Monday, October 29, 2012

Just some cards

Happy new week everyone! I can't believe a whole week has gone by since my last blog post! The clock is definitely ticking very fast in my world lately. Lol! Must be just this time of the year. :) 
I have created a few cards (and tags) with the left overs from the MME 'All is Bright'  collection that I received in my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store this month.  I have so enjoyed working with this collection and I think I can safely say 'it's my favourite Christmas range this year'. 
Can you believe that the doily was fussy cut from one of the pattern papers?  It's so beautiful and delicate and looks so real.
A little close up of the TSS chipboard 'Merry Christmas'.  It's perfect for cards and so easy to alter.  I've applied two coats of Glimmer Mist to mine. 
For the next card I've fussy cut another image from one of the pattern papers.   I also love to use Kaisercraft Pearl strips on my cards.
I always admire the beautiful tags that some of my talented scrappy friends make, but have never actually tried to make any myself.  So, I decided it's time I have a go at it.  Here are the two tags that I managed to squeeze out.   I think I now have no paper remnants bigger than 2 x 2cm left! :)  
 A close up 'side view'. 
 ... and another one. :)
Before I go, I would like to share a fantastic give away by one of my scrappy friends, Kelly Foster.  It's her birthday today and she's giving this gorgeous pack of goodies away!  How awesome is that!  Please pop past her blog and follow the prompts to stand a chance to win.  You will find her post HERE.

That's all for today.  Hope you are all having a beautiful crafty time wherever you are.  Thank you so much for visiting me.
Until next time.
M xox

15 comments:

Kerryn said...

These are beautiful Marelize!!!

Sandie said...

I was going to ask how you did your pearl, and now read about the Kaiser Pearl strips. Your tags and cards are gorgeous, love the dimension and of course the bird! I also really like the way you tied strands of twine, etc into your eyelet holes of the tags, its different and looks fantastic.

Jennifer Shaw said...

These tags and cards are beautiful!!!

Adriana B said...

fabulous cards and tags, wonderful, and yes time is passing very quickly, christmas is around the corner :)

Kim said...

these are delightful Marelize!!

Lynette Jacobs said...

I have been wanting this MME line since I first saw it...but seeing your beautiful cards and layouts make me believe that I really deserve them:-)

Ella Swan said...

Absolutely beautiful cards and tags Marelize!! You did so well with the tags you look like a real PRO!! BTW I also have a giveaway on my blog (it's at the top of my sidebar) that is closing tomorrow...

Elaine said...

Beautiful cards but those tags are my favourite, simply gorgeous. Yes time flies; here I thought I'll have Chrissy cards done on time and I haven't even started!!! Hope you are well though and you are getting enough craft time ☺.

Cathy said...

ADORE your cards and tags Marelize, so soft and pretty and those MME papers look gorgeous!! :)

Tracey said...

So so pretty....love your cards and the tags are just fabulous!

Monique said...

LOVE your work with the tags and cards Marelize, they are beautiful - so soft and pretty

Heather McMahon said...

Marelize, you should make tags more often! These are amazing!

Sabrina Scrapbook said...

Hi Marelize! Wohoo what a gorgeous creations from you!! Beautifully done Marelize! Take care!

Denise van Deventer said...

So love your cards and tags...they are beautiful!

Clare said...

Wow Marelize your cards and tags are so beautiful hun. What a gorgeous collection I can see why you loved working with it. Big hugs Clare xxxx