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Friday, December 20, 2019

Cotton Blossom Christmas

Hello friends.  Feels like FOREVER since I've posted, even though it's only been a little over a week!  Busy time of year for all of us though, so I know you understand.  Hope you are all getting everything done that needs to be done, but still taking time to enjoy the season and to most importantly reflect on the real meaning of the season...our Lord and Savior's birth.

I did take a little time for myself this week after seeing Betsy Veldman's card she showed on her Make & Tell Tuesday video using the Cotton Blossom stamp set along with the BotaniCuts Pine Bough dies.  It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and since I needed a couple thank you cards for a Christmas Tea I had been invited to, I decided to do a little bit of CASE-ing!  Here's my version:


I used some of the same stamps and dies as Betsy, but changed up my background using the Nordic Frame Dies and also a plaid piece in a light brown and green using Concord & 9th's Plaid Background Stamp.  I also used the Inside & Out Berry Branch die in white cardstock before adhering my pine branches, the pine cone, and the cotton blossom.  Here's a closer up:


You can also see in this photo that I added some Distress Mica Flakes (TH) and Distress Glitter Rock Candy (TH) to the pine branches and the pine cone.  My sentiment comes from the Pine Blossom stamp set from The Greetery.  LOVE the way the Cotton Blossom looks with the pine branches and pine cone...that Betsy is just too clever and  I loved her idea!!

That's all for now...

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


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12 comments:

  1. BirgitDecember 20, 2019 at 4:56 AM

    This is stunning Marcia! I love the distress mica flakes you added. They look so realistic. Love this card my friend.

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  2. Cindy H.December 20, 2019 at 5:59 AM

    What a gorgeous "thank you" card!

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  3. VivDecember 20, 2019 at 9:15 AM

    Wonderful card Marcia.

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  4. PattiDecember 20, 2019 at 10:19 AM

    Marcia this is so top pretty!! I love each perfect detail you added but the color combo you selected sends it over the top!

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  5. JoAnnDecember 20, 2019 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful card Marcia. The background is perfect for the pretty die cuts. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. I Card EveryoneDecember 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM

    I'll share mine, if you share yours next time we gather! I LOVE those pinecones!! A gorgeous creation, my friend!
    =]

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  7. BonnieDecember 20, 2019 at 4:35 PM

    I love this, Marcia! It would make a wonderful masculine birthday card too!

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  8. Lisa EltonDecember 20, 2019 at 6:30 PM

    You do know you are practically forcing me to order those dies, don't you? This is so beautifully warm and lovely!

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  9. Vikki HDecember 22, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    Not only is this a striking, sophisticated color combination but you are an enabler who is blowing my budget with these fantastic dies!!

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  10. Anita in FranceDecember 24, 2019 at 10:04 AM

    What a beauty, Marcia ... such gorgeous composition and a fantastic colour combo ... I love everything you do with all your yummy Greetery goodies! Wishing you a joyful and blessed Christmas, my friend! Hugs, Anita :)

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  11. BobbyDecember 25, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    Totally love this Marcia. I took my cotton balls out of the jar when I added the pine boughs but you've shown me they go well together.

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  12. LollDecember 29, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    This is one gorgeous card Marcia. I bet your hostess of the Christmas tea LOVED it!! The neutrals are so beautiful and calming. Love that plaid background and the bling you added to the pine branches. xx

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