Friday, December 7, 2012

Playing in Paradise #96 - Winter Birds


NEW LOGO

Happy Friday! You have got to go check out the new blog look over at the Scrapbooker's Paradise blog. New layout, new photos: it looks marvelous! I am seriously in love with my new profile shot :)
I'm the hostess for this week's challenge, and we'd like to see your creations using Winter Birds! I've given a peek into how I like to upcycle old Christmas cards - but you'll have to head over to the blog to check it out!
PPC #96
Here are the finished cards I shared today:

Supplies: paper & tag from My Mind's Eye; standard small & lacy circle Nesties; carrara marble glitter from Martha Stewart; crocheted mat by me



Supplies: papers from Echo Park; standard small Oval Nesties; clear glitter from Martha Stewart; EK Success corner rounder punch (for scalloped edges); Colorbok glimmer paper. 


Oooh, sparkly!
Joining us as a guest designer this week is my pal Nance from Soul Stampin' - go check out her card & leave her some love on her blog too!
Have you got some Winter Birds ready to go on a project? Link it up with us by December 13th for a chance to win a fabulous prize & be a guest designer with us :) And don't forget to stop by & see what my teammates have created:

Tonight is Sackville, NB's second Midnight Madness event - I'll be tucked into my usual spot inside the Bridge Street Cafe, and you KNOW they've got lots of Eggnog Gelato made up! Come on in & say hi if you're out & about tonight :)
xoxo,
Jessi


17 comments:

Wendy ten Hove said...

Oef, I've missed soooo many cards! But I had a great time looking back at all of them and you've made such beauties! Love these scenes here, but also the funny penguin and I was really laughing out loud when I saw the yellow snow card!! Ha ha! Well, we've been quickly getting in the christmas atmosphere here, 'cause it's snowing like crazy here today... Oef! Wasn't completely ready for that... Hope all is well with you and thanks for sharing all your beautiful cards!!!
Hugs, Wendy

~amy~ said...

lovely!

~Tammy~ said...

Oh Jessi these are lovely! You know I adore your lacy circles! What a beautiful challenge you have come up with! Have a good weekend sweetie!

Jingle said...

Very pretty cards!

CinnamonSally said...

Stunning cards Jessi, love the shape of the first and the sparkle on your tree is beautiful.

jimlynn said...

Jessi, these are so pretty! I'm loving that first one with the hues of blue and green. Both are outstanding!
Lynn

Linda Pekrul said...

What a great challenge! I LOVE birds and your cards are so PRETTY! Love how you've added the crocheted mats! It really makes them special. Crocheting is a second love of mine.

Lindsey said...

Great upcycling of cards! Adding the sparkle adds so much.

lostinpaper said...

So so pretty! Love the added glitter to the trees!

Allison Rankin said...

Great recycling! I just love that second card with the sole bit of red on that cardinal...lovely!

JJ Bolton said...

Awesome idea to upcycle old Christmas cards! I find myself eyeballing all kinds of things with pretty designs:) Way to make them beautiful again!

Debbie said...

These are both so pretty!! I love your crochet mats!! The glitter on the tree is wonderful!!

Lisa Arana said...

Beautiful. What a great way to recycle old cards.

Colleen Dietrich said...

What gorgeousness you've created
With old Christmas cards!

Jen W. said...

Awesome upcycling and your crochet mat is perfect for the first one. How did the latest Midnight Madness go?

Melissa Craig said...

Absolutely stunning cards Jessi.

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful cards Jesse, I love all the glittery goodness you added. Great job with recycling, I might have to pinch that idea :).