MACM - Merry Christmas + Giveaway #1
Hi all!I'm planning five giveaways this week, so stay tuned. I'll have details at the end of this entry. :)
This week's Make a Card Monday came about because I wanted to use the Bitsy Flower stamp set from Basic Grey. So cute! I love their Urban Prairie line of papers right now that coordinate with this set, so when I saw the whole stamp set--I couldn't help myself!
The swirls are sort of formal looking, but also very playful. I thought that would be perfect for a Christmas card. I also broke out that Colorbox ink that I used in last week's Finally Friday video--the gold ink. Seriously, people. This ink is awesome. They also have a silver ink! I'll have to work that one into a card sometime soon. :)
Oh, and my tip about the embossing powder in today's video? Here's more details... I have a box of fabric softener dryer sheets that I keep with my craft supplies. If I remember to, I'll always gently wipe across the card stock before I stamp in VersaMark. Then when I apply the embossing powder, it doesn't stick as much to non-stamped areas. Just a tip. :)
And onto the video! As usual, you can view it in higher quality over at YouTube (just click on "watch in high quality" below the video).
Supplies - Old Olive, Real Red, and Very Vanilla card stock, Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon, embossing powder (Stampin' Up!); Christmas Colorbox Queue ink and Merry Christmas stamp (Hero Arts); Bitsy Flower stamp set (Basic Grey).
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Okay! Giveaway details... I'm doing giveaways as a thank you for all your support with the Virtual Card Club. I had a great response and I can't wait to get going on next month's projects. :)
So, each day this week (Monday-Friday), I'll be giving away a few things. Just leave a comment (be sure to leave an email address you can be contacted at--it won't be published here, I just need it to contact you), and you'll be entered in the drawing. Please only one comment per person. :) And yes, international crafters are welcome to enter, too! :)
Today's giveaway is...
A pack of Bazzill Dotted Swiss paper (Plum Pudding Trio) and Sassafrass Lass In a Stitch buttons (Green). I love this stuff! BTW, in the picture below, the dotted paper is enlarged quite a bit. The dots are actually quite small. :)
So, leave a comment before 11:59 pm (Mountain Time) tonight and I'll post the winner's name tomorrow. :) Good luck!
NOTE: Comments are displaying weird in some internet browsers past comment #181... If you're browser is displaying things weird, it's just the browser... I am still receiving comments and can see them. No worries. :) Thanks!
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posted on December 1, 2008 5:55 AM by Kristina |
329 Comments posted in Cards, Make a Card Monday technique(s) used: embossing, knot |
Awesome-everyone loves giveaways!! and great to see you're letting us internationals join in the fun too : ) Thanks for a great blog to drool over x
I love your blog! Thanks for everything you do!
Love the card --- I love making patterned paper with my stamps and you really have the eye for it!
Thanks for the videos!
I love making patterned paper with stamps and you have such a good eye for it!
Thanks for the videos!
Thanks for the inspiration!! There's no day that I don't come to see your blog!
Marie-Pierre
Love your site, one of the first I visit each morning.
Hi there! I have your site on my feeds so I'm always checking your tips and cards and I love them all :) Actually I was inspired by you and today I also make my own cards. Thank you for keeping this lovely place :)
Hi Kristina! Thanks for all the work you do to entertain us here on your blog. Sounds like it's probably more work and expense than any of us here realize. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Ooh I do love the swiss dot bazzill, and I too have a soft spot for the Urban Prairie
Your different Christmas cards have been great! I love your blog! I check it out everyday to see what's new in the world of K. Werner!! Thanks so much!!
Happy Holidays!
LOVE your cards - would LOVE to win a prize!
Pick me! Pick me!
Another precious card, Kristina! Thanks! Love that gold for Christmas cards! ---Waiting on my coin envelopes to come in today so I can start my advent calendar thanks to your Virtual Card Club...can't wait!
I absolutely love all your cards that you make. You have so much talent.
I think it's very sweet of you to do give aways, I love that dotted Bazzill and you can't have enough buttons.
Your card looks good, I have that gold and silver ink too and I love using it.
Eveline.
I really enjoy watching your videos and reading your blog. I hadn't stamped in years but once I started watching your tutorials it's inspired me to break out all of my stamping stuff. I'm actually going to make my Christmas cards again. Haven't done that in years!!
Love the card. Great ideas here! I'm going to make some cards today. This blog will be open for inspiration!
How fun ... glad you had a great response to your virtual card club ... love those dots and buttons.
