Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Need to make a handmade Christmas card

For a ornie swap I am doing, I am supposed to make a handmade Christmas card to go along with it. Eeeeek! I have never done anything like that before, and don't even have anything to make a card with. It's quite daunting to me, because I have no idea what I am going to make. Anyone have any nice and simple ideas?
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  1. Country Wings in PhoenixNovember 10, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Oh sweetie,
    They have some of the most wonderful Christmas type graphics if you google it. Print it on cardstock and add your own little embellishments to it. A stone here or there, or sew a little heart on it. Let your imagination run wild.

    I have even taken some of my old Christmas cards, recycled them, and cut out what I wanted to use, added it to a plain white note card, or even cover up what is on a note card that you have. Even a little jingle bell can be attached, just sew it to the card. It is sew easy. The best kind of all.

    Hope it helps a little. Make do with what you have. Every year at the end of the holidays I always ask people to give me their old Christmas cards if they are going to throw them out, and start recycling them. I cut out what I want off of the card, and then you have cute little things to work with all year long.

    I hope I have helped a little. Country hugs sweetie, Sherry

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  2. marianNovember 12, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    back to back recycled chrissy cards are a great idea..you can crochet or handstitch around the edge. Even simpler cut out a triangle or simple chrissy trea shape using fabric, card stock or recyled chrissy wrapping paper...the main thing is have fun with it :)

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  3. RGNovember 13, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Hello Andrea,
    I hope you've worked it out.
    Just keep it really really simple.
    I had to make one the other day and I know what you mean... I got so nervous cause I hadn't made one in a long time.
    Do something you like and you'll be fine!
    hugs

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  4. Peppercorn PrimitivesNovember 13, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Thanks Ladies! I appreciate your imput. I finally came up with something. It's not prim though, but it's nice.

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