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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Papertrey December Blog Hop

Hi, everyone! Hope you had an amazing Christmas!

I'm joining in on the fun with the Papertrey Blog Hop...my first time...amazing considering how much PTI stuff I own!

This month we were asked to use up some holiday leftovers...scraps of wrapping paper, bits of ribbon, leftover tags, etc.


Here's a peek of the gorgeous Christmas card I used...and only a peek, because I forgot to take a picture of it before I started cutting into it. Oops!



And here's what I came up with. I incorporated some of that gorgeous red velvet damask from the original card.

I used my new butterfly die...








And since I added pearls to the body, I'm also entering this in A Passion for Papertrey's pearls challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Signature Greetings (PTI)
Paper: Basic Black, PTI white, PTI pp
Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black
Accessories: PTI butterfly die, Kaisercraft pearls, Fiskars upper crest punch, recycled Christmas card
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47 comments:

  1. Karin ÅkesdotterDecember 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    What a stylish and elegant card! Love the dramatic colors!!! / Karin

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  2. Anne TussingDecember 26, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Very pretty and elegant! I'm going to have to go check my cards for some of that damask paper. It looks fantastic with the butterfly!

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  3. StampinCathyDecember 26, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the flower and butterfly.

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  4. Dee in N.H.December 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    So pretty! I love the butterfly made from that paper!

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  5. DeannaDecember 26, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Stunning!

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  6. sarahwDecember 26, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    WOW! Love that butterfly. Your card is so elegant. :)

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  7. LoriDecember 26, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful! The damask paper adds such an elegant touch.

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  8. Amy KollingDecember 26, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful damask leftover! Definitely something to save and reuse! Wonderful elegant card!

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  9. DebbyDecember 26, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Love the butterfly and the rich colours. Lovely!

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  10. Sue Lelli December 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    So PRETTY! LOVE the damask and the red butterfly! I think it is SO FUNNY how many of us made something red and black!!! LOL!

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  11. RyannDecember 26, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Gorgeous take on the challenge, Ann!

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  12. Karen C.December 26, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Love the dramatic colour combo. The sentiment is just perfect for this time of year.

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  13. 9kidsDecember 26, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Love the elegance of the red damask with the black and white :)

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  14. June K.December 26, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    This is a really lovely card. I'll have to look at the cards I received more carefully and follow your lead.

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  15. KaraDecember 26, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    beautiful!!

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  16. LorraineDecember 26, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Love the red, black & white color combo! and I love that rich red paper.

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  17. LindaDecember 26, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Lovely card. Super idea to reuse that damask. It's gorgeous!

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  18. Babies-BethDecember 26, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I love it! Such a pretty butterfly, and a beautiful birthday card!

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  19. StephanieDecember 26, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Ann, this is just absolutely stunning! I love the velvet from the card incorporated into the strip and butterfly. Just amazing!

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  20. Susan RaihalaDecember 26, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Ann, this is LOVELY! That butterfly is wonderful...a perfect example of recycling!

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  21. RosanneDecember 26, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Very pretty!

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  22. CristinaDecember 26, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    This is GREAT! Love all that rich damask.

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  23. SerendipityDecember 26, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Nicely done - I love the colors!

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  24. Kathy MartinDecember 26, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Very pretty!

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  25. SuzanneDecember 26, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    This is beautiful!!

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  26. Kelly S.December 26, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Oh that butterfly is GORGEOUS! And I am sure you have enough from that card to do even more fun die cuts (must remember that technique of die-cutting other cards!). AND that poinsettia had better go on a future project, too, it's so beautiful! Awesome layout, too! Congrats on your first hop!

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  27. Pat (mspfd)December 26, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Ann, this is absolutely gorgeous! The colors, textures and your fabulous design/sentiment is a show stopper! What a beauty!

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  28. CiacchinaDecember 26, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    molto elegante!

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  29. Daniela F.December 26, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Very, very pretty!! The damask paper and pearls make for such an elegant look.

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  30. ShirlannDecember 26, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Hey...I like that you only used a snippet of the damask. Great card!

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  31. Terri Trotter EarleyDecember 26, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    This is a stunner!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  32. Jen CarterDecember 26, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the paper that you were able to recycle! Very pretty!

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  33. KristaDecember 26, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    such a gorgeous card! the butterfly is beautiful from that damask card!

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  34. MargeDecember 26, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    A truly gorgeous/elegant card, Anne! LOVE this!!! Congrats a super FIRST PTI Blog Hop!!! Look like a pro to me!!!

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  35. Lee AnneDecember 26, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Wow! What a great damask background, you lucky girl! Perfect job on your first PTI Blog Hop!

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  36. Vicki DutcherDecember 26, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Wonderful colors! Your bfly is fabulous!

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  37. JanelleDecember 26, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Great use of that flocked damask. Such a pretty card!

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  38. Crafty Math ChickDecember 26, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    So striking and elegant.

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  39. kari bellDecember 26, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    wow. what a stunning card. i love it!!

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  40. Jessica GriffinDecember 26, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Love your card Ann, very beautiful!

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  41. jenDecember 27, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    love this- the damask is so elegant- and your design beautiful!
    Can't believe this is your first PTI hop!! Congrats!

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  42. ErinDecember 27, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    So simple and stunning! I love the way you used pearls on the butterfly. Genius!

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  43. Allison RankinDecember 27, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Terrific...love the bold color palette!

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  44. MaureenDecember 27, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    glorious!!! What a lovely card, Ann...it's fun to see what you can do with Christmas cards as you receive them in the mail :) So glad you joined in the fun on the hop...I thought I needed to go in this one too as I thought the numbers would be down and more chance to win!! LOL Hope you are having a restful start to your week :)

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  45. Courtney KDecember 28, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    another beauty Ann! love that butterfly!!

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  46. BJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oooh love that butterfly!!!

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  47. Angie TiemanJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    What a beauty!!

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