Thursday, October 27, 2011

Are you ready to make Christmas Cards yet?

If you're anything like me, you have the supplies ready but you've just not started creating yet! Well, never fear, today I have the privelege of sharing my fellow DT member Jolanda Meurs ' creative talent with you- and there is no shortage of ideas here.


Let me start off with her first project........


Jolanda altered this chocolate box beautifully .......

she even chose to alter the inside and filled it with some delicious treats



Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Holly, Cute Outs /Father Christmas
Chipboard: Father Christmas
Dimentional Stickers: Father Christmas
Brads: Father Christmas
Stamps: Midnight Frost



Next up, I have some Christmas cards to share
Merry Christmas


I love how she has used the buttons to create her wreath and then the Bo Bunny jewels as the holly berries. Just the perfect touch!


Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Blizen, Sentiments, Cut Outs/ Blitzen
Jewels: Blitzen
Chipboard: Card Kit/Blitzen

Happy Holidays
This card is quick one, using the Bo Bunny card kits. The basic card is prepared for you, ready to add your own personal touch. The ribbon, brad and flourish are lovely embellishments to use.



Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Card Kit/ Father Christmas
Chipboard:Card Kit/ Father Christmas
Jewels: Father Christmas
Brads: Father Christmas

Merry Christmas


For this card, Jolanda has used more folding techniques. The combination of different patterned papers and different edges look so effective! Supplies used:
Cardstock: Evergreen Dot
Patterned Paper: Holly, Stripe/ Father Christmas
Brad: Father Christmas
Trinkets: Father Christmas
Stickers: Father Christmas
Noteworthy: Father Christmas

Believe in the Magic of Christmas

This card says it all.... Believe.....

Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Card Kit/ Father Christmas
Combo stickers: Father Christmas
Brads: Father Christmas
Trinkets: Father Christmas
Chipboard: Father Christmas

Jolanda also made a couple more gift boxes. Anybody would be thrilled to receive these, I know I would be.....
Celebrate the Season

Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Holly/ Father Christmas
Chipboard: Father Christmas

Joys of the Season



A Christmas Candle gift box



Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Holly/ Father Christmas
Stickers: Father Christmas





Lastly I have one more card to share..
Merry & Bright



Supplies used:
Patterned Paper: Card Kit/ Blitzen
Chipboard: Blitzen
Jewels: Blitzen

I hope you've been inspired by all Jolanda's wonderful cards and gift boxes.


Make sure to share any of your cards and gift boxes with us on our Facebook Page!

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15 comments:

  1. DanielleOctober 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing these great projects!! They're fab!!

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  2. ShannonOctober 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Awesome! I love the wreath card especially :)

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  3. ShonaOctober 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    oh wow these are gorgoeus ..I am loving that wreath with the buttons too :)

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  4. KimberlyRaeOctober 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    All so Beautiful projects!
    I love the Buttons buttons buttons!
    Hugs and Blessings,
    KimberlyRae
    http://kreationsbykimberlyrae.com

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  5. Juliana Michaels 17turtlesOctober 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Awesome projects Jolanda!!!

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  6. scrappingtwinsOctober 27, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    war ben jij actief geweest. vind vooral die box erg mooi.

    liefs de twins.

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  7. TrishaOctober 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Jolanda's projects are just amazing. Beautiful job and thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. 2 peas in a podOctober 27, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful things. I haven't gotten a good start on Christmas yet, but this gives me that extra nudge.

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  9. KathyOctober 27, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I actually HAVE made a few Christmas cards already...but I will still be making them last minute, as always! LOVE the one with the wreath and buttons....how cool!

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  10. Holly - Wild Wyoming Art Cafe'October 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Oh be still my heart. Luscious projects. love them all.

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  11. Julie Tucker-WolekOctober 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    WOW WOW WOW WOWWWWWWWW!! These are ALL GORGEOUS! WOW!!! So amazing!! I have made about 24 cards....and hopefully (fingers crossed! LOL!) that I will get some more in this weekend! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  12. Creations by JolanOctober 28, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting this topic Juliana you are the best!

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  13. stampertjeOctober 28, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    hi jolan, What a wonderful wonderful ideas and cards. When i see her projects (and i do very often) i wanna start right away to make al these wonderful things too.
    Thanks a lot. love inge

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  14. stampertjeOctober 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    hello Jolan, What a wonderful projects and cards you have made. Every time when i see your work (and that is very often) it gives me inspiration and i want to start right away. Thanks for all the nice things you make.
    love inge

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  15. Courtney VOctober 28, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    these are all gorgeous!! love bo bunny products...

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