Maybe a little card talk will calm me down!! As soon as I saw Making Handmade Cards button eKits, I knew I wanted to use them to make a Christmas tree card with them! Tie in a little embroidery thread and a PTI bow and I was a happy gal!
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Now, I'm usually a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas colors and I have a hard time deviating from the traditional red & green. I can add in some blues and metallics, But pink?! Well, my oh my, I took that leap across the canyon from the traditionally colored Christmas forest to the one colored a la Candyland...... and I liked it! A little fun with a Funky Christmas and button eKits, some ribbon corners, and more embroidery floss and a pink Chrismtas card sat in front of me .... it even makes me smile.:>+copy.jpg)
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Back to life, back to reality (OH! that is sooo going to be stuck in my head all day now !).........
My inlaws arrive on Wednesday and my 'To-Do' lists are just a wee bit long. Those lists encompass all of this week's to-dos as well as most of last week's as well. Last week was my Monkeyman's last week of school this year and I was delighted to hear him sing "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Deck the Halls" in his Winter Concert. I got inky with some of Tim's tags and some SU Christmas tags for his teachers. But, mostly, in between taking care of my family, I curled up with a book, a blanket, hot tea, and read with the lights of our beautiful Christmas tree aglow, reminding me of my favorite time of year.
I hope you are enjoying this season! What holiday memories are you creating this year? If you don't celebrate at this time, what December delights are making you smile?
Lovely cards. Hope you all stay well for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteDon't you hate it when you get sick when you have so much to do????? ACK is right!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to read by the Christmas Tree lights... Heaven...
They're very sweet cards! What's delighting me? Well my workplace closes up for two weeks on Wednesday & I'm so looking forward to having the time off!
ReplyDeleteHope you all manage to stay healthy over the Christmas period. There's nothing worse than being sick at that time of year!
GREAT! now i will be singing that song all day! LOL VERY cute cards Karen I love them both but especially the pink one. I love how you used ribbon for the photo corners.. I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really, really love the button tree! Buttons are my go-to itme right now, so I am bit biased! Glad to hear you are on the mend. We have been lucky this yer!
ReplyDeleteWay cute Karen! You know I have the opposite problem... I can't do red and green anymore. Obviously that's a problem! Super cute girl.
ReplyDeleteSuch delightful cards! Have a sweet day!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on this adorable button tree. I hope you continue to feel better and keeping my finger's crossed that no one else in your house gets sick. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThese are darling. I'm glad you're feeling better and love all the buttons.
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen! Pretty holiday cards! Wishing you and yours a fabulous, fun, laughter-filled holiday season and a prosperous New Year! :-)
ReplyDeleteSweet cards, Karen! The button tree looks awesome. I love buttons - too bad I couldn't use them for the Christmas cards myself. They're too heavy and bulky for me to mail.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes me happy? Since last Wednesday, it has been snowing almost nonstop. Love that! I can't remember when it actually snowed before Christmas here. Everything looks so peaceful and dreamy covered with snow... and then, there's only two more days of office work for this year. Yay!
Anyhow, I hope you all feel better now! Take some time to relax and enjoy the Christmas season :-)
I love your use of buttons! Very clever!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all you have to do this week!
Oh my I L-O-V-E the idea of a pink Christmas card and yours is Pinkalicious!
ReplyDeleteI'm out of my mind busy...sigh! This month has zipped by indeed my sweet friend!
Sending warm Christmas Wishes to you and your family for a joyous and WELL Christmas. I also want to thank you for your friendship, and for your amazing comments! I'm thrilled that our paths crossed and I so enjoy your amazing talent!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
this is so very creative, luvin the buttons......I luv all colors so I like pink for Christmas...very sweet.....try to have a calm week...lol...if we don't get it all done, we don't, it will be ok...Merry Christmas!
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Both of these cards are so cute! Love all the buttons & great way to mix up the traditional Christmas colors!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! I love them both!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Karen... I love both of your cards! I am sorry that you guys have been sick! I hope you are all feeling much better by now and that your son is still feeling good!
ReplyDeleteThey are fabulous! I particularly love the 'button' tree. Have a lovely Christmas. Kim
ReplyDeleteOMG! These are darling! Glad you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards, love the button one especially...
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed browsing your blog site and admiring your wide array of handcrafted items. As someone who also enjoys being creative, it's a pleasure to see your artistic work.
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