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Friday, 2 November 2007

and Cut....the Santa Express


I made this train template back in the summer for a card for my friend's little boy. Earlier this week I was thinking about it and thought about making it into a Christmas train. When I saw the DCM dare this morning I thought it was the perfect opportunity to use the template again as Tracie asked us to do some handcutting. This card took a fair bit of handcutting and it took ages to make! It was great fun though!
Here is the dare:
This week its Tracie setting the dare and it is to make a card and CUT!
Any theme goes, so for those of you needing a break from Christmas crafting this is the perfect opportunity to have a change. All styles are welcome but there MUST be an element of handcutting somewhere. It could be a greeting, a shape, letters printed on your pc and handcut, anything goes as long as you did it by hand.
Supplies: Cream, red and green cardstock, DCWV patterned paper for background, Doodlebug paper for presents, Doodlebug paper frill, Sizzix circle frame die, Santa express made on pc, Holly punch by Personal Impressions, Dovecraft brads, Papermania adhesive stones, other items from stash of unknown origin.
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41 comments:

  1. Lythan2 November 2007 at 06:54

    it may have taken ages but you are still one of the first! This is an absolutely super card!

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  2. ScrapMomOf22 November 2007 at 07:19

    Wow! I bet this took long, but it was totally worth it! This is FANTASTIC!

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  3. Kathy2 November 2007 at 07:28

    It's a fab card, I love it

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  4. Dawn♥2 November 2007 at 07:33

    OMG this is sooo cute! Love the train. Oh girl you sure have the patience! Great job!

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  5. Andrea,2 November 2007 at 08:23

    fabulous card Deb, that train is wonderful and I love all the little embellishments. A very special Xmas card

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  6. Risa2 November 2007 at 08:24

    OMG....I love this card and the colors are fantastic!
    malieta:)

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  7. scrappermimi2 November 2007 at 09:00

    This card is just ADORABLE! Love it!

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  8. Andrea C (Frog)2 November 2007 at 09:33

    Ohhh that is gorgeous Deb.

    Andrea x

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  9. Jane's Blogs2 November 2007 at 10:06

    What a very clever card, and really well done.

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  10. Katie2 November 2007 at 10:23

    So cute and SOO Christmas-y!

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  11. Sarah2 November 2007 at 11:45

    How clever are you making that template!!! Fantastic card and such a flexible idea!

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  12. Sarah2 November 2007 at 11:45

    How clever are you making that template!!! Fantastic card and such a flexible idea!

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  13. Anonymous2 November 2007 at 11:49

    Fabulous cut. Love this Card.

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  14. Anonymous2 November 2007 at 13:01

    Well worth the time it took!!:) Its a fantastic card.
    Vanessa.

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  15. Anonymous2 November 2007 at 13:14

    OMG HOW MUCH PATIENCE TO YOU HAVE DAB? THE TRAIN LOOKS AWESOME LOVE THE BUTTON WHEELS & THE PREZZIES LOADED IN THE BACK!

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  16. Juliet2 November 2007 at 13:15

    Fabulous card Deb - Love the presents in the truck. Well worth the time it took!

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  17. Jukie2 November 2007 at 14:15

    Oh it's is lovely and worth all the time it took!

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  18. Debbie2 November 2007 at 14:25

    What a fantastic card Deb - love it. :)

    Debbie x

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  19. Glitter Monkey2 November 2007 at 15:21

    What a wonderful card. All aboard for presents please. LOL Lynn xx

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  20. My Paper World2 November 2007 at 15:38

    I love the little parcels in the back! Really great card, well worth the effort, it looks gorgeous!

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  21. Rose Ann2 November 2007 at 22:54

    Wow...that looks like a whole lot of work, but it turned out fabulous!! What an adorable card, Deb!

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  22. stamp and scrape3 November 2007 at 02:15

    What a delightful card - superb work!
    Ros

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  23. Kim Costello3 November 2007 at 03:47

    What a fantastic card I love how you put it all together... can you send that christmas train this way I want to open those pressie's.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Ying Pang,3 November 2007 at 04:02

    wow, this is great! well done.

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  25. Paula J Atkinson3 November 2007 at 08:03

    Fantastic, Deb! Great train love it.

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  26. Karen Mortensen3 November 2007 at 08:10

    What a fantastic card! Absolutely love it!!

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  27. Annie3 November 2007 at 08:21

    wow what a lot of hard work cutting out all those shapes - but the end result is fabulous!

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  28. Angelnorth3 November 2007 at 10:57

    What a fab card - love this! Those presents piled up in the coach behind the engine look fab!

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  29. Anonymous3 November 2007 at 12:58

    Very sweet & clever idea !
    Wonderful card

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  30. Deborah3 November 2007 at 13:56

    Choo choo! Loving this adorable train Deb! You did such a wonderful job! Oh my, how I have missed all the wonderful creations! Guess what? You were the second person to post a commnet on my blog, so if you want to play along with "Play It Forward", please post 3 gals on your blog! Thanks for your kind comments! Deb

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  31. simplyfairies3 November 2007 at 14:08

    OMG this card is spectacular....

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  32. Kaz3 November 2007 at 15:36

    Wow Deb, you cut this by hand? You have way more patience than I do. It looks fab too.

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  33. Clare3 November 2007 at 15:43

    Wow! A really amazing card, such great details.

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  34. Lavender Rose3 November 2007 at 15:47

    Wonderful card, just perfect!

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  35. Alhambra Club3 November 2007 at 16:55

    WOW, this is beautiful, so detailed.

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  36. Anna4 November 2007 at 10:19

    This is well worth the time and effort. Your card is fantastic.

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  37. Unknown4 November 2007 at 13:01

    Your train card is FAB! Well worth the work.

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  38. Marlou McAlees4 November 2007 at 16:21

    Absolutely amazing card!!!!! its beautiful xxx

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  39. Gail Is This Mutton?5 November 2007 at 01:56

    Really special card, must have taken ages. Cutting is superb.

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  40. SueH5 November 2007 at 12:04

    What a great idea Deb, it must have taken ages to cut out.

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  41. Rhi6 November 2007 at 03:51

    Gorgeous Deb, a beautiful card :)

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