If you're not raising your hand furiously at this very moment, then you may want to check your own pulse. For my friends, next week here in the Moxie Fab World and on Paper Crafts Connection we are having one heckuva par-tay!
That's right! We're kicking off the holiday card making season with a double-header! We'll be celebrating the release of Holiday Cards & More, Volume 6:
...as well as hailing the approach of World Card Making Day which takes place next Saturday, October 1.
And I tell you what, you are going to l-u-r-v-e what I have planned for you!
But for now, let's get our holiday mojo going with these sneak peaks from Holiday Cards & More, shall we?
Mele Kalikimaka Card by Kim Jackson, p. 47
Moxie Fab Alert: Of all 71 pages of cards offered in this inspiring magazine, who wouldn't want to receive this uber trendy card created by Creating Keepsakes editor Kim Jackson? From the tropical, yet edgy, color scheme to the vintage, yet hip, pattern tissue in the background, this card will have you saying Merry Christmas, no matter what the language!
Sweet Snowman Tag by Vanessa Menhorn, p. 87
Moxie Fab Alert: It doesn't get a whole lot cuter than this, my firends--and the subtlety with which Vanessa has colored this little guy is part of its snowy charm.
Elegant Damask Gift Bag by Tiffany Johnson, p. 112
Moxie Fab Alert: Oh my moxie trendy gift bag, Tiffany! I am oh-so-enamored with the bold color scheme, the elegant patterns, and the tasteful layering, but I absolutely adore the idea of using an award medallion as a Christmas ribbon! C'est si chic, n'est-ce pas?
Thank You Notes Card Set by Kim Kesti, p. 126
Moxie Fab Alert: Not only are these little thank you notes TDF trendy, but so is the handy dandy container they come in!
Christmas Tree Puzzle by Courtney Kelley, p. 146
Moxie Fab Alert: What a clever application--to cover this tree puzzle with vintage patterned papers! Just one of many home decor offerings, this just goes to show you that you're just six little steps away from a home-crafted Christmas!
Whether you're whipping up some holiday cards, tags, gift wraps, or wowing your friends and family with paper crafted gifts and home decor, there's something for everyone in this moxie magical magazine!
Speaking of which, I'm sure you'd just love to have a chance to win one! Leave me a comment that says which of these projects appeals to you the most and why and/or what you typically love most about Holiday Cards & More and I'll draw 2 random luckies to win a copy each!
I simply can't wait for next week to come!
~Cath
PS If you have some time on your hands this weekend, why not join us for our Tuesday Trigger or Card Play challenges?
PPS Paper Crafts Connection is kicking off our week-long celebration today as well, so be sure and stop by!
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186 comments:
The issue looks amazing! I absolutely LOVE all the projects shown, but am most drawn to the snowman tag, as at Christmas my mum decorates the house with her millions of snowman decorations so it brings back fond memories of Christmas at home :)
oooh, all of the projects are so great, but I love the bag with the medallion tag (and can I pick another? Vanessa's tag is so cute!)
Ohhh...all the works are sooo beautiful! Love the snowman tag..very cute
WOW! Looks great!
I have so much trouble finding these publications around my area and they are so full of inspiration.
I love the little paper bag of thankyou cards...bookmarked for future inspiration!!
definitely a fan of the Thank You Notes Card Set by Kim Kesti, p. 126
I love all little CAS note cards :)
Looking at the projects and front cover it looks like it's going to be a fab issue of Holiday Cards! All the projects are wonderful but if I had to pick only one it would be Vanessa's snowman tag - it's adorable!! I have to tell you I keep going back to have a peek at the spools Christmas tree on the front cover - it's so clever and fun!
Love the patchwork tree. Very much like an old quilt!
Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the holiday magazine. I absolutely love the damask gift bag and the snowman tag. That award medallion idea is just genius. I see lots of those in my future!
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You had me at the cover, Cath. :) My favorite of the projects you highlighted is the adorable snowman tag. The colors are FABU and I just love all the little details! Can't wait to see this issue...
I love that Christmas tree! What a fabby idea to cover it in dp. . .everything should be covered in dp! :D
a real 'wow' issue...can always use some new and fresh ideas!
