Tuesday 17 December 2013

Partridge Christmas Cards









Here are some photos of my 2013 Christmas cards!  They are based on the 12 Days of Christmas song, and the line 'A partridge in a pear tree!' A few years ago, I decided that I should always make our Christmas cards and this is this year's design.  I am rather happy with them!

I printed onto a creamy-oatmeal paper with a forrest green ink.  The lino cutting took about 4 hours and the printing took about another 4 or 5 hours, which made around 50 cards.  Each card measures 15 x 15cm when folded and 15 x 30cm when flat.  I packaged each card in a nice brown envelope, which I found from a seller in Glen Waverley, Melbourne for a bargain!

These little cards are currently flying all over the globe to friends and family, and some are still to be written.  


The lino....in reverse from the final print of course!







I like the envelopes, am so happy I found them! 





2 comments:

  1. wow, that is stunning Gillian - if you have any left can you post me one and I will return the favour (although mine are not hand printed exquisitely like yours are)? 8 Tanner Ave, East Kew 3102. Louise x

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  2. Thanks for all your lovely comments Louise! Your card is in the mail :) Merry Christmas!!

    x

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