Friday, April 13, 2012

Happy Holidays

How do you like that title for a post in the middle of April!  LOL!  Actually, my mind just went blank on trying to think of a good title for this post so went with the sentiment on my card!  I'm playing again in the challenge over at Merry Monday!  Be sure and check out the sketch.....so far I've fallen in love with all of Lesley's sketches and this one is no exception.


If you remember back around Christmas time I used an artificial poinsettia (since I was too cheap to buy the die) that I'd gotten at the Dollar Store.  Well, there were red ones and also some gold colored ones in the little pot.  For this card I used a gold one but really think I prefer the red ones.....anyway, using the Merry Monday sketch for this week I created another card for Christmas!  The sentiment is from Studio G and I used Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla (that I sponged some Antique Linen around) card stock and Paper Studio DP.  It's really nice knowing I'm going to have so many of my Christmas cards completed before December!

Thanks for stopping by..............and have a wonderful weekend!
 Lynn


33 comments:

Kathy and Lucky said...

This is so pretty with that pointsetia and the paper. you will be so ready for the holidays. Hope the storms don't reach you this weekend; guess we will be looking toward the sky on Sunday.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

I have to say I cringed a little reading your post title!!! LOL, but upon seeing this gorgeous card, I relaxed a bit!

Love the gold/white pointsettia! And the sprigs behind it too!!!!

Have a great weekend :)

Anne Temple said...

This is so pretty. Love how you added the greenery all around.

Becky said...

This is a beautiful Christmas card Lynn.
Have a great weekend. :)

Shannon White said...

Just Beautiful Lynn! Love your Pretty Gold poinsettia and the Lovely dp's! Super layout and I am really loving that Big Beautiful bow! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

NanaConnie said...

Gorgeous poinsettia, Lynn! I love dollar store finds. Fabulous dp and that bow is wonderful!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Happy holidays to you, Lynn! Lol! I giggled when I saw your post title. But let e tell ya, this is one gorgeous card! I really like all of the dimension that flower adds. The gold is so rich and I love that pretty DSP also. Just gorgeous! :)

Linda Simpson said...

Loving you papers and ribbon. I love that poinsettia too. Another Christmas card off the list!

Hugs
Linda xxx

Cibele Glazer said...

Absolutely gorgeous! What a great idea.

Carol L said...

Another gorgeous Christmas card! The background paper looks like it was stamped on vellum! I love the gold & white poinsettia too!
Stay safe in those predicted storms tomorrow!! Happy Birthday too :)

Bonnie said...

Lesley's sketches are great aren't they! Such pretty paper to put behind the poinsettia. The bit of red behind the layers really makes it pop.

McCrafty's Cards said...

You don't need the die, when you can pick them up so cheaply Linda, the card is beautiful I like the paper,the bow and of course the poinsettia.
Kevin xx

Tammy said...

Super card for the holidays Lynn! Love the red bow and I still say you are very clever to using poinsettia from the dollar store! Hope your birthday is WONDERFUL with loads of presents!

paige said...

Beautiful card! Love the pretty paper and the poinsettia is dressed up beautifully with the green pine branches.

Tammy said...

Gorgeous Christmas card Lynn!! I love your layered poinsettia and that BEAUTIFUL ribbon! Have a wonderful weekend!
Tammy :)

Melissa said...

You're on a roll with your holiday cards, Lynn! :) Better slow down or you're not going to have anything to do when winter comes! :o) Love your frugal floral creations! Very creative!!! Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend too!

Joan Ervin said...

OMG, Lynn!! What a great idea to use the silk flower ...it looks like you used a die!!!! Love how you added the punched leaves, too, and the ribbon is beautiful!!!!!

Lesley said...

Hi Lynn,
Great to see you playing along! What a gorgeous creation you have made and so clever with those poinsettias! Thanks for joining in the fun!
Hugs,
Lesley

Laura said...

Lovely christmas card. I love the sketch and great idea getting started on those christmas cards. TFS

Monica said...

Thanks for the good wishes and doc's orders, Lynn. Lol...

THis card is pretty, pretty, pretty. Love the flower.

Monica xxx

Anne Temple said...

A little birdie told me today (4/14) is your birthday. Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!

Chrissy D said...

Love those flowers Lynn! Such a pretty Christmas card!

LeAnne said...

Just gorgeous! A beautiful creation! Thanks for playing with us at Merry Monday!

MiamiKel said...

Is today your birthday? Well Happy blessed birthday to you, if it is - so glad I had a chance to stop by today after a long hiatus! Blessings, friend!
Your card is stunning - what a gorgeous holiday card, and now you are one ahead for the year :) x0x0

Catie Cuddles said...

Beautiful card and I love the poinsettia.

Notes by Nina said...

Beautiful card, I love the Poinsettia and fabulous papers too.

Margaret said...

Beautiful Christmas card! I love the gold poinsettia with the beautiful red bow! So envious of your stash of Christmas cards! I'm planning on starting mine when it's 100* and I'll be wishing for winter!

Miss Amber said...

Lynn this is very elegant! Love the gold flower and the color combo!

Margaret said...

Great job on the card. It's very lovely and I do like the gold/white poinsettia.

Lynn McAuley said...

A beautiful holiday creation, Lynn!! Love the punched greenery and gorgeous designer paper!!

Erum Tasneem said...

Oh i love this one, so beautiful. LOVE the flower too.

Cheryl said...

So pretty! I like the gold poinsettia. I think it adds more elegance than the traditional red flowers.

Shawna said...

OOOOO! This card is scrumptious!