First Christmas Card

My Neighbor was knocking on my door this afternoon and hand delivered my FIRST Christmas card.  What a cute card!!  And I immediately thought......I can do this.  Well at least close, with a more Whimsical look.

First, here is the store bought card......

This card was 4 1/4 X 12 when unfolded.  I cut mine 4 1/4 X 11.  Scored at 4 inches and 9 1/2.  Love the cute little Owl and Sparkly Trees.

 Here is my version, using Cozy Critters Hostess stamps, Peaceful Pines and matching Framelits.  A couple other random Trees in the background.  I used the MINI MISTI to stamp the Branch.  I colored the branch with an Early Expresso marker and stamped several times, then colored the leaves with Garden Green and stamped. 

 The Owl was colored with Markers and the Scarf was stamped again and colored and popped up.

Here is the other side of the card folding in.  I trimmed the trees flush with the Outer edges, but let one hang over the middle of the card.  Super Easy fold and will still fit in your regular envelopes!

Cozy Critters  HOSTESS set  142214 $9.50 ONLY AVAILABLE with a $150 order.

 
Owl Builder punch  118074 $18.00  You can create adorable Owls just using the Punch!!

Peaceful Pines 139728 $26.00

Perfect Pines Framelits 139665 $27.00

I have posted a class on Saturday Dec. 10th.  RSVP for this class at my shopping site below.  Come Gift and Gab, have some Refreshments and Santa has a little something for ALL who attend!! 




Here is the NEW HOSTESS CODE 2T6DAH6P and this code will close Dec. 17th at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

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