Monday, December 14, 2015

Southwestern Season's Greetings

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a great weekend!! It's my turn to post on the Die-Versions blog and I have a Christmas card to share with you using one of the newest dies from the November Release. If you use the code lisa15, you will get 15% off your regular price Die-Versions order.


I absolutely love the Whispers Southwestern Desert die. I thought would make a perfect southwestern-themed Christmas card. I cut the desert out first in green cardstock and then black for a shadow effect. The two larger saguaro cacti pop out from the die for an outline effect. I took the pieces that popped out, covered them in Christmas lights (liquid pearls), added foam tape for dimension and then put them back in place. Season's Greetings is from the Compliments Holiday Greetings 1 die. It was cut in red cardstock and then craft foam for dimension.


I'm entering this in the following challenges:

1. Jo's Scrap Shack Funday Friday - Anything Goes
2. Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday November - Holiday Card

 Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day :)
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48 comments:

  1. FikretaDecember 14, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    fun card!
    hugs
    Bad Kitty's Craftroom
    >^.^<

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  2. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorDecember 14, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Lisa this is such a festive and fun card! Love the image and scene so much! Thank you for playing in our Funday Friday challenge!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    ♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

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  3. Lori KobularDecember 14, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    The cactus look great with the Christmas Lights! Such a fun card!

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  4. SamraDecember 14, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    WOW!!! This reminds me of my front yard!!! Christmas lights on cacti and Joshua Tree :) very cool card Lisa!!!
    Hugs

    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  5. PamelliaDecember 14, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Oh my gosh, you decorated cacti for Christmas, love it!! What a creative force you are, I have no idea where you get your ideas from but keep them coming! Love that striped paper and the layered sentiment just shouts 'festive cheer'! Another wonderful holiday creation my friend! hugs :)

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  6. My Card Attic: HazelDecember 14, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Love that the lights are on the cactus! Such a fun, festive card and a great design! Have a great week Lisa my friend! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  7. BeebeebabsDecember 14, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Love your Southwestern Greeting card - love the die and pretty lights - great job as always and have a great week my friend!!!

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  8. Creations by ShirlDecember 14, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Love the cactus die, and a bit of southwestern flair to it.... It's super cute!

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  9. AprilDecember 14, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I love it! Who knew cactuses could be Christmassy. You don't need snow for Christmas! What a great card. Have a great day.
    April

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  10. MiamiKelDecember 14, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    What an incredibly fun card, Lisa!! What a delight to see this desert holiday beauty - such fun elements and a great little whimisical card! (like us with our palm trees, lol!) Hugs!

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  11. Alice (scrAPpamondo)December 14, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Very fun Christmas card, for a hot weather! :D Love the 3D effect on the cactus with the shadows and the outlines! The Christmas lights look great! And the sentiment pop out very well! Adorable card with these colours!! Well done!

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  12. ~Tammy~December 14, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    This is perfect for anyone living in the Southwest! You did an amazing job as always! LOOKS FAB! Have a wonderful day!

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  13. Kathy KrugDecember 14, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Love all the texture and dimension you got on this card. How much fun to decorate the cactus with lights. You might start a desert trend,

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  14. McCrafty's CardsDecember 14, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    This is fabulous Lisa, I love the cactus and the dimension wonderful!!
    Kevin xx

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  15. MigdaliaDecember 14, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Such a fun way to decorate a cactus..lol! very festive!! Awesome texture & dimension. The Seasons Greetings die cut is just fabulous!!
    I really like the western look of the card!! Awesome job my friend!
    Have a blessed day,
    M'
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  16. jimlynnDecember 14, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    A fun way to say Merry Christmas! Love the lights on the cactus and your pretty, pretty card.
    Lynn

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  17. Mayras DesignsDecember 14, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    This is such an awesome card Lisa ! I adore the way you decorated the cactus ! Super cute and wonderful !
    Hugs & Blessings,
    Mayra

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  18. snappy scrappyDecember 14, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    FAB! Great dimension!

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  19. KT Fit KittyDecember 14, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Such a fun holiday card, Lisa! I tend to forget that not everyone has winter and snow at Christmas. I love that you added the lights to the cacti!

