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Monday, November 11, 2013

Snowy Christmas


Hi everyone.  Christmas is not very many weeks away now ... still making cards, but getting close to being finished.  Won't be long before I need to start getting these in the mail!

Today's Merry Monday challenge (#83) is both a theme and color challenge ... check it out ...


Honestly, I was stumped with this one for a while.  Once I figured out that my fence is stripes, I was off and running :)

Here's a close-up:



I added snow texture to the tree and fence.  And I added dazzling diamonds to the top of the snow bank for a little added glitter.



Stamps:  Snowman Sayings (Amy R)
Paper:  White, Real Red, Chocolate Chip (SU!)
Ink:  Real Red (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Four Seasons Fence Die (C.C. Designs), Birch Trees die (Impression Obsession), Small Forest Tree die (Simon Says), Holiday Shapes die (Simon Says), Sparkle Texture Effect (Martha Stewart), Dazzling Diamonds (SU!), Stamp-a-ma-jig, glue, adhesives and dimensionals




I hope I have inspired you to join us for this fun challenge.  Check out Lesley's blog (Always Playing with Paper) to see the amazing creations from the rest of the Design Team.


I'm entering this card into:
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge #150 - Outdoors

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra

Simon Says - Keep it Clean and Simple

... and because I used several little snippets for this card, it's also headed to the Crafty Snippets Playground (#98).




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40 comments:

  1. Kristie Goulet11 November 2013 at 05:05

    This is beautiful, Loll!

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  2. Benzi11 November 2013 at 05:26

    This is such a gorgeous, wintry scene, Loll. That red birds really stand out against the white snow. What a great idea with the fence for your stripes...so creative.

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  3. Anonymous11 November 2013 at 06:50

    You do make the most delicious cards, Loll ... this is stunning ... such a gorgeous scene! Anita :)

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  4. Stamps and Paper11 November 2013 at 07:06

    Loll your card is stunning...love the little scene you have created and those little birds look fabulous on your tree...

    Anne

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  5. Julia Aston11 November 2013 at 07:36

    Love your frosty fence and tree Loll! Your card makes me shiver!

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  6. Anonymous11 November 2013 at 07:45

    Oh Loll, what a wonderful creation. I love it~ May have to case it!

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  7. Brenda in IN11 November 2013 at 08:21

    This is so pretty. The snow on the tree is beautiful and I love the redbirds.

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  8. Sue11 November 2013 at 09:25

    Love your snowy fence and tree! Made me feel chilly looking at it but simply beautiful, Loll! xx

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  9. Susan11 November 2013 at 09:30

    What a clever idea to use your fence as the stripes! Great take on the challenge, which I agree stretches the brain! Love the snow effects and the little red birds.

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  10. Canonbury creations11 November 2013 at 09:45

    Stunning little scene Loll love the red cardinals in the tree:)
    Val x

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  11. Unknown11 November 2013 at 09:58

    Gorgeous card Loll. Really love the splash of red with the cardinals - so effective.

    Karen x

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  12. sandie11 November 2013 at 10:40

    gorgeous Loll, I love the snow on the fence and the top of the torn card. The pops of red really say Xmas! x

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  13. Linda Callahan11 November 2013 at 11:45

    Wow a classic beauty! Love all of the white, the texture, the sparkle and just the right pop of red!

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  14. somethingcraftybydottie11 November 2013 at 11:48

    Hello Loll:
    Love how you created a winter wonderland , It is just Beautiful love the fence, snow tree and Birds just beautiful . so glad I found "HOME OF THE MERRY MONDAY"

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  15. Cathy11 November 2013 at 12:20

    Hi Loll, this is so beautiful, the red birds really stand out and I love the added sparkle, Cathy x

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  16. Bonnie11 November 2013 at 14:31

    What wonderful eye candy, Loll! The sweet red birds are gorgeous in the snowy tree! Truly an inspiration!

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  17. Barb Ghig11 November 2013 at 14:40

    Such a gorgeous scene, Loll! The red and white is so striking and the sparkle you added to the top of the snow bank is just perfect! I really, really, really (yes, that's 3) love those darling little birds, too!

