tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post3627878195715642495..comments2024-03-08T06:38:17.973-05:00Comments on Carolina Cards by Mary H.: Christmas Card Club - Stencils MaryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00348601616104255526noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-40069799588132443912016-04-17T15:32:51.484-04:002016-04-17T15:32:51.484-04:00Mary, I admire you for keeping going when in your ...Mary, I admire you for keeping going when in your eyes things weren't how you wanted them to be! This whole crafting lark is a huge learning curve and if we stuck to what we knew it would get pretty boring...and we wouldn't need all these new crafting goodies!<br />I love your backgrounds and your third tree looks perfect on the lighter one. Your bauble is so pretty and the background is perfect. Carol xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713948057407503172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-19007309860929680892016-04-07T18:18:37.723-04:002016-04-07T18:18:37.723-04:00Lovely workLovely workGranmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062393401026810475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-77750615152396177252016-04-07T15:47:57.769-04:002016-04-07T15:47:57.769-04:00Hi Mary
Fabulous cards.... Love them all...
Hugs S...Hi Mary<br />Fabulous cards.... Love them all...<br />Hugs Sylvie xxGibmisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068182182942523384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-28654264425468168072016-04-07T04:52:35.754-04:002016-04-07T04:52:35.754-04:00Sorry I'm late here Mary, had a few things hap...Sorry I'm late here Mary, had a few things happening.<br />What trials and tribulations you have had with these pesky cards, thanks for sharing your boo-boo's, you are very brave for doing so but it does help to remind us that we all have them and we're not alone. Mr Mojo doesn't always play nicely and our efforts aren't always rewarded with a perfect card, however your determination and perseverance paid off in the end with the gorgeous pink bauble card, well done it's gorgeous!<br />LorraineRainey's Craft Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393624987948999807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-20202751150856313862016-04-06T06:46:42.668-04:002016-04-06T06:46:42.668-04:00These are all so gorgeous and unique, Brusho are s...These are all so gorgeous and unique, Brusho are such an amazing tool to use!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904121520936924829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-57894979328420189622016-04-06T05:57:38.030-04:002016-04-06T05:57:38.030-04:00Being too hard on yourself again, Mary!!! I think...Being too hard on yourself again, Mary!!! I think the bgs you created are great and the gold trees are lovely!!!! Put it aside for a day or two and then get back to it - I'm sure you're going to look at it with new eyes and see that it's quite OK!!!! The last card with the ornament is lovely!!!<br />HugzPetra Swarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163449202125032021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-42139476298533600922016-04-06T02:41:43.158-04:002016-04-06T02:41:43.158-04:00The background on your first card looks so beautif...The background on your first card looks so beautiful; love those warm and sunny colours! Think their is a good base to make something of it... And the sponged bauble looks wonderfull!Gerrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225958897296623085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-91149789533392583642016-04-05T20:43:05.043-04:002016-04-05T20:43:05.043-04:00Well I think its brilliant to share our boo boos a...Well I think its brilliant to share our boo boos as you said so others can see we are not perfect all the time (though this doesn't happen much of course). Remember to keep all boo boos for Darnells challenge next year.<br />As to your cards I love card No1. i think it is stunning, of course cause it contains all my much loved colours, I think you are being too hard on yourself it is stunning. As is your 4th card with the Christmas ball. WonderfulAileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05065467158684916535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-72045123728210680992016-04-05T16:14:38.391-04:002016-04-05T16:14:38.391-04:00You did end up with a spectacular card! I was lat...You did end up with a spectacular card! I was late posting this time for a variety of reasons. I find embossing and/or stenciling to be a challenge. But I did have fun and will keep on working. <br />I love your sponged effect - and I know in person it is really a wow of a card - Bravo!!<br />Sandy xxSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376271281160099224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-37861296962786752522016-04-04T20:41:23.002-04:002016-04-04T20:41:23.002-04:00I'm glad you shared all your cards and your pr...I'm glad you shared all your cards and your process. I too do the same -- but I enjoy the creating and playing even If I don't use it -- and my husband says, "You spent all day in their and only made ONE card?!" umm - yup!Carol Celhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773511346294888971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-26630188266867386552016-04-04T18:32:24.787-04:002016-04-04T18:32:24.787-04:00Brilliant selection and I would have been more tha...Brilliant selection and I would have been more than happy with the fabulous "failures" they are all brilliant and love the pink bauble<br />carol xcrafty-stamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035030152353532791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-5607876466506869122016-04-04T15:56:14.090-04:002016-04-04T15:56:14.090-04:00Well, I am in admiration of you that you kept tryi...Well, I am in admiration of you that you kept trying. But honestly, I don't see anything wrong with your first 3 cards. The backgrounds are stunning! The embossing doesn't look wonky to me at all, but I have wonky eyes. lol I've never even used brusho's or glass gel beads, so you are way up on me. Never used any of that stuff. So I am going to say fix what you don't like and leave the rest because they really are pretty cards. Hazel is a fabulous card maker, she awes me all the time! So I can see why you were inspired by her. Your pink ornament is simply gorgeous! I love the raised poinsettia on it, that pink background die is amazing and what I love the best is that you used colors that aren't traditional. I love Christmas cards with pink in them!! