Thursday, December 8, 2011

MCT 12 Days of Christmas ~ Day #8

Hello everyone! If you arrived here from Tracy’s amazing blog, you’re on the right track. If not, start at Emma’s blog here: My Creative Time.

Okay, so for the sake of full disclosure, I was totally planning on posting something else (mini recipe album) today, but I haven’t been feeling well. I did come up with a card for today and I have to say that it’s very different from what I’m used to doing, but I totally like it.

DSCF7618

DSCF7621

DSCF7626

If you can’t tell, it’s clear! I really didn’t want to do a lot of extra embellishing (Do I ever?) because I really wanted the base of the card to be a focal point of sorts. It’s a standard A2 sized card. I ordered a designer paper pack from Stampin’ Up a while ago and this was in the pack. When I ordered it, I didn’t realize two of the sheets were acetate. I figured I would never used them, but a little light bulb went off and I’m glad I went with it.

Because it’s clear, you have to adhere mats to the inside for a message. But, I didn’t want my adhesive to be seen on the back, so I adhered a 3.375” x 5” mat to the back  of the card and then ANOTHER to the inside of the card. If none of this makes any kind of sense, let me know in the comments and I will make this card on video as soon as I feel better.

For the front, I adhered a 2.5” x 4.25” patterned mat the the front of the card with Zots.  Again, I did not want the adhesive to be seen, so I used my Fiskars Apron Lace border punch and punched two 2.25” wide strips. I secured them to the inside of the base to cover the Zots. My patterned paper is from the Merry Christmas collection from Echo Park. I used My Creative Time’s, “Gift Card Sentiments,” for my sentiment. I am so in love with the font Emma used for this set. I am a big fan of writing in cursive, and when I was a student, I always had the best handwriting. I think I won best handwriting from 5th until 8th grade. All the girls with pretty handwriting were jealous, I know it. Anyway, my sentiment was stamped on a Fancy Frame die cut, also from My Creative Time. I used Cherry Cobbler ink from Stampin’ Up. It’s probably my favorite red ink at the moment. To finish the card up, I took some dark green grosgrain and tied a bow! Easy peasy!

GiftCardSentiments

FancyFrameStamp&DieSet

    ***12 Days of Christmas Give Away Alert***

To qualify for ALL the AMAZING giveaways for the next 12 days, you must comment on every blog in this hop! You will have until Tues, Dec 13th @ midnight to have all of your comments in! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE LEAVE A WAY FOR US TO CONTACT YOU IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE WINNER'S!

There are some AMAZING giveaways for this special 12 day event & some SURPRISES to help celebrate "My Creative Time's" One Year Anniversary! Yep, Emma released her 1st set of stamps one year ago! So make sure you are tuned in because this is ONE hop you do NOT want to miss!;)

Blog Hop Line-up:

Emma

Cassandra

Cathryn

Cindy

Glora

Jeanne

Katie

Leanne

Linsey

Liz

Nancy

Nikki

Rosy

Ruthie

Shar

Tracy

Trell (you’re here)

Veronica (Next stop)

Thanks so much for coming by! Have a blessed day!

141 comments :

  1. Love the color choices!
    Slatsinhi@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love this card, very pretty! Hope you feel better soon! And thanks for sharing!
    lindagk23ataoldotcom

    ReplyDelete
  3. Love the touch the acetate adds. Very elegant card. Gloria Contreras
    Gloriaandmickey@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hope you're back to feeling well really soon. Love the card.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. This is very cute and creative even though you don't feel well. Feel better soon.

    nellessenconcrete@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. WOW TRELL! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! OMG! I CAN'T STOP STARING AT IT!!! LOL.... AWESOME JOB MY FRIEND! PRETTY DARN PERFECT FOR SOMEONE WHO ISN'T FEELING WELL!;)
    BIG HUGE GET WELL HUGS!
    EMMA;)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Cute, love the touch of acetate.
    angel hugs
    Debby
    angels5.2005 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  8. So thankful for those little light bulbs!

