Playing Cards with Friends - December 2021

Well, my friends, here we are, weeks away from Christmas, and before we know it, the end of another year!  Where did the year go?  I haven't a clue, but I do know that I've been blessed by your presence in my blogging life.  Especially those of you who answered 'yes' to my invitation this year to Play Cards!  It has been such fun, and I hope all of you have enjoyed getting to know some of the talented card makers in my life.

LeAnne Pugliese is a long-time blogging friend, fabulous card maker, and Stampin' Up representative.  She is so talented, and fun - and you may recall I dropped by unannounced this Fall - she doesn't mind one bit if you stop by to say hello!!  [OH, and if you drive more than 1400 miles, John even buys your dinner!!  thanks again, you two!]

Here was my assignment for our play-day:

• Christmas decor
• non-traditional colors
• background die, or embossing folder

Okay. Time for my last Playing Cards with Friends of 2021 - here is a little behind the scenes start to my 'non-traditional color' idea...

You all doubt me when I say I'm color challenged, but it's true!  When I saw this packaging from Altenew, I thought their examples were beyond strange!  So, I made myself sit down with a bunch of their inks and stamped away.  Don't tell them, but I think I've created the ugly-sweater versions of Christmas ornaments!!  LOL

Popping them up on my favorite embossing helped - and you know

I felt 100% better after adding that little slip of vellum, and another 

sparkly sentiment - 'tis the Season, alright!

LeAnne, thanks so very much for ending my year with a smile.  I'm on my way over to see your card right now!!

Thanks, friends, for stopping by, and for visiting LeAnne, too!

=]  Michele