Holiday Hellos Creative Challenge

Since Christmas is just around the corner, I've been thinking about the holidays. I enjoy receiving Christmas cards--and not only the cards, but the personal update that is often tucked inside! So I thought this month's challenge could focus on Christmas cards--what a great way to get in the holiday spirit!

You can use anything you want, any color palletes, anything--just share a Christmas greeting with us! I'm excited to see what you come up with!

As always the deadline is the last day of the month (November 30), and please make sure that your link works once you submit your project idea.

Thanks--and happy holidays! (Is it too early to say that?)

Comments

[Jennifer Talley]

Hi Shelli! Here are some cards we did for a recent demonstrator swap challenge. Christmas cards using non-traditional colors and at least one color from each color family.

http://jennifersstamppad.blogspot.com/2010/11/october-demonstrator-swap.html

[Meg Loven]

It's not too early for happy holidays greetings! The Challenge this month is perfect--I created a Card in a Tin to include a note inside, or even a family photo.

The tin used to hold chocolates, so I hope anyone who receives this 'card in a tin' from me won't be disappointed when they open it to find... no chocolate!

http://lovenstamps.com/blog/2010/11/04/christmas-card-twist-photo-in-a-tin/

[Julie Davison]

The photo doesn't do this one justice, but it is my favorite so far this holiday season. I love the way it looks in person.
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2010/08/peaceful-season-sneak-peek.html

Here's a nice clean and simple one highlighting the new holiday bundles:
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2010/11/holly-jolly-ornament-card.html

And finally, here's one I made with my stamp club using the Letterpress plates and a little rock 'n roll on the snowflake:
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2010/10/rock-n-roll-snowflake-card.html

[Jackie Topa]

I love making Christmas cards. Here are a few I'll be sending out this year.

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/10/teddy-train-christmas.html

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/10/fireside-christmas.html

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/08/gingerbread-christmas.html

http://www.stampinconnection.com/photo/winter-window?context=user

[Cindy]

Oh, fun!! My favorite kind of card to make! Here are a few:

Sepia snowflake
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2010/10/inkspirations-45.html

The Stockings Were Hung
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2010/10/national-card-making-day.html

Christmas Spirit
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2010/09/inkspirations-42.html

Trimming the Tree with the Family
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2010/10/inkspirations-47.html

TFL!
Cindy

[Gisele]

Here is a fun pocket card that I made as soon as I returned from Convention (one of the many great ideas I got from Convention). Loved this syle for a card!

http://www.stampinconnection.com/photo/jolly-holiday-pocket-card?context=latest

http://www.stampinconnection.com/photo/jolly-holiday-pocket-card?context=latest

[Chantal Bruneau]

Here is a class I gave with Bells & boughs. We had alot of fun! Beautiful cards and a box to go with them.

http://ateccreatif.blogspot.com/2010/11/que-du-plaisir.html

[Chantal Bruneau]

Here is my gift card. The gift included with the card attached. All one sheet. It holds tea candles. Hope you like it! My friends love it!

http://ateccreatif.blogspot.com/2010/11/cours-carte-cadeau.html

[Holly E.]

http://inkadinkadoodle.com/?p=3008 What a fun Challenge!

[Holly E.]

A Digital X-Mas Card.. http://inkadinkadoodle.com/?p=2981

[Danielle Daws]

Oooh, I love having a look at Christmas ideas!

Here are a few of my more recent Christmas cards...

Serene Snowflakes
http://danielledaws.blogspot.com/2010/08/serene-snowflakes-for-ustamp.html

Snow Swirled
http://danielledaws.blogspot.com/2010/09/snow-swirled-jai36.html

Renaissance Angels
http://danielledaws.blogspot.com/2010/11/renaissance-angels.html

And a Christmas Tree Box, including a tutorial and templates...
http://danielledaws.blogspot.com/2010/08/christmas-tree-box-tutorial.html

Thanks, Shelli!

[Kathy McDowell]

Here is my entry using Welcome Christmas stamp set. I love this set! We did this at a Christmas Stamp-a-Stack!

http://www.askmetostamp.com/2010/11/november-6im-grateful-for_07.html

[Melany Watson]

Here is a Christmas card that I made for the Royal Blog Tour:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3NPNM4xgo&feature=player_embedded

[Melany Watson]

Oops! Sorry, Shelli--not sure how I got that link!!! Here is the correct one:

http://melanystamps.typepad.com/let_me_stamp/2010/11/royal-blog-tour-fall-2010.html

[Rosemarie Diehl]

Hi Shelli! I've been in the Christmas spirit for a little while now {hee!} Here are a few of the cards I've made so far this year. I think I've fallen in love with Cherry Cobbler and Seam Binding ribbon!:

http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2010/10/2s4y-winter-wonderland.html

http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2010/10/contempo-christmas-holiday-card.html

http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2010/09/little-santa-mojo.html

http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2010/10/vintage-santa-for-new-challenge.html

Hope you like them! :)

[Connie Collins]

Shelli, you must have been suffering from temporary insanity when you picked holiday cards for this month's contest theme. Don't you know that you are going to have to look at hundreds of cards for this one :) Hope you like what I have to offer!

http://www.constantlystamping.com/constantly_stamping/2010/11/northern-frost-snowflake-wreath-card.html#tp

http://www.constantlystamping.com/constantly_stamping/2010/10/lets-deck-the-halls-day-4.html

http://www.constantlystamping.com/constantly_stamping/2010/09/jingle-all-the-way.html

[Roberta Smith]

Shelli, I just love your creative challenges! Here is my entry. I might be tempted to enter again because I love creating cards for the Holidays.

http://robertascreativespace.blogspot.com/2010/11/snowy-scene.html

[Regina Cornelius]

i have one to share :)
http://stampsalot.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-to-our-home.html

thank you!

[Ann Fitton]

Here's a few I've done!!! Love creating Christmas cards!!!

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2010/11/gca-111-recycle-recycle.html

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2010/11/old-fashioned-christmas-dic119.html

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2010/11/old-fashioned-christmas-dic119.html

http://stampincommunity.ning.com/photo/seasons-greetings-scbic25?context=user


http://stampincommunity.ning.com/photo/blushing-season-greetings?context=user

http://stampincommunity.ning.com/photo/peace-on-earth-scbic25?context=user

[Lisa Young]

I saw a store bought card that inspired me to create one of my own using Stampin' Up! stamps. It was a fun personal challenge!
http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.com/2010/11/ornaments-in-snow.html

[Lisa Young]

This is another card I made using a new stamp and an old stamp. Love how they coordinate!
http://addinkandstamp.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-collage-and-tree.html

[LeeAnn Greff]

Here are 10 easy Christmas cards using the wonderful Holly & Jolly rub-ons.

http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/here-it-is-free-christmas-cards-pdf.html

[Jennifer Timko]

One of my cards for my Christmas Gifts class (and the project that goes with it).

http://stampinonthefly.com/2010/11/09/all-wrapped-up/

[Ann Fitton]

Here's two Christmas cards:

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2010/11/gca-111-recycle-recycle.html

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2010/11/old-fashioned-christmas-dic119.html

[Dani Holland]

Two Aussie Christmas cards from me :)

http://daniholland.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/i-love-a-sunburnt-country/

http://daniholland.wordpress.com/2010/10/29/its-all-in-the-accessories/