Oh Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Thy Branches

Hello and It's FRIDAY!  Yay!  I hope all is well with you and yours.  Today I'm sharing yet another holiday card.  I've been on a roll this week with holiday cards; Christmas is my favorite time of the year.

I've gained loads of inspiration from Pinterest and You Tube on different techniques for card creating and one particular technique caught my eye - it's inlaid die cuts.

I had some cute papers left over from last years' card crafting so I used that out along with some ribbon and sequins to pull together a card measuring 5" x 5".  The Christmas Tree die cut is 2 pieces - the tree shape and the swirls inside.  I cut it twice so I would have the green tree with the white inlaid swirls. I also used a postage stamp die to cut a base from designer paper and the frame from white.  

As a reminder - please don't forget to visit the Challenges for Days Birthday Bash Post to leave a comment as well as leaving your comment on my Birthday Blog Post for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

I'm pleased with how this card turned out and hope you've been inspired to try inlaid die cutting.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

** Card entered in the following challenges:  Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Christmas in July, Mod Squad Challenge, Watercooler Challenges, Crafty Gals Corner #170, Cardz TV #57, QKR Stampede #306, Little Miss Muffet Challenges

Happy Birthday Challenges for Days!

Hello and Happy Tuesday Everyone!

The Challenges for Days blog has just turned 5 and we are having a Birthday Bash to celebrate! Now that you’re here on my blog, please comment on this post, then go to the Challenges for Days Birthday blog post, and leave a comment there so you can be eligible for both today’s prize, offered by me, and the Super Saturday Giveaway. 

The Challenges for Days blog lists all the challenges being held on a daily basis so if you're interested in entering challenges for prizes or Shout Out's but don't know where all the cool challenges are, please check out Challenges for Days.

In addition to winning great prizes from us here at Challenges for Days, we have some great sponsors who have donated prizes for our party and those gifts will also be drawn and awarded on Sunday the 29th of July.

I will be awarding the following prize package to one lucky winner, to be drawn and announced this Sunday, July 29th, 2018.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post (Please leave your First Name and Location) as well as the Challenges for Days Birthday Post.

This prize package contains a paper pack, stickers, ribbon, floral embellishments and 2 Windsor and Newton Alcohol markers.  Just the package to get your holiday crafting started.

Happy Birthday Challenges for Days!  I'm honored to be a part of a wonderful group of ladies!  Thanks for having me!

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting and Best of Luck in the draw!

Donna

**Card entered in the following challenges: Through the Craft Room Door, Cardz TV #56, Digi Choosday #30, City Crafter #422, DigiStamps4Joy #150, Crafting from the Heart #216, Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1829, Moo-Mania and More, Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #86, A Bit More Time to Craft #72