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Wednesday 5 November 2014

Christmas with Nicecrane


I love these Robins from the Victorian Birds design set, they really lend themselves to decoupage

Good afternoon Peeps, popping in to share some Nicecrane Designs Christmas cards which I meant to add to my post on Monday but forgot........nothing new there then I hear you say.

I should also answer a question quite a few have asked me which is how to vote for me in the card design section of the British Craft Awards, I understand it's all done alphabetically so means some nominees don't make it into the listings so have to be voted for as an 'other, being a 'W' surname I am one of those ! But imagine Brenda at Floral Fantasies will work.

I think this is probably one of my favorite Christmas Nicecrane Designs from the Vintage Merry Christmas set

Most of Ignacio's sets are priced from $2.44 to $4.50 and when you consider most have five or six different designs in each they are great value for money and if you have a lot of Christmas cards to make and want to make them all a little bit different they are the perfect solution to your Christmas crafting.

This pretty Christmas Robin is from the Antique Christmas set

Although I am a stamper first and foremost, what I particularly like about Nicecrane Designs sets is that you can make your cards as simple or as elaborate as you wish and also incorporate stamping as I have done in the top card. The card at the bottom of the post which was a recent Penny Black DT piece is another example of combining them with stamping.

This house from the Adorable Christmas set just radiates winter warmth

There are links to all the design sets I have used under each photo so you can pop over to the store and have a browse and there are lots more designs in the Christmas section.

And finally a little collage of close up's.......I created it in Photoshop which I have been playing with this last week, it's slow going but I am determined to master it


Have a good Wednesday everyone and thank you for popping in.

39 comments:

  1. Oh My Brenda, Your Creations are just Gorgeous. I Love visiting your Blog. Just seeing your creations makes me want to put my Christmas Tree up. Very Inspiring. Glad I stopped by. Happy Day to You!!!! :0)
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  2. Wow! Beautiful cards, Brenda! I especially love the robins! All of your makes here are gorgeous! I don't have Photo Shop, but what you've done looks amazing! Wishing you a wonderful day!

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  3. Beautiful collection of cards. I really like the first one where you cut a die cut shape inside the other one!

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  4. Woww woww woiww Brenda your Chrsitmas Cards look perfect, my friend,,,I haven`t watched the one with the Robin,,,,,and I love the elegant and vintage style,,,and you are right the one with the litte girl is absolutely a delicious to watch Horayyyy for Brenda.......Thanks a million again Brenda

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  5. Aaah what a delightful collection of cards, Luv Sam x

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  6. WOW Brenda, what a lovely selection of shapes and designs. Really lovely to see! Judy x

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  7. Oh superb ! Robins are my fav birds ! WOnderful work dear Brenda !
    xxx

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  8. Gorgeous vintage style cards Brenda - i just love the first one - it looks so "authentically old - great design hugs judith x

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  9. A lovely design for a card Brenda, so clever. Thank you so much for such lovely comments on my blog. See you soon. :)
    Amelia xx

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  10. wow!! so many beautiful cards!!! lovely bird.... love the glossy wings... love the scenery..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  11. The robins are gorgeous, I love the first design. Well done!

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  12. Lovely cards - what is the die you used on the first card for the holly please?
    Voted for you too - good luck.
    Lynn x

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  13. Wow, stunning makes as always dearie, you have been a busy bee.You are right you can always incorporate some stamping.Love the shape of the 1st card, stunning.Hugs Debbie x

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  14. Beautiful selection of cards.

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  15. Such a gorgeous selection of Christmas cards. I love the images and your wonderful designs showcase them perfectly.
    Sue xx

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  16. Wow Brenda, some stunners here but especially love the last card.

    Kath x

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  17. These are all gorgeous Brenda, love the Robins and the vintage pictures

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  18. These are all beautiful Brenda, I love those Robins
    Kevin xx

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  19. what a fabulous selection of cards Brenda - I love the birds particularly - they look beautiful. Big Hugs to you! Rachel x

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  20. Wow, these are all wonderful Christmas cards. I love the birds and the different layouts.

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  21. WOW what a beautiful collection of cards Brenda..Especially love the little robin
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  22. Hi Brenda,
    That image of the girl is my favourite of Nicecrane Christmas images. Your Christmas selection of cards are all inspiring and beautiful. I voted for you using Floral Fantasies, good luck with it, you deserve it.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  23. What a wonderful selection Brenda, but the first is my favourite :o)
    Jackie xx

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  24. Fabulous Christmas Cards especially love the robin card at the beginning.
    luv
    Debby

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  25. Another stunning selection of cards, all so beautiful but I just love the first one, it is so pretty. Will go onto the Craft Awards page and vote for you. Michelle x

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  26. Wow, what an amazing collection of cards, I just love all of the vintage images, especially the birds! hugs :)

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  27. Fabulous cards Brenda - I LOVE the first one with the Robins and Holly. May have to CASE it ! Sorry for my lack of commenting - hope you are well. Sylvia xx

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  28. Really beautiful traditional Christmas cards Brenda, I love the house image, very much reminds me of a Thomas Kinkade design with all the lights in the windows.

    Pat xx

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  29. You've been busy again Brenda! fabulous work, great designs, love 'um!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  30. Miss Brenda, you are so prolific! I do not know how you do it, but I'm grateful you do share because I never cease to be inspired upon visiting your blog. These are dynamic! I absolutely love the first card design and pretty frame you have created. Thanks again for always teaching me new ways of using my products. hugs, de

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  31. WoW, Brenda, your cards are just gorgeous :-))
    I just like the first one, great design!
    Hugs, Andreja

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  32. Gorgeous selection of Beautiful cards Brenda....Love those robins & the vintage images...simply perfect... Hugs May x x x

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  33. Wowwwww this is one awesome selection of creations Brenda each one is full of so much beauty, stupendous makes
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  34. Beautiful cards and I love the Nicecrane images. You did a fantastic job of the collage, I would love to have that software and learn how to use it :) Take good care, Shirleyx

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  35. What a great serie again! Love the frame on the first; so elegant and classic! The girlcard is pure nostolgic for me; looks like the X-mascards out of my yought... Hugs, Gerrina

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  36. Beautiful, quite simply beautiful! Karen x

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  37. All These Robins are just gorgeous .. Love the first card, so stylish :-) xx

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