We're playing games at Jingle Belles this week ... specifically, our own version of Jingle Belles B-I-N-G-O.
I went for a vertical BINGO right down the center ... stamping, flowers & tree.
The beautiful Flowering Christmas Tree Die from Memory Box took care of two of my elements in one design. I decorated my tree with two sizes of tiny adhesive pearls. Next, I added stamping with Hero Arts Grid Pattern stamped in Creamy Brown Chalk ink on Kraft cardstock for a tone-on-tone look.
I added one of my favorite holiday sentiments from CatsLife Press (stamped in a darker brown for a bit more contrast) to finish the design ... and yes, the reason the sentiment is on a flag is because there's a sentiment boo-boo underneath ... or as I like to call it, an embellishment opportunity.
I'm also joining the Krafty Crafter Challenge at A Blog Named Hero ... and also the Asymmetry Challenge at the Moxie Fab World Blog (the sentiment & flourishes help add balance).
Love this Stephanie. This is such a fab colour combo and that PP makes such a perfect background for that bold tree.
Posted by: Marianne | August 24, 2012 at 10:22 AM
beautiful! love the colour combo and such a gorgeous die!
Posted by: E.T. | August 24, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Love this color combo--such a beautiful die!
Posted by: donna mikasa | August 24, 2012 at 01:10 PM
oh this is beautiful!!!
any tips on getting that tree to cut? i have tried so many ways and just can't get a good clean cut :(
happy friday :)
off to look for your first EAD post!!!
Posted by: Rose | August 24, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Such a special card! Totally love this color combination and little banner with sentiment. Thanks for joining us at A Blog Named Hero.
Posted by: Tina | August 24, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Love your background! Thanks for playing with us at A Blog Named Hero!!!
Posted by: Luz Maria Martin del Campo | August 25, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Mmmmm! That turquoise really sizzles on the kraft! I'm loving the Memory Box dies - your tree is gorgeous! Lovely card!
Posted by: Nerina | August 26, 2012 at 01:36 AM
super pretty! thanks so much for joining us at A Blog Named Hero
Posted by: Mary Dawn | August 27, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Nice card! Like the colors. Great bkgrd paper and tree. Nice! :)
Posted by: Gabby | August 28, 2012 at 04:56 PM
What a fun challenge, Steph! I had such fun playing. I love your flower tree! That turquoise really pops against the brown!
Posted by: Bonnie | August 30, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Hey Stef! Thanks for linking this up to the Asymmetry Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
Posted by: Cath | September 13, 2012 at 03:00 PM