Friday, September 16, 2016

PTI Christmas Card

I'm home & trying to get back into the swing of things. Had a great time in Indianapolis visiting my cousin & his family. Dave's wife gave me her ticket so I could go to the Colts game. Would have been better to win, but had fun anyway.  Weather wasn't bad, but too much humidity for my liking the first few days. They had lots of fun activities planned & I didn't let a cold slow me down. Another highlight of the trip was meeting my blogging friend, Brenda.  
It really felt like we'd known each other for years.  We enjoyed a LONG lunch just chatting away.  Good thing the place wasn't busy!  I wasn't able to meet up with my other Indy friends, so guess I'll just have to go back--haha!  
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CARD BY DAWN MCVEY
It will be awhile before I catch up with all of you as we have unexpected company coming & I'm working the weekend.  It's been way over a month, so I'm a bit nervous. Did manage to make a card last night for the PTI Create Along With Us challenge.  Dawn's card made me think of Snowflake Flurries, one of my favorite sets.  
I used her color combo of Raspberry Fizz & red--my ink is Memento Love Letter.  The sentiment is from PTI Peaceful Poinsettia & the die cuts are from Twig Wreath.  I brushed them with Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens & the black dot is Pico Embellisher. Nuvo drops are used in the background & the sentiment panel is die cut with AJVD Polka Dot Rectangle Backdrop. Thanks for your visits while I was gone & for your patience as I catch up.  I'm also entering ATSM, CropStop, Penny Black & More & Word Art Wednesday.
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26 comments:

  1. brendaSeptember 17, 2016 at 12:22 AM

    Welcome home Greta and so pleased you had a good trip.

    And what a very striking card today, the contrast in colour works so well and it's perfect for our theme this month, many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More challenge.

    B x

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  2. Ros CrawfordSeptember 17, 2016 at 2:43 AM

    Welcome home! So glad you had fun and even got to catch up with a blog friend! Beautiful card and love your photos!

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  3. Dawn TSeptember 17, 2016 at 2:49 AM

    Glad you had a great trip Greta. A totally beautiful card. The colour combo is fabulous.

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  4. Brenda in INSeptember 17, 2016 at 5:05 AM

    Great picture of you in your Colts shirt at Lucas Oil. Yes, I think you should come back to see the other gals that couldn't make it! This card is so bright and cheerful and I love the colors. I really love the sentiment, especially the happy memories. It's a wonderful time to reflect on the memories of past times with the family.

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  5. rcwidow (Linda)September 17, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    Glad you had a good trip and are back home safe. Sorry I missed seeing you. Hugs

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  6. BettySeptember 17, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    good to have have you back Greta!

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  7. Paper Creations by ShirleySeptember 17, 2016 at 6:25 AM

    Beautiful vibrant card, love the colour :) How wonderful that you were able to meet up with another blog friend, it's so much fun. Take good care, Shirleyxx

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  8. LindaSeptember 17, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Pretty card Greta. Sounds like you had a great time and it is always nice to meet blogging friends, right?

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  9. RosemarySeptember 17, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    sounds like you had a fabulous time, greta!! love your beautiful take on dawn's design!!

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  10. MariaSeptember 17, 2016 at 2:22 PM

    Looks like you had a great time visiting with your cousin and a fun time at the Colts game! I'm sure you had fun visiting with your blog friend, Brenda, too! And, your Christmas card is just gorgeous with the bright color and snowflakes!!

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  11. Vikki HSeptember 17, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    so glad you could get away to see family! Dawn is right - raspberry fizz and red look great together and it's always nice to see Snowflake Flurries.

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  12. Princess Judy PalmerSeptember 17, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    Love the red on red card. It's so rich!

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  13. Mona PendletonSeptember 17, 2016 at 10:37 PM

    So glad you had a great trip Greta! Hope you are feeling better! Your card is so pretty! Great take on Dawn's sample! How fun to meet a crafty friend!

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  14. ColleenSeptember 18, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    Greta, I felt the same way when I met Brenda, gosh the time got away from us, we talked so much, just like long time friends! Your card is stunning, love how you CASed Dawns!! And don't worry about work (WHAT? work??) I think it is like riding a bicycle!! Heart Hugs, Colleen

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  15. Marcia HillSeptember 18, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Lovely, lovely card Greta...I really must try the Raspberry Fizz and Pure Poppy together...SO pretty! Glad to hear you had a fun vacation too...always nice to get away for awhile!! :0)

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  16. Cat CraigSeptember 18, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    That tone on tone is fabulous Greta, very rich and velvety looking.

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  17. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)September 18, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    Great take on the inspiration card, Greta! Glad you had a fun trip too!!

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  18. alexandra s.m.September 18, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    So happy you had a great time in Indie and that you are home safe and sound!
    Love the photos and your card is beautiful Greta!
    Yes, you do have to come back because hello, we need to get together!!!
    Hugs~

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    Look at you, you little jetsetter lol! I'm so glad you had fun, and met a blogging friend!! Looks like a great time! I'm so glad you got to go! I love your card by the way!

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  20. DarnellSeptember 19, 2016 at 2:57 PM

    Your card is absolutely spectacular, Greta! So pinning!! I'm glad you made it home safe and sound and I hope work went okay! I'm also glad you and Brenda got to hook up - I knew you would get on like long-lost sisters!! Hugs, Darnell

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    sounds like you had a great time away. this is such a pretty in pink holiday card; i love how you made the sentiment the focal point with the subtle background. thank you so much for playing along with us at penny black and more!
    linda

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  22. MarthaSeptember 20, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    Hi, Greta! So glad you had a wonderful time! Love the photos you shared, and love your beautiful take on Dawn's card.

    Have a lovely week! ♥

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  23. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 20, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    Glad you had a fun trip and happy that you met up with bloggy friend, how nice!

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  24. cmSeptember 22, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    Such a beautiful card, Greta; looks like your talents are totally intact! Glad you're home safely after what sounds like a marvelous trip! How wonderful to meet with a crafting pal; they are awesome, aren't they! Please: no catching up on my blog! Just drop in at the most recent one with a quick 'hi'! You already have enough to do with getting back into the swing of coming home! Bet Steve and Fritz are ultra happy to have you back!
    Hugs~c

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  25. BarbSeptember 23, 2016 at 5:10 AM

    Hi Greta, I'm glad to hear you had a great trip and it must have been very special meeting up with your friend. I met a pen friend on a trip to the USA some years ago now. We'd been writing for about 10 years so like you I felt I knew hew and had no doubt we'd get on. Isn't it lovely though to be able to have a real hug. Lovely photos and a very pretty card. It will be lovely to see your lovely cards again soon. Barbxx

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  26. BonnieSeptember 25, 2016 at 4:02 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful holiday, Greta! Love the colors in your card! Unexpected and fun!

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