I've got my cards done and mailed. I took part in a card exchange this year and sent the original of this colored pencil drawn card to the person I was trading with (it was a group trade but each person was given one person in the group for which to make a card. That way we could go to their blog to see what they might like and make a card accordingly - a neat way to do a trade. No one knew who would be making theirs). I liked the card so much that I decided to make prints of the kitty and glue them onto cards I made with Elements which I am learning how to use.
Originally these were all going to be red cards with green envelopes but I goofed so many times on my layout of the words I ran out of red cardstock. So now I have red cards with green envelopes and green cards with red envelopes and the recipients won't know it was due to mistakes. The envelopes are handmade out of Dick Blick construction paper. It is actually a nice 80 pound weight craft paper and I don't think they call it construction paper anymore. The colors and feel of it are great. I recommend everyone try it for crafting. I think you'll like it.
Hope you are all busy getting ready for your holidays be they Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanzaa. It's good to celebrate something especially when times are not so good.
to good Health..foremost.........good 5th decade...great art is great therapy
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas cards look so proffesional! I thought about making some of my own but I didn't start early enough. You did a great job on these!
ReplyDeleteThe cat is SO pretty. Gorgeous eyes and a cute little nose. Wonderful sketch. Would never guess from the photo of your cards that these were prints.
ReplyDeleteLove the greeting too!
These are wonderful cards! I think both the red and green work very well with your drawing - just as you intended :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I got to see the original! I am so honoured! WOW! Hehehe! Look at all those cat faces on your desk!!
ReplyDeleteAll the swap cards are being mailed out today, btw. Hope you like yours!!! (I know you will! It's wonderful!!)
I like the mix of red and green - so festive!
ReplyDeleteNeat-o. I love the kitty drawing. I'd like to do something like this next year. I hope the people who receive these appreciate them. Have a great Christmas if I don't talk to before then!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these! I've just given you a blog award if you'd like to check my pencil-paper-paint blog for details. :) Marva
ReplyDeleteThese are really precious. Love the drawing and your message inside the card. As one cat lover to another, Meowy Nice!
ReplyDeleteHope your holiday preparations are fun and not too wearing...
Best,
Kim
Wonderful cards Timaree! Thanks too for all your comments on my blog - I find it hard to go visiting other blogs as much as I would like - but always appreciate peoples comments.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Sweet cat and cards!
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