Friday, July 8, 2011

Gingerbread Christmas Card

Guess what..?  I made my first Christmas card with the Cricut last night...!!!  Now I want to make handmade cards for everyone on our Christmas card list -- and then I realize I just might be certifiably Cricut crazy.

I used two of my newest cartridges -- Winter Frolic and From My Kitchen -- for this card:


Card Details:
  • Card Base - DCWV Brights (A2)
  • Papers - green polka dot paper from K&Company Yuletide paperpack; textured cardstock with shimmer is Bazzil Bling; all other cardstock by The Paper Studio
  • Cricut Cuts - gingerbread men and sentiment from Winter Frolic, page 61; spatula from From My Kitchen, page 44; holly leaves from Stretch Your Imagination, page 53
  • Cuttlebug Embossing - holly leaves with Victoria embossing folder
  • Other - pink gems from Michaels $1 bin; ribbon by Celebrate It! Basic Narrows; doodling with white Gelly Roll pen; inking with brown Stampabilities ink pad

I began following Sassy Lil' Card Sketches - July 7th Reveal exactly until I saw those nine gingerbread all in their rows.  I immediately thought they looked fresh out of the oven, so I made a cookie sheet with two layers of gray/silver cardstock and rounded the edges.  A spatula gives adds to the baking theme, and the holly makes it more Christmas-y since I did not use red per Celebrate the Occasion's Christmas in July (No Red) challenge.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion:  Challenge #21 - Christmas in July (No Red)
Sassy Lil' Card Sketches:  July 7th Reveal
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19 comments:

  1. Daisylove CreationsJuly 8, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hi Jessica,
    I just LOVE your gingerbread card, super duper cute with that little spatula. Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower :0)
    Crafty Hugs,
    Diana
    daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

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  2. DIANA L.July 8, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    This is so adorable, yet elegant at the same time.
    Thanks for joining CTO this week
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  3. AdrianJuly 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    WOW, this is so adorable! Thanks for playing @ CTO!

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  4. Pat N.July 8, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Very nice! You put the perfect touches on this card. It's adorable. Great job, Jessica--Pat N.

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  5. NitaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Oh yum! Gingerbread is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. And your little guys have my mouth watering. :)
    Nita

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  6. MelissaJuly 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    They look good enough to eat, you did a fantastic job, thanks so much for joining CTO!

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  7. girliaJuly 8, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Very nice. Thanks for playing with us this week at CTO

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  8. CRAZY4 CHRISTJuly 8, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I am a new follower, amy from love to crop sent me!! Great card, so cute!!
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  9. Amy EJuly 8, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I LOVE your card! So adorable!!!

    I'm a new follower and Amy from love to crop sent me too!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  10. AmyJuly 9, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Oh my goodness! Jessica, this is extremely adorable!!! :)
    Amy "redheaded crafter"

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  11. HappyPlaceJenJuly 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Wow! You did a fantastic job on this card! So sweet! And I like your new profile pic. :) ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

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  12. Lucianna DilsaverJuly 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    This is a really adorable card, I love all the elements you used from the cartridges, great Christmas card! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

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  13. VanessaBJuly 9, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    that is so so darling. love it!! :)

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  14. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    This is a really sweet card. I love how you came up with the cookie sheet, you are very creative. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  15. GiGiJuly 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    What a great card! I love the baking sheet and spatula! Thanks for playing at CTO!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Jessica this is adorable.. great job with the challenge.

    thanks for playing with us at CTO..

    Ivette_DT

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  17. JenniJuly 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Such a cute card. I'm joining you this week at Celebrate the Occasion and I made a gingerbread card too. Super cute. I'm your newest follower!
    Jenni
    http://mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com

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  18. BrendaJuly 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh so cute! What a great way to interpret th sketch. Thanks for playing at SLS and I hope we see you again!

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  19. AimJuly 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Soooooo ADORABLE, Jessica!! I just love those super cute little gingerbread guys!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent at Celebrate The Occasion!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    Celebrate The Occasion DTM

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