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Planes, Trains & Automobiles

As promised, I'm back with some cards to show you. It's a busy day for me today so this may seem a bit rushed!
The challenge on CCT this week is......
"Planes, trains and automobiles...but of course, we wouldn't restrict you to just those vehicles, absolutely any mode of transport is allowed!....."
I think I may have got a bit carried away with this challenge as I've done three cards! I probably would have done more but time caught up with me. Anyway, when I looked at the finished cards, I realised I've made them in my favourite colours - red and teal/turquoise!! It wasn't intentional....it's just funny how I'm drawn to those colours. I must admit, it was a bit weird making Christmas cards in April.....must have been the snow at the weekend getting me in the mood!!



For this card, I used Pink Petticoat designs printed onto lightweight c.s., with the plain piece embossed with the Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder. The image is Christmas Ride by Penny Black, coloured with Brushables with glamour dust added to Santa's beard, moustache and hat (doesn't show too well). The image was layered onto PP card and mirricard. Sentiment is computer generated, grosgrain ribbon is from Dovecraft, sticky gems are from Papermania and holly 3D sticker is also Papermania.



This card was made with Doodlebug c.s. and K & Co paper. The stamp is Snowboard Fluffles from Stampendous coloured with Sakura Souffle pen and glamour dust added to the spots on his snowboard, snowflakes and the bobble on his hat. Doodlebug rub-on stitches were used along with Doodlebug ric rac ribbon. The sentiment is computer generated and the snowflake brad is from my stash.


This card is a combination of the two colours. Wasn't sure about this one at first, but the more I look at it, the more I like it! Cardstock is Doodlebug/Bazzill with the small panel run through the Cuttlebug with the Spots and Dots embossing folder. Paper, or rather c.s. as it's quite thick, is from Sassafraslass. Image is courtesy of Jilli which I received in a PIF and I have coloured it with Sakura Souffle, Marvy and used some Sakura glaze over the red for a shine. The sentiment "Tres Chic" is from See D's. Flower is from Little Silver Hat and brads are from Michelle at The Card Grotto. (For some reason my links aren't working, sorry girls).

Must rush now as I'm due out in half an hour and nowhere near ready!!

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Annie said…
3 amazing cards Jo - that snowboarding kitty made me smile! I never thought of putting red with teal - I must try that out so thanks for the idea.
9 April 2008 at 11:17
Andrea, said…
3 fab cards Jo, I especially like the Santa on the cow, that is a brilliant stamp.
Thanks for joining in the CCT challenge
9 April 2008 at 12:01
Angie C said…
Oh Jo, such beautiful cards and the first one is just soooo funny
9 April 2008 at 12:29
~Denise Lynn~ said…
These are all great Jo. Love the color combo of red and teal, looks beautiful. That Santa card really made me laugh, too funny. Love the kitty one too. These are great images! :)

I'll email later today, got a busy morning to get started. Hope you're having a good day! :)
9 April 2008 at 13:17
Sandy said…
Wow what a bunch of wonderful cards. So lovely. Gorgeous work.
9 April 2008 at 13:48
Deb said…
Gorgeous cards, all fabulous. How great that you got a headstart on christmas!

thank you for joining in the CCT challenge
9 April 2008 at 15:42
jenny said…
Fab cards, love them all!
9 April 2008 at 15:51
nessy said…
oh you do make me laugh jo!! love the cards -think we were both in silly moods yesterday!!
i have an award for you on my blog!!
hugs vanessa xx
9 April 2008 at 16:34
Julie said…
Love all these cards, but my fave's the snowboard fuffles, fab work
9 April 2008 at 17:39
jo said…
wow 3 stunning card, no saw that pp? will have too see if i can find it lol
9 April 2008 at 17:41
Jilli said…
3 fab cards, love what you've done with the PIF image, especially like the santa and the cow.
9 April 2008 at 19:39
Sue Shaw said…
Love Santa on the cow - how original!
9 April 2008 at 20:59
Vicki said…
These are fab cards Jo. I really like the Rubber Romance Tres Chic one. Mind you I am quite partial to their stamps. x vicki xx
9 April 2008 at 22:13
Vicki May said…
These are brill. Love the christmas stamps. Reminds me I really must get on with my Christmas cards. I do one for all the children in school, so that about 120 at the moment! And how right you are. I tend to use my favourite colours too. hugs Vicki
10 April 2008 at 07:58
Frances said…
show off!!!!! love them all :D
10 April 2008 at 12:39
CraftyC said…
Great selection, just love Santa!!
Clairexx
10 April 2008 at 16:28
Sarah said…
Really fantastic cards!! Love the colours and layouts you have used on each.
I think my fav is the first one.
xx :0)
10 April 2008 at 18:32
Jackie said…
Fab cards Jo. You have another award, see my blog for details.
10 April 2008 at 21:49
Lesley said…
Fab cards Jo!! xxx

SBS-13
10 April 2008 at 21:52
Tarasdesigns said…
great card, I always love your red and white ones

Tara x
11 April 2008 at 13:17
Michelle Short said…
WOW! Great cards Jo, I especially like the top one, that stamp is great! Love the paper on the second one too :0) x
11 April 2008 at 16:56
Anonymous said…
Great cards Jo :-) xxx
11 April 2008 at 19:30
Maureen said…
Love them all but that first one is especially cute!
14 April 2008 at 08:52
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