December 1, 2014

Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge #137

Happy December 1st and I am mourning the end to my fabulous Mexican vacation, a week in the sun and sand is recommended anytime of the year to recharge your inner battery. Now into the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas.

Welcome to a new Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge. Deanne's challenge is to Use a bird on your Christmas card.


My card started out as a simple layer then I made it difficult.. again. I seem to do this to myself all the time.
I used  quick layers for the background, adding a little snowy texture. Then I used a paintbrush with white craft ink to flick some snow onto a craft panel, then stamped a layer of trees and then did the same thing a second time and die cut that out and layered it with foam tape.

I added a few smudges of white ink along the branches. I then die cut a small snow bank and heat embossed it in white and silver and popped it up with foam tape. I die cut the ribbon guide and then heat embossed the sentiment on it and also used foam tape behind it and added some twine.  I finished with a head embossed and die cut cardinal.



Supplies: White and craft card stock, Lawn Fawn stamps and die cuts, Stampendous-Joy, Cuttlebug die cut, twine.

The Merry Monday design team has some fabulous cards created as inspiration.. Stop by, and play along.

Thanks for visiting,
Nina

11 comments:

  1. Love the scene you created and that it's just on the side panel is so creative - love it!

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  2. This is such a cool card! I just love those birch branches and that adorable bird - I've been eyeing that set for a while now.

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  3. I'm glad you had a wonderful fun filled week in Mexico! What a treat! Your card is amazing! Love the snow on the kraft and the pretty cardinal! Hope you have a great week!

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  4. Oh Nina, your card is just perfect! Love the scene you created and your little red bird just pops off the card! So pretty! Glad you had a great time on your vacation! :)

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  5. Glad you had fun in Mexico! Perfect time of year to take a vacation. Your card is stunning. I love the kraft, white with the pop of red from the pretty cardinal. Have a great week!

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  6. Nina this is just darling! I love the creative layout and the way your tied the ribbon guide to your card.
    Sound like a wonderful vacation!

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  7. Love the cardinal sitting in the birch tree, so cute!

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  8. Love all your snowy goodness and that red birdie pops fantastically!!

    Deanne :)

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  9. I love this snowy card with the cute little cardinal!

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  10. Terrific design, Nina! Love this card!

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  11. Wow love you card sinply but beautiful. Janny

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