Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Let's Squash It! Challenge 2

Hmmm a Christmas themed embossing folder?  Hope the gals at Let's Squash It challenge 2 think it does!  lol  But if it doesn't, I sure had fun making this card anyway!  It features a wonderful embossing folder from Richard Garay.

This snowy folder was sent to so many of my friends - every time I found it at Hobby Lobby I bought another!  It's such a beauty - see if you agree... I'll give you a close-up first...

I can't imagine a more beautiful spot for a Christmas kiss under the Mistletoe!  This gorgeous Mistletoe Bundle from Memory Box was a birthday gift from a dear friend, and honestly, I couldn't wait to get it in my machine!  and dust it with 'snow' for this Wintery scene!


Almost time for the 'boss' to be home ... better get posting, and cooking!  Thanks for the visit!
=]  Michele

26 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

I remember buying this embossing folder after seeing you use it! Your card is beautiful!

Karen Dunbrook said...

What a gorgeous eb folder....what a beautiful holiday card you created too.
I wish we had that store here in Canada...Michaels just isn't cutting it anymore.
xx Karen

Karen said...

Just perfection---love everything about this! That embossing folder certainly says "Christmas" to me especially when paired with the beautiful holly die cut!

Jeanne said...

Gorgeous!! What a fantastic card. I think I got this folder because of you? I will have to go look in my stash. Regardless, you showcased it wonderfully here. Love it on a slimline. And that mistletoe? Mwah! Thanks for sharing!

Marcia Hill said...

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Michele!! I love, LOVE that embossing folder and have never seen it before...I will definitely be on the lookout if it's ever safe to go out again!! LOVE the Mistletoe die cut too and can see why you couldn't wait to use it! Truly a lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Cat Craig said...

Beautiful card Michele, and I can see why you were compelled to share it!

Dotty Jo said...

This is gorgeous, Michele! Looks like a Christmas EF to me as it's pine/fir and the mistletoe is fab too. Delighted to see embossing AND stamping! Thanks for playing at Let's Squash It with Gail and me, Jo x

Mac Mable said...

Fabulous texture from that fabulous embossing folder and yes I agree nothing nicer than stealing a kiss from your special one under the mistletoe. A really beautiful card Michele x.

conil said...

Amazing embossing...just the perfect Christmas card in my eyes. Did you add this to Christmas Kickstart, too? (https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/11/christmas-kickstart-challenge-42-use.html
Same challenge...a twofer.

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous card! I think I have that embossing folder... now I'll have to go and check! Very pretty background for your snowy mistletoe cluster!

lostinpaper said...

Absolutely beautiful Michele, definitely says 'Christmas' to me!

Bobby said...

I used the same folder for my entry, Michele, but saved the mistletoe for another card. Looks like we're on the same wave length, sort of. ;) It's a beautiful card!

JulieP said...

Another stunning embossing folder entry. Dang, it's hard to follow behind you. ROFL! Hoping to get to mine soon.

Bonnie said...

This is the MOST BEAUTIFUL Christmas card, Michele! What a wonderful embossing folder and the mistletoe is gorgeous! I need to look for that embossing folder! Wow!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Stunning with the embossed pines behind the mistletoe, Michele - love this!!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous texture from the dry embossed pine boughs and beautiful die cut and colored mistletoe. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

TK said...

Yes it's gorgeous! And I agree, it perfectly portrays winter and a wonderful Christmas tree!

Vikki H said...

Beautiful slimline! Love that CAS style of yours.

HilaryJane said...

That is indeed a pretty special embossing folder, it is the perfect background for that wonderful mistletoe xx

Anita in France said...

Certainly Chrismas-sy, Michele ... and definitely stunning ... what a crisp, chic beauty! Hugs, Anita :)

Barb Ghig said...

Nevermind cooking when you're creating gorgeous cards like this, Michele! I love this embossing folder, and use mine all the time...Thank you :) The bits of snow on your mistletoe and berries are so pretty and I adore the red bow! Stunning Christmas card, my friend! xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

Lovely Mistletoe, Michele! I love the gorgeous texture in the background, and the beautiful slimline card design! A bit of snow is a wonderful finishing touch!
Hideko xx
p.s. Great photo styling too - the sharp dark shadow of the card, the gray background, the tree echoing the slim tall shape of the card.

Angelnorth said...

This is a beauty! I agree about the folder - I've just seen it on another challenge entry and may (ahem) have broken off browsing the challenge to order it!

Rachelle Oltean said...

This is one of my top Christmas card designs so far this year! It's truly spectacular in its simplicity! That background embossing is amazing and I love the placement of your die cuts! Love this one my friend! : )
Hugs - Rachelle : )

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I spent a lot of time looking for this embossing folder to no avail. I want to come over and borrow it. Fabulous make. love the snow on the mistletoe.

ionabunny said...

That is a gorgeous background and a lovely card. Thanks for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Hugz