I love damask, so that Damask print bag has to be my favorite!!
Oh yes! We'd love a chance to win this lovely! I'm singing Mele Kalikimaka as I'm typing and dreaming of holiday fun!
I love that little box that holds the thank you notes. I give card sets as gifts for Christmas and lov that packaging!
How lovely. Amazing projects on here. Thanks for the chance to win too.
oh i definitely loved that cute tag with the snowman its so so fab,and the damask patterened gift bag is just wow,loved them so much.
The projects are all wonderful, but I love the gift bag, I am always needing new ideas for those.
Kris
I love the Christmas tree puzzle. That is so unique and cute. Thanks for a chance to win. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net
I love the Christmas Tree Puzzle. This is definately something I could do & they would make great gifts! The holiday issues of magazines are my favorites because they really get me in the holiday spirit.
I love the gift bag. It is so elegant with the damask paper.
I LOVE that fabulous damask gift tote and that ultra cute Christmas tree puzzle! These look easy to make and have so much impact. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the snowman tag the best, I like its soft colours. I would love a copy of Holiday Cards and More to help with inspiration for the Christmas cards/gifts I need to make this year ( I can't seem to find these mags here is Australia).
I am in love with the Thank You Note Card set!
I love all the projects but I am most drawn to that puzzle tree...what beautiful vintage papers! Wat a great idea...I'd love to thave that in my house at Christmas! I can't wait to get my hands on that issue.
Love that little snowman tag and I am seriously going to CASe that damask gift bag! Would love to win - I need some serious inspiration right now!
Love the gift bag. What a beautiful way to showcase a present!
I love the Holiday Cards and More issue, mostly for the "more." Packages can be wrapped so prettily, and I love to get new ideas for gifts! Gift card holders are usually my main non-card craft at the holiday, but this year I am more ambitious!
I love the thank you notes set - so crisp and clean!
Its a really hard choice but the vintage tree puzzle would be a great decoration and something for the little ones to occupy themselves while waiting for Santa!
Awesome projects, as I scroll down the page, I gapped at each one and say to myself "I want to make something like that!" ! Thanks for the inspirations! But the "Sweet Snowman Tag" by Vanessa Menhorn won my heart!! I love the design, the colours, the buttons...and everything about it.
I love the Christmas Tree Puzzle! My son would love this! I eagerly await this issue every year.
Love the Christmas Tree puzzle. What a great gift for kids!
This issue looks over-the-top! A must-have. The puzzle tree steals my vote. Of course, I love all the inspiration :)
Wow looks like an exciting issue... Cant wait to see more..
How cute is that snowman tag.....love it all..
Love the cute snowman tag!
I am so looking forward to seeing the new issue!!! Every year it helps inspire me with my Christmas card making and projects! I have to say I love the snowman tag, because it is my style clean and simple.
I'm in love with the snowman tag- SO cute!
I cannot wait to get my hands on this! This issue looks rockin! all of the projects look amazing and my favorite thing is that it's not just about cards! I LOVE that puzzle christmas tree - i will NEED to make one of those!
I love snowmen and Vanessa's is just the cutest tag. Button bellies really make it!
Great looking issue...love the spool tree! Also love the puzzle tree...3D inspiration!
Vanessa's little snowman tag is so sweet with those soft colors that are oh so not Christmassy!! Love it!
The snowman tag is my favourite I love anything cute and Christmassy so he caught my eye!
Love this magazine look forward to it every year. All the projects appeal to me but if I had to pick one it would be the snowman tag. Love snowman.
The snowman tag is so cute, but the thank you note card set was what had me saying,"oh, I could do that for.....
I love Kim Jackson's Mele Kalilikemaka card. So much fun and gives a fun, floral twist to a Christmas card.
Ohh my gosh...so excited for the new publication! All of the projects are just too fab, but if I had to pick just one I think it would be the darling little snowman tag. The patterned papers she chose along with the subtle very non-Christmas colors are wonderful!!
What's not to love?! The bag is so atypical colorwise, the snowman is adorable, the puzzle is fabulous and so on! :) I love this issue of the mag because it's chock-full of ideas and if I'm not in a holiday mood, it'll quickly get me there!
