The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #44 Anything Christmas Goes

Hello, my dearios! Doesn't it seem a long time since Christmas? Everything is back to the daily routine - cleaning, cooking, ironing, and tidying the craft hovel, in my case! However it is never too soon to start on Christmas cards, and The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge is here to help!

This time the Challenge lasts until the 3rd of March, which gives you plenty of time to join in!


I have used an old printed image (coloured by the amazingly talented Bev Rochester) from Lili of the Valley and added Stickles here and there - in fact, I made 8 cards using various images and Christmas papers to the same design. Yes, one of my New Year's Resolutions is to USE STUFF UP!

The paper is from an old Papermania pad, and the ribbon is from the Pinflair shop in Hertford - they have beautiful ribbons! I used a Love From Lizi die and gold card for the sentiment.

Check out the creations my teamies have made on the blog, then put your Santa hat on and get Christmassy!

Thanks for looking, and have a great week!

love Mags B x

PS You may remember I 'lost' a box of Christmas cards last November. Well, I've found it!! Yippee!!

Comments

Janette said…
Hi Mags, this is super cute, a gorgeous card, i can't believe how many crafters have already begun christmas crafts, I am in awe.xx
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Faith A at Daffodil Cards said…
A darling image and a wonderful card Mags. Making 8 cards is SUPER. well done you.

Luckily I found 50 cards from way back so didn't have to do many last Christmas. Also NOT buying this year. I have so much I don't use, I've decided to use them.
Faith
Daffodil Cards {My Blog}
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
KraftyKoolKat said…
So cute & pretty Mags. Glad you found your box of cards, don't lose them again before next November.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
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