scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 26, 2015 3:21:24 GMT
It was my goal to make several each week and I have made....... One !!! How are you doing ?
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Apr 26, 2015 4:14:47 GMT
You are further ahead than me, scrapaddie! Haha!! I'm hoping to start on my Christmas cards this summer but it's so hard to get in the spirit when it's over 100* outside. But I'm going to try...
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Post by don on Apr 26, 2015 14:21:22 GMT
I have the design down and the process figured out. I have most of the supplies on hand and all the envies made. I am only going to make 100 this year.
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 26, 2015 16:03:41 GMT
Well, I have the design, the paper, the ink and the stamp set from last years card that never got made. In fact I think I have all of that from the year prior too. But...it's still April!
I'm almost done with my crafty room re-org and purge. And if I don't produce something out of it DH might kick me out! Locking myself in and working on Christmas cards may save my marriage! LOL!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Apr 26, 2015 22:03:42 GMT
I've made 40 so far for the pea card swap. I was prepared to make more but I cleaned the stamp I was using and now I can't get a good image out of it. I used some kind of bathroom wipe at my friend's house because I forgot to bring my cleaner with me. Any suggestions?
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Apr 26, 2015 23:24:09 GMT
Parts are made! Now to put them together!
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Post by Restless Spirit on Apr 27, 2015 0:56:36 GMT
I did the 2Peas Christmas Card Exchange for the first time this past Christmas and used purchased cards. I really really want to participate again this year and make my cards.
I finally have my new craft room all set up and I've made ......, zero. Nada. Not a one. Sigh.
I'm feeling very uncreative and uninspired. I really need to go scour the internet and Pinterest and get inspired and motivated soon!
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Post by Megan on Apr 27, 2015 2:02:15 GMT
I haven't come up with a design soo... You're ahead of me. ;-)
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 27, 2015 2:48:33 GMT
I've made 40 so far for the pea card swap. I was prepared to make more but I cleaned the stamp I was using and now I can't get a good image out of it. I used some kind of bathroom wipe at my friend's house because I forgot to bring my cleaner with me. Any suggestions? Did the wipes have lotion or something like that in it.... Maybe wash with dish soap?? Have you tried that? |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 27, 2015 5:32:49 GMT
I made 15 or 20 back in January which is more then I made last year!!
The rest are on hold while I make 50 or so thank you cards.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Apr 27, 2015 12:02:00 GMT
I've made 40 so far for the pea card swap. I was prepared to make more but I cleaned the stamp I was using and now I can't get a good image out of it. I used some kind of bathroom wipe at my friend's house because I forgot to bring my cleaner with me. Any suggestions? Did the wipes have lotion or something like that in it.... Maybe wash with dish soap?? Have you tried that? The only thing I really know about the wipes is that they were in a white, rectangular, plastic container. I'll try the dish soap. Thanks. |
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Post by streetscrapper on Apr 27, 2015 23:02:56 GMT
Wow! Christmas cards in April... I usually start mine in mid to late September and I thought that was early! Haven't even given them a thought!
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Post by bklyngal62 on Apr 28, 2015 11:33:46 GMT
I have thought about it, but just haven't started them yet. I do have a couple of ideas that I am playing with though.
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Post by jameynz on May 1, 2015 23:15:11 GMT
I make only a handful of Christmas cards - however, last years card was was so nice, my SIL asked me to make her 50 of the same design - just the card fronts. I did gold embossing, and I figured I would start them in September for her - if I did them any earlier - would the embossing crack or deteriorate in same way???
I usually make mine in Sep/Oct
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Post by eastcoastpea on May 2, 2015 0:17:20 GMT
I make only a handful of Christmas cards - however, last years card was was so nice, my SIL asked me to make her 50 of the same design - just the card fronts. I did gold embossing, and I figured I would start them in September for her - if I did them any earlier - would the embossing crack or deteriorate in same way???
I usually make mine in Sep/Oct I have embossed cards that I received years ago that still look good - I don't see why there would be a problem with the embossing. |
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Post by jameynz on May 2, 2015 5:12:45 GMT
Thank you eastcoastpea....wasn't sure how long lasting embossing was/is. Will start earlier now  |
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on May 2, 2015 13:14:44 GMT
I now have 7 done!!'
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Post by justjenpeas on May 2, 2015 16:12:52 GMT
I can't even think about Christmas, I know it comes up so fast but I just want to get past summer first.
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Post by RoselynR on Jun 24, 2015 13:13:08 GMT
I didn't know about this thread when I started that other one. Seems like everyone is WAYYYY ahead of me and I thought thinking about it in June was early! LOL
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Post by RiverIsis on Jun 24, 2015 15:15:17 GMT
Still need an idea before I start. I have some gorgeous stamps but am seriously thinking about just going CAS and using my Cameo.
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Post by kikitwo on Jun 25, 2015 1:11:47 GMT
62 so far. That may be all I get finished
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Post by crazyrn on Jun 25, 2015 2:44:44 GMT
You guys are good! I make my cards with a picture of my kids and critters as the main focus of the front of the card. Every year the picture is in front of the tree after we decorate it which isn't done until the first week in December. So I don't even start my cards until the 2nd week in December and I'm always very stressed out! I only make 65-70 but it takes hours. Last December I had the flu for 8 days during that time so the cards got out later than I wanted.
You all have given me some motivation to get started earlier! Thank you!
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Post by RiverIsis on Jun 25, 2015 4:30:05 GMT
You guys are good! I make my cards with a picture of my kids and critters as the main focus of the front of the card. Every year the picture is in front of the tree after we decorate it which isn't done until the first week in December. So I don't even start my cards until the 2nd week in December and I'm always very stressed out! I only make 65-70 but it takes hours. Last December I had the flu for 8 days during that time so the cards got out later than I wanted. You all have given me some motivation to get started earlier! Thank you! Maybe go ahead stamp and address your envelopes ready to go? I know I should do that! And honestly, if something changes it's only an envelope. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 12, 2015 18:37:58 GMT
I made 15 or 20 back in January which is more then I made last year!! The rest are on hold while I make 50 or so thank you cards. I'm glad this thread was linked in another thread, it's let me check my status. I'm getting ready to switch back to Christmas cards from thank you cards. I see my goal was roughly 50 thank you cards and I'm at 38, so not bad. |
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Post by grammanisi on Jul 14, 2015 1:44:31 GMT
I just ordered the TH crazy birds stamps and dies and I am planning on using them for my Christmas cards.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 16, 2015 6:05:03 GMT
I need to get started on mine. I have the set I want to use but need to work out the design  |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 16, 2015 19:26:51 GMT
I just ordered the TH crazy birds stamps and dies and I am planning on using them for my Christmas cards. I'm not a huge bird fan and don't like doing the same thing everyone else does but they finally got me. I just bought the stamps and dies <sigh> |
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Post by grammanisi on Jul 16, 2015 19:35:33 GMT
Same with me. I couldn't stop thinking about those darn birds since the first time that I saw them, so I gave in and bought them!! Now I can't wait until they get here.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 18, 2015 4:25:13 GMT
Same with me. I couldn't stop thinking about those darn birds since the first time that I saw them, so I gave in and bought them!! Now I can't wait until they get here. Glad I'm not alone, thank you for making me feel better |
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Post by txsweetpea on Jul 18, 2015 22:35:17 GMT
I am so far behind! I really need to get in gear!
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