This week at
it's Chrissy's turn to choose the challenge and she's saying, "Flower Power!" which means that she wants to see flowers on your project.
I don't know why I always have a hard time with flower challenges. There's lots of times I've used flowers on a card.....and in all kinds of different ways too. For some reason though, when I haaaaaave to make something featuring flowers, it's a struggle. Buuuuut, I think this time, I might've got there in the end.....
Not what I originally set out to do, but I think I've got the flower theme covered.
When I went spelunking in my Christmas stamps & dies drawer I came across a set of dies from Honey Bee Stamps. I believe they were purchased some time ago with a gift certificate I had won. I couldn't believe I had never used them before....that is until I cut out that very skinny Christmas. It looks great but it is quite fiddly. Flower die is from Your Next Stamp.
Remember when tulle was (briefly) popular for cards? I still do love it.....mostly because it ties a perfect bow every time. The problem with tulle though is you ain't getting it inside an envelope. I once bought some lovely clear card boxes for the express purpose of being able to mail cards such as these. I only mailed one. It cost almost $20!! I could have drove to the place the card was going for less than that. (To note, that was about four years ago. You know, back when gas prices weren't outrageous.) Yeah, so keep your tulle limited for those hand delivered makes.
So, why not give our challenge a go this week and join us? And, if you'd like more inspiration, be sure to check out what the Girlfriends have made.
Also for:
Krafty Chicks: Christmas
As You Like It: favourite non-traditional Christmas colour combo - It's gotta be pink and blue. It's unexpected and so feminine!
Craft Rocket: Christmas
Moving Along With the Times: bright on dark
ABC Christmas: X for X-tra Special - If you need to hand deliver, you're definitely giving it to someone special (:
Ellibelle's: anything goes
The Holly & Ivy: anything Christmas goes
TTCRD: anything goes
A Place to Start: anything goes
Dream Valley: anything goes
613 Avenue Create: anything goes
Dragonfly Dreams: Christmas
International Art & Soul: Christmas card
Peace on Earth: anything Christmas goes
Corrosive: anything goes
Allsorts: anything goes
Crafty Calendar: anything goes
Crafty Catz: anything goes
Oh, now that is nice!!! I like it, flowers & Christmas...you cannot go wrong there!!! And I like the tulle bow, too. I get you though on mailing these kind of bulky things. I used to do lots of bows, but like you said...too expensive to mail.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Jan, lovely floral papers and sweet little flower, AND you made Christmas which never even entered my mind so wasn't expecting snow or anything..mailimg, well yes, I mailed a card to UK the other week and just because it had a Bee on it, the lady charged me $6.80..sheez, that was a bit rough.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Great Christmas card! You nailed the flowers bit and turned it Christmassy! So happy you played along with Krafty Chicks Challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteDiane - DT
The use of tulle (yes I remember and still have a stash) adds a lovely tactile feel to your pretty card, many thanks for joining us this week at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteB x
Fabulous card. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m
ReplyDeleteWhat great colours - you made me titter at the 'spelunking' comment - I'm with you on that one. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
ReplyDeleteA pretty floral design, thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Very stylish Christmas card and great colour palette. Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.
ReplyDeletePauline xx
I love that flower charm with the pearl in the middle. I definitely agree that you got there with this one. I love it! Thank you for sharing it and playing along with ABC Christmas Challenge ~ Wendy
ReplyDeleteI understand what you mean! Nothing like pressure to make one feel like it can't be done! But you have done a great job with the flower theme! It's gorgeous and I love the dark, rich colors you used. Sorry I am late! I fell behind and you know that goes! Once you fall behind, it takes forever to catch up! Ugh! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz last week! I hope we see you again!
ReplyDeleteArgh! I'm with you on flowers. I love them, but they are also my nemesis. You nailed the theme here though. Love how you echoed the pretty background with your die cut bloom xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Like the floral background paper, the pretty die cut flower and the fact that it's a Christmas card that isn't red and green...although, gluing the delicate red
ReplyDeleteChristmas script onto its white background was not very easy to do!
What a pretty combination of paper, word dies and tulle! And the YNS flower pair is such a fabulous touch. You nailed this challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful, feminine card. I love the nontraditional colors and know exactly what you mean about those skinny letters in Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou already know I love this card. All thatʻs left to say is thanks for playing along with us at As You Like It Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazning card - lots of great elements.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in my bright on dark challenge at MAWTT,
Hugz Tinz
This is so pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at A Place to Start!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful design with great details and love the pretty papers you used!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
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