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I would classify myself as an artist. It took me a while to finally accept that monicker, but that's what I am; AN ARTIST!!! I have a wonderful hubs that supports my "talents" in most all avenues, except maybe when the credit card bill comes in the mail...LOL And I have 4 great kids and 5 beautiful grandchildren that I love to pieces. Come on by and sit a spell and "STAMP 'TIL YA CRAMP!!! & "CROP 'TIL YA DROP!!!"

Friday, December 5, 2014

Aluminum trees..... !!!!

I'm really showing my age with this post.  
When I was younger aluminum trees were all the rage; of course, 
my parents weren't the 
parents that went with all the trends, though. 

We still had the traditional tree and when I would go over to friends houses that contained aluminum trees I was in awe.  I loved the brilliance of the lights twinkling on the large metal needles. 

I never got to have one myself, so I created some on my card.
They are not quite as bright as the real thing, but I think they look almost as shiny.


I got the tree images from Celebrate with Flourish cartridge.
I trimmed off the bottom of the silver trees to make them flat.

I created this card for two challenge blogs.
this weeks challenge (Christmas beyond red & green)
this weeks challenge (Christmas Tree Challenge)

What fun it was creating this card.
Hope you join in the fun!!!

Until later, elves.......Gotta split.......TFL!!!!
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5 comments:

coldwaters2 said...

Gorgeous card Crystal loving those trees they shine beautifully.
hugs
lorraine x

Jayne said...

Fabulous card! Love the shiny trees...beautiful! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.

Caroline said...

This is such a beautiful card. I love the shine of the metallic trees. We actually had that tree, growing up. We had to beg my parents to get it out on Christmas Eve. Thanks for joining s at BBTB2.

Karla Yungwirth said...

Love it! Beautiful card and I love your story about the aluminum trees! Thanks for joining us this week at FCCB!

Cocoa's Mom said...

Congratulations on your win at BBTB2, Crystal! Your card is fabulous!