    Dorcas
    dtroche@bellsouth.net

    ReplyDelete
  9. Very cute card ... hope you feel better soon!!

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  10. Trell, sorry to hear you are under the weather. I missed you yesterday. :( Hope you feel better soon! Your voice in your writing always brings a smile to my face! Thanks for being you!!! And I'm sure all the girls were jealous of your handwriting....hehehehe Oh, and your card is fabulous!
    Hugs,
    georgifelix at verizon dot net

    ReplyDelete
  11. Love it! Trell hope you are feeling better soon!
    janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Sorry you're not feeling well. Love the card! Acetate cards are so striking to me, and you did an awesome job on this one. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

    ReplyDelete
  13. Your card is gorgeous!!

    Hugs!
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  14. Love the card, i have always wanted to work with acetate but havent yet, you are incouraging me to do so. Hope you get feeling better!
    veronica from western NY
    familyofscrappers2004@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love you card so classy and elegant!! TFS

    alvinadiaz@msn.com
    alvinascreations.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. i love these clear cards! been seeing them alot this year. Great job on this card!!
    babi96 at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  17. so creative!!

    trawat1972@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Sorry your under the weather, would love to see a tutorial when you get to feeling better!! Never done the acetate cards, very cute!

    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  19. Very pretty & chic looking! Love it
    :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
    amy.arnold89@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  20. Love your card, very elegant!

    Hope you get to feeling better real soon.

    TFS
    jashmore1944@att.net

    ReplyDelete
  21. I am so loving the clear card! The colors are a great addition to this beautiful card!!
    Thanks for sharing and hope you feel better soon :)
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. ooooh... this card looks super cool! awesome job!

    Jamie
    http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. Beautiful card Trell sorry your feeling under the weather.
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com
    http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. I'm glad your feeling some better Trell! This card is so elegant and gorgeous! Love the colors and that its clear! I've always wanted to try one but have just been to chicken hee hee! Yours turned out perfect! Hugs, Leanne

    ReplyDelete
  25. Sorry that you are not feeling well. I totally love your card. These papers just make a simple card look so wonderful. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Pretty card...love the acetate!
    Hope you are feeling better soon.
    croptilludrop23@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. Take care. Nice job on the card.
    craftmethis@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  28. what an elegant card! love it and the colors!!

    thanks for sharing!
    brwneyes46@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  29. Awesome card....so beautiful!

    Lori
    Bloggin The Crafts
    lori at true dungeon dot com

    ReplyDelete
  30. very pretty love the colors you used looks classy
    TFS
    olivervl at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Love this clear card!
    So different.
    Feel better!
    janette09@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  32. beautiful card!!!


    roisemini@gmail.com
    www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  33. Love your work!!

    Christina Coen

    christina.coen@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. I love this card...love the acetate!
    Thanks for sharing, feel better soon!
    papercreations_bytricia (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  35. What a pretty card! I love the clear cards and really want to try them!

    ReplyDelete
  36. I'm loving these clear cards. I'm going to have to try and make some. This one is very nice. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  37. I'm loving these clear cards. I'm going to have to try and make some. This one is very nice. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  38. very cleaver great job TFS!!!

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. beautiful!!! TFS hope you feel better!!!
    gloria
    esquivel865@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. Great card! I'm always intimidated by the clear cards, but this looks fabulous! mprantner at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  41. What a very pretty card! TFS CallyAnn
    callyannc@live.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. Nice job on your acrylic card!

    Julie L.
    jlearned at charter dot net

    ReplyDelete
  43. Clearly I love this card!! It is super cute. And the colors are beautiful!!

    at home ink at q dot com

    ReplyDelete
  44. Simple and pretty....love it;0)
    Hope you feel better soon:)

    bex@
    http://kawaiikrafts.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  45. This turned out just terrific. Hope you feel better! Thankyou. teachermom5@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. Beautiful card.

