2005 • Pierced-Cut Tree
1985- Pop-up Tree
1999 • Spiral Tree
2003 • Folded Stars
I have started to collect ideas for my new card and 2012 will be a new experience because this is the year that Pinterest came into my life! Up until this year I would save magazine photos, old cards, links to websites, etc. But now I have a board full of Christmas ideas and many of them are card related. Here is a run through of some of my current favorites....
Source • Split Coast Stampers
You can tell by my photos above that I lean strongly to the classic red and green in contemporary graphic designs. Interesting that I have a selection some white or neutral samples this year. I love the corrugated cardboard used here.
Source • HGTV
Love the patterns on the pop-up trees.
Source • Inkspired Treasures
I like the folded circle to create the tree. I use the tree theme often and this is a new approach for me but fairly classic in card design.
Source • Inkspired Treasures
These Christmas tags use a technique similar to the patterned trees . This could be adapted to a card design.
Source • Crafting in the Country
I love the gradated snow and softness of the above design.
Source • DiHere at Split Coast Stampers
Several all white samples appeared in my Pinterest board. Love the lattice weave above.
Source • Heart Prints
I have always loved embossed paper. I used it in my card last year and love the application here. I might need to learn how to make my own!
Here are links to the thirty years of Christmas card designs that I have crafted and sent with love to friends and family. Wonder what this year's design will be.
©2012 Ashbee Design, Marji Roy
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I will have to come back and check out your list for the last thirty years. Love the examples above. Especially the very first card....so clever. Thanks for sharing.
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DeleteLet me know which of all 30 years is your favorite. There is quite a selection. I am hoping to get a Silhouette cutting machine for my birthday and that should open up some great possibilities for cards. I cut all those little lines on that first tree by hand - for 70 cards. As always, thanks for visiting and commenting.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your cards!!!! I can't wait how this year's card will turn out with all that inspiration!
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