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The Start of the Mad Christmas Rush

Do you realize that there are only 2.9 more months to Christmas? We really only have 2 months now to get all our Christmas cards made, addressed and mailed. So we need to take every opportunity to join in Christmas card challenges! Squigglefly is having a Christmas Challenge this week - it is Get Started on your Christmas Cards week .I used two Squigglefly images on my card: Kris Kringle by Marla Shega and Pam's Bows by Pamela Lehto. Marla's Santa is so realistic and detailed, and Pam's bows are absolutely wonderful. There are 5 bows for 2 dollars and some would work for weddings, some for Christmas and almost all of them would work for birthdays.


Hope you will join us in the challenge - anyone can enter with any image but to win, you must use an image from Squigglefly (there are plenty of free ones in the store).

Hugz to all!

Comments

  1. BenziSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    What a wonderful Kris Kringle and the bow is so pretty. I must check that out. This is a super Christmas card, Nancy.
    Yes, I was happy with the game Saturday night!

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  2. wannabcre8tiveSeptember 30, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    A beautiful Christmas card. I love how you made it with the gold Graphic 45 paper. I knew I should have gotten that paper pack when I was in St. Louis. :) I love the bow by Pam and I had not seen it yet. Now who's enabling? :)

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  3. MarisaSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Looky at you working those skewed panels to perfection. Love the red and gold and the fabulous irongate frame around Santa. Great card.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Lovely card. That is a fabulous Kris Kringle and I love how you angled your panels.

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  5. Kathy BradleySeptember 30, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Nancy,
    Your card is so gorgeous and elegant. This is my very fav Santa image!!

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  6. TammySeptember 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I agree, the Santa is perfect is the bow is lovely!

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  7. McCrafty's CardsSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card Nancy, i like the Santa image and the embellishments.
    Kevin xx

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  8. Elizabeth HartSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Love the vintage look and the great layering of background paper - just fabulous!

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  9. Carol HurlockOctober 1, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Oh my gosh this is so pretty. I love that snowman image. He looks absolutely jolly. The layout really makes him stand out on this card. The touches of gold are just perfect. And oh, by the way, I am very serious about February!!! My husband has been talking about hunting. I will write you an email later about it.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  10. coopsOctober 1, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    so gorgeous nancy.i love your rich colours and layers and your vintage santa is fabulous :D

    xx coops xx

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  11. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsOctober 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Such a perfect, classic Christmas card - gorgeous work :)

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  12. magsOctober 2, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    A stunning christmas card. Love the image and the lush rich colours.
    Mags
    x

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  13. Sue from OregonOctober 2, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Nancy-this is absolutely gorgeous! Love all the pretty paper(who makes it) and the great Santa...great image!!!

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  14. Anne TempleOctober 4, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    WOW! Who wouldn't want to get this for a Christmas card! It's definitely a keeper. Love the detailed Santa, which you colored beautifully. It actually took me a minute to find the other stamp - your bow looks that realistic.

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  15. Holly YoungOctober 8, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    This is beautiful Nancy. You picked the perfect vintagey looking papers to go with this Santa. I love your coloring too. The bow with the pine boughs makes the perfect topper! All of the details you thought of really make this spectacular!

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