Even though I am DONE with Christmas cards for the time being (give me a week or so...I'm keeping my eye on Christmas challenges *grin*), I had to make yet ONE more because this sweet Memory Box die joined my collection, just before we left to visit my family. Curtain Call's recent Milk and Cookies challenge inspired the colours, however, the gallery closed before I was ready. Even so, I want to acknowledge the fabulous inspiration photo...
I have itsy-bitsy gingerbreads, too...
The sun caught the top part of the card...a 'rare' daylight photo opportunity.
I'm entering my simple creation at:
CAS-ology #178~Merry
Memory Box Challenge #7~Season's Greetings
I'm being rather lazy these days...crafting a bit, catching up on chores, reading (a fabulous new mystery...). and undertaking much-needed organization, especially my pile of scrap bits of paper. Am I the only one who keeps the teensy-weensiest snippets...just in case? Call me packrat...
Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday evening and so grateful that you found a moment to drop by!
You seriously have THE best die collection ever! The gingerbread folk & their goodies is off the chart sweetness! Looks like this die cuts clean as a whistle too! Love the sprinkle of stars and LOVE the sun kissed photo!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Geri about your die collection! It's a beauty and you showcased it so well. It pops so nicely against the festive red. Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteTalk about the perfect die to the inspiration photo :) Bummer the challenge closed before you got to it, but at least WE got to see it :)
ReplyDeleteMy New Year resolution; comment more consistently :) [Let's see how long that lasts....]
<3 this is lovely =)
ReplyDeleteDon't you hate it when that happens? But thanks for not withholding that beauty from us! Those little gingerbread men are too cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so sweet, Carol! It's too bad the collection closed before you could link it up!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog for my 10th Anniversary Celebration -- I really appreciate your sweet comments and encouragement!
Love this sweet and yummy looking card. And, the bold red card base is so very festive. Thanks so much for playing along at CASology this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful die with those sweet gingerbread men, Carol ... they look positively edible (she says, mouth watering!) ... and so festive against that vibrant red! Happy New Year, my friend! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card - adorable gingerbread men! Thank you for sharing with us at My Time To Craft!
ReplyDeleteYou are NOT the only snippet-saver, c... but I did recycle a box of the teensiest recently! LOve your card... oh do I LOve the teensy gingerbread man!!!
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What an adorable card Carol!!! Popping in to wish you a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Sorry you missed the link :(
ReplyDeleteADORRRRable card! Love your sweet gingerbread borders, so much fun and so festive. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun new die, Carol--darling card!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet card, Carol! I love all the teeny-tiny images on the border, and your color combo is fabulous! Love the font on the sentiment, too!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya with the little bits of scraps...I really have to stop holding on to things...maybe I'll make it my New Year's resolution :)
Carol this card is ohhhhh so cute and beautiful! I love that memory box die....just darling and perfect on the red!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year sweet girl!
This is really stunning!! Love your dies for this!! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww! What a sweet little gingerbread border. Or as Lily spelled it a few years ago, "gimerbred" man. Love the bold red background and those amazing 'Merry Christmas' dies too. Great card! As for scraps...I used to save everything that was at least 1x1. Not anymore. They take up too much space in the scrap folders now. Don't even feel guilty about it anymore. I'll only save bitty scraps if they're from my favorite colors or patterns. Otherwise it's the recycle bin. And a very blessed New Year to you and yours. Maybe there'll be a bike race in WI this year.... Bev
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year my friend.....thank you for your wonderful words on my new year post...they really touched me.I feel we have travelled lifes ups and downs together this past year even though we are miles apart.........and that is what friendship is all about.I hope we can continue through 2016 and i wish you all you wish yourself and more besides. Love and hugs xx Carole xx
ReplyDeleteI love those darling little gingerbread men, Carol. I used to have a cookie cutter and make some just about that size. I have bags of leftover bits that I'm going to go through. Most of them are from when I used to buy really cheap and thin cardstock and won't use them for anything anyway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame you missed out on this challenge, this card would have been perfect!! Love that die with those teeny-tiny gingerbread men in kraft, looks just like gingerbread. And the font for your 'merry christmas' die is gorgeous. And your not the only one who keeps little bits of paper, although I just had a big clean out and found a bag full of them. I ended up by taking a big breath and throwing them all out and asked Dave to put it straight in the rubbish bin (full of dog-poo parcels and lawn clippings) so I don't change my mind and try to get them back out again.....
ReplyDeleteCome to think of it, maybe I should do that with all the boxes of chocolates we have floating around the house.....
ReplyDeleteThat gingerbread die is adorable, Carol, and I love the sentiment die cut too. Is that Memory Box as well? They both look extra yummy against the red background. Thanks for playing along with CASology!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying your lazy days (they're so good for the soul)! So what mystery are you reading?
Ooh yes, merry indeed Carol!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Casology!
oh my goodness gracious! LOVE that die. the cuts are so delicate to yummy...2 qualities look for in cookies too. hope you had an amazing holiday. looking forward to your valentine makes! May all your dreams and (crafty) desires come true this year.
ReplyDeletehugs Asha