A Christmas Card

Ok, I have to admit.  I am NOT a cardmaker, nor do I try to say I am one!  Repeat...I am not a cardmaker!

Now I have a ton of family and friends that suspect that they will receive a handmade card from me simply because I am a paper crafter.  Well I have news for them, NOT going to happen!  I have my little stack of store bought cards (ducking as the wadded up paper flies towards me) and I am desperately trying to just get them all signed and possibly with no guarantee mailed out!

But I did make ONE CARD, and I am going to share it.  This is for a very special recipient of whom I cannot name.  Yes, I keep lots of secrets ladies, but I do share!

Ok, here it is.  Promise that you wont laugh...

So if you comment on this post, I will randomly pick a winner tomorrow and send some paper to you!  Yes, it is some of the paper I stole yesterday at the office.  So tell me in your post whether you make your own cards or not, and link us up to a picture and show us!  We would love to see all your creativity!

Happy Crafting,

Candy

Comments

[Sandy Horton]

Oh, me, me, me!! and I'm the first poster!!! Please, please.

[Rachel]

Can't help but laugh at how BEAUTIFUL this card is. You should make cards more often.I just love all the little things tucked in behind the angels!

[Andrea MacDonald]

Love this card. Your paper is the best!

[mia]

Why do you not make cards? Seriously that card is GOR~GEOUS!!!!!! Now I do not make cards, with good reason!!! {{LOL}} You however must be nuts, you are clearly a card kinda girl ;) ;)

[Laura Denison]

I make tons of other paper crafts, but cards...not so much! This is a lovely card!

[piradee]

would be repeating you when it comes to card making.. i'm not a card maker!! but of course I love try, although my attempts aren't always as expected! and can't wait to see the new collection... would love love love love love love love to get some... (ps. did i tell you how much i would LOVE to get some) **wink**

and here's my attempt previously: http://piradee.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-world-card-day.html

thanks!

[Julie Ranae]

I am most definitely a card maker and I love what I can do with Graphic45!

Here you go:
http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/2009/11/graphic45-weekendwhat-are-you-doing.html

[Tara Orr]

You are too funny! I am most definately NOT a cardmaker either - hense no posts... won't even try to embarrass myself with one. Don't worry Candy, your ATCs and Altered project more than make up for your lack of card skills (so you call it) Have to say that your attempt blows away any kind of creation I could muster up! Way to step out of your comfort zone and take one for the team - LOL!!

[Laura]

OMG! You are just like me! I scrap like crazy but really do not make too many cards. I would rather have all that work on a layout. This year I only made a very few handmade cards and the others were store bought. I can't wait to see the new papers! YAHOODLES!

[Rhonda V.]

I am also "not!" a cardmaker! That being said, I force myself to work on cards whenever I am in between creating a layout or a project lately.

I love the Christmas Past line and made this card for a challenge requiring the sentiment... A Christmas full of Sparkle and a New Year full of Cheer!

http://snapwhiz.blogspot.com/2009/11/scrapfit-blog-hop-christmas-full-of.html

[Jill]

I share the sentiment of not being a card maker... but, yours is gorgeous! I make them anyways, though they may not be the best and most beautiful, my hope is the family members that receive them like them because I made them and they are original, just like all my scrappy gifts.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some of that paper stash :)

[Cuchy]

You won't be a card maker but this card is stunning. So beautiful.
I usually send Xmas cards only to my family, but this year I'm sending Xmas ATCs to all crafty friends.
You can see them on my blog.

[kimmie herbert]

I think the card is very lovely for a supposed non-card maker! I love the freedom you took on the hand written "happy holidays" to the left. I do make cards but not as fancy :)
www.everinspired.com

[Yvonne Y]

This is certainly a lovely card! Thanks for the chance to win!

[rosaliaa]

I like Your card :D
here you will find mine

http://rosaliaart.blogspot.com/search/label/%C5%9Bwi%C4%85tecznie

greeetings from Poland

[GroT]

I love your card, it is beautiful.
I am a cardmaker and I love Graphic45 designpapers.
Here is one of my cards.

Hugs, Gro :o)

[GroT]

Sorry, my link didn't work. I'll try again:

http://groshobby.blogspot.com/2009/11/stamptacular-sunday-challenge-32.html

Hope it works.

[Lynn]

Me! I'm a cardmaker and I love G45's Christmas collection!! I made some cards using mainly G45 papers and gosh I love them to bits!!! Do drop by for some giveaways in my blog!

Here is the link: www.lvoenote.blogspot.com

I'm giving away an RAK and a pack of G45 Christmas cards if you're not in time to churn out yours! :)

God bless,
Lynn

[Petra]

I don't believe you don't like making cards, this one is really beautifull. I sometimes make also cards you can find my latest cards here: http://petra-scrap.blogspot.com/2009/12/kerstkaartjes.html

[Glyniss]

I would love to recieve that beautiful card!! I do not make cards very often but have been known to on occasion, my Christmas cards are still in the box....

[Georgia]

You should make cards-its beautiful! I do make cards for all occasions, but haven't done this years yet...

[Sharon Sprouse]

and your card is most wonderful....I too do not make cards and am always pushed and invited by friends to card making parties or crops and I cannot insist enough that I just do not do cards....LOL.

[Linda E]

I am making my own cards this year -- all 70 of them. I can't share a picture yet because they are not done. And still I sit here reading your blog. LOL!

[Elaine Allen]

Candy -

I don't see anything wrong with your card. Yes, some years I make my cards and some years I don't. It depends on my ambition. This year . . . well, let's say that nothing, I mean nothing is done yet. I don't know where the time went - LOL!

Elaine Allen

[Smahrty]

I make lots of cards, they are quick and easy AND fun!

[Debbie Nelson]

I have tried to make cards, but I always
have trouble with what to write in the
inside. So the cards I do make end up on
a scrapbooking layout. I love your angelic
card.

[Jenna Kellso]

Oh, no, not a card maker... although every time I spend $3-4 on a Hallmark card, I'm kicking myself... perhaps I should re-think this card thing!

[Elaine Divita Knies]

For a non-cardmaker, you might consider making cards. Great job. Love the paper.

[NANCY]

Your card turned out great...I make cards occasionally..I still have Christmas cards that I made last year..lol..really need to get them sent out!

[Michele K]

Love your card.

[Teri]

I do not make cards for the holidays. Love store bought cards because the one time I had to make 60 cards to send out for Christmas I went out of my mind!

[Michele King]

Your card is beautiful! I do not send out any holiday cards.

[marie-anne raeman]

Love your card , you make one in the same style i make one, if i make one....

[Elizabeth Williams]

Wow-if I could make cards this good I would certainly consider myself a card maker! I try but I find I am doing better with acrylic ATC's as "cards".

[Joan Wilcockson]

this card is gorgeous ! I love the angel papers, loved them too much to use them apart from one card I made for my sister,can't show it as she hasn't received it yet

[Joan Wilcockson]

I made over 70 cards this year, most of then very simple, I did make a few with Christmas Past papers. heres one I made for a birthdayhttp://latenightstamping.blogspot.com/2009/11/sisters-birthday-card.html

[Carole Hepburn]

Your card is great - you should make cards ! I make mine every year - I hit a crop at the store and make the 40 + all in one night !!!