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Saturday, 22 December 2012

Make It Crafty Christmas Event!

There's only 3 days til Christmas!


It's Day 22 of the Make It Crafty Christmas countdown and it's my turn today to share my DT inspiration project for it!

But before I get onto my project, a bit about the countdown!  The MiC gang and our Special Guests thought it would be fun to have a 'grown up' advent calendar as we count down the days til Christmas full of inspiration just for us creative minds!  Each day a sneak peek will be revealed on the MiC store blog with a link for you to follow "to open the door".  All you have to do is stop by the store blog each day to open the next door!


PLUS Zoe has Christmas Candy full of lots of crafty goodies that you don't want to miss out on!



AND THERE'S MORE GIFTS

But what's even more exciting is that you will have a chance to win the Make it Crafty goodies that I have played with today!!

By leaving a comment on this post you could win...



The comments will stay open until the 31st of December and the winners will be announced in the New Year on the MiC store blog. You can join us for all 24 days - giving you 24 chances to win some MiC goodies! If you join us late, simply go back to the start and catch up!

This is what I have created with the The Fairyland digi collection - my very first stepper card! 




I used Frances Burne's (of StampOwl's Studio fame) stepper card tutorial on Splitcoaststampers although I adapted it as I wanted the centre to be wider to fit my image.  I used papers from the My Mind's Eye Sweetest Thing Tangerine collection and the Lil' Inker Designs square stitched mat die on the matting. And do you love those leaves and teeny tiny butterflies?  They are from the Round Leaves set and I just added some punched flowers with flat backed pearls for the centres.  Here's a closer look...

 
Copics used:
Log - E31, E33, E35, E37
Plants and hats - G20, G43, G46, G28
Toadstools - E50, E53, R00, R12, R08
Hair - E50, E53, E57, E33, E37
Skin - E000, E00, E21
Don't forget to leave a comment to this post before December 31st and stop by the Make it Crafty Store blog to 'open the door' to 24 other inspirational projects!






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79 comments:

  1. Uta22 December 2012 at 11:56

    Your card is so beautiful.
    Hugs, Uta

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  2. cass22 December 2012 at 11:58

    Wonderful card, and what cute little characters.

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  3. Maryann Laursen22 December 2012 at 12:16

    Such a gorgeous card, and these caracters are just so cute, and your coloring just perfect, so it makes the most awesome card here. really awesome work Mary, so beautiful.

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  4. Dr Sonia S V22 December 2012 at 12:25

    WOW you have made a magical creation indeed with the cute fairies
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  5. Dr Sonia S V22 December 2012 at 12:25

    WOW you have made a magical creation indeed with the cute fairies
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  6. cosie22 December 2012 at 12:33

    This is beautiful. Just love fairies and step cards.

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  7. Jane 22 December 2012 at 13:00

    Fantastic stepper card Mary J!
    Hugs
    Jane

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  8. theCook22 December 2012 at 13:16

    Hi Mary! What a wonderful colorful card!

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  9. Sue22 December 2012 at 13:25

    This is gorgeous Mary J. I love the sweet image and beautiful sunny colours.

    Sue

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  10. Dafi✿22 December 2012 at 13:37

    Those fairies are so sweet:) I love the way you colored them and the log. The round leaves are gorgeous too:)
    Happy holidays!
    Dafi

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  11. postalorphan22 December 2012 at 14:13

    The card is just beautiful - those fairy images are too too cute!

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  12. Anita22 December 2012 at 14:20

    This is so delightful Mary J. Beautiful coloring and cheerful. Makes me forget it's freezing outside ;-) Merry Christmas to your and your family!

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  13. ✿♥ Mélyane ♥ ✿22 December 2012 at 14:31

    What a lovely card!!! Cute little fairies! Love the colouring!!!!♥♥♥

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  14. alethea22 December 2012 at 14:35

    This is really beautiful! Love everything about it! Hugsxx

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  15. Rachel Parys22 December 2012 at 14:44

    Wow Mary J, what a fantastic scene you created! This is fabulous!!!

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  16. Annette Allen22 December 2012 at 15:03

    wow your card is amazing...love the little scene you created...gorgeous..

    Merry Christmas to you and your family..

