Monday, December 13, 2010

A Pebbles Christmas Card

One of my favorite things to do is to use my scraps from other projects, I find it's so much easier to see unique combinations of colors and patterns when you are playing with the smaller pieces like scraps. I love that I can make several cards with my scraps, and my throw away is minimal, what a great way to save money and paper! I put these two red and green papers together and thought it was just a fun and pretty Christmas combo, making a card came easy once I was inspired to add a little kraft cardstock to the mix. Adding this large ribbon and bow really gives my card a lot of punch too!! I also used foam tabs on the chipboards, not just for the dimension they add, but now my card has more sticking power to stay well adhered."



Pebbles supplies used:
Tree House Melody (751030) 
Twitterpated Giddy (751005)

Other supplies used:

Cardstock (American Crafts)
Flower (Petaloo)
Ink (Ranger)
Mist (Tattered Angels)
Chipboard (K&Company)
Ribbon (May Arts)
Adhesives (American Crafts)




I also spent the weekend with my family, so I thought I'd take today and go ahead and announce my newest blog candy giveaway!!


I have two --yes-- TWO Echo Park Merry Christmas lines to giveaway. Winners will be announced on Saturday Dec. 18th. Again, please make sure you follow my rules so I can name you as a winner!! Please be US or Canadian shipping only, and follow my blog



I sure would love to hit 500 followers by the end of the year, that's only a few more people! If I do, I will be doing a sweet Pink Paislee giveaway to a lucky winner!

ttfn, 
kris

26 comments:

MiliPea Designs said...

I love using my scraps up to make cards also! Beautiful card.

Summer Braxton said...

This is beautiful! The bow is perfection.

Jamie said...

This is a really beautiful card. I need to use my scraps more!

Lilygirl said...

Wonderful card!! I love the colors and the bow!! I think for next years Christmas cards that I make all throughout the year, I will try to use up all my Christmas paper scraps...my pile is getting so big!! How do you store your scraps so that they are easy to reach for when doing small projects? TIA! Colleen

scrapperbecka said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE that card! It is fabulous!

Diana Waite said...

this card is STUNNING!!

Kristie Maynard said...

I have the biggest stash of scraps in Western NY state! I use scraps all the time, but it seems my scrap stash keeps getting bigger.
You will easily make your "follower goal" by the end of the year, looks like you only need a few more!

JennyKozar said...

Oh how I wish my scraps would come together for me that way. This is beautiful and that bow is stunning!

Thanks - Jenny Kozar

Denise Bryant said...

Great card! I love all your details!
I am a follower too. I look forward to seeing your creations here!
DeniseB

Jess said...

Stunning card and a very generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

jramsdell said...

Once again you come up with another beautiful card, that is why I always love to visit your blog. I'm sure you will make your goal.

Jessrose21 said...

Wow, your card is gorgeous! I'm kicking myself for not getting that K&Co chipboard when I had the chance. Thanks for the chance to win!

Kelly Massman said...

What a pretty card! I love that ribbon treatment with the flower! I do follow your blog, and I am from the US! :-) Thanks!

flowerdisco said...

kirsten....your work is always stunning. look at that card! oh my......gorgeous scraps ;p

flowerdisco said...

my apologies for misspelling your name. I have a tiny light on so it doesn't bother my husband :(

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHHHHHH! This card is stunning--I just love that ribbon and the papers you used! LOOOOVE it--LUSH!

sbmmhoover {at} yahoo {dot} com

Mel said...

Really beautiful card!

ScrappyMama said...

Love your card! Thanks for the chance to win the giveaway...I'm already a follower but I didn't see any other rules to follow so I hope I'm qualified.

michelestamps2 said...

I am a follower. thanks for the generous giveaway

BUZZY BEE DESIGNS and GRAPHICS said...

I'm already a follower I post your blog candy on my right sidebar hope this help you get to 500 before the year ends.
http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

connie said...

I love using my scraps on different projects too.

Oma said...

You just hit 497 followers - love this card and yes, I use scraps all the time to make cards.

smahrty said...

I love all the projects you share on your blog, sad your term with pp is at the end. I am a follower, hope you reach your goal!

R. Dorrian6 said...

Gorgeous card! You really rocked it!

Allison Cope said...

Your work is stunning Kristen!

Luana said...

Stunning card...I am follower 499. I think you're gonna make it...woo hoo!!!