07 November 2009

XMAS JOY

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Here's a second card I created with my yummy Monthly Card Kit Club's November Kit . Two of the trees have been created with the iris folding technique {yes, I admit, I am adicted} ... love the happy and bright colour combo of this kit ... and doesn't those stars look like they are twinkling ... definitely puts one in a festive mood. Joy was created with a stamp from one of my acrylic stamp sets.

I have also entered this card for The Pixie Cottage's Celebrate challenge. Please visit the Pixies to have a look at the DT's gorgeous creations.

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I am leaving you with a quick snapshot of a section of our indigenous garden. Can't believe how much everything has grown since the landscaping was completed at the beginning of April 2008.

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Wishing you all a fantastic weekend. May you all find time to unwind with some creativity on the side. Thanks again for taking time to have a peep here and for all your much appreciated kind comments.

32 comments:

  1. What a lovely card and I agree the kit has such beautiful bright, cheery paper.

    Your garden is looking stunning and I can't wait to see you in a few weeks time and enjoy it.

    Hope you have a great week-end too.

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  2. Weereens 'n pragtige kaartjie, vriendin.

    Ek is mal oor jou inheemse tuin. Dis wat ons nou eintlik nodig het met die waterbeperkings in PE.

    Lekker naweek en dankie vir jou vriendskap.

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  3. The card is beautiful and the picture is gorgeous!! Have a joyful weekend!

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  4. Great card!! Wow, can't believe how your garden has grown!!! It's looking beautiful!

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  5. Anonymous6:52 PM

    Your card is gorgeous and so is your garden!

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  6. Wow Desire, I love how you coordinated the trees with your background paper. So festive!

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  7. WOW this is gorgeous, I LOVE these trees!!!

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  8. Wow this is fab Desire, I love the colours they make such a bright and jolly card

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  9. I'm trying again now because my last comment wouldn't send ;-( Great idea to use iris folds in the trees & I love the indigenous garden - wish I could have one!

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  10. Oh I so so so love the darling Iris folded trees!

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  11. Pragtige kleurvolle kaartjie. Mens kan die "Joy" sommer sien! Lekker naweek

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  12. What a happy x-mas card. Love the colours. Thanks for playing at The Pixie Cottage again!

    Beautiful garden!

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  13. Super cute card, and look how awesome your beautiful garden is looking...

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  14. Oh goodness, the garden is yours? I shouldn't be surprised at all but the photo looks like something from a "grand" magazine! Oh, how I would love to come see it in person!

    Your card is absolutely AMAZING!, my Friend. I love it!

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  15. Oh I love those Iris folding trees and what wonderful papers.
    luv
    Debby

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  16. Gorgeous card Desire, love the papers you've used. Love the photo of your garden also. Hugs Michele x

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  17. This is stunning dear love your Iris folding and the papers are just lush
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  18. This card is so incredibly awesome!! Wow....those trees are so cool looking. So very creative! Thanks for joining us at The Pixie Cottage and good luck girl!

    BTW...your landscaping is awesome!! Obviously you live where it is warm.

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  19. Anonymous4:37 PM

    Wow Desire your creation is unbelievably gorgeous....the colors are so much fun! And you finished your post with the dreamiest scenes...I especially love the walkway with greenery between the crevices...my favorite look!

    Abby:)

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  20. Oh wow, this card is so wonderful! I absolutely love the iris folded trees!

    (-: Heidi

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  21. oh chickies..those are rawkin kewl iris folding trees...i love em! what a great christmas card

    and wow...gorgeous garden!
    can i come visit you :)

    hugz
    melody

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  22. What a lovely card! I love your christmas tree.
    Beautiful pic.
    Thank you for joining to my blogcandy.
    Helena

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  23. Wow, wow, wow, I am such a bad blogger, you seem to post so many beautiful posts, I love these trees they look amazing, gorgeous papers too, I agree, Mr Wagtail has hatched her beautiful babies ahhh so cute, now that photo of the lavender trees is like heaven on earth, Desire, you have truly captured that moment and think this fabulous picture should be entered into every photo competition you can find, Happy Crafting to you, Sue xxx

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  24. A beautiful card, and I love the way it's created! Thanks for playing with us at the Pixie Cottage!

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  25. oh wow Desire your card is beautiful...I am always amazed by your iris folding...omg how stunning is your garden you lucky girl
    Mina xxx

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  26. oh wow Desire your card is beautiful...I am always amazed by your iris folding...omg how stunning is your garden you lucky girl
    Mina xxx

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  27. Your garden is amazing hun. So is your card - fabulous!! x

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  28. Anonymous7:14 PM

    Your cards are always so unique! This is another beautiful example of what I am talking about! Love it!
    ~Pam
    http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/

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  29. The paper-the trees -- perfectly coordinated -- awesome card!

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  30. That is truly a magnificent garden you have there ... WOW!!

    And I love those trees on your card ... loving your card creations, btw ...

    Are you still scrapping tho'?? wink wink

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  31. I like your cards with iris folding!!!!!
    It is an good idea.
    Greetings Jenny

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