Monday, November 10, 2014

JOY


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PrintQuick post as today's the day my sister & BIL come to visit! Of course I'm still not ready--LOL! My card combines the MFT sketch & color challenges & I used my new poinsettia die.  I had my eye on it last year & finally included it in an order when MFT had a sale earlier this year.  I used scraps of red, green & blue that were as close as I could get to the color combo. Have to say I like them together. VersaMagic Red Magic matched the red so I used it to ink the stencil I made from the Dispersed Dots die for one panel.  The other one is stamped & embossed with 2 tiny snowflakes in one of their older Christmas sets.  The embossing powder has a lovely sparkle you can't see in the picture.  
The sentiment is from the same set & I added Stickles to it & the poinsettia center. There's some foam tape used, but it's still pretty flat to mail. The scraps let me also enter at Pixies Snippets Playground. Thanks so much for stopping by--I love reading your comments.
Edited to add: Joining in the shine challenge at Inkspirational since glitter shines, right?


27 comments:

  1. what a pretty take on both the sketch and the color combo, greta... the flower is just lovely!

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  2. Fabulous sketch and even more fabulous card! I love those beautiful colors and your flower, a total knock out! So beautiful.

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  3. I LIKE that poinsettia die and your card is just darling, I see the sparkle!! Enjoy your family visit :)

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  4. Oh, I'll bet this is really spicey and glam in real life, GG! It's fabulous! Have fun with your sis!! Hugs, Darnell

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  5. Lovely card Greta! Enjoy your company.

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  6. Fantastic take on the sketch Greta!
    Thank You~

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  7. such a delight card. the colour combo is so pretty

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  8. Those embossed leaves are very pretty! Enjoy and soak up that family time! It's a treasure every minute!

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  9. Love your take on the sketch. Very pretty card. xxx

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  10. Such a lovely, modern take on a Christmas card. I love this look but do not do it well myself.
    You have mastered it!

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  11. What a lovely design!! Beautiful card Greta!

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  12. Beautiful card and love the designs you created on each panel with the cute poinsettia on it!

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  13. I love polka dots and your poinsettia is GORGEOUS!

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  14. Lovely design, Greta. Beautiful color combo, too.

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  15. Big beautiful flower with lovely design! Hope you have a wonderful visit with your sis and BIL!:-)

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  16. Have a wonderful time with your family. I hope they can stay for a while. This is a pretty card. I love the blue with the red and green. It gives the Christmas colors a new fun look. The joy sentiment is so sparkly. I've found I love sparkly on everything!

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  17. Great take on both the sketch and colour combo, Greta! Love the bold poinsettia. Have a great time with your family!

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  18. This is so sweet ! Love those polka dots and layered poinsettia :)

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  19. Show-stopping stunning, Greta! Your poinsettia is soooo lovely! Bold and beautiful! Hope you're having an excellent time with your guests!
    Hugs~c

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  20. Hope the visit went off all ok and you enjoyed your house guests. I love your poinsettia with the blue as the centre. Really pops and eye catching. hugs Mrs A.

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  21. Love the poinsettia on this card - it is gorgeous! I hope you are having a wonderful time with your family.

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  22. Great work Greta - unusual colours which work beautifully together!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  23. Great card Greta! I love the color combination, the poinsettia, awesome!!

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  24. So crisp and fresh, Greta ... and such a gorgeous colour palette ... just lovely! Anita :)

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  25. Just perfect! I love the colours, the layout, the perfect detail on the poinsettia...fabulous! Have a wonderful visit!

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  26. What a great design- love your bright poinsetta - just perfect for Christmas. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

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