Wednesday 26 August 2015

GV Blog Hop - Holiday Sneak Peek


Hello My Friends

This month our Grand Vacation blog hop will highlight some wonderful items from the new Holiday Catalogue that goes live on Sept 1.  So you get to enjoy a Sneak Peek of some fantastic treasures!

For me?  I LOVE cutting out and using the Santa images from the new "Home For Christmas" Designer Paper but my heart was breaking at the idea of leaving behind so many cute "partial" Santa Clauses around the edges of the paper.

Then the light bulb went off.  Or rather, should I say, the light bulb went "on".

Take a look at this cutie-pie.



I used one of the images from Cozy Christmas to stamp flying reindeer in the sky and used versamark and Iridescent Ice embossing powder to create the sparkle of gently falling snow (snow stamp from the Happy Scenes stamp set). 
Subtle sparkle of snow falling outside


See from a different angle how totally cute and totally effective, yet subtle the falling snow is? 


Torn and roughed-up white cardstock became a glittery snowbank, thanks to a 2-way glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds.

'He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake.  He knows when you've been bad or good....'   Can't you just picture Santa peeking in the window, keeping his eye on you!




The sentiment is from the new set 'Oh, What Fun'.  Considering that this is a sneak peek of new products, don't you think that "No Peeking" is a great sentiment for this card?  
Didn't look fast enough - and you almost missed seeing him!

Pretty neat, huh?  Even the partial Santas without any of the face showing lend themselves to really cool cards.  Almost as if you looked out the window a fraction of a second too late and almost "missed" seeing the jolly old guy completely!

All in all, I am very pleased with how these cards came out.  Every one is different.  Every one has character.  There are fuller images of Santa.  And there are images that are just fractions of him.  

I managed to get 16 partial Santas and made up 16 totally different cards.  And I still have all the complete Santas left, ready to be used in their entirety.

I plan to make up a whole lot more of these cards over the next little while - I have a special swap with some very special people coming up in September.  And I think they'll enjoy getting their very own "Peeking Santa", don't you?

In the meantime, you really should hop on over to the next blog on our blog hop.  You're going to want to visit them ALL!  I know you will see loads of wonderful projects using new products from the Holiday Catalogue.  The catty goes live on Sept 1 and you don't want to miss out.  (If you need to order some of these fantastic treasures, contact me and I will be happy to help you out! )

Have a terrific time hopping through the Sneak Peek posts.  Find some inspiration.  Leave a comment or two.  And enjoy your day!   
Till next time!    God Bless,    ~Cynthia    



28 comments:

  1. Adorable!! I love the window dies! Super cute!

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    1. Thanks Dena. I haven't even begun to fully play with my new toys yet. I wish there were more hours in a day! Have a super evening and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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    2. I can't wait to play. I need a second job just for the things I want!! Love the new catalog!!
      cherpais5@gmail.com

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    3. I hear you Cheri! I admit to spending a LOT of money on this catalogue. But everything is so absolutely gorgeous...how could I not??? Hope you have a terrific day. God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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    1. Thanks Angie. I have always loved your cards so I am glad to make one that you like in return. I'm also excited to be spending time with you in September!! See you soon my new friend!! God Bless, ~Cynthia

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  3. These are so cute! Thanks for the great idea.

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    1. Very happy to give you an idea on how to create cute cards Dottie. And make good use of DSP too! Hope you have a fantastic evening. God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  4. These are just amazing!! You are so smart!

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    1. Ha ha Connie - it's easy when the materials are so cute to begin with!
      Can't wait to see you in September. Maybe CSI NY will call on you soon, huh?
      Have a wonderful evening and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  5. Just beautiful Cynthia.

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Donna. Both here and "off screen". I'm so glad you foudn some inspiration here. Hope you are enjoying all the other hopper's projects too!
      Have a wonderful evening and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  6. Such cute cards Cynthia and I love how you used the DSP images. My absolute favourite part is the way that you have made the glistening snow though as it is such novelty over here. . .I will be case-ing this for a workshop. I hope you don't mind. Brilliant post.

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    1. Ah Shanni my friend - so so happy to think you might CASe me after all the copying ...er - CASing I have done of yours! Maybe Emily can bring a little snow over to you when she comes in January (yes - she was accepted!). Snow is a very magical part of Christmas, that's for sure! Hope your own Christmas - although warm - will be full of joy and love. Until then....have a super rest of your winter (there) and summer (here). God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  7. Such a gorgeous series of cards. those Santas are super cute and might even make me resort to fussy cutting!

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    1. Ann - nobody hates fussy-cutting as much as me. But these little guys are worth it, don't you agree?
      Hope you take the plunge and cut a few jolly old Saint Nicks out! Enjoy the rest of your day and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  8. Such a fun way to use that cute little Santa. I finally caved and bought that paper and the window die. :D I think the No Peeking stamp adds just the PERFECT touch to these super cute cards. I love all the fine details.

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    1. So glad you liked my No Peeking sentiment! I was tickled pink at the idea of using it...it just seemed so...appropriate! :) Thanks for popping in and leaving your comment.
      Have a wonderful rest-of-the-day and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  9. Way to use DSP to its full effect. Love these cards.

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    1. Glad you like them Rosalie. They were fun to make. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful eveing. God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  10. Judy TuttleAugust 27, 2015

    If Santa's in the window then who's driving the sleigh???? haha! I think these cards are adorable!

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    1. Ha ha Judy! I was careful to NOT stamp the Santa or sleigh in any of the cards. Leaving this a mystery.....(frisky reindeer having a fly-by while Santa delivers toys perhaps?). Glad you like them. God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  11. What a clever way to get the most out of that paper! All the cards are super cute! May have to CASE this.

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    1. CASE away Barbara. I also love maximizing the use of my paper! Send me pics if you make some of your own! I'd love to see them. Have a terrific evening and God Bless, ~Cynthia <><

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  12. Hi Cynthia, good work you did!!!! I like your special windows!!! Normally I dont like Santas but you put them so very nice in the scene - SUPER!!! TFS!!!!
    Greetings from Germany. Uta.

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  13. Cynthia - first time on your blog, hopped here from Connie ' s
    Just became a demo here in sunny hot hot Arizona

    Love this inspiration!!! So clever ;-)
    Carmen

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  14. So absolutely adorable! I love Santa cards and am definitely going to CASE this one! Thanks so much for sharing.

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