Christmas Joy!

I'm slowly getting into making Christmas cards for the upcoming season this year; already have around 20 made, but still need to do more, as many of you can relate.

I used some recycled Christmas wrapping paper as a background for this card, along with a Sue Wilson "JOY" die as the focal point. A Martha Stewart Pine Leaf Punch was used for the greenery; the green cardstock was not quite dark enough, so it was inked with a dark green ink for more color and depth. A gold edged red ribbon was run vertically along the side along with a triple-looped bow at the bottom. The original use of the greenery was to cover an imperfection in the background paper, so I don't think anyone will notice that it's not as it should be.  (smile)  The bow and greenery were enhanced with a bit of dried gold foliage, which is hard to see in the first picture. The entire card is dusted lightly with gold glitter; wish my iPhone camera picked up the sparkle better, but when held in different positions, the sparkle really shines.

Here it is:

Dried foliage on bow:

 Attempt to show sparkle. Lots shinier than the photo depicts:

Inside sentiment:

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

I am entering this card in the following challenges ending:

Jun 02 PDE Linky Party - AG 3E #2
Jun 03 Christmas Card Challenges - AG UE
Jun 04 613 Avenue Create - AAG UE
Jun 04 Our Crafty Corner - AG 3E #3
Jun 04 Incy Wincy Designs - Texture 5E #2
Jun 06 Through the Craft Room Door - AAG 2E #2
Jun 06 Aud Sentiments - AG + a Sentiment 5E #1
Jun 07 Word Art Wednesday - AG 5E #2
Jun 12 Scrappy Land Challenge - AG 5E #1
Jun 25 Sparkle 'n' Sprinkle Challenge - AG with Loose Glitter UE
Jun 30 Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - AG UE
Jun 30 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Use a Sentiment - UE
Jun 30 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - AG - UE
Jun 30 12 Months of Christmas - AG UE

Thank you for stopping by my blog; I always appreciate your visits. As always, I pray for God's highest and best to you today and every day!

Many rich blessings,
Ginny B

Romans 10:9-10
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.  NLT

Acts 13:38-39
"Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God--something the law of Moses could never do."  NLT