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks for us to learn as well. Maybe one day I will try one of these amazing products. Then you will most likely see failures!! lol I guess we all can be great at everything. I know I definitely am not. Hugs, BrendaBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555452421297088756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-14978929619424607252016-04-04T15:54:48.225-04:002016-04-04T15:54:48.225-04:00Wow Mary what fabulous colors and creative designs...Wow Mary what fabulous colors and creative designs.<br /><br />Hugs DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485385380988942947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-18717988647861393822016-04-04T15:24:36.163-04:002016-04-04T15:24:36.163-04:00Lots of creative juices flowing here Mary! Very pr...Lots of creative juices flowing here Mary! Very pretty creations indeed. Love the last one especially. It is obvious that you had a fun time creating these beauties!Shona Erlenbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-39892170034438098872016-04-04T14:36:34.285-04:002016-04-04T14:36:34.285-04:00I admire you for soldiering on. I usually call it ...I admire you for soldiering on. I usually call it a day after two non-working cards in a row. Your mixed media projects just need more practice until it comes out right so at least you are getting the practice. Your ornament card came out wonderful so you still have in you!Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-26380748206264475162016-04-04T11:54:43.543-04:002016-04-04T11:54:43.543-04:00Gosh Mary you have had a good inky time! Love the ...Gosh Mary you have had a good inky time! Love the brushos background on the first card!Sue -https://www.blogger.com/profile/02054706580801955161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-74439418277606290582016-04-04T11:05:12.048-04:002016-04-04T11:05:12.048-04:00Look at you going all mixed media on us! And I...Look at you going all mixed media on us! And I'm loving every minute of it! Your backgrounds are amazing and each of these cards is stunning! Hugs, AutumnSewPaperPainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375856869443819008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-19266820809067581602016-04-04T10:49:40.945-04:002016-04-04T10:49:40.945-04:00Oh golly Mary, if I had a penny for every mistake ...Oh golly Mary, if I had a penny for every mistake I made, I would be rich now!! I do really love the beautiful background on your first card, it really is beautiful. Perhaps you could put a mat of some kind over it, it would be a shame to throw it away. I also love the last card you made, again, the colours are really beautiful.<br /><br />I do hate it when I make mistakes but if it teaches me something then it is always worth it! Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-34596992226864000662016-04-04T09:57:14.746-04:002016-04-04T09:57:14.746-04:00Well practice and perseverance pays dividends. I l...Well practice and perseverance pays dividends. I like your no 3 card but oh my goodness card no 4 is a real stunner. Love the colours. Hugs Mrs A. Mrs A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14938668067423094462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-86183997436889114842016-04-04T09:45:55.962-04:002016-04-04T09:45:55.962-04:00Wish I knew how the first 3 were boo boo's, as...Wish I knew how the first 3 were boo boo's, as far as I can tell they are wonderfully textured bright and beautiful cards. Love what you have done with them.<br /><br />The ornament card, oh! I do so admire your cutting a circle out, great background, love the large sentiment.Faith A at Daffodil Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805570302878762273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-78297905436522896042016-04-04T09:42:01.213-04:002016-04-04T09:42:01.213-04:00Fabulous works of inky art, gorgeous colour tones,...Fabulous works of inky art, gorgeous colour tones, wonderful additions and super fabulous design.xxx <a href="http://thejourneyisthestarthere.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow"><b>{aNNie}</b></a> <br />aussie aNNiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475057905774544464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-81854839308944458292016-04-04T08:29:44.453-04:002016-04-04T08:29:44.453-04:00I know how frustrating it is to work so hard and n...I know how frustrating it is to work so hard and not be satisfied with the results. A while back I really began to dislike daffodils. You should have seen what went in the trash! For some reason I was compelled to keep trying and finally got some going in good shape. I love your gorgeous Christmas ball! The subtle poinsettia makes it extra elegant and the larger sentiment took the foiling much better. If at first.....Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033196569629758956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-32948234290765245752016-04-04T08:04:24.803-04:002016-04-04T08:04:24.803-04:00Wow Mary! fantastic cards! I love them!
xoxo OlgaWow Mary! fantastic cards! I love them!<br />xoxo OlgaOlga Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930050342990388338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-24285416560012423482016-04-04T07:39:34.418-04:002016-04-04T07:39:34.418-04:00WOW!! You have been busy! I think your cards look ...WOW!! You have been busy! I think your cards look goodMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712163979504699917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028799397835917329.post-79534722018896786642016-04-04T06:44:41.619-04:002016-04-04T06:44:41.619-04:00Well Mary, first off, let me say that when I saw y...Well Mary, first off, let me say that when I saw your cards with those pretty backgrounds I thought how lovely they were. Secondly, you <i>know</i> how much trouble I have with things going wrong, as I have posted about it enough times. Like you, I think it helps others. Thirdly, I have found that if you keep - what <i>you</i> think of as failures, you will always find someone in the future coming up with that very failure as a 'new' technique and you can dig it out and use it! LOL These techniques are not as easy as they make them look (I wonder just how many of these things are 'first takes'. Remember, the only failure is, <i>not</i> trying in the first place . . . at least we <i>try</i> my friend! Have a great week! Hazel xx<br /><a href="http://www.mycardattic.co.uk" rel="nofollow">My Card Attic</a>My Card Attic: Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124066820300851143noreply@blogger.com