Hi Everyone,
I knew it was coming, and I knew it wasn’t far away but I have had my blinkers on I tell ya! Christmas is just around the corner and it hit me today when I opened my eyes for the first time when I was out shopping and saw mountains of decorations, advent calendars, christmas lights and more… It’s crazy times ahead! hmmm – how much of my shopping can I achieve online??
Now there’s a good question… Do you get all squished trying to find a bargain instore or do you stay rugged up in your PJ’s shopping online for Christmas?? hehe
Well I have at least made a start on some Christmas cards! I have played with the cute little christmas elves from Make it Crafty but I am yet to make a scene with the Winter Elements. I have the idea sitting there – I just need to action it! 
However, today I thought I would share a card I made with one of the images I coloured up at the Craft Show in Melbourne a couple of weeks ago. I was very excited to get my hands on some of the new Christmas Magnolias.
You would have seen a preview of this card in my last post, however I thought I would write another post to share the details.
(Well those that I can remember… hehe)
Here is a close up of ‘Something for you Tilda‘
I really love the pose on this Tilda and the super cute Santa style dress!
I wanted to make something a little elegant and so I designed up the frame and lasered it and then coated it with gold embossing powder.
The papers are a mix of echo park and webster’s pages.
The gorgeous gems are from Kaisercraft.
Copics (from memory)
E000, E21, E13
R35, R37, RV29, R89, W5, W7
W1, W3, W5
E74, 77, 79
I can’t recall the colours for the gift box sorry.
I coloured this image on our girls night in over at Debbies house.
It was a fantastic night and we all had an absolute ball with lots of laughs!
Thanks for looking after us all Debs and (hubby) hehe
That’s all for today. I’ll have more to post throughout the week!
Big Aussie Squeezes!!
Zoe xo
She looks fab Zoe !
No squeeezy crowded stores or endless tasteless christmas music for us, I shop it all online, one of the few upsides to living on a rock 14hrs from any city.
Aj.
I get in early …. I don’t really enjoy Christmas shopping .. but what I do enjoy is making Christmas cards! This will be my first year of home made cards and I’m really excited.
Your card looks sensational…. I see you are still using the ‘no lines’ effect …. awesome!
Sorry I haven’t been around much …. currently doing nightshifts and still trying to get some sleep in while looking after my gorgeous little toddler …. thank goodness I only do about 5 a month!
Looking forward to entering another comp soon
Hugs
Carly
Wow Zoe!
She’s gorgeous! Such wonderful coloring! Love her outfit, you brought it to life with all the yummy folds. Gorgeous frame, love the design. Fantastic card!
I can’t believe how fast the year is going! As for Christmas shopping, it depends. I haven’t started yet so I might be in and out of the stores, usually when they are closing is when I head out or first thing in the morning. However I find that gift cards really work and put a smile on someone’s face each and everytime. hahaha! have a wonderful day!
Fabulous card, Zoe! Love the papers! Outstanding coloring of the adorable image! Tilda looks like she could walk right off the page! Love the glittery frame, too!
Zoe, it’s beautiful. your colorin is awesome. Love this no line technique, I might just try my hand at it. Beautiful lazer cut deco, wonderful details. Hugs.
Xoe this is BEAUTIFUL!!! You coloring is alwyas so outstanding! Sorry to hear that someone took your other card at the craft show. It’s sad that people think they can do things like that.
Happy week to you dear…
big hugs, Janiel
beautiful card
love it
hugs chrissy o
xx
Zoe this is absolutely stunning! I adore your coloring and so wish I could take a trip to spend time with you to watch you color! Amazing hun!!! And that scrolled flourish frame is gorgeous! I think you need to make dies because I definitely would purchase dies to make that frame
Big Hugs~
Kim
Your card is gorgeous. That frame is so elegant and Tilda’s dress looks like the most luxurious red velvet. Sure wish I could color like that!
Sue S.
This is absolutely gorgeous!! Love you coloring! : )
Zoe…this is beautiful. You are the Queen of folds…I haven’t got the hang of it yet…probably never will.
Hugs,
Pam:)
Wow, every time I see something that you’ve coloured I’m amazing all over again! You can feel Matilda’s velvet dress the folds are so thick! She’s gorgeous Zoe!
I know!!! Scary, I took Bee up town yesterday to teh Warehouse to get some craft draws for her… down the middle of the aisles was boxes and displays of xmas decos!!! freck.. where has the year gone?? I havent even started on Bee’s 9th Bday which is on the 8th Nov!!!!mmmmmm better put thinking cap on.
HUgs
Tracy
Wow Zoe, your image of the Tilda just pops! I LOVE the no line effect! Do you have a tutorial? I’d love to learn it. Love the coloring too, she is just outstanding.
Hugs,
Carolyn
Oh Zoe! This is AMAZING!!!! So pretty…I had to zoom in because I thought you had used fluff on her, the lining of her coat looks so real! I should have known you just used shadows! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
Rene
Wow, that coloring/shading is absolutely GORGEOUS!! You are amazing… Thank you for the inspiration!
x0, Damaris
Zoe,
Your card is AWESOME!!!
Hugs, Candy
Hi Zoe!
The dirty thieving rat stealing your card. Now I have heard it all. That’s like stealing a Picasso LOL.
Sounds like you had a fabulous time going by your photo’s.
Now for your card. Of course it is wonderful. I wouldn’t expect to see anything else. I love your colouring and one day I might be able to do those pleats….ugh!! I am so hopeless at it and it is so frustrating. This Tilda is such a cutie. I do love the no lines effect as well. I love the frame.
Hugs Maz
Beautiful card Zoe! Love the folds of her dress, it looks like velvet just lovely
Hugs Julie P
Gorgeous Hun.
Hugs Tracy x
Wow this is stunning!!!!! your coloring is gorgeous!!!!! Wow fabulous work!!!!!!
Your lineless coloring is just amazing Zoe and that frame—gorgeous! Have a wonderful week!
I do a bit of both, some online shopping and some in the mall..but I get to go early enough and during the week, so it’s usually fine!
Love this Zoe, the coloring is unreal!!
GOOOOOOOOOD GOSH!!! I adore Tilda and the colouring but I’M IN AWE OF YOUR FRAME ZOE!!!!! Wow it looks so pretty and elegant indeed!!!!
Ok ok ok I told Debbie snagg one of Zoe’s cards and I’ll do your blog post for a year LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST KIDDIN JUST KIDDIN LOL! but how crazy is that !!???wow, LOL!!
Someone wanted it really bad I suppose but I’m happy you came back safe and well.It wouldn’t of surprised me if someone took you and kept your talented self in their pocket
Thanks for your visit and awsome comment.Made me happy to read your compliments.Thank you ZEE! ((HUGS))!
Another gorgeous card Zoe! And love you tutorial in the new magnolia ink!
Hugs
Cordine
So, so, so beautiful, Zoe!!! Amazing colouring and those folds… WOW… I am always so impressed by your cards, this one is no exception! And the frame is absolutely gorgeous, so elegant, I love it! BIG hugs Delphine xx
Zoe, your frame is gorgeous and so is your coloring. Beautiful job on this card. It definitely has a Wow! factor…love everything about it.
This is so pretty! You did a fabulous job coloring Tilda!
Simply gorgeous Zoe and the coloring is stunning
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Hugs,
Cabio
This is soooooo beautifull Zoe !! I learn so much from you
). Thank you for that !
Hugs Monique
I’m checking out your new diecut frames – love this one! Nice a bold and it extends out too with fancy swirls. Cute!!