Monday 22 November 2010

Vintage Christmas Pics

It's that time of year again and I am heading off to spend Thanksgiving (a quaint little American holiday) with my folks in Florida.  This time, however, my daughter will be meeting me there.  I am so excited!  I thought that I would put up a quick post before I left since I am not sure if I will be able to blog once I get there.  My laptop has a mind of its own so it's very up in the air.  The card above is one of the projects we did in my workshop last weekend.  It uses the Eco Green line of paints.  

   Speaking of Eco -Green products, did you see Jo Channon today using them on Create and Craft?  She was fab and the samples were simply amazing.  Such a talented lady! 
The card below was another of the workshop projects.  This one used alcohol inks on dominoes.  Dominoes make such great jewelry pieces like necklaces, earrings and belts, but they are quite fun on a card too.  The background was sponged with distress inks to match the dominoes.  Well hopefully I will be able to put up a few posts while I am away, but if not, I promise you some exciting sneak peeks at the upcoming POTW show that I am preparing for when I return.  All for now, Sue x

26 comments:

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Great projects Sue!! Haven't stamped on dominos in years (forgot how much fun it is!) Have a wonderful holiday with your family.
~Terry~

Lynne Fahey said...

I loved making these cards at your Sunday workshop! I hope you have a great time away with family and friends.

Lots of love,
Lynney
xxx

G Peplow said...

Hi Sue, lucky you off to Florida, hope you have a great time with your family:0)
Love your new cards, so vibrant and colourful, the pendant and bows are gorgeous too:0) xx

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cards Sue and thankyou for my stamp set its lush,Have a wonderful time in Florida I can only go there in my dreams xx

Lorraine said...

oops sorry i forgot Yes indeed i saw Jo using these fab new projects xx

♥Gemma♥ said...

2 Stunning cards Sue and a fabbie time in florida :o)
hugs and xxx

PaulineC said...

Lovely projects Sue. Hope you have a great and relaxing time in Florida.

KimberleyG said...

Wow, that is really cool with the dominoes! I`ve never seen that done before.

I hope you have a nice trip.

Glennis F said...

Brilliant cards today. Hope you have a great holiday

Rufus said...

I think you'll be even happier when you get here. The weather is fabulous! Love the cards.
R/

Lynne said...

love the cards Sue, especially the domino effect. I have so many things to try after watching your techniques I don't know where to start.
Hope you have a great time in Florida.
Best wishes.
Lynne in Spain

Kate's Cards said...

Great cards Sue I love the colours used in the first one and the little birdie is soooooo sweet. Have a fab time in Florida - and really enjoy visiting with your family.
xxxxx

Annette said...

Hi Sue, have a fab holiday with your family. Really enjoyed the workshop on Sunday, roll on the next one. Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving Annette xxx

Papercraft By Carole said...

Hope you have a wonderful time with your family. Cxx

sam21ski said...

Have a fantastic time with your daughter Sue.

Yes Jo was great and she is even better when she is demo-ing in person. We were fortunate enough to see her using the paints and the glue at Doncaster Dome.

yvette said...

I absolutely love these two cards!! I have that stampset, so any examples and insipration with them is more then welcome :)
I hope you have a great trip to Florida, and I can't wait to see your sneak peeks for the new POTW :)

Gill McCall said...

This is such a fabby idea to use dominoes - think ill have to give it a go.
caught Jo's show - loved it!
Happy thanksgiving and have a lovely time in Florida - we have snow here - not that im jealous or anything !!! :-)

violetclouds said...

have a brilliant time with your family. Really Like the dominos card (has a gel ink pen played a part in the border I'm wondering?) and the layout on the vintage card is cool too.

Carole RB said...

Hi Sue
Lovely cards.
Have a nice weekend

Neet said...

Love your cards - especially the domino one. Hope I have entered for the blog candy in the right way.

Valan said...

Hi Sue

I’m new to stamping and have so much to learn. I get so inspired looking at the wonderful cards you make but, I just don’t know where to start!
Guess I must just try and copy your wonderful examples.

Have a lovely holiday.

Vanan xx

LellyJelly said...

Hi Sue,
what vibrant colours, a real contrast to the traditional.
My goodies arrived this evening - I didn't realise I got EVERYTHING in the picure, I thought I had to share.WOW! Thanks again, Christmas has come early for me.I can't wait to show everyone. Then we all get to play.....
Hope you're enjoying Florida.xxx

Rosa Forino said...

wow adoro i colori hai un modo speciale di creare complimenti sinceri e auguri di festività dall'italia rosa

mae said...

Hermosa tarjeta!!!

miislucky said...

Hi Sue! These are really great looking cards! I was wondering about those eco-green paints but looking at your card I guess they are pretty good! The domino card is really nice!!!! I love it! Mimi

Mariza Sales said...

HI SUE
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ABRAÇOS
MARIZA