December 3, 2008

A CHRISTMAS CARDINAL

Hi all!!! Well, I am steadily getting the rest of my Christmas cards done....I am hoping to get them all in the mail this week!! I used Cardinal Christmas set on this card, I just love how pretty this stamp is. The dsp is not Stampin' Up! because all the rest of it that I have is going to be used in my two classes this weekend and my two workshops next week - sheesh, I am going to be busy!!! I love it though!! I also did not add too many embellishments to this one (although I was tempted to!) because I don't want it to be bulky when I mail it. So, a little bit of stitching and a little bit of ribbon will have to do!!!! Today I am going to be super busy taking care of household chores and errands...I have been letting them go and now I need to get to them!! I sure hope to find some stamping time this afternoon though!!! Enjoy your day!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Real Red, Garden Green, Green Galore, Whisper White card stock (dsp is from Daisy Ds)
Inks - Black Stazon, Real Red, Garden Green, Close to Cocoa Stampin' Pads
Stamps - A Cardinal Christmas
Accessories - Coluzzle, Blender Pen, Sponge Dauber, Large Oval Punch, Designer Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Real Red and Green Galore narrow grosgrain ribbon, Mat Stack and paper piercer, Ticket Corner Punch

29 comments:

Nikki Bond said...

This is gorgeous girl! Love that cardinal set! {SMILES}

Angie Tieman said...

Very pretty! Love your coloring!

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful Alex! I hope to get my cards in the mail this weekend too...ummmm but first I must make more...lol

Anonymous said...

The colors are great even if the dsp isn't Stampin' Up! ;) Good luck with all of your chores and errands.

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Pretty card Alex! Love the neat papers and the layout. :)

Manna said...

This is one gorgeous card, Alex! Lovely cardinal image!

Rose Ann said...

Your cardinal is so beautiful, Alex!! I am working on my cards too. Hugs!!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

This is just beautiful, Alex!

Dani said...

Very pretty, Alex!

Erin... said...

gorgeous card Alex! have fun at all our workshops!

Melissa said...

It's lovely Alex!

Many Blessings,
M.

Lauren said...

This is so pretty Carol - love the layout and the stitching.

Jessie/knightrone said...

Very pretty!! I just used a similar color combo and loved it!!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

The cardinal is the state bird of Illinois! Gorgeous card! I love it!

Natalie said...

Gorgeoues Christmas Card Alex. x

CraftyC said...

A lovely card Alex, so different!
Clairex

Louise F NZ said...

Lovely Alex, I love all the layers.

Deborah said...

Wonderful Cardinal card Alex! Love the pp you used! Busy, busy bee you are! Take care! Hugs, Deb

Latisha said...

so pretty Alex!!

Courtney said...

Oh I just love this cardinal! What a wonderful card!

Cindy Haffner said...

Gorgeous, I love that bird. So pretty.

Chris said...

gorgeous card!! love the cardinal stamp!!

Lee said...

That Cardinal is just so gorgeous!!! And fabulous dp.......your coloring is just so elegantly beautiful!!!!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Bee-yoo-tee-full!

Misty said...

You amaze me, there's no way I'll get Christmas cards made this year. I love Cardinals, having grown up in Illinois. TfS!
Misty

Lesli said...

What a gorgeous card - and I love your banner!!!

Anonymous said...

Whoops, you did it again.
:-)

Anonymous said...

By "whoops you did it again," I meant:
You've gone and created another beautiful card!

Ila said...

Absolutely Gorgeous Alex!! the colors, layout and cardinal is all Fabulous!!...Hugs, Ila