I can't wait for the Holiday Cards issue because I often case cards for my own holiday cards! It's super inspirational! :)
I'm loving Kim's set, what a great little set and love the bag to give it in.
My very favorite is the sweet little snowman! He is just so cute and especially love the buttons!
I also like the note card and bag set--very nice way to present it o someone
Cards, tags, gift bags, thank you notes and home decor!! What's not to love? ;-)
I love the Christmas tree puzzle! My kids would love it, too!
Can't wait to read this issue! I love the gift bag. I recycle all of my store bags so it's always nice to have fesh inspiration!
hmmm. a difficult choice, to be sure.
I think I like the gift bag and cards best---as they would make wonderful Christmas presents. I love the magazine because it gets the wheels in my head spinning, both as an inspiration or, as great ideas to copy.
The Christmas tree puzzle is fun - and I love the vintage papers on it! I also liked the snowman tag. And I really liked the spool tree on the cover of the magazine, as well!
Love the snowman tag with that lovely color scheme! So different! Love the Holiday card issue because I get great ideas for making my own cards. Keep up the great work!
I absolutely love that snowman tag. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I always pick up the holiday magazines. Just something about the spirit and what those issues mean.
I like the Sweet Snowman tag because is is sweet!
I love that cute snowman tag! I love all the ideas that come with these special issues!
So gorgeous! I especially like the Damask Gift Bag. I love different colors on Christmas wraps and bags like this one. Maybe blue, or purple. Can't wait to get started!
Oh, I do love them all! Tiffany's giftbag is gorgeous, though! Ooohhh, I can't wait to get my hands on this issue!
Oh man, this looks like one fabulous issue! You totally caught my eye with that adorable bobbin Christmas tree! LOVE it!
Omg! I love the first card w/ flowers, it appeals to my adventurous side!
Love that altered puzzle. I enjoy the home decor items in the holiday publication as its the one time of year I often actually make that kind of thing for myself or a gift.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!B Can't wait to get my hands on this issue ~ I look forward to it all year!!!! I love the spool Christmas tree on the cover ~ I can see making some of those for my crafty friends :)
I'm a keep-it-simple kindda girl so I think I'd love to do Christmas tags! I always end up w/20 books on my nightstand and maybe if I had cute tags/bookmarks, I'd read 'em more! :)
My favorite part of the holidays is just decorating the house and filling it w/music. I love seeing the kids get so excited w/the tree up and smells from the kitchen.
I must have this magazine! My favorite project is the Thank You Note Card set. What a cute gift it would make.
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Wow these are fabulous, its so hard to get the magazines in the UK. Love vanessas snowman tag!!!
this issue is always a must-have for me. i love Tiffany's elegant gift bag...that state fair type badge ribbon is gorgeous! and, kim's thank you card set is perfect. thanks for the chance to win, but i'll be buying it if i don't ;)
I love the tags, bags and boxes! I love the ideas for gift wrapping in this issue!
Oh my! What a totally unique idea is the Mele Kalikimaka card! Who would ever think to have bright colours and flowers on a Christmas card? Simply fabulous!
What a great collection of holiday projects!! I love the Tree Puzzle..how unique!!
Love that snowman tag. I'm partial to snowman images, so always attracted to those.
Looks like a great issue packed with fun ideas. I'd be delighted to win a copy!
DeniseB
Oh my goodness... when does this issue come out since I will have to go stand by the magazine rack to make sure I get a copy!
I love all those fun projects. The puzzle covered with the vintage style paper is such a cute idea and that could span a lot of different holidays. I lovely wooden heart for valentine's, a fun pumpkin for Hallowe'en or Thanksgiving. What a clever creation!
Thanks for sharing and inspiring! :)
How can you ask us to pick a favorite out of these fabulous projects? I love them all. But I can tell you that I always look forward to all the wonderful ideas in this special magazine. It is just like Christmas only early! I must start looking for the magazine ! Congrats on what looks like another great issue!
gotta love the puzzle! so cute!
