Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Herald Angels Sing


Happy Tuesday and thanks for taking the time to visit the charmed life blog. Wow the busyness of the season has me going. I just finished my Christmas cards and will get them in the mail tomorrow. Then I have to finish my inside decorating. I am really excited for that. I love all the decorations and lights.

Today I went to my friends home and we made candy together. Its become a tradition with us now. She said to me today-with names like "Mary & Holly" how could we not do something together for Christmas.
We made all chocolate candy-chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered oreos, chocolate peanut butter sandwiches and cashew clusters. It took us 7 hours, but it is so worth it.  I give this candy to my grandsons and neighbors. They all love it.

always artichoke
crumb cake
cherry cobbler
So onto my card for today. This one I made for the color challenge #353 on Splitcoaststampers. I am the hostess today and I chose the regal color trio of cherry cobbler, crumb cake and always artichoke.

My image is from Just-Rite Stamps-the "O Christmas Tree" set. I stamped it in cherry cobbler and then again in always artichoke. I cut some of the artichoke pieces and layered it over the cobbler.

I used the spellbinders pennant and lacy pennant dies to cut the image. I also used the Spellbinders “poinsettia die” for a corner embellishment.

My ribbon is Stampin-Up’s quilted satin cherry cobbler ribbon and I added an angel button to my bow.
The background designer paper is from Bo Bunny “Father Christmas” collection.

A star placed atop the tree completed my card.

Well, it's time to get back to my Christmas preparations. So until next time..........God bless.

Some other challenges:
1.  Make My Monday has a "red ribbon" challenge.
2.  Stamps R Us has an angels challenge.

3.  Stampin Sisterhood Sundays has a Sunday inspiration challenge.

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21 comments:

  1. Emily KeatonDecember 13, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    How beautiful, Mary! This is so pretty. I love that Christmas tree image. It's so striking!

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  2. Yvonne GarnerDecember 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Beautifully designed! Yvonne

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  3. jimlynnDecember 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Just beautiful! Love the image on this and that pretty poinsettia.
    Your candy making sounds like a lot of fun - and very tasty!
    Lynn

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  4. Mynn xxDecember 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Oh, this is stunning!!! I LOVE the tree sentiment! And your ribbon is fabulous! Thanks for joining us this week at MMM! :)

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  5. AquariusDecember 14, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Lovely effect with the red ribbon and that tree stamp is so right - thanks for joining in at MMM

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  6. Suzanne B aka brookfiesDecember 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Ohhh.. this is lovely. Beautiful tones used and excellent ribbon placement and bow tying. thank you for playing along with us at Make My Monday. Suzanne

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  7. VictoriaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Absolutely love the tree! What a fab colour combination and I love how you've included the ribbon. Great card.

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  8. Lisa EcherdDecember 14, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Great colors you have selected. Love how you used the pennant die to back the tree.

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  9. TammyDecember 15, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous Mary!! I love that tree and your fabulous Angel button! Thanks for playing along with us at Stamps R Us!
    Tammy :)

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  10. Monika/BuzsyDecember 15, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Oh, so pretty Mary. Love the country style tree. The colors look so good! Way to go getting your cards done! :o)

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  11. Vicki DutcherDecember 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I just loved these colors! So elegant -- your card is beautiful with the poinsettia!

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  12. CazroDecember 15, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hi, thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us at MMM, during our Seasonal red ribbon week, I love all your elements and the main topper is excellent. Caz

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  13. CharleneDecember 15, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Really pretty!
    Love that poinsettia and your tree is just beautiful!. thanks for joining us on the Rubbernecker Sisterhood blog challenge.

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  14. Joan ErvinDecember 16, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    This is such a pretty Christmas card, Mary....love the colors and that beautiful tree image!!! Thanks sooo much for joining us for the Stampin Sisterhood challenge!!!!

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  15. JacquelineDecember 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    A really beautiful card - thanks for joining us at Make My Monday this week - Jacqueline xx

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  16. DaviDecember 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Mary this is Gorgeous!! I love the tree and how it fits in the pennant!!

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  17. Wanda CullenDecember 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I really love this tree image and you've highlighted it so well using the traditional colors! Have a great w/e!

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  18. Francie G.December 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful, Mary! Love the traditional Christmas colors!

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  19. MargaretDecember 17, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Beautiful! Love how you made the tree and the ribbon & angel are so pretty! Sounds like you had a wonderful time making candy! YUM!!!

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  20. Suzi BDecember 18, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Love the earthy tones and the fabulous tree stamp. Thank you for joining in at MMM :D

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  21. FlissDecember 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    A really lovely card Mary and just love that tree. Very elegant creation.
    Thanks for playing along at MMM this week and lovely to see you.
    Fliss x

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