Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Christmas in January

As threatened promised yesterday, here is the Christmas card for the January challenge. Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I vowed a couple years ago to never again be late on my Christmas cards, and to fulfill that vow, I challenged myself to make four cards per month through November so I'd be ready to mail them in December. Well, that was two years ago, and since then I've added quite a few people to my Christmas card list! So now my minimum is six cards, but by December I'll probably need more. :-)

My inspiration for this card came from Gretchen Barron's card. I just love that frame!

Stamp: A Flower for all Seasons, Baby Blossoms
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Deck the Halls DSP
Ink: Basic Black Classic pad plus Regal Rose, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, and Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Petals A Plenty embossing folder, Big Shot, Basic Pearls, Old Olive 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Wide oval Punch

Thanks for stopping by today!
Stayed tuned tomorrow for a Spring RAK!!!
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14 comments:

  1. I love your frame! It's perfect for your focal image!

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  2. Mmmmm, the vanilla and crumb cake on this are yummy!

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  3. What a stunning card. I should be working on mine, but have no mojo at the moment. LOL Your cards are always such an inspiration.

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  4. Gorgeous card! I love how all the layers complement each other so well!

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  5. Beautiful! I love how you've used the wide ribbon right down the center.

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  6. Love your honesty in this post! Hopefully by April I will be thinking the same thing!
    Great Card, BTW! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Such a beautiful card. Thanks for passing along the idea for the frame. Can't wait to try it!

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  8. It's a very clean Christmas card and that's what really appeals to me. You did a great job with the frame.

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  9. Fabulous!! Love the way you framed the flower image. Good for you to keep up with the Christmas cards throughout the year.

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  10. Adorable card! I'll have to try to sweet talk my way onto your Christmas list ;)

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  11. I love how you framed the Flower for All Seasons image! It looks really nice!!! :D

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  12. Great card-love your combination of elements! Perfect! and I'm amazed at your dedication! It's not Christmas around here if I'm not stressing to get the cards in the mail :)

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  13. I just love how you showcased this stamp! So pretty!

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