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August 03, 2014

Anything but a Tree ...

Hi Everybody,

Here is a card from last weeks holiday show on Create and Craft that uses the 3-D Christmas Tree

This is one of the die sets that sold out very quickly.

But it has been used in a completely different way and creates a background that has nothing to do with Christmas.

I have  cut two of the trees and then cut them again down the middle and used each half to add the peach colored panel along each side if the card.

Then with the regular addition of flowers,  ribbons and pearls I have a card that keep me well and truly in my comfort zone.

The flowers are from  Wild Orchid Crafts  and are a selection of Carnations, Roses, Cherry Blossom, and some Rosebuds.  The  words are Sentiments One from  Spellbinders

The flowers have their petals sparkled with Glitter Magic  and the beautiful ribbon is from Mei Flower

Today I am all packed up and ready to head off to Create & Craft for the week.  You wouldn't believe the amount of stuff I have had to pack ..... wish I could put my craft room on wheels and take it with me ... would be whole lot easier.

I am looking forward to the experience and the first shows are  Create a Flower  with Dean Wilson at 8 am and 10 am on Monday ... keep your eye on the TV schedule for the rest of the times

Please give me your support and send in those emails and lets get that big cup overflowing again ... that was wonderful

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

35 comments:

  1. Lovely card. Very pretty colour and the flowers are beautiful. Great to get more use out of Christmas dies.
    Will be watching tomorrow.
    Val in Spain x

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  2. i sooo love this card. these colors are my favorite. you are sooo cleaver and i was sooo thrilled to watch you on tv. yaa go you

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  3. Love the card Christina and you will be wonderful next week. Xxxx

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  4. Good morning Christina, How clever using the new Spellbinders Christmas Tree die to decorate the frame of this card. The results is a beautiful card Beryl xx

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  5. Lovely way to use the die to create something new. So thrilled for you Christina that you are back again on C&C - it will be fun appearing with Dean and the time will fly past. Got the recording all set up - enjoy yourself.

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  6. Hi Christina another lovely card ,looking forward to Monday's show's.
    Marion H

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  7. Beautiful card Christina and a wonderful way to use the tree die. Good luck for next week, I won't be able to watch the shows live but will see them on the website as soon as they become available. You were great in your debut so I'm sure you will be
    even better this week when you become more comfortable with it all.

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  8. Hi Christina
    I must say your ideas simply blow me away ! , i would never have thought of the Christmas tree being used in this way , and what a beautiful card it has made .
    I have already hit the record button Christina and will be watching as well .
    See you Tomorrow
    Take Care and enjoy !.
    Elaine H X

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  9. Good Morning Christina,
    A very pretty card and love the way you have used the dies, you would never know it was a tree die. Enjoy the shows.
    Lydia
    X

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  10. Hi. Christina
    What a lovely card, and a novel way to use the CHristmas Tree die. I love the peachy colour you have used as well. Will be recording the shows next week and look forward to see what you have been making.

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  11. What clever use of a tree die - I'll have to try that! Good luck for next week Christina, I'll be watching along with all you other followers no doubt. Pat x

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  12. Great use of a die, gorgeous, xxx

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  13. Such a beautiful card once again...and an innovative way of using a Christmas die.

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  14. Good luck for the coming shows Christina. I shall certainly watch via my computer. I love the way you have used the trees as a border-clever girl. The card of course is lovely .

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  15. hello Christina, I wish you good luck next week. I'm gonna see if I can send you an email.
    rinda

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  16. Beautiful card Christina and so clever...recorded your show from last week as we were on holiday and gave just watched it ....lovely show and great ideas....have fun with Dean tomorrow I always think he makes his guests feel at ease and makes them smile.

    Anne

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  17. Good afternoon Christina,
    What a lovely card and it makes a beautiful non Christmas card because had you not told us what die it was i know i wouldn't have guessed. Have a lovely day as your in the spotlight early tomorrow,
    Take care and crafty hugs
    Norah (Glenochil)

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  18. Very pretty card with the Christmas die, you would never know it was a tree. Wishing you happy feet for Create and Craft, I know you will do well. Hope to catch the reruns because of my time zone, but, all the best to you.

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  19. Wow! I had to look really close to see that it was same die used for the tree. Beautiful

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  20. Gorgeous card, I ordered this die in the week, can't wait for it to arrive.. Thanks for this great idea Christina...good luck on C&C, will try and catch you sometime....have fun, you are a pro...luv Ursula xxxx

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  21. So glad you showed this card as I can't watch you on TV. Please show your cards from this weeks shows, I love your talent, you are so creative.

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  22. Hi Christina, good luck for your shows tomorrow can't wait to see you, and I love Dean, he is so much fun, love today's card,once again beautiful,and I love the colours.
    Enjoy
    Kind regards
    Anne Owens

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  23. I was lucky enough to buy the Xmas tree - would never have thought of using it this way- great idea- thanks- again xxx

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  24. Hi Christina
    I love what you did with the Christmas tree die, you would never think that's what was used from looking at the card. I can well understand why the die sold out so quickly. The colours here are just beautiful and I'm glad you managed to use your Glitter Magic on the card. x

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  25. gorgeous card and colours! I will follow your instructions and try to find the last show and catch you on the next show, but I have 4 shifts in a row now and that makes it difficult to schedule anything because they are 12 hour days and nights. I will, hopefully see you on repeats if possible. All the best for the show, but you don't need good wishes as you are a natural!

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  26. How creative are you to think up cutting a Christmas tree from a die in half and make a beautiful card....
    Your card turned out awesome...
    Well done Christina

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  27. Great card Christina, and just shows how versatile the dies are to take a tree die and make it into a corner. Good luck with the shows, will record them if I can't watch them.

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  28. Hi Christina this card is stunning love the colours you have used love it all. So pleased you are on C & C again I really enjoyed your first show with Nigel so good luck tomorrow love & hugs Lynda Brock xx

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  29. Christina,
    What gorgeous card, and how ingenious you are in the use of a Christmas die. You are amazing. Can't wait to see you on the tele. Hope you will give away cards again. Have a safe and pleasant trip.

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  30. What a lovely way to use that die. Very soft and pretty card. Dianne Crowe

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  31. Wow, this card is gorgeous. Just love the peach colour. I have ordered that Christmas Tree and never thought of using it for anything else. Love the ideas and inspiration that you give to us all. Good luck with the shows. Will watch them on the internet as I am in Canada.

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  32. Hi Christina
    Wow what a clever idea you never fail to amaze me I would never have thought of doing that. Such a beautiful card love the colours and the bow I am still working on my bows they are improving thanks to you.
    Good luck on C & C not that you will need it but my recorder is all set for tomorrow so I can watch again and again! Lucky you being with the lovely and funny Dean.
    Hugs
    Margaret corgi owner

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  33. That is fantastic, I love that you can use a die for more than just one season or holiday, very creative!

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  34. You need one of those cute little caravans for your craft room. Then you could take it anywhere!

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  35. Once again you sure have created a beautiful card thinking outside of the box. Love it.
    Thank you.

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