I just love the snowman tag...simply adorable. I could so see myself attaching those to many presents this Christmas :) I also LOVE the thank you note gift idea. I am definitely wanting to "scrap-lift" this one ;)
These projects are all fab but I'm totally drawn to the Christmas tree puzzle which is so wonderfully vintage and nostalgic!I cannot wait to get my hands on this issue whether I win it or buy it!
I think they're all awesome projects, but the one I love the most is the gift bag by Tiffany. Not only do I LOVE damask patterns but the color scheme used together with the ribbon are just so beautiful. In the magazine I really like seeing gift tags & bags or boxes. Packaging is also part of the fun of papercrafting!
The Christmas tree puzzle appeals to me the most - so innovative :)
I thought it was the snowman tag as they always "melt" my heart but that tree is uber cool. Thanks for sharing!
The snowman tag is adorable, but the christmas tree puzzle shouts at me. I just love the subtly vintage look it has.
I just love all these projects but the one that made my heart beat faster was the Christmas tree puzzle because the vintage patterns brings me back to being a kid and how magical the season always was.
All the projects look fab! I love the vintage tree is my fav then the snowman tag! Thanks for the chance!
I am sooooo excited for this issue. What I love most about it is that, while it is incredibly inspiring for the holidays, it also continues to be inspiring for me all year long.
I love the CHristmas Tree Puzzle and the damask bag the most. I can't wait to get this book!
I love the Christmas Tree Puzzle...it is so clever and could spark other great puzzle ideas( a pumpkin for fall, etc ). The snowman tag is fantastic as well! I just like all I've seen here and better plan on looking for this issue!
I totally love the Hawiian Christmas card because it is a stand out - it will never blend in with the red gold and green of a traditional card. It's unique and original! That's my definition of MOXIE FAB!
The sweet snowman is just adorable!
I love the puzzle tree covered with dp!
Amazing projects!.. Esp the tree puzzle - such a clever and cute idea..and the damask gift bag is gorgeous.
I love Kim's thank you note set! I am always on the lookout for gift card sets that are quick to make...but don't look like they are! Would love to win a copy of the new issue!
I love the cute snowman tag,the touch of pink on the top and the buttons so cute. I love getting ideas to help me think outside the box.
I just adore the damask gift bag!
Oh my, the Christmas Tree puzzle rocks! What perfect Christmas decor! This issue will get anyone into serious Holiday cardmaking mode!
I love the snowman tag! I'm finally coming around to really liking snowman crafts ... which means they'll probably go out of style soon LOL!
I always love this issue. The puzzle tree you highlighted is adorable!
Looks like a great new magazine that is sure to be a must have.
This looks like a truly fantastic issue!!! I love the samples you have shared!
Courtney's project appeals to me the most, and who doesn't love fabulous new ideas for the holiday season ahead??!!
Love the Christmas tree puzzle because it is so unique and I love things that are different!
Amazing! Love the tree puzzle.
can't wait for the issue. Mele Kalikimaka Card by Kim Jackson is my favoriate. I love the bold bright color and embellis.
I used last year's issue for ideas for sets of cards to give teachers for teacher appreciation week. It's about that time again, so I hope this issue gets here ASAP!
Would love to win a free copy! All the projects are fab. Being an avid puzzler,I do like that puzzle tree.....
Oh my goodness I looooove the notecards set! How original!
- April W
I love Tiffany's damask gift bag. The colors just pop & scream "special".
OHHH! I cannot wait to get this issue--it looks SOOOOO amazing:) I love each project--but I love the tag by Vanessa the most:) FUN!
Oooo, love that puzzle tree!! So excited about this issue!
I LOVE the Christmas Tree puzzle...and I can't wait to get a copy of this issue!!
ooohhhh, can't wait to see this issue! The damask altered gift bag jumped right out at me, just my style! with my scrappy budget dialed back to 'zero', I would love to win a copy, thank you!
Excited for next week now! Holiday cards are my all time favourite as that's where my card making started. I never get sick of them.
Holiday Cards is just plain fun and inspiring!! I'm still looking through the last one! Thanks for the chance to win!
