When I saw FlourishesÂ’ new Christmas Classic with this beautiful cardinal, I knew I had to have this set. I certainly donÂ’t need more Christmas stamps (ha-ha!), but cardinals were my momÂ’s absolute favorite bird...so gentle! I thought of her as a colored this little guy, and I think she would have liked this. I was inspired by Barbara Anders' beautiful card using this bird. Thanks, Barbara! And thanks for taking a look! Anything Goes But Buttons and Bows - FTTC #90 by Bar at Splitcoaststampers
P. S. This is my first Christmas card -- do you think I'm a little behind? Ha-ha...got some work to do in the next couple of weeks!
Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 GMT Views: 2760
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Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 3:52 PM
Oh, wow...this really popped out at me in the gallery! Stunning with the textured white BG and I love that cardinal image...you may be enabling me! I'm finished with my cards for this year, but there's always next year. :-)
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Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 4:01 PM
Cheryl, your cardinal is stunning! Absolutely fabulous coloring, perfectly displayed on the embossed bg, it's just perfect with the holly, button, ribbon, and tag trim!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 4:02 PM
I just saw this upload Cheryl alnd I knew it was yours right away. I love cardinals too and you have colored it lovely. Your crisp, clean layout really showcase the beautiful cardinal. Love that ribbon treatment too. Have a great Thanksgiving!! TFS!
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Tue, Nov 23, 2010 @ 4:23 PM
Oh my goodness Cheryl - this is absolutely perfect!! What a beautiful card - and how wonderful that you were filled with memories as you created it. The holly leaves, button and twill look great against that embossed background. Congrats on getting started on your Christmas cards! ;-)
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