Saturday, December 22, 2012

Mod Ornament


Counting down the days...the boys have been waiting patiently, or not so patiently at any given hour, for Santa to come. Only one more paper ring to remove from the chain that lets them know when the 24th arrives!

Mod, clean, graphic was the avenue I took on today's holiday card. I used Lifestyle Craft's Nesting Circle Dies to achieve the look of a shiny ornament. I was heavily inspired by this card set here. I changed up the colors and went more geometric. Oh my goodness, I was in heaven when these arrived on my doorstep, there are so many sizes available in the one set, they are thin and lightweight, and cut perfectly. I've been wanting circle dies for forever, as punches were just taking up so much room, and I've got to say, these Lifestyle Craft's ones are the way to go. Plus, the inspiration has been in my files just waiting for nesting circle dies.... Lifestyle Crafts has given me a code to share with you...enter the keyword DRAGONFLY for 20% off! I'm super excited because I just learned that Lifestyle Crafts is coming out with a whole slew of new QuicKutz Dies and GooseBumpz embossing folders!

I'm entering this mod creation in Simon Says Stamps Merry Christmas Challenge! I hope you enjoy your holiday, take some time to spend with family and loved ones just as I have the chance to do.
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45 comments:

  1. ArdythDecember 22, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    LOVE! Pinning this for next year (can not make another one this year lol!) Merry Christmas!

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  2. Kim SDecember 22, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I ditto Ardyth's comment! Fantastic and fun idea - and definitely in my inspiration files (but NOT for this year, my craft table is shut down for Christmas!)

    Merry Christmas!!

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  3. ~amy~December 22, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    i.love.this.

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  4. Sherry EckbladDecember 22, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    this is fabulous!

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  5. KellyDecember 22, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    This is waaaaaaay cool!!!! Cant believe theres 21 dies in that set. I think those are going on my wish list. Merry Christmas!

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  6. BrendaDecember 22, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    This is sooooo gorgeous. The layers on your ornament give it such dimension. I just checked out the Lifestyles site. Thanks for sharing the discount code. What a wonderful variety of dies to consider.

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  7. TammyDecember 22, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    This is genius!! I know I haven't been around your blog much this year (I honestly haven't had much time for blogland period this year). I do see your cards pop up on my list and see them quickly, but just don't stop in to comment (sorry). I hope you're well and wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy new year!!

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  8. LynnDecember 22, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    ahhh...Christmas shopping enabling :) those mod circles are awesome. My boys are anxiously awaiting for santa to arrive too. Marcel lost his two front teeth yesterday so we've been singing to him about wanting his two front teeth for Christmas! :)

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  9. Annette AllenDecember 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    wow totally love this...great design..love how you created the ornament..

    Merry Christmas Karen to you and your family.

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  10. Lisa EltonDecember 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Super fun Karen! Enjoy your weekend ;)

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  11. ChunyuanDecember 22, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    AWESOME mod ornament card.

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  12. LindsayDecember 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Fantastic card Karen! I love the die cutting!

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  13. LaurelDecember 22, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    You are amazing, I love this!

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  14. TigriswillreignDecember 22, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    *squeee!* I love this, Karen!

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  15. CarynDecember 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    This is gorgeous - really retro!!
    Hugs,
    Caryn x

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  16. canadian_linerDecember 22, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Love the design, esp how the concentric circles are slightly off-set. thanks for the coupon!

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  17. DarnellDecember 22, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    So bright and cheerful and mod, Karen! Love it! Have a Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!!

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  18. Michelle LuptonDecember 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    This card is AWESOME! I really love Christmas cards with ornaments on them, and this one just takes the cake! So cool!!

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  19. Kelly GriglioneDecember 22, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Oh wowee-wow-wow ... your ornament is amazing! And it's off-center! AH-dore!!

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  20. JJ BoltonDecember 22, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Gorgeous Karen!

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  21. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Love this so much!

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  22. RoseDecember 22, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    LOVE!!! have a wonderful christmas girl :)

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  23. lostinpaperDecember 22, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Consider it pinned! What a clever idea and executed to perfection! Merry Christmas Karen!

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  24. Tracey McNeelyDecember 22, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    How fantastic is this ornament card Karen! I think you are so incredible brilliant to think of this.

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  25. Lisa PetrellaDecember 22, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    FABULOUS take on your inspiration photo!! And thanks for the discount code! Merry Christmas!!!

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  26. MSDecember 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Oh wow! This is so striking! I love the mod feel!

    I wish I could capture some of the excitement I had as a child counting down the days, then the hours until Santa came.

    I wish you & your family a very merry Christmas full of happiness & joy :)

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  27. SaraDecember 23, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Love this card!!!

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  28. ShellyDecember 23, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Awesome card!! Love the mod ornament!

    My kids are counting down, too! I'm not sure how many times they've tried to move around the gifts, trying to see how many they each have!! lol Though, I remember doing that too! ;) Have a Merry Christmas!!

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  29. gRiSeL™December 23, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Pure cleverness! LOVE it!!! :D I need to try this some time! (:

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  30. BrendaDecember 24, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Karen, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  31. BabyBokChoyDecember 24, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Merry merry merry Christmas to you and what a lovely ornament you have created!

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  32. Courtney KDecember 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    what a brilliantly simple card!! hope you had a wonderful holiday.

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  33. alexandra s.m.December 25, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    GENIUS! I just adore your card!
    Merry Christmas Karen!!

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  34. CherylDecember 25, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Fabulous card! I had to pin it.

    I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas

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  35. yyamDecember 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Bold and beautiful.
    Merry X'mas to you Karen. Enjoy this wonderful time of the year with your loved ones! :)

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  36. ElsDecember 27, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    This card is just stunning!!
    Hope you had a great Christmas Day and are enjoying the holidays with your boys! :)

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  37. jenDecember 28, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Wow!

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  38. Monika/BuzsyDecember 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    This looks awesome Karen. Love the red shades and how you made the ornament. Very creative. Have a wonderful and happy New Year!

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  39. Karen DunbrookDecember 29, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Awesome card...

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  40. SuzanneDecember 30, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Karen, I am just now going through my reader and this is utter perfection! I love it!

    I hope you had a great Christmas and that you have a very happy New Year!

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  41. Glenda JJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Karen - you are always so clever and creative. Blows me away! This is BRILLIANT! LOVE IT!

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  42. Glenda JJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Karen - you are always so clever and creative. Blows me away! This is BRILLIANT! LOVE IT!

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  43. JudyJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing your creativity. Your cards are not the "same old, same old" which is what I like. But most of all, I like your commentary for each card. Thanks for being part of this blog hop and give away. Happy new year.

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  44. WendyJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Wow! very cool card. I saw it over at Pinterest but didn't follow it to know that it was from you then. Happy New year to you and your family.

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  45. WidaJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    how did I miss this card which is right up my alley? Saw it on pinterest and had to come over to say WOWZA!

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