Assorted Christmas Cards and more

This was a fun, fast and an easy project that I put together for several different people and family.  The messages inside would fit the people who received it.  For instance, my family and friends that celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas had both messages.  Also, the most important part about this card is the outside message, "to both of you" "to you" and "from both of us" are stamp sets from Gina K. Designs, called Pleasant Plurals.
Cardstocks: Hide Tide (blue, gray, white swirls), Deep Red, Deep Green, White base, Orange, Black and DCWV Glitter cardstock.
Ink: Brilliant Blue
Copics: Lipstick Red R29 and Sepia E37
Cuttlebug snowflake folder
Embellishments shiny snowflakes, silver, black and blue glitter glue and finally the snowman hat.
Circut cartridge "Joys of the Season" along with my Design Studio so that I can make my own design with my own measurements to fit my card.  I did not use the Cricut Craftroom yet but I plan to soon (when I find the time).

I made my background on white glossy cardstock with sponges and inks in a plaid design.  Using the cuttlebug along with Spellbinders Shapeabilities Ribbon Tag Trio Two, blue ribbon, blue and silver ink, light blue and dark blue cardstocks, stardust clear roll-on glitter pen, stamps: The Angel Company for the Menorah and Hampton Art for words, Happy Hanukkah.

White cardstock for the base, red, green and "Darice" core'dinations cardmaker series, Pearls Elegant Pearlized papers called auburn Pearl.  The color is a gorgeous dark pearl gold!  I love it so much and even have the silver one too!!!  Go find it if you can, it is heavy weight and beautiful.
Cricut cartridge, Joys of the Season for the Christmas Tree.
Cuttlebug folder Grace's Frame
Stampin' Up! 1992 Great Greetings stamp
Ink gold

This final card was specially made for one person in particular.

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I took two pictures of this card so you will be able to see as much of the details and techniques as possible.  This card took a lot of time to make and it sure was fun to make for this special person who will remain nameless, MRM.
The sentiment was done with my computer and then printed on snowflake vellum.
Black Ink
Cardstocks:  Blue, Red and heavy textured Green and white for the characters.
Stamp sets:  The Angel Company and Stampin' Up!
The man's face is a combination of TAC, Hand Made Card is the stamp set along with SU Holiday Helpers 1999.
The Angel man is the combination of two stamps from SU Holiday Helpers
Santa is a SU Star Santa without the stars

Glitter glue red and green
Stardust clear and red roll-on glitter pens (clear for the wings and red for the horns and tongue)
Also red on Santa's red coat and hat to highlight a little (not completely over the coat or hat).
On Santa's coat, hat and beard is white applique
Markers an assortment of copics and regular makers for different colors and shading for all of the figures.
I cut the textured heavy green cardstock out on three (3) sides only so it would lift up to see the handwritten answers of "yes" "no" - in that order!  Yes, MRM has a great sense of humor and he was naughty and he wasn't nice this year!  This was a great one-of-a-kind card to fit MRM perfectly.  The loving message inside was handwritten.

I hope I was able to give you several different ideas and techniques that will inspire you for all occasions, not just the holidays.

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