Bauble Christmas

This is my project for the challenge at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper 

Every year I say I am going to start my Christmas cards earlier. This year I was determined to start in September............so here is the first one!

I have matt and layered the top and bottom of my 8x8in easel card with patterned paper and plain red card. I die cut the baubles using a Spellbinders nesting set.

I embossed the baubles with a Creative Expressions embossing folder. I die cut the poinsettia with a Tattered Lace set. I attached satin ribbon down my card where the two papers meet. I added a panel across the base of the card using foam pads so this would act as the stopper for the top. I added die cut ovals to the base that I cut with dies from a Presscut nesting set, I will add a personalised sentiment to the ovals. I attached narrow gold ribbon from the baubles to the top of my card and then completed my card with flat backed pearls.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

creatalicious #170 - anything goes optional humour (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #402 - anything goes (1/5)

abitmoretimetocraft #99 - anything goes (unlimited)*

getcreative #84 - anything goes (1/3)*

lovetocraft #38 - anything goes (1/5)*

creativemoments #175 - anything goes (1/3)*

craftycreations #397 - anything goes (1/2)*

classicdesignteam #9 - anything  goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #225 - anything goes optional exploding/pop up boxes (1/8)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (3/5)*

worldwideopendesignteam #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativecrafters #19 - anything goes (2/3)*

aperfecttimetocraft #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

cardsgalore #67 - anything  goes (1/3)*

tuesdaythrowdown #439 - stripes (1/3)*

makemymonday #104 - use shapes on your card (1/3)*

craftyfriends #117 - add embellishments (1/3)*