper totally rocks. My favorite of your collection is your very first card, that owl is just too darn cute and I love him paired with the polaroid frame, so fun. One of the things I love about these kits is seeing how many of us make cards that are very similar to each other. Your coloring on your cards is just perfect too...I love your sweet Mr & Mrs Santa, just so cute. And your reindeer, as cute as a button! Maybe a coloring lesson at the next SAF event??? Again, they are all amazing cards! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, these are all fabulous, Joyce! I've never thought of using that Memory Box landscape die with black before-- so striking!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Joyce, these are all so fantastic! Your little owl in the polaroid frame is so wonderful. Love how you combined papers on that one and the sledding bunny. And I smile every time I scroll by your reindeer. I loved all the fun images in Jessica's kit and I can tell you did too!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you rocked this kit! So many amazing cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you friend.
A gallery of gorgeous cards here; you've worked magic with your kit ingredients! Love the deers, the trees, the Claus couple, the sledding bunny, the silhouettes...LOVE everything here! Happy New Year - and thank you for sharing your amazing creativity! Inspiration,+++
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Joyce, these are totally awesome! Love how each one of you come up with unique and different cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, you certainly showed of the kits well. Great collection and styling here. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYou stole the show with all these makes, Joyce!! I have to agree with you about that last adorable bunny card ~ that's a patterned paper palapalooza and I love it!! Well done! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a post-load of inspiration, Joyce ... you never fail to amaze me with what you create from your '12 kits' packages ... no matter what's in it, you come up with such wonderful cards! My fave this month is the 'Peace, Love, Joy' one! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteReally love the reindeer on kraft. Tough to pick a fave, though. All are gorgeous!
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Oh Joyce!!! I love how much you made with my kit! First of all, I love the texture that you put on the sweater... and the sweet birds :) Your coloring on so many of the cards is fantastic! I love the reindeer and trees, the shading is great! I love the cool layout of the other bird card, and you are so right about the owl and bunny cards... super sweet! I just love that bunny's scarf :) And I'm LOVING the snow background you created with the wood stamp! Way to go girl, you are amazing... seriously!
ReplyDeleteJoyce.....you did a fantastic job with Jessica's kit. I am always amazed at what you and this group does. Renee put together one amazing group of ladies! THAT I am truly grateful for! I love all your cards but especially the one that graced my house!!! Thank you so much! xx
ReplyDeleteIs there no end to your talent? What a gorgeous collection of cards.So sorry to be so late visiting your post. I love the Copic coloured reindeer, your sweater is so cute, great use of the LI dies and fabulous colouring. A wonderful showcase my friend!!
ReplyDeleteYou made so many wonderful cards, Joyce! That owl in the pieced scarf and Polaroid frame is so fantastic! The patterns you mixed and matched with the sledding bunny are great, too. Everyone made such darling sweater cards, and they are all so different--I'm definitely inspired to do some CASEing. Lots of fabulous inspiration in this post, Joyce!
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