Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Git 'er Done Christmas Card


Everyone seems to be Christmas cards right now - and I just think it's too hot to even think about!  I really had good intentions to make all my cards early this year but it's not happening.......so decided I'd better get with the program a little.  I cranked up (or down - however you want to look at it) the AC and got this one done.  It's a start anyway.

Very CAS using the Swiss Dots embossing folder an Impression Obsession die.  Added some Garden Green card stock as a snippet behind the tree and some green ribbon that matched.  The sentiment is from Stampabilities.  I didn't even add any bling or anything like that.   Oh, I used a Quickie Glue pen by Sakura to attach the white part to the green tree.  Mary had sent this to me in some blog candy I'd recently won and let me tell you.........this is worth it's weight in gold!  I didn't have glue all over my desk, hands, hair, on on the dog!  Fabulous little tool to have.  Anyway, the card is completed and it's a done deal!

I'll enter this in the challenge at Twisted Tuesday (Christmas - twist of CAS).

Thanks for stopping by.................AND .......I see a Fun Friday on the horizon!
Lynn


35 comments:

Anne Temple said...

So simple, but so elegant! Love it in just green and white. (This would be easy to mass produce if you get in a crunch).

Tammy said...

OH Lynn your card is simply fabulous! Love the green!

Lynn McAuley said...

What a great start on your Christmas cards, Lynn! That die cut tree is sensational and that quickie glue pen is the perfect tool to stick it together! I always pick up a new one when I get to Archiver's!

Monica said...

This is a fab Christmas card, Lynn. Love the white crispness of it with the embossing. This embossing folder is EVERGREEN, isn't it? And I love your diecut Christmas tree and green ribbon. CAS is best always.
Love,
M

Jessi Fogan said...

Weather is definitely the hardest thing for me to overcome getting xmas cards done early! There just needs to be that chill in the air....if it comes from AC well I guess that'll do too ;) And yep, I love my Quickie glue pen too - those things rock.

Donna Hanley said...

I love it. Simple and elegant all at the same time. Love that shade of green. Stay cool in your hot weather.
Talk Soon.

MiamiKel said...

Beautiful! Crisp and clean and fab-u-lous!

Ellen Taylor said...

Love everything about this Lynn!! The crisp white against the green and the embossing~Simply fabulous!!Stay cool girl!

Doreen said...

Gorgeous card,love the colours and fab details.xxx

Sharon said...

You're the queen of CAS Lynn. This card is a stunner. Just love it. Nice little tool to have that. So nice visiting you again today. hugs Sharon x

Linda Simpson said...

Oh Lynn this is gorgeous, love the background and that tree is fantastic.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Carol L said...

You make the most fabulous CAS cards Lynn! This is awesome done in those 2 great colors!! Do I need that tree die now too ???? :)

Deepti said...

Beautiful :) love the green showing through the white swirls, amazing card

MaryH said...

Love this clean & sharp looking green & white theme you've got going here. Hmm..do I have that die? It's gaw-jus, and very striking with the green behind it. My fav all time EF too. Nice touch with the extra border tied with the green grosgrain ribbon ...beautiful card. Stay in that a/c. We were 74 today, and rain. TFS & Hugs.

Nancy in Iowa said...

Love the green white contrast! very simple yet very classy! I LIKE it! You are right about the glue pen! FABBIE!
Glue on your dog? What a hooot!

Joan Ervin said...

Ooooh, I looove this, Lynn....the green and white makes such a striking color combo and I love the diecut tree...I need to case this, for sure!!!!

kiwimeskreations said...

WOW this is stunning Lynn - well done!
Blessings
Maxine

Darlene said...

Well, I'd say that you "Got 'er done!" It is a great card, fresh and crisp colors, nicely laid out and just the right touch with the embossed dots! Love it!

NanaConnie said...

I love the green and white combo, Lynn, and the tree is marvelously done! I keep forgetting that I have one of those glue pens. This is a reminder that I should go dig it out and put it in a prominent place on my desk. :-D

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

WHAT a fantastic CAS card. I totally LOVE IT! X

paige said...

An elegant CAS card - love it! hmmm, I've got my eye on that lovely die!

Tammy said...

Beautiful CAS Christmas card Lynn, I love that tree die!!
Tammy x

Bonnie said...

What a beautiful CAS card, Lynn! Love that MB tree and the Garden Green is so perfect as a backing. Love the fonts in that sentiment too! I'll have to look for one of those glue pens.

Bridget said...

So beautifully clean and simple, love it!

Evie said...

Another beautiful CAS card. I love the color choose and fab dies.

Hugs,
Evie

Laura said...

A Gorgeous CAS card,Lynn!!! Love the sentiment and the tree, And Green is not a favorite but this card is Lovely and elegant all the way around. TFS

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Beautiful :)

Darnell said...

I appreciate that you got on the ball to start your Christmas cards because I adore this, Lynn! I love the purity of the bright Christmas green with all that white. Pinning and putting this in my CASE folder!!

gale said...

Wow, so beautiful!! I will definitely be pinning this one to copy this year.

Marilyn said...

Wowsa Lynn... this card is gorgeous, elegant and oh so stylish!

Margaret said...

Your CAS Christmas card is so beautiful! I love the swirly tree!

I started out pretty well with my Christmas cards, but my stack hasn't grown much lately...

diane said...

Hi there. I love your card. Could you tell me what the die is called and where you got it? I cant seem to find anything like it. Thanks.

Cheryl said...

Love the card - had to hunt down the die

The Christmas tree die is actually an impression obsession die called Fancy tree die set

http://www.123stitch.com/item/Impression-Obsession-Fancy-Tree-Die-Set-Christmas/DIE031-N

Unknown said...

Really like this gorgeous card. Would you think about doing a YouTube video on it? I know it looks basic but I'd really like to see this card made step by step. TY4S it's great!

Anonymous said...

This card is very pretty! I tried to make similar card for this Christmas and shared my designs on the website.