Friday, May 21, 2010

A couple of Gems

I had this Pink Gem Designs Santa coloured up for a colour challenge then realised I got the colours wrong but it seemed a shame not to use him. The sketch is from Sketch Saturday and the papers are Basic Grey although I don't know which one. The holly is a favourite of mine from the Christmas Cheer cartridge for the Cricut in fact its all I probably use it for.
Now my biggest concern is that its nearly June and this is the first Christmas card I've made this year only 99+ to go!
Now this is my blog and a record of all my makes and that includes Cross-Stitch. I was cross-stitching the Indian Maiden but didn't want to take it to Spain so I took this kit instead. Unfortunately that was a year ago and the other week when I was at my MIL I finally finished it.
I plan to send it to the Lovequilts UK and my next project for them will be Ivor the Engine just hope it doesn't take another year.

40 comments:

Saskia said...

Beautiful work!!!!

Saskia :)

jolanda said...

What a lovely cross-stitch square you have made Debby and you are SO kind to stitch it for those children! I never heard of 'Lovequilts UK' but I went to their site and think it's a great initiative. Maybe something for myself to consider also, cause I like to stitch very much :) hugs, jolanda

Suzie Q said...

Hi Debby,
lovely christmas card x
especially like your cross stitch the details are fab x
what a multi talented crafter you are x
hugs
Suzie qx

Rach said...

you are a woman of many talents Debby not only do you make gorgeous cards you stitch too!!!!
fantastic work honey.
Hugz Rach xxx

Dotty Jo said...

He's just lovely. Christmas seems so far away on such a bright, sunny morning but I am already thinking that I must get cracking on the Christmas cards myself soon! Jo x

cabio's craft corner said...

Very cute Santa card and love all those pop up work you did on this card.
Wow, what an artwork of the cross stitch projects. Lovely!
Hugs,
Cabio

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Love the cross stitch and that Santa. Beautiful papers and I love the way you have used the paper for the holly. Must try that one. Would love to see you at WW this week to keep those Christmas cards going. I am hosting with my first ever sketch. I posted a lo yesterday and would really value your honest opinion as yours are so good. Have a great weekend. Marianne x

Elaine said...

What a cute Santa! Love it Debby.
Your cross stitch is beautiful, I used to do cross stitch (before I had children!) and I know just how long they take, but the end result is so worth it.
Love Elaine xx

Anita said...

You're one Christmascard ahead of me Debby ;). I think this Santa is very cute!
Love your cross-stitchwork and think you're very quick about it, I'm cross-stitching a winterscene for three years now!
xoxo Anita

Unknown said...

Looks lovely to me Debby! I have a surprise for you on my blog.

Hugs,
Renata

Unknown said...

wow debby you´re great with your first christmas card for this year!!! looks very pretty. and the cross-stitch picture is so fabulous. i love it.
have a nice weekend.
hugs, bea

Poppy said...

lovely card.
poppy

Annika said...

OMG, you cross-stitched that??!! It's incredible! So much detail!
I hear you about Christmas cards ... every year I promise and still end up working myself into ground in November!
TFS
Hugs
Annika

Emma and Susan said...

Your card is gorgeous Debby, love the image and the papers, The Cross stitch picture is beautiful! Such a sweet image,
Love and hugs
Emma and Susan
xxx

Yenni Natalia said...

OMgosh! You creation always make my eyes pop out!..you are trully good at 3d debby!
Cant wait to see your next card.
Thanks for visiting my blog also and thanks for sharing your beautiful layout and ideas ^_^

Michele Roos said...

Such a gorgeous card Debby. Love the colours you've used and the image also. Hugs Michele x

Anonymous said...

love your Santa card Debby! the holly w/the swirls is cool! I used to cross-stitch too but gave it up when I started quilting then that went out when I started stamping 16 yrs. ago! Where does the time go! bah! lol
Pam Going Postal

Nannieflash said...

Hi Debby, fabulous card and a beautiful cross stitch design, love the colours to. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx

Anonymous said...

Debby,

This Christmas card is a BEAUTY!

..used to cross-stitch several years ago, but paper crafting as taken over!

This image SHOULD be made into "rubber!"

Riet said...

Wowwww beautiful Debby,i love your image and your papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Lynsey said...

Great Christmas card Debby! I love the cross stitch too, thats a lovely picture.
Hugs Lynsey x

Danielle said...

Fab Santa card Debby! He's gorgeous and your layout and papers are beautiful! Love how you used the holly with those little swirls! Your cross-stitch is gorgeous - you are one talented lady!!
Hugs, Danielle

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous card Debby!!
The papers and colours and all the detail is so perfect.

Sarah Kay is also beautiful.

Have a wonderful weekend
Hugs Jannie.

lil-paper-pixie said...

Stunning Debby, you put me to shame starting your cards already!!!

Unknown said...

You can make many thinks Debby, the two girl are beautiful and the christmas card is one dream more. LG Andy

Deb said...

beautiful card, well, at least you have made a start, I started well back early in the year but haven't made anymore in ages! love your cross stitching, mine took a back seat for cardmaking too! have a fabulous weekend, hugs Debx

brenda said...

Hi Debbt

So pleased I'm not the only one who takes forever to finish cross stitch, but was worth the wait, lovely work.

B x

Pop's Cards said...

This is gorgeous i love the cutie image and the papers are great too, big hugs pops x x x

Sinikka said...

Such a lovely christmas card. Santa is really jumping out of the chimney. And such nice needlework. The two girls a cute.
Have a nice weekend
Hugs Sinikka

Little K Smith said...

Fab card Debby, adore the papers. Love the holly and berries too. Gorgeous cross stitching too!
Kelly.x

Pauline C said...

Wow Debby - fab! fab! fab!
Pauline x

Jennifer said...

What a gorgeous Chrimbo card! xx Jenny xx http://myinkyhands-jennifer.blogspot.com/

Debs said...

you are a true inspiration, christmas cards in May, I think its great and I love your cross stitch aswell.
Hugs

Maria Matter said...

these are beautiful Debby! love the card, such gorgeous details!!
Fabulous cross stitching to, sweet image!
Enjoy your weekend hun!
Blessings!

Chris (catt871) said...

WOW Debby, this is AMAZING!!! So gorgeous!!!! WAY to go on finishing it!!!!

Beth aka BR-T said...

Oh this is absolutely amazing! Wow! Beth

Katinka said...

Hello Debby,

I hope you are well? Your card ist so wonderfull! Perfect colors and details- amazing!
And your cross-stitching is top!! It looks very difficult to make!

And because I love your creations I have a little something for you on my blog :-) !

I wish you a wonderful weekend with a lotof sunshine!

Hugs,
Katrin

Lisa said...

Hi Debby, Gorgeous card! Love the cute Santa image and gorgeous BG papers. Also your X stitch is lovely - so sweet! I used to do a lot of X-stitching before I had the children but not so much now. I did, however, make my daughter a X-stitch Popcorn the Bear bookmark a few weeks ago and I had forgotten how addictive it is (I couldn't put it down lol!).

Lisa x

Annie said...

a fabulous Christmas card Debby, love the papers and cute santa!
hugs, annie x

Melissa said...

So cool and unique!