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Friday, September 30, 2011

OWH blog hop-Christmas cheer



The gingerbread house stamp is an old PSX stamp I picked up for $3 at St. Vincent DePaul a long time ago. I colored with Copic markers. On some parts I used a Gelly Roll Glaze pen. I used Crystal Lacquer on the rooftop dots. For the snow on the bottom I added some Clear Rock Candy Distress Stickles. The background papers are glossy. I cut out the image and popped it up.


This is a card  I posted on the OWH Facebook page a couple of months ago but not on my blog yet. The monster image is a digital image by Hope Jacare. I colored with Copic markers. I added Diamond Glaze to the teeth so they really pop. I went over the dots with a Gelly Roll Glaze pen. Just a whimsical card that I enjoyed making.

I truly enjoy making cards for our troops to send home. If it brings a smile to the face of the recipients that is a wonderful thing. Thanks to our troops for all that you do.

43 comments:

Bridget Larsen said...

Gingerbread houses, I can just smell it cooking in the oven. love the monster card

Cindy's Card Co said...

Your card came out cute. I have an old gingerbread house stamp in my stash but there is a lot of coloring on those and I know it's too big for an A2. They are fun to embellish. Happy hopping.

Unknown said...

That monster is so cute!

Jen M said...

Both cards are very cute. I love the whimsical monster... How fun!!

scrappernic said...

What fun cards! The gingerbread house is yummy, and the monster too cute!

AJsArts said...

Great cards - I love the Monster he is really cute. Thank you for sharing :)

Manda :)
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www.ajsartsanddesigns.com
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Paper Love said...

Very cute cards; your monster is so silly!

Lauren, Paper Love
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www.readysetlove.me

Paula S. said...

Nice coloring job on the gingerbread house. I typically shy away from coloring detailed images but the results are so worth it. It makes such a nice card. Cute monster too!

Fab said...

super cute ginger bread card

Michelle (aka Meechelle) said...

That little monster actually made me giggle! So cute!

Lynn said...

That gingerbread house is adorable! I love how you colored it. And that PP is perfect for a snowy day effect. TFS!

Stefanie said...

I love the little monster and that gingerbread house looks good enough to eat!

Erin @ Simply Frugal Mom said...

Gingerbread houses are one of my favorite holiday images. Great card!

Rufus said...

Cute monster! Great coloring job on your gingerbread house. Thanks for supporting OWH and all our Heroes.
R/

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

love the gingerbread house - off to eat a cookie now wit hsome coffee - your monster is adorable.

Barb Housner

RobinH said...

love that gingerbread house
I remember seeing your monstor card before
thanks for sharing!

Cindy said...

Love both of your cards!

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Wow beautiful gingerbread house card and your monster just makes me smile!

Holly Iossa (Homeschool Homestead) said...

Love the use of the monster. Both cards are so cute.

Rhonda Miller said...

Your cards are so great.

Kathryn said...

Your coloring always impresses me, Cora!

Dori Shelton said...

Aaaww that gingerbread house is just too yummy! Cute cute cute!!

Lee Mae said...

Who doesn't just love a gingerbread house! It looks so cute with the heart above the door. Your monster is a kick. Great idea to make him up for Christmas. I also think your blog background is extremely cute. Love shabby!

Nancy M said...

I can smell the gingerbread from here! Nice job coloring that. Your monster card made me say, "WOW!" again, and then I giggled--it is so silly!! I bet somebody laughs when they open that envie!! TFS

adele holcomb said...

The gingerbread house is so homey; and the monster card is a hoot!

debb said...

Beautiful cards

Linda said...

Some kid is really going to the that monter...he is a hoot! The gingerbread card will bring a lot of memories to someone. Thanks for sharing!

Conniecrafter said...

cute gingerbread house scene, great card, love the way you threaded the ribbon thru the buttons on the second card

Tracey said...

Gingerbread house looks so cute, :)

Dixie Cochran said...

That gingerbread house is yummy in more ways than one!!

Laurie said...

Wonderful detail in your first card and I love the whimsy of the second card!
Thanks for sharing with OWH!

Ann said...

Cora, such great cards. You color so well!

Laurie R said...

The gingerbread house is adorable, and you color awesome (as others have commented)! Great card!

My Need 2 Craft said...

Love your coloring on the Gingerbread house. Very nice! :)

Unknown said...

Awesome Awesome cards. I am a gingerbread freak and love your house!

Cheryl said...

Fun cards! I love the gingerbread house.

Debby said...

Fun cards Cora!!!Especially the second one,lol

Nancy Keller said...

Oh the details! I love the gingerbread house and as a mom of boys, I know that the would totally dig the Christmas monster! Thanks for sharing!

Erika said...

Cute!

And as a military wife, let me say thank you for sending your hard work to those who could use a pick me up. :)

Sherry Hickey said...

Hi Cora, I was having computer trouble all weekend :( . I love gingerbread houses and yours is so cute! Love all the accents you added! Sweet!

Julie said...

I love how you created the snowy sky with designer paper on your first card, and that house is just adorable.

Unknown said...

Hahahaha that monster card is too fun!

Kathie said...

What a great idea to use that monster for Christmas, he's adorable! The gingerbread house is colored so nicely and glossing up is the perfect touch!