What a wonderful way to embrace friends and family with our Welcome Home challenge!
photo credit: marthamoments.blogspot.com
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Feeling some Christmas this challenge so I combined some patterned paper, stitched mats and a stamped and die cut Christmas tree for a homey Christmas card. Who do you ant to welcome home this Christmas?
Designers:
Christina MacLaren, SeaGlass Papercrafts
Debby Hughes, Lime Doodle Design
Gayatri Murali, Handmade by G3
Jessica Kephart, Homespun Elegance
Kim Singdahlsen, Joyful Creations with Kim
Laurie Willison, Soapbox Creations
Marisa Ritzen, Rosemary Reflections
Maureen Plut, buttons & bling
Monika Davis, M.A.D. Stamper
Sheri Gilson, Paper Crafty's Creations
Stacey Schafer, Stacey's Stamping Stage
Tenia Nelson, Jazzy Paper Designs
Tracey McNeely, In My Creative Opinion -- that's me!
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Handmade Holiday (Simple Stories)
Stamps: Love Lives Here Holidays, Polka Dot Parade #9
Ink: Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink)
dies: Stitched Mats (Lil' Inkers) Polka Dot Parade #9
This is super cute and cozy Tracey! Love the PTI patterned tree and your gingham background!
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ReplyDeleteThat tree is just adorable!! Great card :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, it certainly has the feel that welcomes one home. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat tree and that BG pattern paper a a perfect combo, love it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. I love how you stamped that tree, and the patterned paper and Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangle is the perfect backdrop. What a perfect sentiment, too--I sure hope your loved ones will be home for Christmas soon.
ReplyDeleteFabulous patterned paper and color choices!!
ReplyDeleteso pretty... i love love love this set.. that tree is so fun..
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A wonderful homespun Christmas card, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cosy, warm, snuggley card, Tracey ... fabulous rich colours and a simply splendid sentiment ... love it! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, and perfect! Your stamping is just right, just the right shades of color too!
ReplyDeleteI really love the 'Country' feel of this card, Tracey! Your tree is so charming, and looks fab with the red plaid background...Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh wow that tree looks amazing! Great crisp stamping. I've got to get those stitched mat dies. Love that effect. :-)
ReplyDeleteA really lovely, homey card. Comfortable, gentle, sweet. Great card, Tracey. If I could welcome anyone home for Christmas, it would be all 8 kids, their spouses, and all the grandkids. Fill the house with love and laughter. Thanks for asking. Have a great weekend. Bev
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I loveeeeeeeeee that tree!!!
ReplyDeletePersonally I'd like to come home to George Clooney but I'll keep dreaming...your card definitely has a 'homely' feel to it - it's gorgeous..I'm seeing those stitched mats everywhere at the moment. Want. Need. Must buy.
ReplyDeleteLove the cozy homespun feeling to this lovely holiday card! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love all the patterns on this tree. So sweet Tracey!
ReplyDeleteI love that tree! What an elegant and stylish card Tracey :) x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Miss Lady!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog-comment on the Dynamic Duos-DT. Big shoes to fill! Looking forward to the challenge.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card here--having family home for the holidays is the best part!
Absolutely gorgeous! So warm, like a big hug! Beautiful work, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card Tracey. That tree is so sweet with the different pattersn... and I love the greeting!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this Tracey - the tree is great and will be giving this one a try for sure.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Tracey...I just love the way you used this sweet and festive little tree, what better way to say welcome home!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet country tree, Tracey, so perfectly set in front on that plaid and kraft!! Hugs, Darnell
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Happy Birthday dear Tracey
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So rustic and comforting, Tracey! Wanted to wish you Happy Birthday;)
ReplyDeleteOoooooh I LOVE this card!! This is so "Kay"!! I have every single stamp and die you have used here, so I'm just going to copy it! haha! I even have that paper too! I just learned from another blog that today is your birthday! So happy birthday my friend! Hope you have a wonderful day! ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card; such a warm, festive way to say welcome home! I'm hoping my husband and I will be "welcomed home" when we head to my parents' for Christmas! So excited!! And to you on this special day: Happy Birthday!! May you have a most wonderful celebration!!
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What a TREE-mendous card! Love love the stamping and how you layered the image! Wish you are VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY!!! Enjoy your special day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is so perfect, Tracey!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect blend of papers, Tracey! Warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute...love the Christmas tree! Fabulous take on the challenge!
ReplyDeletetotally adorable, Tracey! love the layered and ruffled tree:)
ReplyDeletePerfection! I love the patterned tree section. A perfect 'welcome home' :)
ReplyDeleteThe card alone makes me wish I had gotten that tree set. Love the cozy homespun look!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas tree looks wonderful against the red plaid paper! Love it, Tracey!
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