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Saturday, November 3, 2012

O Holy Hambo

 
Hi Everyone,
 
The challenge at the Hambo Hoedown this week is "neon colors."  I thought this card I made a while back, with its bright turquoise background fit the bill this week, so I'm happy to finally show it off.  At least I hope the background and my coloring of the bright swaddling clothes count...It's been too long since I've played along!
 
I like to make half "religious" and half winter themed cards for Christmas, so when I saw this darling Manger (4316) stamp from Hambo, I knew this was the one for this year.  Would you look at that baby Jesus? So stinkin' cute!    (Every time I read, or say "baby Jesus" I can't help but think about the grace scene in Talledega Nights...Is that bad? lol!:) )
 


I added a piece of burlap and roughed up the edges of the layered stamped image and the Adore Him (4313) sentiment, thinking that would compliment the humble, rustic manger.  But then I went and blinged up the sheep with Stickles anyway.  And then I went further by adding a punched star, glittered up with Evening Glow glitter (G1086) from Sparkle N Sprinkle. I can never seem to leave well enough alone.  At least I kept it flat and easy to mail.
 
I'm no where near done with my Christmas cards this year, and I make 75 gifts each year for my husband's co-workers.  This year I'm super freaked out about it, because I don't have any idea yet of what that will be. In years past I've done homemade dish soap, wrapped Hershey nuggets in a box, tile coasters, stamped candles,  mugs and cocoa, and last year was candy and hand sanitizers in a cute bag.  So, if you have any bright ideas that aren't those, I'm open to ANYTHING!  I told you I'm freaking :)
 
Thanks for stopping by this little blog of mine :)
 
Other challenges for this card:
Card Makin Mamas-Anything goes
Lady Anne's-Sentimental Friday & Anything goes
Crafty Anne's-Christmas
Crafty Catz-Texture (Burlap)
Fat Pages & Cards-Add a sentiment/anything goes
Polka Doodles-Bright color and Bling
Raise the Bar-Anything goes
Totally Papercrafts-Twinkle Twinkle Christamas Star
Southern Girls-Animal Crackers



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19 comments:

  1. Donna EllisNovember 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    aww, too cute, Karin. Love the fuzzy little sheep, and sweet coloring.

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  2. Judy RozemaNovember 3, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Cute as can be! Love the burlap too!! SO glad to see you!

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  3. LaineNovember 3, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    This is so cute Karin. I love the sweet image and the lovely twinkling star. Thank you for joining us this week at TPC.
    Hugs
    Laine
    X

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  4. Kasey ~ in OzNovember 3, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    What a lovely Christmas card! I like the hessian you've used, gives it a rustic feel.

    Thanks for going 'Animal Crackers' with us this challenge.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz
    Southern Girls DT

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  5. Amanda RNovember 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Cute image and love the addition of the burlap, nice rustic touch.

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  6. Monica HunterNovember 3, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    This is SO sweet! I too love the addition of the burlap for the rustic touch. It's so good to see you playing along with us again! :)

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  7. Shona ErlenbornNovember 3, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Oh come let us adore your card! Awesome job!

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  8. Stephanie EakenNovember 3, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    What a precious card! I especially love the burlap! Tahnks for joining us at SGC!

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  9. MonicaNovember 4, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Darling and cute... such a sweet stamp. And the jute looks perfect.
    Superb card. And lovely sentiment as well.
    Monica xxx

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  10. Anne TempleNovember 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    This is so cute!! Love the burlap and the added star. (Have you seen the alcohol ink dripped candles at Blockheads? They look really fun to make.)

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  11. craftymumNovember 5, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Super card. Thank you for joining us at HSC for our Bling it on Challenge

    hugs Sarah x

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  12. KeciaNovember 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    So cute! I love the way you colored the image. What a special card.

    Thank you for joining us at the Hoedown!

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  13. ChrissyNovember 5, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Awww..what a gorgeous card, love the image, really sweet.
    Thanks for joining in with us at FAT pages and cards with Attitude

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. 1CardCreatorNovember 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Cute card Karin!

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  15. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Lovely card Karin, very cute image!! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz :) x

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  16. Aunty SueNovember 8, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Great card and thanks for joining our texture challenge this week. xxGreat card and thanks for joining our texture challenge this week. xx

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  17. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comNovember 8, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Karin! What a great card - love the touches of glitter :>) Thanks so much for playing along with us at CSAYL!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Lovely card and image. Thank you for joining us at Fat Pages this fortnight. Abbie (Owner) xx

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  19. E. MarieNovember 11, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    What a precious image. I love manger scene images and this one is adorable. Great card and love the addition of the burlap.

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