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Spring Into Christmas!

 Hello! 


I’m sharing a card today for the Spring Into Christmas Party , Hosted by Build Your Holiday Card Stash.

To join in on the fun, click the link

(HERE)


For my card, I let the paper be the focus of the card design.  I chose Unity’s - Where Winters Lingers  paper pack.  

I started by cutting the postage die cut from Always Artichoke Paper, and then trimming the poinsettias to fit inside. (Unity Postage Die Set)

For the card base, I trimmed a coordinating piece of patterned paper to 4 x 5 1/4 inches.  I used scissors to roughen the edges and then added distressing with Early Espresso Ink along the edges.

A scrap piece of metallic gold foil cardstock to the center, and then added the focal point on top.

A small Joy sentiment from Honey Bee Stamps - Gallery Wall was stamped in Early Espresso Ink, and punched with a 1 inch circle punch from EK Success.

Thanks for stopping by! - Valerie Kaye


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  1. NancyApril 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM

    Looks so vintage and pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at BYSHCardmakers!

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  2. JacindaApril 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM

    Amazing vintage card, Valerie. Thanks for joining us at BYSHC Spring into Christmas Linky Party.

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  3. Crystal O. MinklerApril 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the vintage look, Valerie! Thanks for playing along with the {BYSHC} Spring into Christmas Linky Party!

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  4. Becca YahrlingApril 13, 2026 at 10:44 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the vintage Christmas feel of this beauty.

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