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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Didn’t Set Out to Make a Christmas Card





Muse Challenge #133

 Muse this week is the talented 
 Michele Ferguson

 Hello sweet friends! I loved this card by Michele and wanted to give it a try. 
I had no idea I was going to end up with a Christmas Card!

 I know you are thinking my card looks nothing like Michele’s. Well, it started out in black with a butterfly,  
then it looked too much like Michele’s minus the patterned paper.  I changed it about a dozen times. 

I remember I had this beautiful paper from Jeanne in one of our 12 Kits.  

We’ve had a steady flow of rain all day today, what a blessing! 
Happy I don’t have to drive anywhere today because Californians do not know how to drive in the rain!  
I think by 8am we had over 80 rain related traffic accidents :(
 Challenge: Love This Technique
Die cutting with layers.

Spring Flowers Die Set Lil Inker Designs
Woodland Wreaths Wplus9 Design
Stitched Mainstreet Tags Poppystamps 
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19 comments:

  1. AileenSeptember 15, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Well this means you have one less Christmas card to worry about. I love your take on Michelles card. I am thinking of doing this one as well but I keep coming back to mmmm have that stamp now to find a paper just like it. I often struggle to get past the card I see to creating my own. Love the die you have used for the flower, very pretty.

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  2. MarjoleinSeptember 15, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Such a gorgeous unintended Christmas card!
    To end up with such a beautiful result.
    Hopefully it will continue to rain for a few more days!
    Bye,

    Marjolein

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  3. Happy DanceSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Great take on Michele's card. This is one gorgeous Christmas card, and you're ahead of the game in my book! Glad to hear you're getting a bit of rain; can you imagine Californians driving in snow, lol??!!! That flower is lovely in such a rich red, and I'm loving the little sentiment panel. Very elegant and beautiful. Bev

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  4. I Card EveryoneSeptember 15, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    It must be raining beauty there, too, Marybeth!!! Oh I am so happy to see a Christmas card in the gallery! I love your stick-to-it-iv-ness!
    that bloom looks like velvet ... is it? Thanks so much for playing cards with me at Muse!!!
    =] Michele

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  5. Lisa EltonSeptember 15, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    BEAUTIFUL card Marybeth!! Love the DP and you lush poinsettia!! YAY for the rain. We need it too, but I know your state is in a bad way. Stay home and stay safe ;)

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  6. JoyceSeptember 15, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    This is so perfect as a Christmas card. Love your flower and the background paper. Can you believe all this rain. It's fantastic, even though I had do drive home from the airport in it. Perhaps it rained today because I posted a card with an umbrella?

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  7. DonnaSeptember 16, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Wow... You have been busy!!!
    Looks like I joined as a GoogleFriend but forgot to add email notifications... no wonder I'm so far behind on your lovely creations.
    You made me laugh with your 'I swapped it about 12 times' bit... I know that feeling all too well!
    A beautiful creation :)

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  8. BirgitSeptember 16, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    This is simply stunning, Marybeth! I love the deep burgundy color of the flower on that pretty bg paper. This is just lovely!! So glad you're getting some much needed rain.

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  9. Magic Flying BootsSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    This is so pretty & elegant - the flower works so well with the papers! Love it!

    Jen xx

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  10. ArdythSeptember 16, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Beautiful, Christmassy take on this week's Muse, Marybeth! So glad you joined us!

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  11. Meihsia LiuSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Such a beautiful Christmas card. The flower is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

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  12. HenriëtteSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful card. I love that it is a different style of Christmas card.

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  13. Jenni's JemsSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    This is gorgeous and the perfect Christmas card ....now why didn't I think of that! and Mary Beth here in Scotland we are always driving in the rain!:) x

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  14. Anita in FranceSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    This is beautiful, Marybeth ... gorgeous DP and such a lovely rich, dimensional poinsettia with just a touch of gold! Yay for rain ... yuck for accidents ... so ... a great reason to just keep crafting!! Hugs, Anita :)

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  15. Joan BSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    this is a beautiful card Marybeth!!

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  16. Pam SparksSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    oh but I love it! Gorgeous take on it!

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  17. Kim HegginsSeptember 20, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Marybeth, this is absolutely beautiful. I love that you turned your card into a Christmas card, you are so creative. I love your sweet velvet flower too, just perfect for your card.

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  18. MarilynSeptember 21, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love your Christmas take on Michele's card.

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  19. cmOctober 9, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Oh my...absolutely stunning (you'll hear that from me often; blame placed entirely on you *grin*). A wonderful take on Michele's card...I think poinsettia dies need to join my collection, too!
    Hugs~c

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