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Sunday, 15 March 2015

Christmas Card Club - Anything Goes

It has been quite some time since I played along at the Christmas Card Club. This fortnight Sylvie at Gibmiss chose the theme of Anything Goes. If you wish to check out the cards from the other ladies, the hyperlinks to their blogs are on my top/right sidebar.

Soon as I saw that, I though I would use it to get caught up on some of the themes I missed while I was busy with the move. Two weeks ago,  Dutchess chose Poinsettias of any colour, so my card today is to cover both of these themes.


I coloured my poinsettia is mauves with a twist of green around the edges. I have a couple of friends who love purples so had them in mind here. The background papers are Authentique Seasons; Winter line and the Snowflakes are an Impression Obsession die. I added a VOS snowflake rhinestone bling to the center of the smaller snowflake just for a little bling. This card has a shabby feel but Xmas does need a little bling...right???

Recipe
5 1/2 inch square card base and envelope - from my stash
Card stock - snippets of kraft from my stash
DP - patterned and solid papers from Authentiques Seasons; Winter line from my stash
Dies - Impression Obsession snowflake die
Stamp - not sure of the name of this image as it is from a stamp evening at my local scrapbook store
Bling - rhinestone snowflake bling from my VOS stash

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Pixies Crafty Workshop - Must use snippets
2. Christmas Card Club - Anything goes as long as it is Christmas
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32 comments:

  1. Rita15 March 2015 at 08:57

    Beautiful card Maureen. I do love Poinsettias. Hugs Rita xxx

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  2. Pippa15 March 2015 at 09:33

    Lovely x

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  3. Christine Harrop15 March 2015 at 09:33

    Love your card Maureen and clever you managing to combine two challenges. I love poinsettias - as you saw from my own card. And hey, if you can't have a bit of bling (and sparkle!) when else can you!! Hope you are managing to get settled into your new place. It does take a lot of time doesn't it? Hugs Christine xx

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  4. Rainey's Craft Room15 March 2015 at 09:59

    A beautiful card and lovely colour choice Maureen.
    Lorraine

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  5. Craftychris15 March 2015 at 11:07

    Ooh such gorgeous colours for your fabulous card! Love the snowflakes and bling! xxx

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  6. dutchess15 March 2015 at 11:24

    oh thats lovely Maureen...know what you mean I never want to move again....but you look as if your craft room is coming on nicely! xxxx

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  7. Mrs A.15 March 2015 at 11:39

    I love the colours you have chosen for your poinsettias. It has given the card a lovely soft look. hugs Mrs A.

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  8. KandA15 March 2015 at 12:03

    What a beautiful christmas card. Love the design and colours xx

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  9. April15 March 2015 at 12:16

    I love the soft non traditional colors of your pretty card!

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  10. Zoe Tant15 March 2015 at 12:29

    Lovely card Maureen and what a great combo of challenges. Well caught up!! Zx

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  11. Carol15 March 2015 at 14:08

    This is so pretty Maureen, love the colours you've used. Carol x

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  12. MaryH15 March 2015 at 14:16

    Love these cool colors for your pretty poinsettias, and how clever of you to manage to cover a couple challenges! These IO snowflakes are my fav snowflake dies, and cut so nicely on any paper I've used to date. Very nifty embellies to your wonderful poinsettias. Like the stripe border look between the 2 design papers too. Most decorative look on this one, Miss Mo. Hope things with the move are beginning to sort of settle down a bit. TFS & Hugs

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  13. Kathleen15 March 2015 at 14:34

    Great card Muareen and love the subtle shades of the poinsettia, great papers too.

    Kath x

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  14. cuilliesocks15 March 2015 at 15:09

    Beautiful card Maureen, the colours and design are so lovely, hugs Kate x

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  15. Jean15 March 2015 at 16:27

    Beautiful card, I love the soft colours and the pretty poinsettia and snowflakes.
    Jean x

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  16. KT Fit Kitty15 March 2015 at 20:16

    This is so pretty! Gorgeous poinsettia! I love these pale colours!

    I enjoy making Christmas cards all year long too!

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  17. debby400016 March 2015 at 01:06

    Love your beautiful card.
    luv
    Debby

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  18. Di16 March 2015 at 04:47

    Really pretty card Mo, love the gorgeous mauves and I agree that every Christmas card can always have a bit of bling!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  19. Karen P16 March 2015 at 12:29

    Really pretty Mo and I love the papers too. Yes Christmas cards should always have bling in my view Karen x

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  20. Gibmiss16 March 2015 at 13:07

    Hi Mo
    Fabulous card... Love the snowflakes...
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  21. Pia S16 March 2015 at 13:20

    This feels very traditional in spite of the non traditional color choice, and the design is very elegant!

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  22. mamapez516 March 2015 at 14:26

    Your card caught my eye in my thumbnails so I came for a proper look. I love the colour combo, and I certainly like a bit of bling on my Christmas cards.

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  23. Hettie16 March 2015 at 14:55

    This is beautiful Mo. I love the colours.
    Hugs
    xx

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  24. rachel16 March 2015 at 15:01

    gorgeous card - I love this - beautiful make! Big hugs rachel x

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  25. Bonnie16 March 2015 at 16:47

    Such a pretty poinsettia, Mo! I'm sure this is going to make one of your friends very happy!

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  26. Jenny L17 March 2015 at 00:05

    Hi Maureen,
    oh what a lovely card.
    I do love poinsettias on a card.
    wonderfully designed as usual.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  27. Sassy Raggedy17 March 2015 at 10:23

    WOW, what a lovely color combo. I love this. Great job...Hugs, joann

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  28. Peanut20 March 2015 at 13:51

    I love non-trad colours for Christmas and this combo is so elegant. Fab make, Maureen.
    hugs, Asha

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  29. cotnob20 March 2015 at 17:15

    This is a fabulous Christmas card Maureen, such a beautiful Poinsettia and lovely non traditional colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  30. Sarn21 March 2015 at 08:44

    Terrific looking festive make. Love it. xxx

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  31. Unknown23 March 2015 at 17:05

    I love how you colored the poinsettia and that you went non-traditional with the color choice. Those dies are lovely as well. Beautiful card.

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  32. Greta27 March 2015 at 20:37

    Beautifully crafted card, Mo!

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