    Leslie

    cascrapper at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  47. Very creative card! I hope you're feeling better soon.
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

    ReplyDelete
  48. Your acetate card is totally awesome! I love how it turned out! I hope you feel 100% soon! Take care! Hugs- Glora

    ReplyDelete
  49. Very pretty card.
    Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  50. That is a gorgeous card trell!!! Linda harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  51. This card is totally awesome. I love that it is clear. Great work.
    kidshomelove at yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. Very cute, hope you get to feeling better.

    ReplyDelete
  53. Very pretty card!

    kissmyjen at gmail.com
    justcreativeme.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  54. What did we ever do before clear cards came along. Love it.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Beautiful card.
    Candy
    candyyoung826 at msn dot com

    ReplyDelete
  56. Love this clear Christmas card. TFS Lisa - elwalten@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  57. Totally awesome that it's clear! I never would've thought to create something like this. I love the colors you decided to use.

    I hope you feel better soon! Sending well wishes your way :)

    Thanks for sharing!
    misshoanggg (at) gmail (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  58. So very nice love the colors. Feel better soon.
    F.U.N.
    Bobbi
    P.S. my 14 year old daughter said your coco pocket was cool.

    ReplyDelete
  59. Really great Trell. I LOVE the clear cards, awesome! Hugs, Cathryn :)

    ReplyDelete
  60. So great that it's clear. I would never of thought of doing that. TFS!!

    I hope you get to feeling better soon.

    kwillis_15 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  61. Cute card, your bow looks perfect.
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  62. Keep up the great work you are doing.
    LindaB
    top2kop@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  63. I love the card. Never thought of using acetate but it worked. Hope you feel better soon. Regina
    regina95370@sbcglobal.net

    ReplyDelete
  64. This card is so elegant! You did a beautiful job!! Perfect paper and ribbon choice!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  65. I really love the clear cards just need the ambition to do this myself.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  66. Wow cute card.

    Debbie B.
    debbiebutcher at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  67. Beautiful job on your card. The stripe paper is perfect for the simple dot acetate. Did it come with the dots or did you stamp them? Love it! Feel better soon!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  68. Beuatiful card Trell! I have never used that clear stuff but this makes me want to try it out!

    Tracy M

    ReplyDelete
  69. I love these colors. What a great idea. Love it.
    Hugs,
    Kathy
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  70. I love this! Very cute - hope you are feeling better.

    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  71. I like this card...simple but elegant! Thanks for sharing and hope you feel better soon!! ninadee@sbcglobal.net

    ReplyDelete
  72. Really cute. I love the colors.

    Jan
    bearycreativecrafts@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  73. Fabulous! Acetate is neat looking. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  74. What a great card! Love the clear front. :)
    Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  75. I LOVE THIS CARD...VERY ELEGANT AND SIMPLE...HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER!!

    Mickey
    mickeysworld01@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  76. love it!! what cute colors! parkernana5@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  77. cuteness!!!
    Melissakc1@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  78. Feeling under the weather hasn't effected your awesome creativity. This card is BEAUTIFUL!!! Hope your feel better real soon. Thank you so much for giving us your best no matter what!!! Hugz:)
    DevinTaylorCreations@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  79. this is a beautiful card. i love the use of the acetate.

    tammi_amata@ameritech.net

    ReplyDelete
  80. Oh how I love this card!!! I don't usually like the clear cards, but this one is so elegant! I'm sorry you are under the weather, I pray that you will soon feel better!!
    bsl60atembarqmaildotcom

    ReplyDelete
  81. Love the simplicity and the color scheme!! Great job. Hope you feel better soon.

    hugs
    Cassandra

    ReplyDelete
  82. I love your card! Simple is just as beautiful as elaborate!

    Ashley
    ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  83. Love this card....hope u feel better soon!


