Wednesday 6 November 2013

Yet more Christmas and Cricut



Morning Peeps, just popping in with a couple of shares of cards I have created using new Vintage Christmas releases from Nicecrane Designs.

Tomorrow I am off to then NEC, I was given some complimentary tickets so it would be rude not to, so I have my 'need', 'want' and 'must have' lists ready and so looking forward to catching up with one or two friendly faces. I don't actually need anything but I am thinking I won't come home empty handed because even if crafting is difficult I can still wield a debit card quite efficiently !


And here's one I made with the Cricut using Animal Kingdom and Celebrations cartridges and some Pan Pastel clouds and below another from the Nicecrane Vintage Christmas images. Links to all below


Have a good Wednesday all.

57 comments:

Jane Willis said...

Love the cards! I don't think I would ever dare to go to the NEC. I spend WAY too much at the Make It show in Farnborough every year, and I know that's a fraction of the size.

Marianne said...

Lovely cards Brenda!! Have fun tomorrow at the NEC.
xxx Marianne

Paper Profusion said...

I love these new Nicecrane images Brenda! Plus, that little elephant is totally cute. Gorgeous makes. Enjoy the NEC. Nicola x

Kelly Lloyd said...

All are brilliant Brenda, you are a whizz using the cricut.. I'm still very very basic. 😕 haven't tried anything too complicated yet x

Glennis F said...

I really like the third one - that is a lovely frame die

Stamps and Paper said...

Love your fabulous cards Brenda just love this vintage images

Anne

Beryl said...

Fab cards Brenda. You'll be home by the time you read this. Hope you did the economy proud and had a wonderful day.
Beryl xx

Julye said...

fab cards and inpirational too think I've got some vintage papers similar style to these now I have ideas of how to use them enjoy yourself at NEC too.

Gerrina said...

Love the Christmas cards, but the elefant card is my fav: so quite! Have fun on the NEC and I send you some positive energy! Hugs, Gerrina

Sidelle Menon said...

Love all three cards Brenda..the baby elephant looks so cute..love the image of the 1st card!!

Sharon said...

Your two cards are gorgeous Brenda. Love the vintage images and the elephant is so cute.
Enjoy the NEC. I am going on Saturday and so looking forward to it.
Hugs Sharon. x

Eva Olmo said...

¡Beautiful cards Bernda! I love you job!
Kisses

Sue said...

These are gorgeous Brenda, I love the images and fabulous designs.
I hope you have a great time at the NEC tomorrow
sue xx

scrappymo! said...

Ahhhhh, I so want to go to the NEC too!!!

Hope you have buckets of fun there and find some things on your list...I always like the wants list best. Lol
Beautiful cards, Brenda, You make me want to learn to use my circuit,,,

My fave is the last card...so elegant and beautiful corner dies...love those dies,,,
Beautiful cards, I CAN SEE I sure need to learn to us

Robin said...

Beautiful cards! Just loving the vintage and the shape of your top card is wonderful. Hugs, Robin

Berina RGA said...

these Nicecrane images are totally gorgeous!! love the cards u have made.. that elephant is cute :)
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Lau W said...

Oh superb card again ! Love all of them ! So cute elephant, and so nice shape for the first and the ribbon is very nice !
xxx

Mummylade said...

oooh, I so envy you! Wish I could go there too

rachel said...

great cards Brenda and I hope you have a wonderful time at the NEC. Won't be going myself unfortunately - time and money being the two major constraints! Lol!!! Have a good spend! Hugs rachel x

KT Fit Kitty said...

I love your cards - those vintage Nicecrane images are so pretty. I like how you did the ribbon on the easel card - very clever! I don't know what NEC is but I've read about a few bloggers going - sounds like a huge craft exhibition - it sounds amazing - I would be in my glory - I know you will have fun! Oh by the way, I added a follower button after you suggested it the other day - thank you. I've only been blogging since June, and (don't laugh) but I didn't know how, but in the end it was super easy. A few others had asked me about it too, so I thought it was time. Thanks for all the inspiration I get from your blog - it's always a pleasure to visit :-)

Jackie said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, love that elephant with his balloons :o)
Jackie xx

Unknown said...

Hi Brenda, love your cards, really like the balloon card. Enjoy the NEC tomorrow! Hugs FRea

Nicecrane Designs said...

OMG I adore your Easel Card,,,,,and all over the unnusual shaped one,,,,waht a cure card you did with my adorable pict,,,,,,,,,Horayyyyyyy for Brenda. I really adore your second card,,,I am a fan of die cuts,,and waht a great idea to use vintage news as a background,,,,,,to use my little girl,,,,,love it, love it.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous, love the easel best, great use of ribbon as a stopper, must try that. I am at the NEC tomorrow so please say hello if you see me, don't know what you look like!

