Okay, not because there isn't any laundry - I've just given myself the day off! It's my [birthday] party and I'll play if I want to!! lol Here's what inspired me today...
... and all the lovely inspiration from the Peace on Earth team, too!
I had a little piece of black/white gingham just big enough to cut three little Reverse Confetti trees - two outside my window [Mama Elephant] cut from Craft Consortium Wood Textures papers - and one inside with a little gold star topper.
That starry paper is another oldie from Crate Paper.
Simple, yet still joyous, I think!
O' Christmas trees, how lovely are your gingham branches!
=] Michele
Good for you taking the day off to play! Love each and every element of this card! They all add up to fantastic! I hope your birthday was extra special...just like you XO
ReplyDeleteNo kidding this could be one of my all time favorites - and you have made some amazing cards - but wow this is so creative! Love it!
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ReplyDeletethis card that isn't pure perfection! Hope your play-date and Birthday were fabulous!
WOW.....I just love those windows and that wood textures paper is awesome. Those trees are amazing...I predict a winner for sure!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Feliz Cumpleanos, Michele! I wish you many more beautiful birthdays! I hope you have a beautiful day! Yay for no laundry! ☺☺☺ Marisela mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
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I was distracted and now I'm not sure that I hit submit. So attempt number 2.☺☺ haha haha
Happy belated birthday Michele and so glad you took the time off the laundry and made this striking and fabulous card. You can clearly see where your inspiration came from. The gingham contemporary trees look fabulous, love the window frame and that dark starry night x. Sending belated hugs x.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Michele (now a little late since I saw this the next day). I can see you had a wonderful creative play time. This card is fabulous. I LOVE those gingham trees. All of the elements work together beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing and I hope your day was as special as you are. :)
ReplyDeleteYAY for a no laundry day and a play day instead!! LOVE your black & white trees, and your window die cut too...what a great way to display those lovely trees!! And great background paper too!! A perfect card for this challenge Michele! Hope you had a wonderful birthday and that the laundry doesn't seem too daunting today!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteGood. You should play on your birthday! And what a lovely result of your playtime! I love your gingham trees and starry sky! Your papers went together perfectly! Hope you are still enjoying feeling your special day!
ReplyDeleteLove your card design and the plaid trees! Thank you for sharing with us at Peace on Earth Christmas challenge.
ReplyDeleteThose trees are adorable, Michele. I'm loving that wood paper. I can never find mine when I want it but I don't have that kind. The window is cool too.
ReplyDeleteOne word... gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBirthdays deserve to be laundry free for sure. WOW this one is amazing. I am loving your trees and those bitty stars. WWCD for sure.
ReplyDeleteLove the b & w with the antique-like frame. Quite the unusual Christmas card. Belated Happy Birthday wishes to you, Michele, and a hug too.
ReplyDeleteOh, I meant to send you a birthday wish on the day and now I have missed it! I did send a card but I suspect it might be late. I hope you had a fantastic day and you deserved to take the day off from the chores. Your card is fabulous and such an amazing take on the inspiration photo. Those tiny stars are just amazing xx
ReplyDeleteNo Laundry??? Where am I? Have I been transported to another dimension? Lovely that you don't have to do it but better that you could make this unique, clean and dramatic card. It's awesome.
ReplyDeleteClever and creative modernistic black and white gingham Christmas card, Michele. Such a fun way to spend your day off:-) TFS Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteFabulously designed card and a great take on our mood board! Thank you for joining our challenge at Peace On Earth!
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Oh Michele this is just GORGEOUS! I love your interpretation of our mood board and happy you had JUST ENOUGH of that pretty paper for your trees! Awesome design!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth Christmas challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support on our new challenge adventure!!
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It's very joyous and I love it! You incorporated the window, the trees, and the gingham from the mood board and it looks so cute. I've been wanting to do some trees like this. We'll have to see if I can get around to them what with all the Christmas NBUS I need to color. Happy belated birthday, Michele! I'm so glad you played with us at Peace on Earth!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you took the day off from laundry on your birthday Michele! And I love it even more that you played for while too. That inspiration photo has so many gorgeous elements and as usual, I love, love, love your take on them! Your card is simple, but not, rustic, but elegant, farmhouse chic and just plain gorgeous! Who can resist buffalo check tree's anyway?!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWow! What a creative take on the inspiration piece. Love those plaid trees! I hope you had a wonderful birthday… so sorry I missed it. I’m hoping to get back into my groove with 2022 birthdays.
ReplyDeleteHappy day off and no laundry day! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour black and white plaid tree card is so joyous and cool, Michele! You created a beautiful holiday night scene with the wooden window frames and the stars you can see from the windows!
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Happy Birthday my friend! Wonderful memories of spending our birthdays together, far to long ago!! Permission please to case these gorgeous plaid tress!!!! Oh my goodness I can't stop looking!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your plaid trees, Michele! The night sky and tiny stars look amazing with your rustic frame, too...such a wonderful take on the inspiration photo ~ xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card, great design for our challenge.… Many thanks for entering and hope to see you again soon. Good luck in the final draw.
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