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Thursday, December 15, 2011

ho ho ho…

we are going to check out xmas lights tonight—love it!  there are a lot more outdoor lights this year, in our area.  I’ll show pics –if they turn out well.  the lights and music are my favorite part of this season.  hope you can find time to enjoy both:)

and do you have your xmas cards done yet?  if not, here’s a tutorial from lynn darda, showing how to whip out pretty cards fast!

the crafts meow has a new sketch challenge up today.  we hope you can play along!  there’s a prize and you have until january 14th and here’s the sketch…

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I turned the design, and used some october afternoon papers and my minds eye santa on the tag.  the ho stamps are from the merry best, and the december 25 is from the happy new year set.

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***You may enter as often as you like, but you must use stamps by The Craft's Meow and we must be able to see the sketch in there somewhere. You are free to flip it or turn it as you like! You have until January 14th at 9:00 pm Pacific to link your card below. We'll randomly award a TCM stamp set of choice to one lucky winner!!!

just 10 days til xmas—enjoy!  thanks for looking:)

34 kind words:

Arlene said...

Love the simplicity of this card! Looking forward to your pics...hope they turn out great! My favorite part of the season is checking the mail everyday for holiday cards...crazy I know! :) I do love a lot more but I get excited to check the mail this time of year.

Laurel said...

Fab card, I love the Santa!

Rachel B said...

Very cute card Lynn! Love the pleats and the jingle bell. That santa is awesome too!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Love the pleated paper at the bottom with the Santa, Lynn. :)

*Alison* said...

this is adorable.. I just love the spots and that image is just wonderful.. :) hugs

Carolina said...

Such a darlin' card! Not only is it shabby beautiful, but the pleats at the bottom are so unexpected and just a darlin' touch!!!

Kathy Martin said...

So festive! Love it! :)

Janet said...

Wow! This is such a cute card! I'm in love with the pleats at the bottom. :)

Nora Anne said...

Love your Santa card Lynn, the cream colored jingle bell is lovely. Hope you are enjoying the Christmas season :)

Sylvia said...

Hi Lynn, sounds like you are enjoying the best part of the season. I love your card, especially the Santa face. I made 13 cards yesterday and several medallions. Of course there is always everything else that needs doing as well. Have a Happy day!

Debbie Carriere said...

Lynn, love this card - feels so trendy and holiday hip to me for some reason!! We love to look at lights, enjoy :)

Elise said...

You DO bells, baby! SO ELEGANT! I love this, sweet girl! Sooooo festive! Enjoy the LIGHTS!

Cynthia said...

I love those pleats! SO cute. And the addition of the bell is perfect!

Stella said...

Simply stunning. I love the combo of text papers and polka dots. Gorgeous color scheme and Santa is perfect!

♥ Marlou ♥ said...

Looooove this card Lynn!! ho ho ho ;)

Wendy ten Hove said...

Ho ho ho, I really li li like this one!! Love the santa claus! A very co co cosy card!
Hu hu hugs, Wendy

Karen B. said...

So excited to try this sketch! Your card is just amazing!!

yyam said...

Sooooo lovely Lynn! Love the Santa and the bell!:)

Alice Wertz said...

fabulous sketch, Lynn and i LOVE your take on it. super card!

Jennifer said...

Enjoy your time looking at the lights. We still need to take our family out to do that. Gotta have the music and hot chocolate too!!! (=
LOVE your card!!! Cute Santa, Great papers, ribbon and bell!!! (=

lisa arana said...

ca.ute!!! love that ruffle/pleated bottom.

Lynn said...

Such a fun, sweet card. We've been waiting for some snow to do the light tour drive, but may have to give up on that idea. As you know, rainy days in Indiana this week! Thanks for linking up the tutorial!

Mona L. Pendleton said...

What a beautiful card Lynn! Love the added rhinestones and jingle bells!

iluvmybugs said...

Love this card with it's pleats and bell..along with the 'ho' stamps :o). Have fun looking at all the Christmas lights Lynn (we did that two nights ago). Hope your pics turn out great so we can enjoy them too!

Deb Buckminster said...

I have to wonder if you EVER make an "off" card...probably NOT.

The pleated paper and painted jingle bell add JUST RIGHT touches to your SWEET CHRISTmas card!

~amy~ said...

LOVE the sketch and your card is wonderful!!!!

Angi said...

I love to go look at Christmas lights too. Love this adorable card & the polka dots. :)

Anne Tussing said...

Oh! I really love this card, Lynn! You've used all the elements together so beautifully! Have a great weekend!

Jodi said...

Loooove it!!!! I love that you used a summer line to make a holiday card!! The pleated paper is just the right touch!!
What a fun sketch!!

Deanna said...

This is gorgeous Lynn!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is beautiful, Lynn! I love the pleated panel at the bottom. Happy holidays to you and your family!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

LOOOOVE this card--so vintage and BOLD!!!

Heather Jensen said...

So cute Lynn. I love the pleated ruffle and bell. I have not gone looking at lights yet this year. We always go, but with now snow this year I have not been in the Christmas spirit. :)
Hugs~

Lisa H. said...

soooo sweet! love the pleated polka dotted paper.