Thanks for the dryer sheet tip. I think I've heard it before but I keep forgetting to try. I think this time I will remember! Your creativity is such an inspiration and has truly inspired my own style. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I love visiting your blog for ideas and especially appreciate the video tutorials. Keep up the great work!
I love your cards...they are so fun & elegant at the same time! And thanks for the dryer sheet tip - I need to add a box of dryer sheets to my shopping list today -lol. Thanks for taking time to share how you make your cards!
Thanks for providing such an inspirational blog as well as the opportunity to win such a great giveaway! :-)
Love your blog and videos, can't wait til Mondays and Fridays roll around.
Great card! Always look forward to Monday.
Kristina, you're so generous. Thanks for always sharing such great inspiration!
I really appreciate that you take something that looks elegant, but is relatively simple to duplicate. Thank you for sharing with us.
Gorgeous card today! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Kristin
Another great card. Thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful ideas.
Thank you Kristina for all you do. I look forward to viewing your new creations everyday.
Love the videos. Keep them coming.
thanks for the video's! Beatiful and simple card today!
Your blog is the highlight of my day! I check it first thing in the morning for new ideas. Thanks!
Thank you for the inspiration!!
Your blog is great!!!
Love the card ~ very stylish :)
Thanks for the chance of the giveaway x
Great video! I really like the gold ink. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a great tip about the fabric softening sheets! Thank you for sharing and for the offer of such a lovely give away
Bekka
Wonderful as usual, love the shape! Happy Holidays, I love December!!!
Hi Kristina! I adore your blog. I check in every day to be inspired.
Kristina - your Christmas trio is adorable! love your blog - what creativity! love that you're selling your monthly card club ideas, too - i'm apply some of the ideas to my advent calendar. =)
I really love the Christmas ideas. Your such an awesome crafter and inspiration!
I løove your blog :-) Super cute cars :-)
You are simple the best!!!
Dots and buttons are my favorites too!
Daily routine: mug of hot chai tea and hit computer to check up on my favorite bloggers! Thanks for all of your inspiration and talent!
I LOVE the Swiss dotted paper! Bought some after seeing other cards you made for us! Thanks for all you do Kristina!
Your blog is such a great source of inspiration, and now a give-away.......can it get any better?? I think not!!
That purple paper is right up my alley.
You rock...and a whole week of giveaways?? SWEET!
I love how modern and simple this card is...very elegant. Thanks for the inspiration!
I just love that bazzil paper! The card for today was wonderful, too. Thank you for sharing on your blog!
Hi, I read your blog daily! Thank-You for all the terrific videos & ideas!
Simply wonderful~ Thanks for sharing and for all the inspiration!
Thanks for all your videos.
I don't have a blog, but use to post all my cards through splitcoast. I miss doing your challenges and have been out of the action lately. It doesn't help that I am 6 months prego (with #2, a boy this time) and it has been a very tough one for me. I don't deal with pain very well. Anyways, I have been a BIG fan for years now and am amazed as to how far you have come. Keep up the great work and all the beautiful and fun ideas for everyone.
Hey Kristina,
Thanks for the giveaway...
Have you ever thought about auctioning you cards from MACM and FF? I think it might generate a great line of income as well :)
Hi Kristina,
Thanks for all your great work. We don't have those paper over here (yet). Would love to get a taste of them :) They look so awesome.
Kristina,
I just absolutely adore you and your blog and your cards! You are too cute and so inspirational, and although I skipped the advent calendar, I am excited about the future Virtual Card Club options! Thanks for all of the effort you put forth for our sakes!
-Rachel Smith
Knoxville, TN
Wow ! So cool ! Thanks for the giveaway !
And today's card is awesome !
I love your blog!! You are such a delight and inspiration!!
absolutely love your blog, first site i visit every time i turn on my com. keep the cards going!
You are too much fun! Thanks for putting the great class together.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Hi, Kristina! I really really love your cards. I see all your videos on Mondays and Fridays. Thank you so much!
Renata
Thanks for sharing your videos, and now some blog candy, with us!
I read your blog every day! I love all of your ideas! Thanks so much! ~ Katie
Hi Kristina,
Thanks for your awesome blog. I so much enjoy all your work. Always looking forward to your Monday and Friday projects - and everything in between! And it's great that we people from outside the US can take part in this too! :o)
Thank you!
Carolin
Thanks for sharing your work. I never fail to find inspiration for my latest card-making needs when I come to your site!