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  20. Sunshine HoneyBeeDecember 14, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Howdy! Like the festive Western scene with decorated cactus.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  21. SukieDecember 14, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Such fun southwestern themed cards! I love the cactus with the fun embellishments as the lights! The entire scene you created looks amazing!

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  22. coldwaters2December 14, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Oh wow Lisa this is just totally fantastic what a smashing card so different but so lovely and festive I LOVE it
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  23. DonnaDecember 14, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Fabulous card Lisa, I like the texture of your papers, the dimension and of course the theme and colors!!

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  24. Scrapper69December 14, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    OMWORD Lisa - This is Fabulous! I have a SIL who LOVES all things Southwest and I can see her flippin for this beautiful card! Have a wonderful day!

    Theresa

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  25. lisa808December 14, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Your Christmas cacti are super cute.

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  26. MargikDecember 14, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    A creative and different Christmas card, Lisa. I love the design and adore the festive cactus... just gorgeous! Mar :)

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  27. MaryHDecember 14, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    What a wonderful use of this very specifically themed die. It looks perfectly stunning in your skillful hands, and I love the striped dp, and the shining lights in the cactus. I hope you have someone out West to send this one too! Love the diversity of this company's dies. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, TFS & Hugs too.

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  28. Mona PendletonDecember 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Fantastic card Lisa! Love the saguaro's all lit up for Christmas!

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  29. Kathy SalidoDecember 14, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    What a fun card Lisa!!

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  30. RobinDecember 14, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Such a great card! It so works for my friends in the west. Hugs, Robin

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  31. TracyDecember 15, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    How fun to add christmas lights to the cacti's

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  32. NanaDecember 15, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    What a cute and fun Christmas card. Love the die cuts and papers. The inside is fabulous too.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
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  33. Lori mDecember 15, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Lisa, these are gorgeous, what a fantastic idea, wish I had seen this before mailing out my cards, next year…..these will be on the list.
    Hugs, Lori m

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  34. Dee BurnsDecember 15, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Lisa, this is definitely your kind of card, since we know how much you love snow...lol. I like how you decorated the cactuses. Very pretty!
    Dee B

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  35. Mulberry MindyDecember 15, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Great card, Lisa! I love this southwestern design card and the great colors. I will have to go and check out these dies. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
    Mindy

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  36. GerdaDecember 15, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    What a fabulous card!!! Love the cactus, pretty paper and the desing!!! Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  37. Tanya~Studio 5380December 15, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a great card! So original and definitely "out of the box". This is fabulous my sweet friend!

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  38. alexandra s.m.December 15, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Beautiful Lisa and so much dimension!
    I just love your sense of details!
    Hugs~

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  39. GeorgianaDecember 15, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    I sure do like the lights on the cactus! Super fun western card.

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  40. RadhikaDecember 16, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Woww Beautiful..love the dimension you have given to die cuts.. :)

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  41. TraceyDecember 16, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Oh I love this card! What a fabulous die!

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  42. Sherrie K.December 16, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    What a cool die~ I love it! Your card is so fun and I just love the fun southwest theme! The dimension, layers and flair are absolutely adorable! So unique!!!!
    Yes, I am so glad I am feeling a lot better. I do still feel tired and run down some. I suppose with the combination of the flu and chasing Grandchildren...no wonder?! LOL!
    We got about 4 inches of snow today. It actually was so pretty and I really do miss it! December is just not the same without it, hehe!
    have a great day:)
    Sherrie K

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  43. Kellie 0:)December 17, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    Love all the shadowing and your cactus Christmas lights :D TFS and joining us at Jo's FFC

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  44. KaronDecember 17, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Brilliant fun card - love it! TFS

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  45. Polka Dot OrchardDecember 18, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    What a fun Christmas card and a pretty one too. I may just have to scraplift this idea for Christmas next year.

    Happy Crafting,
    Creative Crafting Designs

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  46. yyamDecember 21, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Awwww....such a cute and fun card!

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  47. VanessaBJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    ohmygosh that is so much fun!

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  48. chattypatty1027September 5, 2018 at 6:35 PM

    Do you sell these cards?
    pbarton1027@yahoo.com

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Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comments...I truly appreciate them :)