Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Christmas Kickstart #91

Christmas Kickstart #91 has such a beautiful inspiration photo and color theme!  But don't take my word for it...


Isn't it lovely?  I was first drawn to those snowy branches and bright red reindeer... but then this happened... I remembered that cute little hand from the 
Concord & 9th Tree Topper die set I recently purchased!


My blues are a little more muted - or perhaps it's the gloomy day I'm having here -
but I did manage to bring three shades - two using patterned paper and one pretty glitter-y paper for the star!  
Don't you love her red nails?  After very carefully adding a bit of crimson Copic, I added a bit of Nuvo Crystal Drops to each nail for shine!


I pulled out all those 12x12 Christmas pads that my cousin gifted to me - this one has 15 more card-cousins for those seniors!  I hope to have another day just like it today!

Thanks, Jo and Faith for inspiring my card!
=] Michele

Double thanks for the honor!

21 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Cute, CUTE card Michele! I love how well your dsp added the colors you needed and "her" nails are quite lovely! SWEET card to add to the collection! Hugs. :0)

Cindy H. said...

Simply gorgeous!! Love the design and how you utilized the colors in the challenge.

LeAnne said...

CUTE! LOVE that color combo!! Your grays, blues and red make for a super-happy Christmas card!

Dotty Jo said...

What a beauty, and such a lovely way to play our challenge! Thanks for joining the fun at Christmas Kickstart with Faith and me, Jo x

TK said...

No Grinch here -- just all joy! Really cute card, Michele

Leslie Miller said...

15 more? Your productivity blows me away! All the more delightful to stop by and partake of the joyful results! Your card is fun and festive and I love your use of the papers. Oh, and, yes, she has a lovely manicure!

Denise Bryant said...

Love this adorable card! I have had this die set on my wish list!

JoAnn said...

What a cute card. Love the blues and especially the hand with the dainty fingernails. I bet you had fun doing those tiny nails and adding the shine too.

Lisa Elton said...

I DO like her red nails! This is an adorable take on the photo, Michele. Those seniors are going to enjoy this one!

donna mikasa said...

Oh my!! Not only did you utilize the colors, but that HAND with her perfect manicure tops it off! Pun intended ;)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a fabulous and quite original card, love her placing the star on the tree, such a lovely use of the colour theme too. Thank you so much for joining us in our Colour Challenge at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge Good Luck and I hope you will join in on the next challenge.
Guest Elf Faith A

Jeanne said...

Fabulous! From the top of the tree to the tip of her nails, this one is a definite winner! What a steady hand you have my dear!

Bobby said...

What a fabulous combination of creativity, inspiration and DSP, Michele. Beautiful cards that your seniors will cherish.

Tracey McNeely said...

If you had any idea of how many times that die was in and out of my shopping cart! Of course now that I've seen your beautiful card I wish I left it in!

Bonnie said...

Fifteen more? Wow! How many does that make? Love, love, love this lovely arm and manicured fingers! So perfect with the elegant glittery star topper and pretty tree!

HilaryJane said...

Putting the star on the Christmas tree is always special and I love those nails. Great work on your cards for seniors xx

lostinpaper said...

Catching up on all your wonderful designs, love love love this sweet scene!

Nance said...

You have been busy, busy, busy with those cards, Michele. I love your patterned tree and her nails! 👀

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

These are my current favorite Christmas supplies! I just love that tree trimmer, and your color choices are fab, as always.

Linda Callahan said...

It's all about the fingernails! Beautiful card - beautifully detailed!

baileyrosy.com said...

An absolute stunner ! beautiful blue hues and that hand !those nails !!! I feel a buying spree coming on.

Marie