24 October 2013

A Christmas tree!

Hi there!

My Christmas card collection is growing at a slow but sure pace :) As most of them have to travel halfway round the world... I need them to be finished in time for Mr Postman!

Here's another:

(perhaps my favorite so far?)




For my top layer, I printed a template from Pixel scrapper on craft card stock.

A simple triangle and small square were welded in my Silhouette software to create a clean lined Christmas tree.

I am working on my huge stash of ribbon... added red pearls for the baubles, and a die cut star to complete the picture.

Challenge inspiration:

Less is more  ~ TREE

abc christmas challenge ~ under the tree

Freshly made sketches



Thanks so much for popping in... I really appreciate it!




41 comments:

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Wow so cute, gorgeous and striking. Great card x

OlgaB said...

Baie oulik!! Nog 2 maande dan is dit kersfees!

ilse said...

wonderfull card

Tonje said...

OMG! That is such a great layout for a christmas tree! Fab!

chilli pip said...

Lovely card Hannelie. Easily one of my favourites . I am sure it would look good with green ribbon as well.

Ardyth said...

OH WOW! I LOVE this one!

Susanne Vargas said...

Love this card! And it does use a lot of ribbon, something that would be good for my stash...

KT Fit Kitty said...

Beautiful card, Hannelie!

Margreet said...

This is really awesome...I love it!!...thanks for the great inspiration!
♥♥♥ Margreet

Sue said...

WOW! Stunning card Hannelie, such a fabulous design.
Sue xx

Lynn said...

Hannalie! This is gorgeous! I absolutely love the red pearls on top of the white grosgrain. Beautiful.

Anonymous said...

I love kraft and white together, Hannelie, so naturally I love this ... especially with those delicious pops of red! Stunning! Anita :)

Craft-E-Place said...

Wow! I love this card. What a great idea, just beautiful!
Elaine

Petra Swart said...

Vrou, ek is sonder woorde vir hierdie stunning kerskaartjie!!! Ek is mal oor kraft en saam met die wit en rooi is dit eenvoudig pragtig!! Daai boom is soooo mooi!!
Groete!
NS. klink my jy het dalk net soveel lint soos ek!!! Ek's mal oor lint op 'n kaartjie en het 'n hele boks vol!!

Maja said...

Great effect with the stripes. Love your card :)

Beverley said...

Stunning, WOW, gorgeous! Love it :) Hugs Bev x

Deepti said...

Wow this is stunning, how do you come up with ideas like this... ribbon and the red pearls over it, mind blowing !!

Jen Mitchell said...

This is great Hannelie. I love how the tree die cut shows off the ribbon and bling! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

Cindy Brumbaugh said...

So creative, Hannalie! Love it! TFS with everyone;)

Julia Aston said...

what a very creative design with the rows of ribbons and cut out tree! the red ornaments add a great pop of color!

Edwina said...

Hannelie, This is a very pretty Christmas tree card. I like the layout of it. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

Gabby said...

LOVE this nice, clever card! Great way to use the sketch. Would love to try to case it. TFS your card. :)

Darnell said...

I can see why it is your favorite, Hannelie!! This is a genius design!! Hugs, Darnell

Lyndal said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE - FABULOUS Christmas card Hannalie!!!

Kristie Goulet said...

I LOVE this, Hannalie! Fabulous Christmas card!!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fabulous job! I sure wish could think like this -- very clever, very well laid out!!

Chrissie said...

Hannelie, this is simply gorgeous!
What a fabulous design!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Geri said...

WINNER, WINNER - GUARANTEED...LOVE THIS!!!

Kraft card stock, red & white is my favorite Christmas color combo - such a warm, country feel! Clever, CLEVER design!

I signed up at Pixedl Scrapper - wow...tons and tons of STUFF!!!

Sid said...

Love your natural look with the Kraft !

Sharon said...

Oh wow, this is a fabulous card Hannelie. Love it!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Wow! You are so creative with this sketch! Love it!!!

Lee said...

Such an eye-catching card. You always think so creatively.

Anonymous said...

I really love this!

Anonymous said...

Totally Gorgeous card love the style and also the Kraft card too!

Thanks for playing along at ABC Christmas Challenge this time,
hugs Samantha :0)


PS we have a DT call at Top Tip Tuesday! Ends 28th October xx

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh Hannelie this is absolutely gorgeous! I love neutrals for Christmas and your negative die Christmas tree is amazing! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

Happy Dance said...

How brilliant is this card??!! So love this. It's just gorgeous. Darn clever to use ribbon strips like that. This is just amazing!! Love the red pearls. Love this. Bev

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Hannelie :-) the whole design is stunning :-)

thanks for joining us on the ABC Christmas Challenge
luv
Lols x x x

Annette said...

Gorgeous card. Love the elegant and simple design. It's fab.
Thank you so much for joining in with our ‘U’ challenge at the ABC Christmas Challenge.
Hugs
Annette
Netty's Cards
Proud to design for :
ABC Christmas Challenge,
As You Like It Challenge,
Top Tip Tuesday,
Pink Gem Designs,
The Stamp Basket, and
Stamp Fairy.

Dorte said...

Can't belive I haven't written a comment here, Hannelie!!
Your card is wonderful, love the kraft and red- and the design is great.
Thanks for joining our T challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge, and good luck in the draw,
Dorte x

Kim S said...

You never fail to amaze me with your original ideas! This is so cute!

Donna said...

Wow! You got a lot of comments!!! Well, I saw your card on FMS and just love it to bits and, I must add, I love your blog "title" and your "self description... or "not!"" LOL! All is wonderfully cute! TFS!