These three cards and another one here, have a couple of things in common. Right off the bat, it's obvious they all are Christmas themed. They were all created by inspiration from card challenges online and they all have creative twist paper applied to them.
If you have been a crafter for sometime, you might be having a flashback right about now! This twisted paper became very popular in the 80's. If you have never used this type of paper or not even sure what I'm talking about; just picture crepe paper 20 times it's thickness. However, unlike crepe paper that is not in a twisted state, creative twist is commonly un-twisted before using it to create a project.
Wreaths, bows, and paper dolls are the most popular items made using creative twist paper. You can find this paper in a variety of colors at your local craft store. There are also pattern books with illustrated pictures to make this type of craft more enjoyable! Finding inspiration for using this element is as easy as going to Utube. This beautiful flower tutorial is simple to follow along and will result in a lovely creation!
This card was inspired by a challenge on Christmas Cards All Year Round blog. The challenge here is to create a card using non traditional holiday colors. 
Inspiration for this card came from a picture and a requirement of using green and white for the card that was posted on Merry Monday Challenge blog.
A sketch that was offered at the Feeling Sketchy blog was the inspiration for this woodsy looking Christmas card.
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So many pretty cards! Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie! It was my pleasure
DeleteGreat use of the twisted paper.
ReplyDeleteYes I think I need to make more I have had this paper for ages
DeleteI do remember twisted paper and made many angels from it! I may even have a little piece of it left in my stash! I see you're a Carolina girl. Me too, after growing up in VT.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful collection of Christmas cards here! I'm so glad you came to share with us at Merry Monday!
I remember those angels! Thanks Bonnie, I sent you an email!
DeleteWow! Fantastic cards. Love your take on the sketch for the Feeling Sketchy Challenge Blog. Thanks for playing along.
ReplyDeleteHello Krystie, all three cards are lovely, I do love the twisted paper you've used for the background, it's really super. I adore your snowman too, thank you for joining in the CCAYR challenge and good luck, Kate x
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card ! Love the background and torned pp's, Thanks for playing at Feeling Sketchy !
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic idea on starting Christmas card, anyone would be lucky to receive such a beautiful card. Thanks for playing over SF.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and sweet cards!!! Thanks for playing with us at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Christmas cards!! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteLOL, I DO remember that paper....still have mine! Maybe you will start a trend, using it again! It sort of looks like woodgrain! Love all three of these! Thanks so much for playing with my challenge this week at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteI remember playing with twisted paper years ago. Great way to add texture to your card. Thanks for joining us this week at the Mod Squad Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow! Such gorgeous creations!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteDeanne :)
Great bunch of cards ! Thank you for playing at Feeling Sketchy !
ReplyDeleteLove all the different textures. Thanks for playing with us at Feeling Sketchy.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning card Krystie!. Love your wonderful layered textures & fab idea of the torn Chrissie tree too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along with us at Feeling Sketchy.
Debi - DT Co-ordinator@FS