Tiffany's gift bag is so sophisticated! And who doesn't need a great gift bag all the time? I love Christmas ideas!
I adore Vanessa's snowman. I'm kind of a sucker for snowmen!!! :-)
LOVE those thank you notes. They can be used all year round. Great cover projects and thanks for sharing a few other goodies!
That little snowman tag is so cute! This looks to be a fab issue full of great crafting ideas!
Can't wait for the release next week! I LOVE the elegant damask gift bag. The colors just POP! It definitely makes a statement. :D Thanks for a chance to win a FAB prize, too. :D
Beautiful projects!! I really LOVE the Thank You Notes Card set in a handy carry container. So clever!!
Christmas is my favourite time of the year, so I'm really looking forward to the new Mag!! Thanks;)
I love the Mele Kelikemaka card because I have never even thought of putting Hawain Merry Christmas on a card! I love it! :) This issue looks super fun!!
oh wow.. what a wonderful issue... the thank you notes is the one I love.. :) I do love them all though.. :) thanks so much for the chance to win..hugs
I love the xmas tree puzzle. How cute! I love when the holidays & more magazine comes out - gets me in the mood to start making my xmas cards. And going through my stash is so much fun!
EEK! So excited about this coming out.......holiday inspiration by the boatload!
I'm not sure if it counts but I REALLY like the Merry Christmas card on the cover of the mag! The Scrabble-type MERRY on the super CAS card is completely fabulous!!
What Great Looking Projects! I am especially taken with the Christmas Tree Puzzle by Courtney Kelley!!!
I love the Nostalgic feel of it & it would make a Great Christmas Gift!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win this issue!!!
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The Paper Craft's holiday issue is always my favorite. I have gotten so much inspiration from them in the past. I just love the puzzle christmas tree. I am loving the Christmas paper decoupaged on it and am wondering what collection the paper comes from.
I love the Joyeux Noel bag...maybe because it looks like Halloween to me and it's barely September! Not ready for Christmas yet, but the cards are fun to look at!
I love the spool Christmas tree on the cover. I have some spools...I totally want to make this!
I like the Mele Kalikimaka card the most because it most evokes the type of Christmas I experience - hot and sweaty!
The tag and gift bag are calling my name! Looks like a great issue, can't wait to see more!
I love the simple thank you notes set, it's so simple yet makes such an impact - my favourite type of card!
I love all of these projects-hard to pick one--love the vintagey Christmas tree, the bunch of Thank you's, the tropical themed card-all so cute! Would love to win this issue!
I just adore a cute snowman! I really like the soft colors Vanessa used on her tag.
I love the idea of the thank you card pack!
I love the Sweet Snowman Tag the most...I haven't done gift tags before so that's a great inspirational piece for me!
I think my favortie is the Thank You Set from Kim.
I love the snowman tag..it has such a country festive charm!
Christmas puzzle tree is great and the magazine looks ace too. Cheers for the chance to win.
What super projects! Love them all but that snowman tag is motivating me right now to get some tags made!
i like the Christmas tree on the cover, the one made with the wooden spools.
Eveline.
Love the Thank You Note Bundle!
All the projects are just amazing but the snowman tag is my favorite!! I am a snowman junkie!!
Love the snowman tag...he's so cute! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the magazine...so much inspiration for the holidays.
Charmaine
Love the altered projects in your mags.
Love the altered projects in your mags.
I would love for a chance to get my hands on a copy of this publication! The Holidays are my favorite subject to craft about!
My fave project is the Christmas tree done with the wooden spools on the cover. Both cute and so very clever!!!
TFS!
Cindy
I enjoy all of the Paper Crafts magazines so very much, Great ideas abound in every Holiday issue, they get me sooo ready to start scrapping and card making even more :)
I love Kim's card with the beautiful flowers! It really appeals to me!
I really need some new holiday ideas! I am totally in love with the tree covered with the gorgeous papers! Are these truly vintage or one of the new vintage lines out now? So adorable!
it would have to be the tree puzzle because of the vintage touch... wonderful projects everyone! :)
Love that gig-saw puzzle Christmas tree and the handmade ribbon on the gift bag. Fabulous projects, can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Im {loving} Vanessa's adorable snowman tag!
