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Oh my goodness! 12 more days until Christmas! Thankfully my checklist of things to get done before Christmas is getting shorter.

This is one of the Christmas cards that I made especially for easy mailing. I am having issues with the colors in my photos again. The bakers twine in the photo looks pink but IRL it is red. The cardinal is embossed on a shimmery background.

I am trying to use up this old Stampin’ Up DP. I used up all the papers that I really loved out the collection and now want to use up the next. I think this I the 4th year using it. The stamp set is also pretty old and had never been used. I am so glad I finally inked it up.

I was inspired by 2 gorgeous cards by Lucy’s Cards. I CASE’d the design from this card and, although it doesn’t show up well in this photo, I CASE’d the shimmer background from this card.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Inkadinkado Winter Trails, Papertrey Tree Trimming Trio
  • Inks: Versa Mark, Stampin’ Up Real Red, Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Papers: Papertrey kraft CS, Stampin’ Up Real Red CS, Stampin’ Up….. DP
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Heat tool,
  • Embellishments: xxx Shimmer Mist, Embossing powder, The Twinery baker’s twine, misc. vintage button

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downrightcrafty said…
what a gorgeous choice of a little creature, and beautiful creation, thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
Hugs Kate xx
December 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Adriana Vanderhoeven said…
woow Cheryl is so beautiful!!!!I like it!! and thanks for sharing hugs Adriana
PD: Thanks for your comments in my blog I apreciate!
December 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Holly said…
Lovely card Cheryl. I love the stitching you did. Thanks for playing along in Squigglefly's last challenge of the year!
December 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM
WencheP said…
It's beautiful! Love it! Very elegant. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche
December 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Pauline said…
How beautiful, a stunning image paired so beautifully with the bakers twine and Kraft card!
December 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM
xiumaiyuki said…
Wow! Stunningly gorgeous!! Love how you stamped that beautiful bird image on Kraft.
December 12, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Denise and Louise said…
Stunning card - so elegant.
Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week xx
December 12, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Silvia(Barnie) said…
That's a wonderful card, love the image and the color combination
December 12, 2011 at 3:19 PM
jimlynn said…
A perfect card for the holidays! Easy mailing and beautiful. Love the image and your stitching is wonderful.
Lynn
December 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Fiona said…
wow...beautiful card. The stitching is so precise and neat, and the stamp is gorgeous.

Thanks for joining us this week at Sweet Stampin.

fi
x
December 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Benzi said…
Oh my gosh, this is just beautiful. Of course, I love birds, but even if not, I would love this card. Beautiful stitching.

Thanks for joining Tuesday Throwdown this week.
December 12, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Anita said…
A beautiful CAS card Cheryl. I also have trouble with my reds in photos.
December 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Heather said…
Pretty card- I like the red and the stictching.

Thanks for joining Squigglefly's last challenge for 2011!
December 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Annette said…
wow what a stunning image...your card is so beautiful..
December 12, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Sara I. said…
This is so amazing Cheryl - so classy and elegant with the design yet I love the fun-ness with the twine!! Awesome image and lovin' the sentiment! ~hugs
December 12, 2011 at 7:50 PM
whoistracy said…
Ohhh this is gorgeous! So elegant in its simplicity. Love the twine, too. I still have to write out my cards and pop them in the mail. Think my list is actually growing longer instead of getting shorter. LOL
December 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Heidi said…
I know you play over at ABC Toys alot so thought I would invite you to join the blog candy in time for christmas.

http://abctoysandcrafts.blogspot.com/
December 12, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Tracy said…
Well for leftovers they made one gorgeous card Cheryl! Beautiful design and that cardinal stamp is just wonderful. :-) Hugs!
December 12, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Delightful card
Hugs Julie P
December 12, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow stunning card and very elegant!
Love it.
Hugs xx
December 13, 2011 at 12:39 AM
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
Beautiful image and beautiful colors!!!
December 13, 2011 at 1:45 AM
Shell Shearer Swinscoe said…
Beautiful creation, love the image its stunning!

Thank you for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx
December 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM
Indira Tanwar said…
Hi Cheryl,

Glad to have come across your blog.
Your card is very elegant and the stamp is very pretty.

Cheers,
Indira from Mumbai, India
http://arty-sorts.blogspot.com
December 13, 2011 at 3:36 AM
Nikbee said…
A very elegant card. I love the image. Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft.
Nikki x
December 13, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Tammy said…
Beautiful card! I love that Cardinal image!!
December 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Natali said…
Wow!! This is absolutely lovely card.
Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin` “Things with Wings” challenge and we hope to see you again soon.
Hugs
Natali
December 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM
K 'n K Designs said…
This is beautiful, I love the cardinal on the kraft paper like that! :) My mom just got us some of our first baker's twine the other day - I still need to try it out! It looks great on your cards!!
December 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Pat (mspfd) said…
This is gorgeous! Love that image!!!
December 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Anonymous said…
a beautiful card!
December 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Riet said…
Ohhh wowww Cheryl,what a wonderful card.

Hugs Riet.xx
December 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Kathy said…
Cheryl, this is very pretty. Simple yet elegant. Love that it is flat for mailing, too.
December 13, 2011 at 1:37 PM
jonim52 said…
What a fabulous card. Thanks for joining us at OCS.
December 14, 2011 at 4:45 AM
Crafty Cre8tions said…
Gorgeous 'almost' one layer card!!!! The stitching along with it is fabulous!!!!!!!!!

Maria
December 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Karin said…
I love your stampy card! Perfect for sending out at the holidays and the stitching just bumps it up a notch from the ordinary!
December 14, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Kim said…
Such a pretty card! xxx
December 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Mandy said…
Beautiful elegant card,love the stitching....Thanks for sharing with us at Hooked on Craft....
Mandy x
December 14, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Cathy said…
Beautiful card. Thank you for joining in the Sweet Stampin' challenge this time.
Cathy x
December 15, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Curlybear said…
Oh wow what an out of this world creation I love the image and the design , layout and colour theme its just perfect for our challenge this week

Thank You so much for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 164 All Creatures Great and Small , I hope you join us again next week,

Have a lovely day,
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x.
SCSC DT
December 15, 2011 at 3:24 AM
Deanna said…
How beautiful. Love the colors and papers. Thanks for playing along with us at Scrappy Frogs.
December 15, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Audrey Pettit said…
So very elegant and pretty! Love that cardinal image. And love the simple design and the striped paper. Perfect for mailing! :)
December 16, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Carrie's Corner said…
So elegent yet so simple! Just stunning! Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley Challenges.

Hugs
Carrie
December 17, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Shari said…
Love your CAS card!! Thanks for playing with us at One Crazy Stamper.
December 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Sue said…
What a gorgeous card. Thanks for joining us at One Crazy Stamper.

Sue
December 27, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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