Because I was in a Christmas mojo mood, I wanted to do a Christmas card, and I wanted to use a Memory Box Flowering Christmas Tree die that I've had for over a year. I have some beautiful recycled Christmas wrapping paper that my Mom wrapped my gift in last year, and I thought this die and that recycled glitzy gift wrap might really make a pretty card together.
In the process of deciding on what to do with my recycled gift wrap and my Christmas Flower Tree, I found I could fit five of Splitcoaststampers' challenges:
#1 - CC17SEP - the 2017 Christmas Challenge for September: use a Christmas tree on your card.
#2 - SCSCCMay17 - May 2017 Dirty Dozen Christmas Challenge...make a card with a Christmas tree or parts of a tree, i.e., wreath, pine garland, etc.
#3 - DD8ABC5E Alphabet Challenge: Letter "E" for Elegant/ double challenge: Letter "V" for Vellum or Victorian. Mine would be Victorian, of course.
#4 - F4A402 - Free for All..."Did You Say the Kitchen Sink?"...make a card with lots of "stuff"...layers, embellishments...extra challenge: add ribbon. This is my second entry, but it fits my style to a "T" and I've added ribbon on this one!
#5 - "Use It" challenge sponsored by Julie Gearinger, which requires using unused or forgotten stamps, dies, etc. My Memory Box Flowering Christmas Tree die has gone unused for over a year. I think it's time to give it a whirl!
Elegantly gorgeous!! You got a lot of challenges fit into this one. Made me rethink some of my cards how I elected only to place it in one challnge when of course it could fit more lol but this is beautiful for sure.with a touch of sentimental memories of your mom excluded . Wonderful!!
Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Thu, Nov 09, 2017 @ 1:44 PM
Carlene, not only is the gift wrap paper absolutely gorgeous, it makes for a sensational card! Wow!!! Assuming your card is designated for her, she will be THRILLED!
------------------------------ ~Jeannie~Be the reason someone smiles today!
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15773
Thu, Nov 09, 2017 @ 3:22 PM
WOW- this is over the top gorgeous!! Love the elegance of the paper and that die cut is perfect for this card- thanks for sharing and inspiring all of us!! So thrilled that you linked to the USEIT2017 Challenge - hugs, sweet friend!
Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6292
Thu, Nov 09, 2017 @ 6:57 PM
Gorgeous card! And I am in awe over all the challenges you covered with one card! Fantastic!
------------------------------ -----Liz "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 38864
Thu, Nov 09, 2017 @ 7:18 PM
Stunning and elegant card, Carlene. Absolutely gorgeous. I can see why you kept that paper and wowzers have you turned it into an outstanding card. Some lucky recipient is going to be blessed!