My favorite is the Sweet Snowman Tag because I just love sweet snowmen!
kraft has become my absolute favorite color for card making so the cute snowman tag really caught my eye!!! laura
I love them all, but the snowman tag is my favourite.
I love the snowman tag and Christmas tree puzzle. I am really excited for the Holiday Cards and More vol.6 issue to come out! I always love looking through this issue to get ideas for my Christmas cards. :) Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I love the adorable snowman tag, it is so cute!
Carol B
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Fabulous projects! Thanks for the inspiration! I especially LOVE Vanessa's snowman tag---the soft colors, the paper piecing---just adorable!!
I have to say.. every year, its your Holiday Cards edition that gets me the head start on holiday ... I love that it inspires me to sit immediately and get crackin on the tons of xmas and fall holiday greetings! Looks gorgeous.. cannot wait to buy this edition!
I like the puzzle Christmas tree. I like doing collage and this is just my style.
i like the thank you card set, because they would be a great gift and a "hint, hint" to write thank you cards. these are so cute. your magazines are so full of ideas and inspiration.
I love that Christmas tree puzzle, such a unique piece to display. I alway have to wait to go the "the city" to find these publications, it would be so wonderful to win them.
This looks so exciting! I love the gift bag and the tag, just to name a few. I would love to make my own gift bags this year. Thanks for the inspiration.
The thank you notes, because I'm always sending them!
Great projects!!! I love the Christmas Tree puzzle. What a great way to use up scraps!!!
Terrific projects! The adorable snowman is my favorite - love the pink ribbon and gingham tab for him! Can't wait to check out the holiday card issue!
The little snowman tag is one of my favorites. The reason I love the magazine is because i get so many awesome ideas for our church Christmas boutiqe.
Blessings,
Karen
I really LOVE that sweet little snowman tag!!! The colors are AWESOME!!!
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I LOVE the snowman tag!! I also LOVE the puzzle idea!! So cute!! HANKS for the chance to win!! =)
i LOVE these inspiring projects! the puzzle may be a centerpiece idea for me this year, so i'm hanging onto that one! :)
i totally eat up the holiday cards issues, because not only do i see some of the lines i own used in innovative ways, but i also see which lines i simply MUST have, and my wish list grows!
I love the bold colours of Tiffany's bag but am also drawn to Kim's thank you cards - that little bag for them is so cute! When you want a little break from card making you can't beat HC&M for variety of projects!
love the tree puzzle. Will have to do this! Thanks!
That puzzle tree is pretty awesome! I've never seen one of those, so that would be really fun to make!
I especially love the snowman tag. It's so cute!
A hawaiian Christmas card...so perfect. And love the colors on the snowman tag. Would have never thought of it myself.
Awesome snowman tag. Love the non-traditional colors! TFS
That sweet snowman tag really speaks to me!
The proects are amazing! I really like the snowman tag!!!
I love the cute little snowman tag! It's very primative looking, and snowmen are my favorite Christmas item. I have a BIG collection that I put out every year!
well as a lover and collector of snowmen I love that tag, however I am drawn to the tree puzzle, I will hopefully be a grandmother soon and envision my gandkiddies coming over at Christmas time and spending hours playing with this puzzle, its awesome and I love the DP used on it, perfect!! Of course all the projects get a big thumbs up and this magazine rocks, so much inspiration. The hawaiian Christmas card is aweome as well, love it tooo!!!
I love that Christmas Tree puzzle...the use of Tim Holtz papers on it was brilliant!
I love the notecard set... Clean, simple, trendy!
I like the puzzle Christmas tree: it would be a fun gift for my younger nieces and nephews. A gift that keeps giving, as they would have fun putting it together each year!! Thanks for the chance to win that fabby magazine: PC is the BEST magazine!!
the elegant damask gift bag is to die for...i swear it is the most lovely use of non traditional Christmas colors ever! well, to me anyway! so inspiring too!
I really like the thank you note card set! What a great gift this would make! Thanks for sharing!
I love the Christmas Tree Puzzle by Courtney Kelley. Great vintage papers used and what a fun project.
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