Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8






My First Easel Card


Hello Friends :) Here is my first easel card and also it is the first Christmas card I made for this year. Recently I got two Cosy Christmas design paper pack of Forever Friends Hallmark cards. The Snowflakes design paper used in this card is from that pack. I have lot of items in my To do list for Christmas. This Easel card is the first one.






I have used silver and golden colour handmade papers for Christmas Tree and glittered the borders and have used gems, punched borders, bow on the base to make the card stand.

This weeks's scripture at SSIC is "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  And the challenge is Sharing : use 2 of everything you use.  Among all of the materials used in my card ribbons, glitters, handmade paper, design paper and gems are used twice. 

I have got the feel of Christmas this time much earlier than I used to have. I am so delighted and more enthusiastic than ever. Very eagerly awaiting for the Christmas month.

I am entering this card in  SSIC, Crazy for Challenges - Create something for an upcoming holiday , Little Claire's - Christmas, Lily Of the Valley - Warm and Cozy, Floweret - Christmas, Anything goes - Diecuts/ punches or both, Make It Monday , Papertake weekly Challenge - Shapes, Waltzingmouse sketch , Paper shelter - Animals, KB Cute Monday - Anything goes, Aud Sentiments - Winter Theme, Christmas Inspirations - must be christmas- die cuts or punches, All Sorts Challenge - Christmas Easel card.

How is it ? Do post your valuable comments.It makes me really happy and I love to read it :) Will be back soon with other Christmas projects. Advance Christmas Greetings :) Thanks for visiting :)



Posted by Merlyn at 10:16 AM
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36 comments:

  1. PriyaOctober 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Its very very cute!!!!!! I love Christmas season!... full of love, joy and happiness all around... you have made the feeling alive!

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  2. KristineOctober 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Hello Merlyn!! What a fabulous easel card you made!! Super job on your first one, and that bear is soo CUTE *Ü* It's so good to have you play along with us at SSIC and I was so happy you stopped by my blog today as well! I'm now following your blog. Have a blessed week! :)
    ~Kris

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  3. Wendy MOctober 16, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love Forever Friends bears... they are so cute and this card is beautiful.

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  4. GraceOctober 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Merlyn this is just incredible!!! You are such a great card maker!!! I love the easel design and your tree is fabulous! Love the silver and gold and the gems... Great job with this challenge!!!!
    Have a great week!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  5. Wendy ZickOctober 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This is so cute! I love everything about it.

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  6. MiesjeOctober 16, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful card - I love the bright colors you used and that is an amazing first easel card! Way to go. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog! I always appreciate the prayers! Thank you for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!

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  7. AmbikaOctober 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Lovely Card merlyn!!!!!

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  8. HussenaOctober 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    this is so pretty merlyn,love the use of pattern papers and your punched so so lovely,and you have started the christmas cheer so well with this easel card, love it!!

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  9. JaneOctober 17, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Very pretty card, love the pink ribbon touches. I also like your floating rose petals on your blog.


    I saw your card on MIM.

    You can view my card here

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  10. Dr Sonia S VOctober 17, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Meryln Thank You for dropping by my blog and such a sweet card you have created. Also saw your link on MIM

    Cheers from Bangalore ,India
    Dr Sonia S V
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  11. lozOctober 17, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    This is a FANtastic easel card Merlyn.. Saw this on Make-it-Monday..Loz

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  12. SandyOctober 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Sweet forever teddy - love the card, pretty papers too, great job on your first easel card,
    Sandy

    You can view my card here

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  13. אוריתOctober 17, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Very cute easel card. love it.
    Popped from MIM.

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  14. NannieflashOctober 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Fabulous card love your image and your papers. Thanks for joining us at TPS, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxx

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  15. Mary JOctober 17, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Oh Merlyn, what a totally gorgeous sweet card - I love it!!

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  16. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I saw your card on Make it Monday- it is amazing and I can't believe it is your first easel card! I love the sentiment.

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  17. Shirley-AnneOctober 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Hi there .huggable bear .love background paper .Well done .

    Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

    When commenting on another’s MIM entry don’t forget to mention that you saw it on MIM and the more entries you comment on in this way, the more chances you have of winning.

    Shirley-Anne

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  18. nnaloracOctober 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Gorgeous Easel card Merlyn, love the sweet image. Thanks for calling in by and leaving a lovely comment. Seen your card on MIM. Carolxx

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  19. ShazzaOctober 18, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    my y ou are organised with Christmas cards, I wish I was. Great card, saw it on Make It Monday. Thanks for your comment on my blog too x

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  20. HeikeOctober 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    This is a great card. Thanks for joining us at Little Claire's for our monthly challenge. x

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  21. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Fabulous easel card, really cute! Thanks for visiting me here is a link for the handbag tutorial you asked about: http://pysseltagen.blogspot.com/2011/03/tips-och-trix-torsdag-kortask-som-kan.html
    Helen x

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  22. LoriOctober 18, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    You did a fabulous job on your first easel card! Such a cute image and pretty papers!

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  23. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Awe! Love this gorgeous, cute card. Saw if on Make it Monday Challenge Blog! Hugs! Leah Ann

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  24. maxineOctober 19, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Lovely card thanks for joining us at little claire this month x

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  25. KarenOctober 19, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    You know Merlyn I have the same feeling too! Smiles. Mind you it could be because we have five kiddies in the house and we have to start very early. Hehe.
    Love your card hun - very cute and huggable indeed.
    Hugs to you Krafty Karen - Popping in from MIM to say hello.xx

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  26. IntruderladyOctober 20, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    saw your card on mim and i love your first easel card. great use of colors.

    thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

    hugs,
    kitty

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  27. SueOctober 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Very nice, cute bear and love the papers lace and ribbons you used. Won't be your last easel card, they are addicting!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  28. Priya SivarajOctober 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    First time visiting your blog!!Nice collection you ve got! this card is awesome!! got the Christmasy feel!.. :)

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  29. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow! I can't image the amount of time you spent making this card and the amount of love you put in to it - this is so pretty. I'm so glad you shared your creativity with us at Aud Sentiments during our "Winter" challenge! Good Luck!!!

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  30. CARLA PREDIGEROctober 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    What a wonderful card. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges.

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  31. KerrieOctober 23, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Very pretty easel card... love the sweet image.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  32. Bella´s BasteleckeOctober 23, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    This is such fun and so pretty! I saw it over on Make It Monday and came to leave you some love .
    Hugs
    Bella

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  33. WendyOctober 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Lovely card. I came here from MIM. Hugs, Wendy

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  34. DragonladyOctober 24, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Great card and love the tree. Thank you for playing at Aud Sentiments.

    Hugs Ali x

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  35. JuhiNovember 3, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    What a pretty easel card!

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  36. The Crafty Goat GirlNovember 4, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Fabulous Christmas card, thanks for joining in this month over at Little Claire, hugs Heidi x

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