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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Christmas Tree : A Touch of Gold

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I finally got into my craft room to make a card for this month's  
Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Challenge:  A Touch of Gold.
Gold Embossed Die Cut Tree (Believe)

I also saw the current challenge at Festive Friday: Trees 
and decided to combine these two challenges.
   
Gold Embossed Sentiment (Peaceful Pinecones)

We are finally having some hot weather here, so making a Christmas Card may seem a little 'out-of-season', but I do like the fact that I will have a few cards made before the holiday season. This one was very Clean and Simple and will be great for mailing. I'll be making a few more of this design!!

Card Details  (PTI, unless noted)
Stamps - Believe, Peaceful Pinecones
Inks - Versamark
Paper - Stamper's Select White
Dies - Believe. Double-ended Banner die
Other -  Stampendous Gold Fine Detail Embossing Powder; red and gold markers;
             Woodgrain Impression Plate


     Papertrey Ink                                              Festive Friday
   
 
Thanks for visiting today!
Karen C.

17 comments:

Ardyth said...

This is stunning! Simply beautiful in its simplicity! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Festive Friday!

Betty Wright said...

Beautiful, Karen! Love the gold embossed tree and your accent coloring. Lovely card!

Unknown said...

Oh Karen, Yay! I wasn't the only one thinking Christmas! I love your card, very elegant:)

craftmates said...

Wow, yay to you for starting off on your holiday cards! Beautiful card-Irma

Diana K said...

Love this Karen. For me gold is all about Christmas. Beautiful embossing.

DF said...

Lovely card!

Laurie Unger said...

Wonderfully done! Great job combining the two challenges!

Tracey McNeely said...

Karen beautiful Christmas tree, I love the woodgrain background. Way to combine challenges. As far as embossing goes, not my favourite technique. LOL Have a great day. ~hugs

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is fabulous, Karen! So pretty!

wienerhoneymooners said...

So Lovely, perfect for both challenges!!

Love the woodgrain on white!

Kim Heggins said...

Wow...what a tree! Love all the gold with the bits of red and that wood grain embossed background is just perfect!

Darnell said...

This is very classic and cool, Karen! I love your golden pinecones! Thanks for popping by my place and letting me know so that I could return the flavor and find you!!

Lindsey said...

Absolutely beautiful! It's simple and stunning in every way.

Meredith MacRitchie said...

Oh, Karen, I love this one!! I love the simplicity of it, and I think the woodgrain is the perfect touch! Thanks for sharing with us at FF!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Lovely Christmas card Karen. The gold looks great with the theme of the card. The textured background looks perfect.

carol (krillsister) said...

Beautiful card. Love the gold tree. The background impression really highlights the tree,

Geri said...

What a lovely design!!! Simple but so beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us with this at Festive Friday!