Marlies said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. You have used lovely vintage images as well. Have fun at the NEC. Marlies

Judith said...

such lovely cards Brenda - I love those vintage style christmas cards - enjoy your NEC day hugs judith x

Gail said...

Easel card is wonderful!
Whodda thunk that scrunched ribbon would work for keeping it open!? TFS!
Elephant card is cute!
Love the bottom card, the lace is a nice touch!

Tanya said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, they're all gorgeous :D The elephant card is so pretty, love the colours and sparkles :) Have fun at the nec tomorrow :D

Tags xx

Eret said...

Hope you have wonderful time at NEC. Brenda, thanks for sharing another set of amazing cards. These Christmas cards are so beautiful and sweet. The one with an elephant is really fun. Love the balloons and fantastic clouds on the sky.
Hugs,
Eret

Sarah said...

These are smashing cards Brenda. Glad to hear you are still able to punch in the pin number!! Have a super time and spend LOADS!! xx

Rhonda Miller said...

I love these. Those Christmas cards are beautiful and the elephant is so cute.

Inkypinkydelights said...

Super cards Brenda. Thank you for your kind words on my Blog today. Idon't mind at all that it is copied and pasted. It is just nice to hear from you. Judy x

Pat said...

Lovely cards Brenda, beautiful vintage Christmas images. Hope you have a great day at the NEC and buy some nice goodies.

Pat xx

Whisper said...

Oooo am loving the gorgeous shape of the first one and the vintage feel of the 2 Xmas cards, oooo and what a cute Nelly too, Luv Sam x

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous Christmas cards Brenda. Have a lovely time at the show tomorrow.
Lorraine x

SusanLotus said...

Your vintage Christmas cards are very beautiful!
Hugs
Susan

Kat said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, love that cute elephant. The vintage Christmas cards are such lovely rich Christmas colours. I can't do vintage at all!! I've been such a bad blogger and missed so much recently but I've had a lovely catch up just now.

Hope you have a lovely day at the NEC. I was reading Kath's blog earlier and see she set off from Aberdeen this morning to demonstrate the Fiskars Fuse. Hope she manages to behave!

Take care and thanks for always visiting me.

Kat xx

Denise Bryant said...

Delightful cards! The top one is my favorite... love red and white! And lovely details too!

May said...

Gorgeous vintage cards Brenda....Have a fabulous time at the NEC show....I wish I was going.... Hugs May x x x

Kathleen said...

Love the way you have used the ribbon on the easel card.
Cute image on the second card.
Adore the bow on the last card.
Enjoy NEC

Kath x

Patry Ro said...

Beautiful creations.

Bridie said...

I love the traditional Christmas colours and those stardust glitter papers look fantastic

Thank you so much for leaving a lovely comment on my blog

Happy Crafting!

Hugs

Bridie@BGPayne Crafts

♥Gemma♥ said...

Stunning selection of cards hun and thank you for stopping by mine and leaving such a sweet comment on my challenge card... i know you are not well at the moment so please do not apologise for doing a copy & paste comment, i understand and i hope you are feeling better very soon!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

loulou said...

Beautiful cards. I especially love how you used the ruffled ribbon to support the easel card.

Paula (PEP) said...

Love elephant & classy elegant Christmas colours. Enjoy NEC!
Paula (PEP)

Karen Petitt said...

Gorgeous Christmas cards. Hope you have fun at the NEC sadly won't be going this year - no money lol! xx

pinky said...

Very rude indeed Brenda lol, must email you my list too lol. Loving your beautiful cards today.

walchowDesign said...

Beautiful cards! Hope you had a great time at NEC and came home with bags and bags of goodies, Brenda!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

I'm just catching up. You've been very creative the last few days. Wonderful pieces to see.

mags said...

Really lovely cards Brenda. Hope you had fun at the NEC.
Mags
x

Annmaree of Oz said...

Gorgeous vintage images and vintage christmas cards, Brenda. I love them! Beautiful work... And Mr Elephanty and his balloons are superfun!

Thanks for your kind words and friendship, Hope you have a nice weekend!

Rossella said...

Lovely cards, beautiful images. as always
Rosie x

Dobra said...

Great card. Lovely picture
very nicely done job.
Wonderfully presented and I am delighted with it

Loz said...

the little elephant is adorable!

Unknown said...

Your cards are beautiful Brenda, love the first one with the vintage image. Hope you have loads of fun and meet lots of friends at the NEC :) Hugs xxx

Merry said...

You use those Nicecrane images so beautifully. All these cards are wonderful.

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful cards with beautiful images.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X