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  18. MaryH11 November 2013 at 15:28

    You know I fell in love with this one, with my favorite red birds. I was channeling you today as I worked with some MB dies, & tearing paper as you so beautifully do. While waiting for a layer to dry that I had stickled & glittered, a nap seemed like a fine thing to do. After hauling out at 8am, promises to be here between 9-9:30- DH got a call that it had to be rescheduled until tomorrow. They didn't allow for today being a USA holiday! (Sounded fishy to me, and I was really aggravated). DH said if I raised a fuss, we might get some poorly installed windows, so I kept my mouth shut. They better show tomorrow!) Hugs & TFS

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  19. Kylie11 November 2013 at 15:44

    LOVE this Loll. Your crisp white scene and the red pop with the birds and sentiment is fabulous! xx

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  20. Karren11 November 2013 at 15:56

    Another stunning CAS card, Loll. I love the white on white with the little red accents.

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  21. Kerin11 November 2013 at 16:21

    This is stunning! I love your perfectly snowy scene.

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  22. LeAnne11 November 2013 at 18:52

    I want to be YOU for a while...just a little while.....so I can make gorgeous cards like you do! Or at least play with all your fun dies and goodies! This is just so pretty.....simple and yet so very elegant. LOVE IT.

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  23. Susan Joyce11 November 2013 at 19:06

    Love the little snowy scene you created Loll, beautiful Holiday card.

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  24. Darnell11 November 2013 at 20:30

    Your snow is the bomb, Lolly! This whole card is a gasper! I love everything about it, especially the iconic red cardinals ... well, after the snow, I love the cardinals best! Hugs, Dolly

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  25. Aileen11 November 2013 at 20:33

    Such a beautiful card Loll, almost makes me wish it snowed here for Christmas.

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  26. Danielle Vincent11 November 2013 at 21:12

    You have a way with die cuts like no other Loll! A-MaZ-ingly gorgeous!!! LOVE the red birds. Hugs D

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  27. debby400012 November 2013 at 00:07

    Oh what a clever CAS card and love how the birds really pop out of the card..

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge.

    luv
    Debby

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  28. Di12 November 2013 at 03:43

    Oh Loll - this truly is perfect! I love the tree, fence and snow - and the red cardinals are a lovely finishing touch! A stunning card.

    Hugs, Di xx

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  29. Karen Dunbrook12 November 2013 at 03:49

    love it mf....so well done.

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  30. Karen Davis12 November 2013 at 16:23

    The snowy accents on all the pieces really sets the Scene Loll. The wee cardinals are so perfectly placed. A stunning card.

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  31. Mau xx13 November 2013 at 02:45

    Beautiful! Love the gorgeous red and white together, a perfect little winter scene.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  32. Marybeth13 November 2013 at 03:56

    Gorgeous....stunning ....and all the above! LOVE this!!!!!!!!!

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  33. Notes by Nina13 November 2013 at 11:21

    Fabulous card Loll, the wintery scene is fantastic and I love the snow and the cute cardinals.

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  34. Unknown14 November 2013 at 02:04

    gorgeous and very elegant card!!!
    I like how you use the red color

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  35. Hazel14 November 2013 at 09:30

    Love this elegant and classy card for both CHNC challenges - hope to see you again soon. x

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  36. Wendy14 November 2013 at 18:38

    This is such an amazing card, Loll! I love your fence , the tree, the birds....everything! You nailed this challenge perfectly! :)

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  37. scrappymo!15 November 2013 at 02:58

    Beautful! Love these dies together.

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  38. Nonni15 November 2013 at 14:43

    Oh what a scene... You so know what you are doing, Loll! Stunning work!

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  39. Anonymous18 November 2013 at 05:27

    This is such a stunning card Loll, really beautiful.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  40. Mrs A.24 November 2013 at 16:34

    Wow. This card has totally blown me away. I love cardinals and your CAS card is the tops.
    Thank you for joining in at Crafty Hazelnuts Extra this month. Hugs Mrs A. (GDT).

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)