My Pinkfresh Studio stash is still on my desk! Naturally I'd put them to use! The Christmas Kickstart challenge is looking for Christmas treats ...
I must admit this wee little teacup would be filled with my favorite eggnog - a recipe shared years and years ago by a wonderful friend that uses rum and coconut!
An older PF set from their December Days design
These little Christmas tweeties are also heading over to CAS Christmas!
The Color Hues team is asking for Gold and Cream - a personal favorite combination for Christmas cards. Isn't this water color paper the perfect dreamy cream color?
The coordinating die was used to 'deboss' instead of cut.
Okay, my last card is heading over to Pinkfresh Studios WCMD challenge - specifically to Challege #6: No stamping! I just love this Fancy Floral 1, and the layered look of their Classic Holiday Words - even the enamel dots are from PFS!
That's it for me today... I hope you've found a few challenges to participate in! This, and your visits: it's what keeps me smiling...
=] Michele
edited to add:
Thanks, Jo!!
As always, wonderful cards! I love that debossed Christmas tree and beautiful gold stamping---perfect for the Color Hues challenge! Thanks for joining us once again! (I have a huge stash of PFS products, but not one of the ones you showcased today! How can that be?) Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWe'll just call you Princess Challenge from now on. Looks like you are covering them all beautifully. Each one Christmas cards is going to delight the recipients.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Michele, each one different but all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour cup of eggnog sounds delicious Michele! And those sweet birds perched nearby are adorable! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas! Hope you'll share the eggnog recipe! :) xx
ReplyDeleteWOW - you've been a busy bee! I really like the Nordic design aesthetic on the latter two cards! I have a giant board on Pinterest with this kind of design and I love it! The first birdie card is a wonderful CAS Christmas card with a classic color palette! You're tearing it up this week chicklet!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Rachelle : )
How darling are those teeny birds, what a delightful card! Yes, that is a wonderful creamy base for your fancy gold tree. And that cover plate makes a marvelous Christmas card. Three beauties my friend!
ReplyDeleteA terrific trio of delight, Michele. That first card is just so sweet and so YOU (or you and Tom, heehee). The second card is simply elegant and the third card is very joyful and vibrant. Each is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW...you're getting your Christmas cards done in a snap here my friend!! And I love them all!! Your sweet little birdies sharing a cup of eggnog (mine would have to be filled with hot cocoa!) is perfect for both challenges, and your gold and cream Christmas tree with all the critters is so cute and yet absolutely elegant! Your last card with the no stamping couldn't be any prettier Michele with the traditional red & green...everything on it looks so crisp and clean and totally pops! Love it!! AWESOME cards my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteSweet little birds ready for a dip in the egg nog! Love the way you've framed them! That Nordic inspired Christmas tree is going on my wish list! It's gorgeous all embossed in gold with the die embossed tree! The cover plate die works for any season and the die cut sentiment and red dots are a perfect fit! I'm glad you're smiling, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis little bird card is adorable Michele!! I love the pop of red you used to color your birdies and tea cup. I don't make my own eggnog, but I do use coconut rum in it along with cinnamon. I love that you are still embossing with dies Michele, that tree in gold and cream is just gorgeous! You pulled off the no stamping challenge perfectly with the last card Michele! I love it! That is a cool background die and I love the sentiment die. The little pop of red is just perfect with those enamel dots! You checked off a lot of challenges with these cards my friend! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteLook at you go!!!! Again, all lovely but if I had to pick a favorite I really love the birds and tea cup.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards -- your sweet birds, what could be better?! Well maybe your gold and cream wonder! And then you throw in the third card -- you're just downright mean showing us all these beauties - lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous little trio of total gorgeousness! Love the birdies and their eggnog. Thanks for playing along with Chrissie and me at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
ReplyDeleteAnother three beautiful cards. my favourite has to be that floral cover plate with the bold green background, simply beautiful. I have been a bit tardy with my commenting this week and you have been very busy xx
ReplyDeleteI think you've knocked it outta the park for all of these challenges, Michele! Love your color palette and CAS design on the teacups and birds and your embossed details on the Christmas tree are swoon-worthy! I also love how you paired the cover plate with those yummy holiday word dies on your last card, too...So much inspiration in this post :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at CAS Christmas...we always enjoy seeing your creations in the gallery!
Maybe that's what I need to do, Michele. Take out a set of stamps and leave it on my desk until it hits me in the face. You on the other hand hit it on the nail with these fabulous Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteALL your cards are so very wonderful Michele, I am particularly enjoying those sweet birds but hope they don't drink too much.... otherwise they may be grounded for a little while lol.
ReplyDeletewonderful selection of cards Michele, your little tea cup full of eggnog, I hope the little birdie doesn't fall in. Love that die cut frame :)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at CAS Christmas
Another delicious PF trio, Michele ... scrolled up and down a few times admiring (as usual), but failed to choose a favourite here ... each one is just yummy! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute first CAS card and rum and coconut sounds fabulous x. Such a classy second card what a striking third one. All three are fabulous Michele x.
ReplyDeleteA Lovely trio, Michele! The little birds perching on the cup of eggnog are so cute! The dotted line in the background is a wonderful framing.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful combination of debossing and gold heat-embossing to create a gorgeous Christmas tree for the second card. The third card is so pretty with traditional holiday colors. Love the pop of red enamels. Thank you so much for sharing the first card with us at CAS Christmas!
Hideko xx
Awesome Trio of cards! You have been cranking out some beauties! Loving the layout and design of your bird card! So creative! The gold and cream Christmas tree is fabulous! I love the subtle embossed outline! Then the last one with the pop of red is fabulous too! Looks like a day well spent! Thanks for playing along with us at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bunch of cards Michele. I love the simplicity in both the design and colour choice of your first card!
ReplyDeleteAlways an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Kickstart this time!
Chrissie - Guest Elf!
Beautiful cards! Love them all! Thank you so much for playing along with us at the Color Hues Challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Michele! I love them all! Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Color Hues Challenge! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAmazing Trio of cards, Michele! Your birds with the eggnog tea cups are very cute, I love how simply you left the colors, very striking! Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeleteA line up of a+mazing cards Michele!
ReplyDeleteSo good to spot one of them over at the Color Hues Challenge! You're not only the Embossing Folder queen... but the master of debossing as well !LOVE the effect you achieved !
Well, I don't know how I missed commenting on this little cutie (which was a winner at Christmas Kickstart, BTW!) but it just makes my little heart go pitter patter, it's adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to come here and find 3 lovely Christmas designs Michele! Love your cup of cheer with the dots embossing and cute birds - thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas! Your embossed tree with all the decorations in gold is beautiful and the white coverall die is so pretty over the green with 3 added red berries!
ReplyDeleteThree fab cards, Michele - just love all of them, especially that cute little birdie duo on the cup!!
ReplyDeleteSo much comfort and joy. I love the teacup with birds best. All wonderful creations...
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