Hi everyone! A few days ago Jami issued a challenge to the Baker's Dozen Design Team to create a set of 4 -10 identical or very similar Christmas cards that could be easily mass produced! I thought this sounded like a fun challenge so I decided to play! You also have a chance to participate in this challenge so make sure to check out Taylor's blog for all of the details!!
I made four cards using the newly released and completely adorable set from Taylored Expressions, Wings of Joy. The sketch is this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch from our very own Karen Giron. I thought this sketch was perfect for this Joy stamp!
I wanted this to be an easy project, so I cut all of my elements first (die cuts, DP, card base, etc), did all of the stamping and coloring at one time, then the assembly. Easy Peasy! I stamped Joy four times in Memento Tuxedo Black on Choice Snow White, colored in with Copics, and framed with Oval Nestabilities. The DP is Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses and the cardstock and ribbon is from Papertrey Ink.
Instead of making all of my cards totally identical, I decided to keep the sketch the same, but changed up the colors and DP on two of the cards! It's hard to tell from the pictures, but I added a row of machine stitching just above the scallops on each card. I couldn't leave off the stitching!! LOL!
Don't forget to check out what the other girls from the Baker's Dozen did with this challenge!
Charmaine Ikach
Dawn Easton
Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Jodi Collins
Karen Motz
Sankari Wegman
Sharon Harnist
Taylor Van Bruggen
Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!
Stamps: Wings Of Joy (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: Choice Snow White (Taylored Expressions), Scarlet Jewel, New Leaf, Aqua Mist (Papertrey Ink), Eskimo Kisses DP (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Scarlet Jewel Bitty Dot Ribbon (PTI), Scallop Edge Punch, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals
So pretty, Jackie -- I love the colors you used (and stamp set *wink*)! These papers are perfect for this set!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | October 14, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Love that stamp and the Basic Grey paper is so pretty! Love the colours.
Smiles,
Lesley :)
Posted by: Lesley | October 14, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Holy ROCK STAR!! These are AMAZING to the MAX! LOVE LOVE LOVE this dp you used (I just got some too!), that AMAZING ribbon, your coloring and your FAB layout! LOVE these Jacks!!
Posted by: Jodi Collins | October 14, 2009 at 10:41 AM
These are wonderful, Jackie! Love the image, colors and everything about them!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | October 14, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Those cards are SO gorgeous! LOVE them! That color combo is PERFECT!
Posted by: Jody Morrow | October 14, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Jackie these are BEAUTIFUL!! I love how you changed the colors up! The layout is great and I love the DP...I just got that holly one at the stamp store on Saturday!!! Gorgeous ribbon!
Posted by: Dina | October 14, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Oooo, these are lovely! I love that color combo, I have such a hard time with scarlet jewel. But it so beautiful here!
Posted by: Becky C | October 14, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Great set of cards Jackie! Love the colors and the BG papers... TFS!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | October 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM
LOVE these Jackie!!! You're right, the sketch IS perfect for the JOY image and I love how you switched up the paper and colours too! :)
Posted by: Karen Motz | October 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Such beautiful cards with Karen's sketch! The colors are so pretty and I love the papers! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | October 14, 2009 at 01:09 PM
I love your set! And that is such a cute image!
Posted by: Melody | October 14, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Gorgeous, Jackie! So beautifully colored! Love the bows, too!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | October 14, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Hello Gorgeous!!!! Awesome colors, layout and coloring Jackie!!! You so rocked the Joy stamp set!!! LOVE it all!!!
Big Hugs!
Sankari :)
Posted by: Sankari | October 14, 2009 at 05:56 PM
These are wonderful!!
Posted by: Danni | October 14, 2009 at 06:00 PM
So pretty! These should be your Xmas cards...would look great in my mailbox! LOL
Posted by: Wendy | October 14, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Jackie, I love these beautiful cards!! That image is one of my fave's!!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 14, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Oooh! I love these! What a fantastic take on the sketch and to mass produce them makes me SO happy! :)
Posted by: Karen Giron | October 14, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Very pretty, Jackie! I love the layered DP! Gorgeous cards!!
Posted by: Julie Lacey | October 15, 2009 at 05:57 AM
Wow Jackie these came out goregous!! I just ordered this set. I couldn't stand it anymore after seeing all of these wonderful cards. The scalet jewel ROCKS with this Basic Grey paper. Thanks for the eye candy today!!!
Posted by: Tracy | October 15, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Jackie - what a gorgeous Set!!! Love all of them!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | October 15, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Oh, CA-UTE!!!!! I love the colors -- what a happy set of cards! :)
Posted by: Christina Fischer | October 15, 2009 at 07:27 PM
These are absolutely adorable! I love the non-traditional Christmas colors, and that set is too cute for words. Can't wait to ink it up myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | October 15, 2009 at 10:41 PM
These are just gorgeous, Jackie! I LOVE your coloring on the letters. . .just beautiful!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 16, 2009 at 03:55 AM
Jackie! I love these! fabulous color combo and adore those stamps! tfs!
Posted by: Lisa Henke | October 16, 2009 at 05:11 AM