Wednesday 25 November 2015

WOYWW 338

Well, here we are again!  Time for another WOYWW 

I think, unlike Samson, the hair cut didn't affect my strength and I spent most of Sunday making Christmas cards, to the end result that.....
I have a very impressive pile of cards (although some need the greetings inside stamping and some need something else on front.. possibly, if time allows!) but ...49 done!  (not all on Sunday, obviously; I don't work that quick!)

My favourite masterboard technique is the reason I got so many done - even though I have no in progress pictures, I was just concentrating on doing as much as possible.

Since then, Paperartsy have announced their last challenge of the year - for, you guessed it, masterboards  - so I'll do another batch. The link takes you to a great video that Leandra filmed to help you if you've not done much "masterboarding".  Now, I'm off to pick my winnings for the randomly picked prize for their last Abstract  challenge (for my Paris journal page) ...

it occurred to me you may like to see the cards a bit closer, so I've laid them out for you.
and as you can see, I didn't do all masterboards, lots of different colour combinations and designs too (I get bored easily!)

30 comments:

Nikki said...

Wow are you a Christmas card making Machine 0-49 in no time :)
they all look wonderful and I'm sure you'll figure out if any need any extra touches
hugs Nikki ??

Sue Jones said...

Well I am impressed and saw the paperastsy challenge , so may just have to try this to get mine done! Have a fab week . Soojay xx14

Sarah B said...

A very impressive pile of Christmas cards - love the one bottom right. Enjoy picking your prize xx

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I'm always impressed with your masterboards, but I still can't stamp fast enough to make the time profitable. I guess I need a big stamp pad or something, because it's hard to stamp, then have to ink each time. I really LOVE what you made, though, and the stars are great, too. You got a lot of cards out of each of your masterboards.

Just stopping by to say hi. Not playing, but always enjoy your art.

buterfliecrafter said...

good on you to have finished so many cards. I actually should be cracking on mine. Vicky(#8)

Neet said...

Well done on the marathon making! That is a lot of cards to have under your belt. I think my quickie ones will be just plain old card embossed through a folder as those churches are taking all my time up.
Must watch Leandra's latest video as I was told last week it was good.
Hugs, Neet 17 xx

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Julia Dunnit said...

I knew you'd pull it out of the bag, that's a lot of cards! Love the 'i get bored'..i know exactly where you are with that! Now just to brace yourself and write in them, another fairly major job! Oh and fab that your Paris page won..it certainly was a sort of 'natural reaction' type abstract.

Kristiina said...

As soon as the PA challenge changed, I thought of your masterboards... something I've never done, but will sure try now (as soon as I get the time to play!
Congrats on all the C-cards, that is quite a bunch!
Happy woyww, thanks for popping by :)
Kristiina #13

Lunch Lady Jan said...

You are the Mistress of the masterboards! ooer, that sounds wrong now I look at it :-) How fab that the new challenge means you'll have to make some more! Glad you've been shorn...I had visions of your hairdressers lugging out sacks of hair trimmings!!
Hugs, LLJ 15 xx

Anne said...

Fabulous cards and so many completed! Well done - I need to crack in with mine! Anne x #23

Anne said...

Fabulous cards and so many completed! Well done - I need to crack in with mine! Anne x #23

Annie said...

Fab cards Helen. I get bored easily too that's why, althought every one of mine [so far] has a little patchwork tree on the front, each one has different stitching/technique/colour or fabric. I enjoyed changing the stitches I used and seeing all the different effects I could get.
Have a great week.
Hugs,
Annie x # 9

Artmadnana said...

Ooh Helen. These are gorgeous. I have just enjoyed a close up of them all on your table. I love the way you've used the masterboards to create such exquisite cards. All so varied too. Fab.

Carol Rigby said...

A very impressive pile of cards. They look wonderful. Happy WOYWW!

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

That's one big pile of cards! I love the ones on the right the most and the red ones at the top. They look like they were gelli printed? Happy WOYWW! zsuzsa @ InkyDinkyDoodle #29

pearshapedcrafting said...

Wow! What a fabulous array of cards! I am no where near done! Trying so hard to catch up now with commenting and visiting! Hugs, Chrisx

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Helen, fab selection of cards. I may have to try masterboards, as I too get fed up with mass producing one or two designs, which I seem to do every year. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #1 xxx

Darlene said...

WOW what a pile of Fab cards !!! I need to do more masterboards ! would make life so much easier.
darlene # 40

Christine said...

Love master boarding! Well done for all the cards!

Have a good week
Christine

Bishopsmate #43

craftytrog said...

Very impressive! I need to get masterboarding! :-)

Ali H said...

These are looking great Helen! Well done for finishing so many! Ali xx

Kirsten said...

Wow! A fab array of gorgeous cards! Well done!!

Lizzie J said...

Hi Helen, Wow 49 cards is an impressive amount to complete. I have no where near that many and I've been making them all year at a Christmas card club each month!!
Have a great week,
Lizzie J#30

Sofie V said...

That's a big pile of Christmas cards! I'm making Christmas cards too!

Greetings, Sofie # 37
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Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

I get bored too making the same ones, Helen, but love all your variety well done on the masterboards too, very effective ..
Thanks so much for popping over. Just catching up!
Shaz in Oz.x #4

{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}

Ginny Maxam said...

I am so inspired!! I have made 2 sets of 120 cards and I can't stand any them!! Back to the drawing board!
your are beautiful!
Have a great week! Ginny M #34

sandra de said...

Now that is a very impressive set of cards. I think I will have to try the masterboard technique.
sandra de @12

CraftygasheadZo said...

Wow that's a lot of cards, well done you! I'm only making for close family this year and donating to my fundraising instead! I've had my hair cut too. Take care Zo xx 33

Words and Pictures said...

Seriously impressive - and they all look fabulous! I'm thinking I may NEED that Stampotique snowman now!
Alison xx