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Merry Monday #78



Here is Merry Monday's inspiration photo:




I love Cardinals - with their bright red feathers they always stand out. 

So I put little cardinals on my Christmas card.


I used a background that I had already left over from a prior challenge, which I did not like - I spritzed ti with Mr. Huey, but fits this card very well. The birch trees are by Impression Obsession and the sentiment is Martha Stewart. I popped it up on foam dots.

I am also submitting this to 

CHNC extra challenge - anything Christmas
Die Cut Divas - Animals/ Fall
Simon Says - use rubber or clear stamp

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Sherrie M. said…
I love cardinals too! Such a pretty card and great use of something you originally didn't like.
October 11, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful card Cornelia-I love those trees,and your little birds sitting high up-perfect take on the theme :)
Have a lovely weekend,Nessa xx
October 12, 2013 at 2:18 AM
La Papera Gialla said…
This card is lovely!
Thanks for playing with us at Christmas Card Challenges this week!
Monica - CCC DT
October 12, 2013 at 7:56 AM
Bonnie said…
Such a pretty scene, Cornelia! I love those birches and the cardinals perched in them! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
October 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Karen Davis said…
Your card really has the feel of a brisk winters day. The red birds are are fabulous addition to the scene.
A gorgeous card Cornelia. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
October 12, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Rosmarie said…
Wer hätte das gedacht, ich habs doch noch bis nach oben geschafft und mich tapfer durch all deine wunderbaren Werke gewälzt :)
Du hast bestimmt schon bemerkt, dass mir schön langsam die Worte ausgehen und hier kann ich einfach nur noch "wow" sagen! Die Stanze ist wieder sooo schön und die zwei roten Piepmätze sind ein echter Blickfang! Auch farblich ist hier alles perfekt!
Ich wünsche dir und deiner Familie ein erholsames Wochenende
Bis bald Rosi
October 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Monika Reeck said…
ooh dear this is really adorable scene...I love this, love love love...I wish I get this on my snail mail....Hope we can exchange Holiday card as I am not celebrate xmas but Happy new year card will ich dich schicken...wie geht es dir ...noch busy...Hugs n kisses from Muenchen...
October 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM
Jenn said…
I love the pop of red with the turquois and white, great card! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges.
October 12, 2013 at 7:36 PM
Kelly Griglione said…
Love how you used a background from a prior project ... it totally fits with this one! Love it : )
October 12, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Kim Heggins said…
Wow...this is Christmas! Those sweet red birds on those fabulous birch trees, stunning.
October 13, 2013 at 12:44 AM
Anne said…
Love it! Thanks for taking part in our Christmas Card Challenge. Hope to see you again soon. Hugs x
October 13, 2013 at 6:34 AM
Fabiola said…
nous avons les mêmes goûts, ta carte est superbe, biz
October 13, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Notes by Nina said…
Fabulous card Cornelia, I love the vibrant red against the softer coloured background.Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.
October 13, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Lesley said…
What a pretty, Christmas scene you have created. The trees in the aqua blue sky are the perfect backdrop for the red of the cardinals. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!
October 13, 2013 at 3:01 PM
cheiron said…
I just love this soft background. Great color combo too. Thanks for playing along with the use a RUBBER OR CLEAR STAMP challenge with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog.
October 15, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Kanan Pandya said…
Love your background and cute red birds, Cornelia. Beautiful card. :-)
October 16, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Arlene said…
The background is perfect for this card - just beautiful. Love the winter scene.

So glad you could join us again at Die Cut Divas with your animals - I think I heard them tweeting. :)))
October 19, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Dawn T said…
totally gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas this month.
October 21, 2013 at 4:33 AM
Unknown said…
Love it! I'm not yet in the mood to do Christmas yet, but I sure need to get started soon!
Thanks for Playing with the DCD Again!
October 25, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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