a Charming Christmas

Hi guys. The Christmas season is upon us. I love this time of the year...despite the cold. :) The peacefulness of falling snow. The lights. The decorations. The excitement in the air. The story of miracles...and the anticipation...family...traditions...and our first ever Christmas with our little boy.

...and I love having a reason to sit down and make some cards to send out to friends and family.  :)

I've been wanting to make a card using a sketch I found online. I've seen so many different versions of this card sketch...but I managed to add a little something that I hadn't seen on any card before....

something from my stash that I don't use on cards a whole lot anymore...

a charm...

Here's a look at my card:

some challenges:

Clear it Out -- Anything Goes

Oldie but a Goodie challenge -- Ribbon and/or Lace

Papertake Weekly -- Anything Goes

Shopping our Stash -- Anything Goes (the charm has been in my stash for a loooooong time!)

 Thru the Craftroom Door -- Anything Goes

LEJ Designs -- Christmas is Coming

Use is Tuesdays -- Anything Goes