pssst... don't tell... I MAY HAVE opened up a birthday gift from Tom a little bit early!! But when Karen announced her Black & Red challenge at Color Hues? It just HAD TO BE DONE!! lol
As most of us do, I handed over the buy button on a list of things I wanted from Spellbinders to my husband - he didn't mind not having to shop, believe me! BUT at the top of my list was this die set which I totally chose because he loves polar bears so much. Okay enough chit chat... for Color Hues #98:
Jules - you inspired my nearly stamp-free design - of course I'm
blaming you for that early birthday present sneak!
Also, from my desk... these two carolers that were all colored up before the
Color Hues blog posted the new challenge this morning... great minds?
Isn't it funny that these are two of a trio and Marcia chose the third for her DT card?
I found three lines from three favorite Christmas carols in a PTI set -
perfectly in time, and in tune!
I'll be back tomorrow - happily guesting at the Penny Black on Saturday Challenge - hope to see you then! Thanks for all your kindness this week!
=] Michele
Of course it is perfectly normal to request or even buy your own birthday presents. Love that bear and penguin. You are definitely in cute mode these days xx
ReplyDeleteI used to do this for Rich, but it's been a while. Happy early birthday, Michele! I LOVE your early gift of these fabulously cute critters! Your card is beautifully put together. Oh, and I love that doily snowflake, too! Of course, the darling carolers are precious and sweet and fun. As Hilary mentioned, you're in cute mode, and I have to say it makes me very happy!
ReplyDeleteTom does have the BEST taste in presents! So glad you enjoyed... oh my, look at that bear and that snowflake... and that cute penguin!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable--both cards! I broke my "no new products" for that polar bear and penguin, but they're still on my desk! Your design is fabulous--love the sign and the die cut snowflake. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with us on Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteYou really needed to open this set early, Michele! You made a perfect card for the challenge and for Tom! It's amazing how well the elfettes work in these colors too! Looks like fun at your house today.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a perfectly adorable polar bear this is! His little freind is a sweetie too. What a fun card, Michele. Those carolers look adorable all dolled up in their red and gray winter attire. Another cutie!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the CUTE mode too Michele and this new set from Tom made the perfect card for our challenge...I can totally see why you had to open it early! That bear and penguin are ADORABLE and I'm loving that snowflake too! (In fact, can you cut one or two out for me to bring home next week? Pretty please with sugar on top??!!) And it must be serendipity (I love that word!) that made us think alike about the carolers...your card is sooooo SWEET!! Awesome post today my friend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Color Hues! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSo very cute! You rocked out the colors 😊
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like an early birthday present and that polar bear and penguin just arrived in my mailbox today. (It was the penguin that I really wanted!) And there's those sweet carolers again--I'm loving the star filled sky and pops of red! I spy a winner here!
ReplyDeleteSo well worth opening a gift early when you create a delight like this. Oh goodness! SO cute ! And your little carolers just warm my heart. Thank you, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo absolutely adorable! Both cards are cute as can be, and that bear is lurking in the back of my mind when I saw a IG post on it come across my YT feed. And as always, those carolers are fun, and great minds with the challenge AND Marcia
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday,when is it btw? How wonderful of Tom to facilitate your addiction sorry I mean your crafty passion. Fabulous card I love those critters and my finger has been hovering over the buy button for some time.Maybe I should get Mr P to press the button for me as an early Christmas present.
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I would have used this set for a card for the challenge until I saw Marcia's and then yours, Michele. Now that the trio is complete I'll go another way. I do enjoy those carolers in their gray striped outfits with red hats and scarves.
ReplyDeleteI am humbly honored to be of inspiration. I adore your card! The critters are adorable but it's that doily snowflake is what really sets this apart for me. I also love that you and Marcia have crafty ESP. LOL!!! For my recent birthday I ordered myself a new handbag and then told my hubby thank you for the awesome gift. ROFL! It's a win/win in our household. Thanks for the mention!
ReplyDeleteMichele, this is about as cute as it gets, just love your sweet frosty critters. They look like they are having a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteThat bear is just too adorable in his red stripe sweater with his little buddy! I couldn't resist him either and went out of my spending moratorium to buy him. I may have also did it again to buy the sloth die this month. Also, isn't that protocol - order things ourselves, then just show our hubs and say "thanks, how thoughtful"! LOL. Those carolers are cute as buttons too in their tights and red caps.
ReplyDeleteThere's just so much cuteness to behold here, Michele! The bear and penguin are the sweetest duo - love the way you used the CH colors and dressed these two up for a frosty day. That snowflake in the background is a wonderful element as is the tilted frame. Fabulous design. I can almost hear the sweet little voices coming from those carolers. I love them and every time I see them I smile. I love the starry, snowy background you gave them and your coloring is so wonderful, as always.
ReplyDeleteHubby is a great shopper!!! lol....loving all of the stripes and your adorable images!
ReplyDeleteMichele, You have done a fabulous job with this set! Love that snowflake background and your fun layout! As for your Carolers... I love their little shirts and striped pants. Wonderful job and thanks for playing at Color Hues and I hope you have a very Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards Michele! LOVE that big polar bear with the penguin on his shoulder and the cute carolers with the black starry sky on the 2nd! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome Christmas cards Michele. LOVE your sweet new dies ... that polar bear and penguin are SO ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteoops ... hit post too quickly. I also love those sweet carolers in these colours. Great work Michele. xx
ReplyDeleteYou already know this, but I had to drop by and say your card is just the cutest, Michele! I think that bear needs to find his way to my craft room someday soon! Thanks for playing along at CH!
ReplyDeleteMichele both of your cards are sooo adorable! I didn't get the small die last month and the more I see it the more I wish I had. Your bear and Penguin are the absolute cutest and you showcased this die so well. Love it! Thank you so much sharing with us at the Color Hues!
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