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Saturday, September 24, 2011

A La Card Monkey 75

This week the challenge at A La Card Monkey is a sketch with a Christmas theme.  No problem for me since I've been trying to squeeze in as many Christmas cards lately as I can.

My card has a couple of things on it that I don't think I've used before. On that note, I wish someone could explain to me why I have a strange compulsion to buy cool crafting things, then never use them.  I suspect I'm not alone in this, so maybe we should form a support group!

First I used some never-before-used chocolate chip ribbon from a set called Masterpiece.  I also used a mini library clip.  I've had those for ages and never thought I'd get to use them, but I decided it looked pretty good with my tag here.  I had debated about using a button, but I didn't have any chocolate chip ones and nothing else I thought of looked good to my eye.  Then I remembered the library clips and my tag was saved!

The pleated flower was made from some Holiday Treasures designer paper using a Sizzix decorative strip die called Mini Paper Rosettes.  In fact, all the designer paper on this card is from that set.  The sentiment came from the Delightful Decorations stamp set. 

I actually got the idea for this tag from a very nice tag that is featured in the Holiday Mini.  That tag had a few more layers and some stamp sets that I don't have, but I like my version too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 
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9 comments:

  1. Penny HanuszakSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Jen I'm loving your card. I realize I've got lots of that DSP sitting in the cupboard and I'm guilty of buying and not using too! I love the look of this card, it's fresh and vibrant. TFS.

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  2. UlrikeSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Beautiful card! I love your flower in the middle! Liebe Grüße Ulrike

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  3. Erna LogtenbergSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh Jen I realy LIKE your version too!! And YES, I do have crafting things I've never used.... Shame on me, I want to be a member of your support group, whahaa!

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  4. Aunt LindaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Sign me up for the meetings ...I will bring snacks !! I have started weeding out some stuff and donating it to my Grand Daughter's class. Her teacher loves my addiction !!!

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  5. Cindy van OorschotSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Jen this is fabulous, thanks for playing at A La Card Monkey.
    Cindy GD

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  6. TerrySeptember 25, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Very cute and simple. That rosette on the tag looks great, as does the bit of ribbon, dsp and library clip!

    Terry
    A La Card Monkey

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  7. scrappingnanaSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Love your card and the rosette, as well as the library clip. I would have to sign up for your support group also. :)

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  8. Totallyawake4-lifeSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love the color combo and the Rosette or Lolly on the middle - the DSP just pops of the page!

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  9. Shirley PumpkinSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    So Darn Cute Girl!! love the Rosette in the center of the tag. Thanks for joining us at A La Card Monkey this week!!

    Hugs
    Shirley

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