Itsy Bitsty Christmas Card paintings and a giveaway reminder

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This may be a vacation, but it doesn't mean I can't get some work done!

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My husband and I are in Virginia at our cozy little apartment, and while he is at work today, I've been doing some tiny  paintings to make Christmas cards from.  I guess our vacation hasn't officially started yet, it just kind of feels like it to me, since I am away from home and have been able to sit around in my jammies all day and do what ever I wanted to.

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And what is it that I always want to do, when I have my choice of doing any thing at all?  Create things, of course!

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So, I have been painting away.  I packed up enough supplies to make up holiday cards, as well as envelopes and even remembered the printed labels, to get them all into the mail.  Today was spent making  a couple dozen itsy bitsy pictures (the largest is about 4" tall), and tomorrow, from our hotel room in Richmond, I will make the cards.  Hopefully, I will get them all finished by Saturday morning.  That is when we leave for our romantic getaway.

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And I have a feeling my husband wouldn't appreciate me ruining his surprise get away by cutting and gluing and glittering all weekend.  (well, it sounds like fun to me, but I know it wouldn't to him!)

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Don't forget that I have a surprise for you guys too. The December Giveaway Secret Gift!!  I will be out of town for a  few days,and maybe not near a computer after this- but you can still leave a comment to enter the drawing and have a chance to win.

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Here is a hint of what the surprise is.   Surprises are such a fun part of the season,aren't they?

If I don't "see" you again while I am out of town, I hope that you are all having a good time with your holiday preparations and are getting all glittery too!

78 thoughts on “Itsy Bitsty Christmas Card paintings and a giveaway reminder”

  1. Deborah P

    I love those paintings – the little elves and the fairy are darling, but I think my favorite is the last one (the ornament in the nest) because of the whimsy. Lucky recipients of your cards!
    Have a great get-away and a wonderful holiday season!

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  6. sadie527

    Karla, Hope you have a wonderful vacation. The paintings are darling! You deserve a rest after Ms. Frenchies’ etc.! Merry Christmas to you. – Amy Bauer

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  10. Brenda

    Your little paintings are adorable and I hope you and your hubby have a very nice getaway…
    I also wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!
    Brenda

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  11. LiLi M.

    These cards are so lovely, all of them, I cannot choose, not that anybody is asking me to! I couldn’t help smiling the way you picture your romantic getaway…if you had the chance…glittering and glueing hahaha meanwhile telling little secrets to each other like how many rolls of vintage wallpaper you have bought lately…I easily get carried away…smiles…
    Have fun anyhow!

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  12. joyce

    Thought I’d pop on over to see if you were here and you are! Sitting here munching on snap peas and waiting for hubby to get home. Got a slip in the mail box today(the office is closed dueto the weather) thinking if he gets home early enough we might be able to get them from the post office(2 packages…I’m on the edge of my seat wonderingifone of them is yours) Enjoyed making the Claudine Hellmuth Christmas house(got to thinking that the little bottle brushes would go nicely with the house) that I decided to make one for a friend -this one is5x5 with a 10×6-1/2 roof. The windows and door will be music paper and stitching and maybe some buttons. Happy happies. Merry Christmas, enjoy your time together

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  13. Sharon

    Yep, my favorite is also the ornament in the nest. They all are wonderful. The surprise giveaway, I can’t wait to find out what it is.
    Have fun on your get away!

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  15. Joanne Kennedy

    I can’t get over how beautiful your work always is. Or should I say fun! LOL
    I’m always blown away at how beautiful everything is on your blog.
    Have a wonderful Christmas and a great vacation!
    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  18. mary ellen

    What a wonderful artist you are……..the ornament in the nest……..oh I would send that one if I could…….how lucky are the people that will be receiving your cards….
    A surprise give-away……..oh sign me up….please and thank you.

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  19. Elaine L.

    Hey, guess what? It’s snowing, here, in SoCal! We are actually snowed in, here, on the hill.
    Your paintings are beautiful. I especially love the one with the ornament in the bird nest. These would be great to copy and sell as Christmas cards.
    I can’t wait to find out where you are going.
    I know you’ll have a great time.
    ~elaine~

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  23. Debra Ganas

    So glad that you are spending time in your jammies. You deserve it.
    I love the little snowman… and the nest … and the pixie,elf, fairies…Okay, I like them all.

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  25. Jean Eakin

    Karla, All the itsy bitsy card paintings are really cute especially the snowman. You do good work where ever you are, home or not. I hope you have a super great getaway. Enjoy.
    Jean in Virginia

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  26. Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss

    I can’t believe how many of those you got done! They are wonderful! I like them all! Have a wonderful time at your secret get-away and tell us all about it when you return!
    The “surprise” picture in the end looks pretty nice too!

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  30. Marilee

    I love the painted cards. My favorite is the dancing faerie, with her striped pink tights and ballerina pose. She reminds me of my daughter. The ones getting your cards are lucky!
    Have fun on your get-away.

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  40. Janice Selby

    Ok I’m another one who likes to look at your blog.I want some of your cards in my stocking.
    Merry Christmas from Janice In Missouri

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  42. Janice Rehmeyer

    Just always enjoy reading your blog. Please keep us posted when Twinkles has her baby’s.
    Love the cards you are working on. Have a nice romatic weekend.
    Janice in rainy Penna.

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  43. Lisa Lee

    Your paintings are fantastic. Have a wonderful time on your trip, can’t wait to hear about your adventures when you return. May you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!

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  53. michelle

    I haven’t had nearly enough time lately to visit all my favorite blogs! I love your tiny pictures! You are just so amazing! If I don’t get back here have a wonderful Christmas!

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  55. Deborah Woodrow

    Dear Karla:
    Oh how I would love to win, this months giveaway ! I’ve never won anything on anyones Etsy, before EVER !
    Wow ! You lucky duck ! I’m so happy for you to be going to a nice place for a vacation. Love your artwork, on the cards. Have a very Merry Christmas !
    Deborah Woodrow
    Colorado

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  59. Judy B.

    These little cards are real treasures! I think I will start taking a small kit with me every time I visit my grandbabies in Virginia and do some work when they are napping. Good idea!

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  61. Renee

    Karla,
    Beautiful Cards!! Next year I will make mine, maybe .. . I always have to add maybe, just hasn’t happened for a couple of years. I probably need to start in June. *smile* Thanks for sharing you lovelies!

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  69. karla up north

    ohman!! can you make a set of these to sell?? my sister would LOVE those cards!! wink!! can’t wait to hear where your romantic surprise getaway ended up being… merry christmas karla down south!! love, karla-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (as in “fa-la, etc.”

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  72. jeanie

    Every single design is enchanting (though I like the last two the best!)
    I hope you’re continuing your glorious time and off to that romantic surprise! What a sweetie you have! We’ll be waiting to hear where you ended up!

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  74. Donna

    Love those cards Karla , the birdsnest one is my favourite too. I love them all. Now how does one get on your Christmas card list ?? lol I hope you are having a nice time wherever you are and that it is warm. we have waay too much snow for my liking. I’m looking forward to you getting back , it’s too quiet around here. Donna

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  77. Brenda Allen

    I love your little paintings and wish I was that smart to think of the the things that you do. Have fun on your get away

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