I've used one of the Tim Holtz Holiday Knits rubber stamps, I picked them up at a local craft fair for £8 and they were new, such a bargain. I've also used a new Tim Holtz Thinlits Blueprint Snowman, thanks Diane for letting me use it first. His 'broom' is a new technique for me - Pamellia our very talented teamie did a little tutorial (probably last year) on making winter greens with a fringed die and this is my 'take' thanks Pamellia.
So lots of 'new' on my card, I need to think about making the rest now.
The rest of the DT have some fabulous 'new' things to show you, so please pop over to the main blog.
I'm sure you all have lots of 'new stuff' so why not show us and join in with this challenge.
I'm entering the following challenges:
Holly Jolly Christmas - Use a Die
Have a great week,
Avril xx
Wonderful card, good to get started early! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteTerrific card and I love the snowman.
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
A super Christmas card Avril, really like the Nordic feel to the backing and the snowman's broom is very realistic.
ReplyDeleteB x
A super lovly card Avril!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. It's brilliant to start making Christmas cards already now!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, Avril xx
A fun card & a bargain to boot, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteSally
WowAvril! I love this - it looks just like Christmas should! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great start on this year's Christmas cards! Love the broom and the Nordic style of the background!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Avril and great use of your bargain stamps, love the colours too ,really like the broomstick must see if I can find that tutorial
ReplyDeleteJoan
Avril this is a beautiful Christmas card, love all your new additions.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
The delightful snowman works beautifully against that rich red holiday knit, and the broom is a real treat! Love all your new things on here, and the card is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Your first Christmas card is really beautiful, and I love the snowman and fantastic background! Mar xx
ReplyDeleteLove your card Avril, the snowman and the nordic mood make it just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab start to your Christmas cards Avril, love the snowman. Xx
ReplyDeleteA super Christmas card, lovely colour and layout, love the stamps hugs Bee
ReplyDeleteThis is so inviting and makes me think of a warm fire and hot cocoa. Love that knit stamp and the colors you chose! Wowzers Avril! ~Niki
ReplyDeleteThe red looks fantastic - terrific card Avril. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteYour first Christmas card of the year, is a beauty! Love the background and that snowman! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. That background paper reminds me of sweater. Love it. Thanks for joining us at Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge this week. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteLynn, Holly Jolly DT
This is just amazing! I want that background stamp so bad! You've really used it well. :)
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