Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #51

I'm going to let the Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #51 speak for itself this morning...


... I was particularly drawn to that top left photo - but you'll see my love of grey just couldn't be tamped down today so I borrowed from the steely blue-grey of the park bench below it...

Studio Katia provided the fireplace 'screen' that I backed with acetate...


My sign above the fireplace was made with a piece of washi tape that I've had for years - undoubtedly found on the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby!
Two of those sweet stockings that were a freebie die set from Waffle Flower were hung with care, and a bit of Spellbinders greenery and my card elements were mounted on another successful pressing of that Honey Bee embossing plate!  It reminds me of the tin walls and ceilings of a favorite candy shop in Newburgh, NY!

I'd better get this one delivered to P.O.E. before I miss the deadline - thanks for stopping by!
=] Michele

21 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Just signed up behind you at Peace on Earth! LOVE your card - it's another stunner, Jo x

LeAnne said...

So sweet....just love this little scene, and that embossed background is amazing! You have the BEST "STUFF"!

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwwwwww...don't you just LOVE those sweet mini stockings?!! I sure do!! Your fireplace looks so warm and inviting and I'm loving your blue/gray embossed tile background too Michele! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

This is warm and cozy, Michele, its gives all of the feels! Love the background too. It does look like tin panels!

Karren said...

Oh this is adorable and that gray in the background is perfect!

Jeanne said...

I TOTALLY agree with LeAnne! You have the best "stuff!" That gray is gorgeous. Your scene is engaging and I love every detail you added!

Bonnie said...

The debossed background does look like pressed tin, Michele, and it's so pretty with the red stockings and roaring fire!

JulieP said...

Just lovely! Do you happen to remember what color/brand of blue cardstock that is? It's such a beautiful shade.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Love the warmth in this one, and that background is gorgeous.

Lia said...

Such a nice scene: stocking waiting for presents. I like the acetate in the window!
Lia DT POE

Cat Craig said...

So good for the challenge. Its a beaut!

Darlene said...

OMG Lady ... this is OUTSTANDING! Love the scene you've created and your fireplace screen is amazing! Beautifully done my friend ... always depend on you for inspiration!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
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Leslie Miller said...

There are those cute stockings again, hung by the fireplace and waiting for Santa! I do love the embossing that so closely resembles a tin ceiling. Beautiful!

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful blue dry embossed background for your more traditional Christmas Fireplace and Christmas Stocking scene, Michele. TFS my friend. Happy Holidays...Nancy

Bobby said...

Your card evokes a warm and cozy feeling, Michele.

TK said...

Comfy, cozy and oh so dreamy, sitting by the fire admiring the stockings and warmth!

donna mikasa said...

If those aren't the cutest stockings, ever! Such a delightful holiday scene and you've captured the spirit from the inspiration photo perfectly!

lostinpaper said...

I just can't stop looking at that dreamy background, LOVE the colour and love the pattern... actually love the card lol.

Linda Callahan said...

Oh we had a tin ceiling in our kitchen in our first house - loved it - and love this card! Perfect holiday scene!

Vickie Y said...

Adorable! Thank you for sharing with us at POE Christmas Challenge.

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