Simple Kraft Christmas Card

I love color challenges and when I saw the colors on CR84FN Color Challenge all I could think of was Kraft.   I've seen several button Christmas cards this year and have wanted to try my hand at it.   This is a very simple card.  I like the clean look of the card and I just couldn't bring myself to distress the edges.   I used Close To My Heart's stamp - Happy Clusters (C1471) for the tree.  I had alot of older retired buttons (browns, tans and colonial white) so I felt like it was OK to use these.  (I've been working on using more of embellishment stash.)  The "Noel" which serves as my tree trunk is from the set Christmas Love (D1492).  The ribbon is from Designer Ribbon Green Collection (Z1616).  The kraft card is from CTMH's 6x6 Die-Cut Kraft Cards and Envelopes (Z1474).  You get 10 cards in the set!


My color inspiration from CR84FN:

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  1. Mandy LaCroixNovember 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    CUUUUTE! You did a great job with the colors - it's perfect. I really like it!

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  2. Sue Lelli November 29, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Gina, the button tree is so festive and the scallop is a perfect compliment! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  3. Mona PendletonNovember 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Adorable card Gina! Love the button tree! Thanks for joining along with CR84FN :)

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  4. Deborah FringsNovember 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love the simple button Christmas tree - such a fun and festive card. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!

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