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Two Cards, Two Challenges

Hi Everyone,

my first card I made for the CASE this Sketch challenge - after an enthusiastic encouragement by Michele Ferguson...


after all I had the perfect sentiment for this one.... and oldie by Stampin' up. Sponged my background and added some Bokeh. The little bells are by Mama Elephant. Added lots of sequins and the little bell on that silver string. 



And since sponging is my favorite technique I will also add this to this months HLS CAS challenge - favorite technique.


The second card I made for CASology, the theme is TOY. The toy is the unicycle - I used to ride one in my former life and my son can ride one, too.


The stamps are ancient, too and is by Stamping Ground, I believe....The word life I just hand wrote in. Colored everything with Copics and added black splatters.


Also linking up with:
Inkspirational - bah humbug! Anything but Christmas

  


Are you done with your Christmas cards, yet? I think I am..... I have a few more in store, which I have not yet posted, but I think I don't need any more....




Well, no white Christmas here - its rather green....

Happy Stamping!


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conil said…
Oh Em Gee...incredible card making skills and physical dexterity, too. Geez, do I ever feel inadequate now. That ink blending/bokeh on your first card os amazing...boy, are you EVER making up for lost time. I smell a winner. Be prepared. And the second card...how the heck to you ever find a unicycle stamp let alone make card that's so much fun.
December 19, 2015 at 2:22 PM
conil said…
Thanks for the "White Christmas" music and giggle.
December 19, 2015 at 2:25 PM
Darnell said…
These are winners in my book, Cornela! That sweet little jingle bell just stole my heart!! Happy Holiday Hugs, Darnell
December 19, 2015 at 4:39 PM
Tenia Nelson said…
Awesome creations, Miss Lady!!
December 19, 2015 at 10:10 PM
Hannelie said…
Cornelia, you CTS card just grabbed my attention. I LOVE it and think it's the perfect take on the sketch!
Your CASology card... well that's my new years resolution... to balance life! Hat's off to you for the "just hand written " life ! You rock!

Thanks for joining CASology and CTS!
December 20, 2015 at 2:10 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh, that jingle was such fun! Those crooning reindeer were such a hoot!! Your cards are gorgeous! You are quite the talented girl, aren't you? Uni cycling - for real? That is talent! Love the card in its lovely bright colours, and your handwritten addition to the sentiment is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CASology this week!
December 20, 2015 at 3:09 AM
Flo said…
Der Stempel der ersten Karte passt wirklich hervorragend!!! Man sollte doch nicht alles, was alt ist, wegwerfen oder verschenken - es kommt immer mal der Moment, wo man diese Sachen gebrauchen kann!!!
toll gemacht: soooo einfach und sooooo wirkungsvoll.

Die zweite Karte hat mir ein Lächeln ins Gesicht gezaubert, was mir heute etwas schwer fällt, weil wir gestern bis 1 Uhr nachts bei einer Weihnachtsfeier waren und ich etwas unausgeschlafen bin.
Auch diese Karte ist wunderbar und aufrichtend!!!
Liebe 4.-Adventsgrüße,
Flo
December 20, 2015 at 4:54 AM
My Card Attic: Hazel said…
That first card is so soft and pretty Cornelia and that second one is just such fun! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers! Have a wonderful Christmas and a great upcoming New Year! Thanks for the inspiration in 2015, can't wait to see what you come up with in 2016! Hazel xx
My Card Attic
December 20, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Kim Heggins said…
Two beautiful and fun cards! I love that first one with the sweet jingle bell, so cute.
December 20, 2015 at 9:12 PM
Kathy BM said…
Hi Cornelia great cards and I particularly love the animated carol! I have played it a couple of times for my husband already!! Have a lovely Christmas & New Year.
December 20, 2015 at 9:22 PM
Suchi said…
Both your cards are wonderful..I must say that sentiment for the first card looks perfect and the hand written "Life" is so cool!! :)
Suchi xx
December 21, 2015 at 12:13 AM
Nonni said…
Great cards!! I so love the bakeh bg, what a stunning look! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational!
December 21, 2015 at 3:11 PM
cm said…
How cool is your Jingle card...perfect for the challenge and for making me smile! A crafting whiz AND a unicycle rider? I'm blown away with your impressive array of talents! Bet you have even more yet to disclose! Of course, you know I love the video...the hoof-snapping reindeer are a blast!
Hugs~c
December 22, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Sue said…
Your background is gorgeous and I love that sentiment! Thank you for joining in at Happy Little Stampers CAS challenge.
December 22, 2015 at 2:27 PM
Anita in France said…
What a fun unicycle, Cornelia ... I'm guessing you look much better on one than this guy!! Stunning sentiment card ... that blended background is gorgeous with the sequins ... and oh my, that little bell ... delicious! Hugs, Anita :)
December 23, 2015 at 5:42 PM
ThePurplePlace said…
Two many amazing cards....I am in LOVE with your (Cas(E) card..it's perfect! Good Luck!!
December 23, 2015 at 6:06 PM
Anita in France said…
Just had to pop back for a look at that fabulous video, Cornelia ... thanks for the smiles and chuckles this bright, blue and sunny Christmas morning! Joyeux Noël! Hugs, Anita :)
December 25, 2015 at 5:28 AM
Leigh Penner said…
Wonderful cards! Your second card is very fun!
Your first card is gorgeous -- I just love your fabulous take on the sketch! Thanks so much for playing along! I hope you'll join us again!
December 26, 2015 at 4:48 PM
sandie said…
Just spotted this fun TOY card in the gallery at Ink, I love it! What a fun image and hand writing the sentiment looks so good and how true those words are! Thanks for joining Ink x
December 27, 2015 at 3:07 AM
Shona Chambers said…
A unicycle?? Do you think you could still do it?? I think thats brilliant as I've always wanted to give it a go. Your first card has the most beautiful blues, it caught my eye straight away and love the sentiment layout. Your second card is so perfect with the image and sentiment and would never have known you hadn't stamped the 'life'. So fabulous!!!!
January 1, 2016 at 10:26 PM
Pia Larsen said…
FABulous balanced card!
Thank you for playing with us at INK :)
Pia xx
January 2, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Chrissy Larson said…
What fun cards! I love them!
January 7, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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