Monday, July 19, 2010

Christmas in July

I had so many great plans for today but the dryer died last night so after I went to the Passport office to renew our passports, I started to search for a new dryer.  Since the washer is the same age, I am buying a new one of those too.  I think I found what I want but I almost choked at the price.  It is going to cost over $2000 for the pair and I still have to add taxes, delivery and installation.  I remember when my husband and I got our first home in 1976, we paid that amount for a washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator and huge chest freezer and that included all the added charges.

Once I got back though, I did manage to quickly make a card for a few challenges.  Lots of blogs are asking for Christmas cards and I can't think of a better excuse to get another card done in advance.  Now I think I only have 45 left to do.  At this rate, a few people may not get a card this Christmas.


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Sassy Cheryl's - Christmas in July
2 Sisters Challenge - Christmas in July
Fresh Brewed Designs - Christmas in July
Cute Card Thursday - Get a Head Start
Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas in July
Pixie Dust Studio - Forest Green & Cranberry

Image:  Gift Bearer (Sassy Cheryl's)
Sentiment:  Computer Generated
Card Stock:  White (Staples), Green & Cranberry (Michaels)
Paper:  Stripe (Provo Craft), Dotted (Sandylion Sticker Designs)
Colouring Medium:  Pencil Crayons (Prismacolor & Koh-i-Noor) and OMS (Taltine)
Tools & Embellishments:  Labels 4 Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Circle Punches (EK Paper Shapers), Chalk (Mungyo), Glitter (Stampendous), Buttons (Dress it Up)

12 comments:

  1. Adorable Cec.. love the color combination you chose. Too bad about the washer and dryer... I know what you mean about the price. I think we're giving our age away! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Sassy Cheryl's this week! Hugs,Peggy x

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  2. Beautiful Cec. You're amazing. . .and so is your card.

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  3. Very Cute. I love the snowman. Thank you for joining us at the 2 Sisters Challenge. I can't wait to see your next creation.

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  4. Aww, Cec-splendid work, my friend! Thank you for joining us this week at Sassy Cheryl's-hope you'll join us again tomorrow!

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  5. Cec, this card is gorgeous. Did you paper piece is coat? The coloring looks textured. I think I recognize a nestie too.

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  6. It's a fantastic card!

    Sorry to hear about your dryer woes. Yup - best to replace them in pairs....especially if they're "up there" in years.

    Everything is so expensive anymore....and sadly, NOT built to last, either. *grumble*

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  7. really beautifull ! Thanks for joining the Pixies this week ! Hugs Joyce

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  8. gorgeous card, Cec, as always, I love it! thank you for joining us at Sassy Cheryl's!
    sorry about the dryer, good luck with the new one!
    Hugs, Alina

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  9. AWWW! Your little snowman is adorable and I love the snowflakes!

    Thanks for playing along at Freshly Brewed Challenges

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  10. Oh wow!...really gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at Fab'n'Funky! xx Jenny xx

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  11. Cec this is stunning!! Thanks for playing at 2 sisters challenges xx

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  12. Adorable Cec.. love the colour combination and your layout. Thanks so much for playing along with us at 2 Sisters Challenge Blog, Chritmas in July Challenge!!! Hugs JO xxxx

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Cec