WAAAAY back in February 2023, Tom and I had a fun little getaway to Buffalo and had a very brief but wonderful little meetup with our friends Michelle and Tony Leone - you might know her by Pretty Periwinkle? Her days of designing for Papertrey Ink, or the Fusion challenge, or my fellow teammate at 12 Kits of Occasions? Or Two Ls, as I like to call her!
Michelle has her hands full these days, but I begged her to Play Cards with me and I'm so happy she said YES! Here is our fun assignment:
In honor of National Look for an Evergreen Day, make a card using dies
only = no stamping! Our cards MUST include an evergreen die! All are welcome: pine, spruce,
fir, etc. Your evergreen does Not necessarily need to be the focal point; it can be a supporting character on your card!
Well, I had just the perfect dies in my hands [thanks, Marcia more on those tomorrow!] Meet Twig and Stump:
They are from a Sizzix set that was a released in 2022! But I can't get enough of them! All of the dies were cut from Neenah 80# card and scraps of colored card from my stash. The background is a paper from Honey Bee that had a Spellbinders' Hemstitch circle cut from it. I love this neutral with my steel-y gray card!
Of course, there is my required evergreen, decked out with snowballs, of course! It made my spirits bright to make a big 5 x 7" card - my Wplus9 Postage set served its purpose well.
Okay, Two Ls! Ready or not, here we come! I can't wait - I've missed your gorgeous creations for so long! You'll all come with me, right? Let's go together - HERE is Michelle's link!
Thanks so much for stopping by today - it's been such fun Playing Cards with Friends in 2023. I'm not sure if I will carry on this tradition in 2024 - we'll see. But if I do ask you to play, I hope you'll say yes!
=] Michele
This is just as cute as can be Michele! I love card using just dies and this one is fantastic. Right up my card making alley! Merriest Christmas wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteTotal CUTENESS! It’s so fun to see your creations 😊
ReplyDeleteOooh this is such fun, Michele. Love this card.
ReplyDeleteThey look like they're dancing around the snowball covered tree Michele and just celebrating away! Love everything about this sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love those snowmen too, Michele, and you've designed a fabulous place for them to play.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like those snowmen. They make a great pair. Love how you have used the kraft card for your background and all the little details, especially the hemstitched circle xx
ReplyDeleteI love this card so much, Michele! It's beautifully designed with the framing and background. Love this set and all its different parts. You could just put this on display as a Christmas decoration. It would brighten the spirit in any home!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. Love Twig and Stump along with evergreen. A fun challenge with card making friends. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis pair never ceases to bring a big smile! Look how sweet they are hugging it out! I love the neutral tones and festive tree. Adorable card!
ReplyDeleteThese guys are adorable, Michele! I think they must be related to Chilly & Freezy. I'll bet they're hiding behind the evergreen ready to throw those snowballs!
ReplyDeleteAdorable die cut images and clever arranging of all your sweet Christmas elements, my friend. TFS..perfect for the challenge. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteThese two just give me the biggest joy! They're adorable, and your card is perfect -- love those snowballs on the tree. Off to see Two L's
ReplyDeleteOh how fun!!! What a fabulous card. Those snowmen are fantastic. Wonderful details and all around goodness! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI could not love this card more. Twig and Stump are as impossible to find as the Corny dies. I have looked like crazy. I loved you assignment and the result that you and Michelle came up with. And I LOVE the way you used the hemstitched circle here. Snow much fun!
ReplyDeleteAlways love seeing Twig and Stump! Wouldn't it be funny if the leaner guy was actually "Stump"? My set will have to wait another year to make an appearance. Maybe I'll start during summer ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome Christmas card, Michele! Your "Twig and Stump" are so adorable! Love the cool neutral color combo, and the great arrangement/layout of the elements around those snow dudes - snowballs, snowflakes, Hemstitch circle cut, and evergreen tree！
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Twig and Stump are such fabulous dies and so unique - they make me smile whenever I see them. I miss seeing Michelle's gorgeous creations, but I'm so glad you got to play cards with her.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this card and am so delighted you and Michelle played together.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this card and am delighted that you and Michelle played together.
ReplyDeleteOh I love these guys I dithered about buying them and now I want them I can't find them serves me right !
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