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.

45 comments:

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

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  2. 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. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. wow totally love this...great design..love how you created the ornament..

    Merry Christmas Karen to you and your family.

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  8. Super fun Karen! Enjoy your weekend ;)

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  9. Fantastic card Karen! I love the die cutting!

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

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

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

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

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  15. LOVE!!! have a wonderful christmas girl :)

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

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

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

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. Pure cleverness! LOVE it!!! :D I need to try this some time! (:

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  22. Karen, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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

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

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

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  26. Fabulous card! I had to pin it.

    I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas

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

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

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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. Karen - you are always so clever and creative. Blows me away! This is BRILLIANT! LOVE IT!

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

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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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