    Denise J.
    drjohnson0526@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  84. I love acetate cards - thanks for sharing - dsebby404@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  85. so cute .. love it!


    rebecca_k81 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  86. Very cute! Denise. Queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  87. Beautiful card!! Hope you feel better soon!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  88. Very elegant and unique. Hope you feel better.
    thomasjeri55atyahoodotcom

    ReplyDelete
  89. Beautiful card, love the colors!

    megan.saxe@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  90. Beautiful card!! I have been wanting to try a clear card for some time now! Thanks for the inspiration!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  91. Great card - TFS

    Carol W.
    workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  92. Nice card. Hope you feel better. TFS
    Evelyn
    evl14512@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  93. Your card is so cute. I love the colors and the clear paper. Thank you for sharing.
    brittmartin1288@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  94. love the colors
    mygypsierose@sbcglobal.net

    ReplyDelete
  95. Card is so cute even though your under the weather. Feel Better soon
    Thanks for sharing
    Shanna
    Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  96. Very interesting and cute card! Feel better soon.
    Pam at
    http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  97. Wonderful job!!!

    Kim
    kpedersen44@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  98. Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.


    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  99. Your Christmas card is so pretty and I love the colors you used!!

    bolvera66@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  100. Very clever using the acitate,it gives a whole new spin on the outcome. Love the card stock colors you chose to use!

    Debbie H.

    niteowlis at clear dot net

    ReplyDelete
  101. I like the way you incorporated the clear piece.
    marg0006verizon.net

    ReplyDelete
  102. All your projects have been so great, and wonderful ideas. Thanks, shanasewing@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  103. Beautiful card - I love that you used an acetate card base! TFS
    hugs, Jenn
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  104. Great card! Hope you are feeling better!
    Tracy
    jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

    ReplyDelete
  105. First, hope you're feeling better soon - second, I love the idea of a clear card...I'm gonna have to try that.


    christinescreativecards@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  106. very pretty! i love it!
    Cyndy
    arcy.scraps@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  107. This looks so cool! LOVE the clear base!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  108. Great idea. I love the paper it is perfect for the Holidays - reminds me of a candy cane. Great job.
    Thanks for sharing.
    terri_ski at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  109. Really cute. I love the colours. Amazing project.
    thejanner@xcelco.on.ca

    ReplyDelete
  110. Trell love your card!surfnfroggie at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  111. I love clear cards!!! Yours is just beautiful!!! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  112. Love your Card! Very Creative! :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  113. your card turned out great! i've been wanting to try making clear cards!

    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

    ReplyDelete
  114. Great project can't wait to see more.

    Tonya
    tonya dot morgan at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  115. Love the how the acetate looks.
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  116. WOW!!! very pretty

    Micia
    yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  117. Love the card. I've never used acetate before, it's looks very cool!


    tuki123@att.net

    ReplyDelete
  118. Love the twist on this card. It's very elegant and I love the paper. deegeescraps at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  119. Awesome card, love the clear background
    Kathy
    Katsews at Gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  120. OMG love it--------looks so awesome

    scrapente@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  121. Oh my, your acetate card is GORGEOUS!! Thanks for the chance to win..

    Scrappy hugs,
    Amanda :0)
    amandascraftsandmore(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  122. pretty pretty card! love the dots the vibrant colors and the sentiment


    Luanne
    myfootahead at gmail dot com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  123. LOVE the use of the acetate! Very classy!!
    TFS
    Peace & Joy to You & Yours this Holiday Season!
    Kathie
    Kathlee154@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  124. Really great job on this! Love it.
    (:(:Smiles:):)

    Robin
    thecricutscrapper at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  125. Very pretty card! TFS.

    coupondenise at live dot com

    ReplyDelete
  126. I really like how the acetate looks on your card! It's perfect! Hope you're feeling back to your old crafty self now!

    ReplyDelete
  127. Cute card--I like the stripes and polka dots.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  128. Really great card.
    sarah.quillen@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  129. love the colors!!

    candace

    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  130. Love your card! I REALLY LOVE the ribbon...super pretty. TFS :)
    fmadera75@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  131. This is AWESOME...unexpected and AWESOME!!!!

    Hope you are feelingbetter!!!

    hugs,
    Sarah
    liveloveandscrap@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  132. Trell, these projects for the 12 days of Chistmas are just stunning and this one is my fav! I just love the clear base.
    Judy

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to comment on my blog. I sincerely appreciate it. Have a super blessed day!