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  17. ann marie22 December 2012 at 15:10

    This is so cutie, have a great Christmas

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  18. Sandra22 December 2012 at 15:35

    Lovely card!!
    Like the flowers and the stepper fold :)
    The fence is just great!!
    Hugs,Sandra

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  19. rovianne22 December 2012 at 15:45

    Oh so beautiful. And I love the little fairies, gorgeous

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  20. Faye22 December 2012 at 15:55

    Wow, what an amazing little scene. And I just love the rich colours. Fantastic project. Have a super Christmas. X

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  21. Tammy V22 December 2012 at 16:54

    Such a happy and beautiful card. Great job Mary!

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  22. Creations by Shirl22 December 2012 at 16:56

    Cute scene..
    TFS Mary!

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  23. CRAZYCRAFTSHED22 December 2012 at 17:16

    Gorgeous and beautiful card Mary love the images and fabulous colour's
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  24. janice moss22 December 2012 at 17:28

    So cute and beautifully colored. Thanks for sharing.
    Merry Christmas!

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  25. Carole RB22 December 2012 at 18:04

    Nice card

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  26. LunaSi22 December 2012 at 18:14

    This card is simply adorable. I'm new to card making and the Make it Crafty Advent event is introducing me to so many different types of cards and creative people.

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  27. Anonymous22 December 2012 at 18:17

    Mary, your card is a masterpiece! You colored those Fairyland digis beautifully, and they coordinate nicely with the fence and flowers.

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  28. eva22 December 2012 at 18:19

    wow, this is so pretty!! love the colors!

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  29. Ina22 December 2012 at 18:30

    Thanks for the chance to win those qute digis. Love your coloring. You made a wonderful scene

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  30. Nikki22 December 2012 at 18:48

    This is just so pretty your scene just comes to life and love the way you've coloured it all
    hugs Nikki

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  31. jan farnworth22 December 2012 at 20:00

    very cool

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  32. cebelica22 December 2012 at 20:00

    Oooh, this is too cute. I love the scene you created with all these adorable images. Hugs! xx

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  33. Unknown22 December 2012 at 20:11

    This is darling, Mary! Love the sweet scene! Happy Holidays to you!

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  34. heidy22 December 2012 at 20:16

    This is the cutest card ever MaryJ
    Love it!!
    XXX Heidy

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  35. MammasScrappin22 December 2012 at 20:45

    That is so adorable. You did a wonderful job!

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  36. Donna Mosley22 December 2012 at 21:20

    Gorgeous card Mary, love the adorable images and very pretty details.

    Donna x

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  37. Adriana Morales22 December 2012 at 21:50

    What a beautiful, colourful step card Mary.
    Merry Christmas!!!

    Blessings,
    Adriana

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  38. Kasey ~ in Oz22 December 2012 at 21:57

    I am in awe. Zoe has such talented artists on her Design Team. Mary this is so gorgeous. I love the little fairies and your scene is breathtaking.

    Merry Christmas.

    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  39. Delphine22 December 2012 at 22:35

    Gorgeous stepper card, Mary! I LOVE the scene you have created, super cute! BIG hugs Delphine xx

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  40. Fleur22 December 2012 at 22:36

    Gorgeous card, stunning details and yummy papers.
    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas
    BIG HUGZ Fleur xXx

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  41. Carla S.22 December 2012 at 22:40

    Fantastic card, Mary! Love the centere step design and the bright colors! Winderful coloring and details!

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  42. Danni23 December 2012 at 00:37

    What a fabulous creation!! Love all the happy colors and the wee sprites and of course, the butterflies! this is awesome!! You are just so talented!

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  43. Sue B 23 December 2012 at 00:52

    Wow! this is SO gorgeous Mary! I love the scene that you've created and everything is just perfect! Love the fence and those wonderful flowers… it's stunning!
    Hope you and your family have a Very Happy and Healthy Christmas and New Year!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  44. Jay Gee23 December 2012 at 01:49

    Oh wow Mary! This is totally stunning :) Have a fabulous Christmas.

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  45. Mary23 December 2012 at 02:29

    Gorgeous card!

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  46. Kimberli Sarsfield23 December 2012 at 02:50

    Fantastic stepper card! Wonderful coloring and you put together such a lovely scene!