Susan
Just recently found your site and added it to my favorites. Love the colour challenges but have yet to participate. I love the card you showed us how to create, especially the shine of the gold ink!
Jacqueline
Beautiful! I have always liked gold ink, but I always forget to use it. I think there are too many choices out there! :)
Happy Monday, and thanks for the great video and giveaway!
tm
Love the card! I agree the colorbox inks are wonderful ( I have the jewel tone metallics and the silver and they are lovely!)
Glad you had a great holiday! Thank you for all of your great ideas!
That´s great!
would love to win those goodies!
I just love checking out your blog. It's nice to see how you incorporate lots of different things into your cards.
As always, a wonderful card. Love the simplicity of it. Classy, yet simple. Thanks for sharing!
I check your site frequently! Love all your videos. Thanks for all you share!
Another fabulous MACM and thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the great tips Kristina! I am going to try your dryer sheet idea the next time I emboss and use my VersaMark... What a fabulous idea (to have a virtual card club) - I can't wait to see next month's card. Smiles
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I would love to be entered for the chance to win your giveaway! you have given me so much inspiration and i look forward to checking your blog daily!
I enjoy your blog and look forward to checking it out on a regular basis.
Thanks.
LOVE that set of Basic Grey stamps -- super cute card today! :)
Beautiful, I love your cards!
Hi Kristina! thanks one more time for sharing us you creativity, love you work!! =)
Hi Kristina!
Love today's Christmas card - beautiful!
K
I love you MACM and check it out each day. You inspire me to make a card a week with them.
Thanks for all your great videos! I always look forward to them. :)
Hey Kristina! I check out your blog all the time! You are one of the most talented girls I have come across in the stamping industry!
I have the gold colorbox ink too and love it..I just can't stand it when it smudges! Oh well! Hope you have a great week!
I love your card style! You always make such great things. Thanks for the chance to win some fun stuff!
Love your blog, and everything you do!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Such an adorable Christmas card. Love the simplicity of it - yet it's striking. The color combo is great. TFS!!! Also, thanks for the chance at give-aways this week - they're always fun!! :)
I love your Make a card monday's videos!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
Love the card, I just received that stamp set today.
Thank you so much for the chance to win. I look so forward to fridays and mondays to see your videos...
Kristina you are amazing-just love to look forward to some inspiration each week-thanks!
how thoughtful of you!!! I LOVE those buttons and the paper is amazing too
Hi! I've been a subscriber of your Make A Card Monday on YouTube for a while now and recently subscribed to your blog as well and I'm constantly drooling over all the wonderful cards you make and all the stamps and materials you have to work with! I live in Estonia (it's an actual country in Europe :) and I cannot buy any of those things from the stores here! If I'm lucky, I'll find a seasonal bad quality Christmas tree stamp or some random flowers. Recently I found a wonderful set of patterned craft paper and I was so happy because paper with a pattern is so rare to come by :P! I don't think anyone has ever heard of embossing powder here but I would so love to get some! Yeah, so I'm forced to make my Christmas cards this year with whatever I can get from the local stores. Oh well, maybe next year I should save up and order some stuff online, providing they agree to ship it over to Estonia ;)
Thanks for another wonderful video and card! I love it and will make it today!!
Super cute card!
Well, you are my favourite cardmaker, so i kinda knew you would make a cte one. You always do :D
Hugs, Daniela.
PS: Thanks to you i started to use embossing on my cards!
Thanks for all he great giveaway and the MACM, and for Finally Friday, and great creativity, honesty and sharing great tips with allllllll of us!
THANK YOU!!!
I am so glad I can participate on this wonderful giveaway even if I am abroad! (whew!)
Great card, as always!!! Thanks so much for your weekly inspiration!
I had never heard the dryer sheet tip before. I can't wait to try that one. I love your blog and the virtual card club. I can't wait to make my calendar.
Love you site! I've been looking in my local stores for the colorbox inks. I may have to breakdown and order them online on the cyber-Monday.
I've always enjoyed your videos. Thanks for the chance to get some great blog candy!
I have gotten so many lightbulb moments from poppin here! Recently the watercoloring-have had the crayons for a year and was frustrated cause I couldn't figure it out and they were a pain but NOW....I am in watercolor heaven!!!!!
Fabulous card...so definitely Kristina! Now I have to take a second look at that stamp set!
I love that color combination. Thanks so much for the ideas and the giveaway.
It's always nice to get up on Monday and watch your video. Thanks for the great cards and the inspiration.