Hello bloggies!
Happy Leap Day! I wonder if any of my blog friends will take the ‘leap’ and propose to their man??? I have someone near & dear who would like to … but I am sure she won’t have the courage. 😉 😀 Happy birthday to all my poor bloggies who only get to celebrate their birthday every 4 years!
Another card today for Nicole’s Festive Friday #7. I am excited that my little pile of Christmas cards are growing … simply because I have committed to doing this Christmas challenge each week. Of course … I am not obliged to do a card each week … but for my own benefit 
I am happy to be reminded each week to do so. So … if you want to get a start on your Christmas Cards early … please join Nicole’s challenge! She is keen to get more entries … and I am keen to encourage her! I chose Leonie S as my ‘muse’ this week … ( <– see her card here )
I saw Leonie’s card … and immediately realised that I had some of that scrummy Vanilla Velvet ribbon … and hadn’t used it yet! I just had to have a play! My card is similar to Leonies … I loved the sparkly effect … and couldn’t resist copying that idea … and I used the same colours! No dry embossing … and a different image … and some Pearl Jewels are my little tweaks to Leonie’s fab design! Gotta fly … stuff to do! 😀 Hugs xxx
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gorgeous card Andrea 🙂 and so glad my card inspired you. Now as for me being a ‘muse’ – well I know some people see me as ‘amusing’ 🙂 Have a wonderful day xx
Andrea adds: Hi Leonie! So lovely to have my ‘amusing’ muse pop by! Perfect inspiration, thanks! Hugs xxx
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Beautiful card Andrea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Andrea adds: Thanks Sarah! I love that my Xmas cards are beginning to pile up! Hugs xxx
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Such a gorgeous sparkly card Andrea! I love it!
Andrea adds: Hi Nicole! I hope you get some more entries this time! I am trying to encourage some more participants! 🙂 Hugs xxx
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This is so pretty Andrea! I love the sparkle 🙂
Andrea adds: Hi Sandra! Hope your little boy is recovering after his recent hospital stay! Thanks for popping by when you are so busy! Hugs xxx
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Man ur IIEP has really copped a flogging….hasn’t it??? (hee hee hee) It is a simple and very elegant Chrissy card. I think the velvet ribbon is a wonderful touch. Pls take care in the rain darl. ooxx
Andrea adds: Yes! I think I am no. 1 fan of IIEP! I am truly addicted! 😉 I love this velvet ribbon. I think Vanilla is going to be on my desk more often now that I have discovered it! Hugs xxx
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Lovely Christmas card Andrea. The big letters look great and the shimmer is just fabulous. You are so nice to play along with Nicole and spread the word! One of these days, I will play along (when life slows down-LOL!).
Andrea adds: Thanks Monika! It would be such a treat for Nicole to have you join in … but I totally get how busy life can be! I am right in the middle of it! Hugs xxx
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Love the sparkle on this Andrea. I’m sure it is even more gorgeous IRL!
Catch you very soon,
Love Jenny xx
Andrea adds: Yes … you are right … the photo doesn’t really capture the ‘life’ in the sparkle! It is really pretty! Thanks for stopping by Jenny! Hugs xxx
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Love the sparkly card front Andrea. The velvet and pearls are a gorgeous touch of elegance, my friend!
Andrea adds: Hi Paula! I am always so happy to see you! Your sweet message is so welcome! Hugs xxx
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How divine does that sparkly panel look! Love the contrast between the sparkly surface, the luxurious texture of the velvet ribbon & the shiny pearls. Fabulous, clean layout too! Hugs 🙂
Andrea adds: That VV velvet ribbon is so luscious and elegant! Love it! Hugs xxx
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ohhhh, sparkly and delicious and I am in love with that ribbon too, far too delicious.
Andrea adds: Isn’t it pretty!? I love it too … and have a feeling this will be one of my ‘hoarded’ supplies. Hugs xxx
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