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  47. Unknown23 December 2012 at 08:23

    This is so great! Great idea using the picket fence on the first level stepper!

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  48. DQ23 December 2012 at 10:33

    Beautiful card, so bright and summery!

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  49. Janina23 December 2012 at 11:02

    Beautiful card!! love all the reds you used on the fairies!!

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  50. Trudie23 December 2012 at 11:27

    Just gorgeous..... love these little cuties!! xx

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  51. Amanda R23 December 2012 at 12:29

    Stunning Mary, your coloring on this is fantastic!

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  52. Suzi Mac23 December 2012 at 12:48

    This is such a beautiful Spring card, I love your vibrant colouring, papers and card design. It's really cheered me up on such a cold winters day here in Scotland. A Fabulous creation.
    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  53. coops23 December 2012 at 13:37

    oh wow so stunning mary.gorgeous summer scene and i love the sweet images abd fabulous bright colours ;D

    xx coops xx

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  54. Guild Master Crystal23 December 2012 at 17:40

    SOOOOO Cute!!! I love those fairies. Great colouring!
    ~ Crystal

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  55. Laura Tiffany23 December 2012 at 17:56

    What a sweet card

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  56. Denise Goeldner23 December 2012 at 20:43

    Gorgeous as ever love it hugs xx

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  57. Fiona Powell23 December 2012 at 21:01

    What a beautiful card. You are very talented.

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  58. Corinne23 December 2012 at 21:08

    Oh WOW, what an AWESOME Job, GREAT Colors... Great coloring and just LOVE those Fairies..
    Hugs

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  59. Unknown23 December 2012 at 22:43

    gorgeous card, love the cute little fairies x x x

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  60. Pat Moore24 December 2012 at 00:16

    I'm ready for Christmas in spring. You made it happen. Love it.

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  61. laoverton24 December 2012 at 02:48

    That is just too cute.

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  62. Elena V.24 December 2012 at 11:07

    It's very very beatiful! It's so cute!

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  63. Irene's Creations24 December 2012 at 14:55

    Love, Love this stepper card!

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  64. Rhonda Miller24 December 2012 at 15:17

    What a beautiful card.

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  65. Olivia24 December 2012 at 15:34

    A fantastic scene you created here. I just adore the bright and cherry colors. Great job.

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  66. Amy Martin24 December 2012 at 17:19

    oh wow....This is Beautiful. I love the bright colors. Wonderful job on this.

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  67. Rae Ann26 December 2012 at 00:46

    That's your 1st step up? It's great. The colors are well done. Love the fence and flowers. Merry Christmas.
    Rae Ann O.

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  68. Raewyn26 December 2012 at 05:41

    Brilliant colouring - it must have taken ages! thanks so much for sharing your creation

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  69. Beachsidelynn26 December 2012 at 17:24

    OK, I must try a step card. The fairy collection is adorable. I'm in love with the log and want one to sit on in my backyard. Great coloring and congrats on your first step card. So sweet.

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  70. Unknown26 December 2012 at 18:56

    Wow, awesome creation.

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  71. grandmalee26 December 2012 at 20:49

    What a beautiful card. I can't believe this is your first stepper card...it's stunning! You did a fabulous job on the layout. The fairies rae placed perfectly, and your coloring is awesome.

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  72. Alexis27 December 2012 at 01:28

    Mary great card , love the colors (they really pop) You work wonders with the copics;the coloring is pleasing to the eye.

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  73. Unknown27 December 2012 at 03:04

    so sweet and cute!

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  74. EmbossingQueen27 December 2012 at 06:41

    Mary, your step card looks fantastic! I love the colouring and the design papers. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. Jayne27 December 2012 at 09:26

    Lovely card so colourful and the images are so sweet.
    Jayne

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  76. Unknown27 December 2012 at 18:04

    Aww, the little pixies are so darn cute! Love how you did the scene and the dies are so fab!

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  77. zehra27 December 2012 at 20:03

    Tis is beautiful love the step card, lovely blend of colors and the card

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  78. Unknown31 December 2012 at 07:01

    Love the papers && the vibrant colours. Gorgeous x

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  79. Donnas Den31 December 2012 at 09:28

    Fab Card. Hope you had a great Christmas.

    Donna x

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x