Excited to post my final project for Festive Friday, 2013 today! It has been such a fun year, and a joy to create for Christmas all year long and get to know so many who enjoyed doing the same thing!!! For this final challenge, players can choose their favorite challenge inspiration from the year, and create as many projects as they like. Two prizes are being offered up...A grand prize of a $60 online gift certificate for a random regular player...a player who enters and has played in at least 15 of the 20 challenges. Then a $20 gift certificate will go to one random player from all those who have created for this final challenge...even if it's your first time with us!!!
Several of the challenge inspirations were considered for my final project...
...obviously the 'bird element' challenge (birdies are a favorite for me)...the 'star' challenge would have also worked here. Overall I went for a peaceful feeling, though...
...and kept things clean and simple...
I used my Cricut for the branch, birds and nest. My PTI Birds and Blooms set, which I haven't thanked Marcie enough for, includes a nest image that fit perfectly on my Cricut nest...I was hoping it would. My little window to the night-time sky was created with an old Spellbinder die.
And that's it folks!!! That's really IT!!! (until next year anyway!) The inspiration from the rest of the team is perfection, as always...so honored to work with these gals!!! So be sure to pop over to the blog if you need a jump start! Can't wait to see what is created for this final challenge and who the winner will be from our faithful players! You have 2 weeks!!! Good luck everyone!!!
~geri~
Oh, Geri, you card is just lovely! I love the stripes and the branch across the opening, I love it all! Fantastic design. I can't wait to play along on this final challenge! :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL, Geri!! LOVE the peaceful feeling of it! Fabulous unique design! :o)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so sweet and lovely, Geri!
ReplyDeleteGeri, this is a museum piece. Seriously. I would pay a lot of money for this in a high-end boutique!! What a way to end your wonderful term!! Happy Thanksgiving!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI just love this and the wee bit of sparkle you added Geri!!! Very sweet card. Can't believe the year will come to an end soon. Sure wanted to play along more at FF, but life and other duties got in the way. Maybe next year ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a creation. Yes, peaceful. Sweet. Calming. I absolutely love that lone star.
ReplyDeleteNancy is so right - this is a fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteBirds in an nest is quite an unexpected holiday image....but I adore the absolute sweetness of it and how your amazing creativity turned it into a beautiful, peaceful holiday card! The little flecks of snow on the branches and the sparkly star - GREAT details!
Totally in love with this card!
This card is so serene! I love the simplicity, but still so special with the sparkle and texture and love the perfect placement of the birds. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think you mixed those challenges together to perfection. Simple but once again you've packed a wallop with this card. Hugs to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis card really does evoke a peaceful feeling, Geri! I love the soft and subtle color palette and how perfectly your elements fit inside your window...it's so, very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOoooh this is beautiful Geri!! Love the sweet little bird and nest and the reverse die cut just sets it all off wonderfully! What a way to go out!! Hope you have a happy thanksgiving! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous talent you are. This card is SO simple, and such a perfect representation of true peace. Totally enchanting. One day when life quiets down a bit (yours will never be very quiet since you are such a social soul), you will be the queen of creativity, and rein over all the fabulous cards on the internet. I know; you are doing a hundred things a day now, and someone is planning another life for you!
ReplyDeleteI've seen all your posts, and have been a negligent friend by not leaving more comments. Your work really is outstanding. It is so simple and stunning, that I'm getting so I can pick out your cards from a bunch of images.
Have a warm and memorable Thanksgiving dear friend, and I hope your weather gets more cooperative than it's been. I'll be thinking about you on the day when we take time to reflect on the joys in our lives. Be well.
Geri, this is so peaceful and comforting, beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Geri!!! I hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove, love your birdies Geri!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, your little birds are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is just precious! love it....it seems simple in design but I know these designs always take longer than we thnk....your thought process is always perfect!
ReplyDeleteGeri, your card is so pretty. It just calls out 'peaceful' to me. I love it and those cute birdies! I also love the cute star! Fabulous work of art!
ReplyDeleteSooo beautiful and sooo peaceful ! I love this card! Perfect!
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