Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Two cards


Hi everyone!
Playing along again with Muse: Christmas Visions.
this beautiful inspiration card is by Betty Wright.


I tried and tried to use a reindeer on my card but it just wasn't working the way I wanted it to so I went in a different direction.  I was inspired by the colors and the image above the sentiment on Betty's card.

I created the background using Mermaid Lagoon Distress inks and a stencil from Istencils.  I had this image stamped in black on white sitting on my desk.  I grabbed it and it worked perfectly on my card.  I sponged Mermaid Lagoon ink onto my main card panel so the blues would match perfectly.
My second card was inspired by the Manly Motifs Mood Board in the new online card class, 

I was inspired by the deer heads, the sleek frames and the map image on the wall.  So much to be inspired from in this mood board.  I will be sharing one more card inspired by this board in the coming days.



***Before you go the winners have been announced HERE on Catherine's blog for the 10 free spots in the class.  Congratulations to the lucky winners, were you one of them?***

Thank you for visiting and have a great day!

Muse card:
Stamps:  Nativity (SSS)
Accessories:  Stencil (Istencil), Nativity dies (SSS)

Happy Birthday card:
Stamps:  World Map (SU), Keep it Simple: Birthday (PTI)
Paper:  Black, Gray, White
Accessories:  Wonky Squares (Lil' Inker)



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22 comments:

  1. ~amy~June 23, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Both of your cards are wonderful Kristie!

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  2. Betty WrightJune 23, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Both of your cards are fantastic, Kristie! Love the background on the first along with the image and sentiment! Wonderful Christmas card! Thanks so much for joining us at MCV!

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  3. ColleenJune 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Kristie, I love your Christmas card! And what a great manly birthday card, I sure struggle with those kind of cards! Thank you for joining us at Seize the Birthday

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  4. I Card EveryoneJune 23, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Fantastic indeed, Kristie!!! I LOve the image and sentiment on the first, and the second? that map stamp must find its way to my house!!!
    =] Michele

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  5. Jill NorwoodJune 23, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful cards my dear! Love the direction you took when the reindeer was not working!

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  6. Cornelia (fun stamping)June 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Great cards - love the subtle stencil in the background of your Christmas card! So pretty! I would not have thought of using it for Christmas, but it sure works!

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  7. ArdythJune 23, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    I love how you said you couldn't figure out how to use a deer on the card, and then made a card with a deer! lol! I love your interpretation of Betty's Muse, Kristie - that's one of my favourite Christmas stamps and I love the simplicity of your card! So glad you joined us at MCV!

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  8. Lisa EltonJune 23, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Fantastic cards Kristie!! I love the image and sentiment on the first and how cool is the second. The map background is pretty nifty!

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  9. BrendaJune 23, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Wow, I love your Christmas card Kristie! It is so beautiful with the background stenciling. I love those colors, what a great way to be inspired by Betty's beautiful card! I also love your deer head card, so masculine and so perfect for any man in one's life. Hugs, Brenda

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  10. Kim HegginsJune 23, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Two fabulous cards Kristie...your Nativity scene is so beautiful.

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  11. wienerhoneymoonersJune 24, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Kristie. LOVELY cards!!!!! The first, also perfect for Less is More (Stencil) and AAACards, Stencils!!!! Love to see you link up.....Just simple, clean and LOVELY!!!!

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  12. BirgitJune 24, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    Oh. what great cards! Wonderful take of the Muse:Christmas Visions card!

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  13. kiwimeskreationsJune 24, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    Wonderful cards Kristie - love the Christmas one, especially the sentiment. The mood board one is so very striking!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  14. HannelieJune 25, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Just amazing as always Kristie!
    Thanks for joining us at Seize the birthday!

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  15. JaneJune 25, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    Super CAS and stylish! Great stencilled background that just complements the stamp so well. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

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  16. Sazzle DazzleJune 25, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Fantastic cards Kristie, love the image and classy colours on the first one and the second is also super striking and clever. Thanks so much for playing along at AAA Cards and Less is More. Sarah x
    PS. you might like to link the second one up at Uniko as we've an anything goes challenge with a 'masculine' optional twist.

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  17. GeriJune 26, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Gorgeous 'glow' behind Mary & Joseph. Love the blue.

    Great guy card! The angled die frame works perfectly with the stag die! The map background is so clever!

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  18. Neets BJune 27, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    Two great cards, Kristie. The faded stencilling behind your image on your Christmas card is perfect, love it in blue.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  19. Anita in FranceJune 28, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful, crisp and perfect Holy Family card, Kristie ... and what a fabulous monochrome ... the deer head is so striking framed in the white against the grey! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Uniko! Anita :)

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  20. Glenda JJune 29, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    These are both terrific. Great layout & terrific use of neutrals for the birthday card. Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday.

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  21. AnneJune 30, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Catching up on my comments, sorry this is so late!
    Kristie what fab cards!
    Thanks for joining us last week
    Anne

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  22. BeverleyJune 30, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    A delightful CAS duo. Thanks so much for joining in on the Uniko Challenge :) Hugs Bev x

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Your comments are much appreciated. Thank you!

Hugs,
Kristie

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