Hello MLS fans! Are you still needing ideas for holiday cards? Thanks to designer Melinda's creative mind we have some pretty fantastic holiday card ideas to share today that she created with our Destination collection.
Tis the season
Christmas Wishes
Jolly Holiday
Melinda's Tip: Creating Christmas cards can sometimes be a bit daunting because you always need so many and coming up with different designs can take longer than actually making the cards. So I decided this year I was going to have a few basic designs and re-produce the cards over and over using different patterned paper and embellishments. Now the Destination Collection is far from being a Christmas style range of papers but that doesn't mean the gorgeous patterns and colours can't be used to create a set of festive cards. I mixed and matched and came up with three cards using the same design yet vastly different in their colour scheme and they all have that hint of Christmas regardless of being totally absent of holly leaves and tinsel.
Product list:
Destination - Die Cut Circle 'Trip of a Lifetime'
Destination - Souvenir (11565)
Destination - Happy Hour (11564)
Destination - Sit Back and Relax (11563)
Destination - Postcard (11567)
Destination - 3D Roll-Up Flowers (11561)
Martha Steart Leaf Punch
American Crafts Card and Ribbon
Pebbles rubons
Imaginisce rubons
Kaiser Pearls
Twinklets Diamond Dust
Next Melinda is sharing a few more traditional cards she created with Destination.
Melinda's Tip: A fun way to create a different look to your cards is to create little scenes that fit the theme of the card, especially if the range of papers has wonderful patterns and colours that make perfect rolling hills, sky and ocean. Add a few 3D roll-up clouds and flowers etc and you have your very own little landscape that's just waiting for the perfect sentiment to tie everything together.
Product List:
Destination - Journey (11566)
Destination - Souvenir (11565)
Destination - Miss You Already (11562)
Destination - Die Cut Circle 'Trip of a Lifetime'
Destination - Cardstock Stickers (11569)
Destination - 3D Roll-Up Flowers (11561)
American Crafts - Rub-ons & Cardstock
Doodlebug - Rubons
So, what did you think of Melinda's ideas? Feeling inspired to create something fun with this collection? Tell us if you'd like to create some holiday or traditional cards with Destination. We'll choose one lucky commenter to win the Destination collection. Winner will be chosen from comments left on this post and announced Friday here on our blog.
Have a merry creative day!
Just a little note to thank everyone for your gorgeous comments. Melinda x
Posted by: Melinda Spinks | 12/10/2011 at 04:27 AM
Wow! The versatility of this collection is awesome! Melinda did an amazing job of showcasing it! I love the circles on the cards! The tips on making scenes is very cool!
Posted by: Wendy Crowe | 12/07/2011 at 11:34 AM
GORGEOUS cards by Melinda (AS ALWAYS!!!) I love her designs! The destination line looks fabulous!
Posted by: Court's Crafts | 12/07/2011 at 08:19 AM
I'd use the collection for both ~ they're so versatile [do we REALLY have to chose:)] ~ & Melinda has shown this to PERFECTION:):)
Posted by: Lizzy Hill | 12/07/2011 at 01:46 AM
beautiful cards..I would make holiday cards with this collection.
Posted by: Heaney | 12/07/2011 at 01:30 AM
I love all the cards, but the ones with little scenes in the circles are inspired and inspirational. I have a whole cruise to scrap so I would love to win the Destination collection.
Posted by: Amanda Jane | 12/07/2011 at 12:40 AM
two words "total inspiration".
Gorgeous work as always Melinda.
Posted by: Lynette | 12/07/2011 at 12:31 AM
certo che da ispirazioni...favolose
Posted by: monica | 12/06/2011 at 11:40 PM
Love all the projects today! I would really enjoy making some holiday cards like these.
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | 12/06/2011 at 10:01 PM
Love the cards...I could totally use these papers for my holiday cards...love the colors!! Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lynda | 12/06/2011 at 09:07 PM
These are wonderful cards. I especially loved the holiday cards!
Posted by: Milissa M. | 12/06/2011 at 08:52 PM
OHHH~ these cards are AMAZING! I would probably want to create both styled cards with this collection!
THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sav O'G | 12/06/2011 at 08:34 PM
I love the Destinations collection and that retirement card is very clever. I would definitley use the collection for traditional cards....especially for my grandsons!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | 12/06/2011 at 07:47 PM
I love Melinda's amazing talent! I haven't thought of using non-traditional collections but I love this idea.
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | 12/06/2011 at 07:40 PM
These are so wonderful. Very inspiring! Lots of great ideas. Thanks!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 12/06/2011 at 07:18 PM
LOVE these adorable cards, Melinda!!!
Posted by: Keely Yowler | 12/06/2011 at 06:55 PM
wow - those cards are amazing. i love xmas cards without xmas themed paper!!
Posted by: ronnie | 12/06/2011 at 06:51 PM
Melinda's projects are ALWAYS fantastic. I'd love to use Destination for traditional cards - I think I'd start by lifting Melinda's! ;)
Thanks for sharing these fabulous projects, and thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | 12/06/2011 at 06:39 PM
Love the idea that I can create cards for so many different themes with this collection.
MaryK
Posted by: Mary MacLeod | 12/06/2011 at 06:21 PM
Making Christmas cards with the Destination line would be fun.
Posted by: Michele S | 12/06/2011 at 03:53 PM
I just LOVE your style. These are some of the cutest cards I've seen.
Posted by: Izzyb | 12/06/2011 at 02:32 PM
They are just gorgeous! I've made a few cards already (though not nearly as cute as these!) and would love to try using this range :)
Posted by: Emma | 12/06/2011 at 01:42 PM
Wow Melinda, your projects are awesome!! You're so creative! Love your style!!!
Posted by: Monique L. | 12/06/2011 at 12:36 PM
I must have a go at those roll up flowers - they are so effective on your lovely cards. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Sandra | 12/06/2011 at 12:30 PM
What a cute card! It would be nice to use this set. Thanks!
Posted by: Donna S. | 12/06/2011 at 11:21 AM