A Special Merry Christmas

Welcome to Day #3 our of 2014 Winter Blog Blitz! Jean Okimoto here, with a holiday design in an array of pinks for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Create this card for someone special this month - and send it to her in December. I'm sure you know at least one person who'd love to receive this - I know I do.

Memory Box Products

Globe Ornament Die 98927
Andover Ornament Die 98908
Forest Pine Branch Die 98909
Ornament Hooks and Cap Die 98958
Curled Ribbons Die 98936
Merry Background Stamp G1998
Granny Smith and Sugar Plum Notecards (for diecutting)

Imagine Crafts Inkpads

Memento Luxe Espresso Truffle, Lilac Posies and Angel Pink Pigment Inkpads
Radiant Neon Electric Pink Inkpad

Stamp Merry Background on white cardstock with Espresso Truffle and emboss it with detail clear powder. Daub Electric PInk, Lilac Posies and Angel Pink onto the words.

Diecut the Globe and Andover Ornaments from glittered pink cardstock and Sugar Plum Notecards. Diecut the ribbon from raspberry silk cardstock for a shimmery look...like pink satin ribbon! Attach the Forest Pine Branches, ornament hook and sequins.

Please visit our Ideas Gallery for detailed directions and supply lists for this card - and many more that feature our Winter Collection.

Want to win some great prizes? Add your comments to each designer's post during our Blog Blitz - from October 20 thru the 24th. The entry deadline is 11:00 PM EST on Sunday October 26th. Winners will be announced on October 27th. Good Luck to you!

Save the date....Saturday October 25 is the annual Holiday Open House at Impress! Admire and be inspired by their beautiful samples and displays - and enjoy a 10% shopping discount too. It's the perfect time to get some of the Memory Box and Poppystamps products on your wishlists. Be among the first 25 customers there when the stores open on the 25th - and you'll receive a free goodie bag (lots of great stuff!) and coupon. Store hours are 9:30-5:30 at Tukwila and 9:30 to 9:00 at University Village. Demos are from 9:30 to 11:30.

Thanks for visiting. Hope you'll stop by again this evening for Laura's great design - and another chance to win a prize from Memory Box!

Comments

Fabulous design, love that gorgeous pink ornament.

Posted by: Linda F | 10/22/2014 at 03:55 AM

Oh that's beautiful! Really love the ornament and ribbon!

Posted by: Linda Carson | 10/22/2014 at 07:37 AM

I just adore nontraditional colors on holiday cards ... this design is so delightful ... thanks for sharing with us Jean!

Posted by: Lillian Child | 10/22/2014 at 07:38 AM

Lovely card, love the colors!

Posted by: Iris | 10/22/2014 at 07:40 AM

Such a cute and beautiful card, and yes I think, we all know someone, who would love to recieve such a beauty here.

Posted by: Maryann | 10/22/2014 at 07:52 AM

So pretty and glittery!

Posted by: Leslee | 10/22/2014 at 07:55 AM

Love the color used in this card. It is gorgeous.

Posted by: Tracy | 10/22/2014 at 08:02 AM

Your cards are always so distinctive because of your use of color. Thanks for the ideas!

Posted by: Susie | 10/22/2014 at 08:12 AM

This is a great idea. Lovely, festive and a perfect reminder. :)

Posted by: Sara Tanner | 10/22/2014 at 08:49 AM

LOVE the theme of this card and those colors are fantastical! TFS!

Posted by: barbara macaskill | 10/22/2014 at 08:53 AM

lovely ornament beautiful card

Posted by: Ina Good | 10/22/2014 at 08:58 AM

Christmas is a time of blessings. I am blessed that my sister is a breast cancer survivor. It is a great idea to make a card like this for her.

Posted by: Vivian C. | 10/22/2014 at 09:15 AM

Great design! A worthy reminder

Posted by: Thalia Gomes | 10/22/2014 at 09:31 AM

What a gorgeous card...love the pink.

Posted by: Andrea D. | 10/22/2014 at 09:31 AM

Gorgeous card! Love the pine branch die and the curled ribbon! Beautiful colors too!

Posted by: Denise Bryant | 10/22/2014 at 09:37 AM

I love how you colored the negative space in the Merry Stamp.

Posted by: Michelle Starke | 10/22/2014 at 09:42 AM

Ahhhh....what an awesome die set. I love that the ornament has hooks and caps. How cool is that!!! What a cool background and colors.
Thanks so much for sharing with us!

Posted by: Lynn Gauthier | 10/22/2014 at 11:56 AM

Love these new dies with all the 'elements' for the Christmas ornaments. Very pretty card !

Posted by: karenajo | 10/22/2014 at 12:46 PM

Love the ornament die and that stamp. What a fun card. Hugz

Posted by: ionabunny | 10/22/2014 at 01:04 PM

What a very pretty card!!!!

Posted by: Sabrina Radican | 10/22/2014 at 03:11 PM

Wow, that ornament is beautiful! Great card. Love how you sponged that background stamp. And the pine too. Great job!! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Posted by: Katie B. | 10/22/2014 at 03:43 PM

The pink ornament is very pretty! Nice!

Posted by: Cortney Skerl | 10/22/2014 at 03:45 PM