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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

HAPPY NEW ??..DT

 Hello everyone,  and welcome to the new year 2026 and new challenge for Little Red Wagon and the theme is HAPPY NEW ??..you choose, anything you want, could house, baby, new year, anything new, even craft goodies, new craft goodies..yum..and our lovely Brenda is first up as hostess this year..

I'm sharing a new beginning of life in a slightly different way,..


I found this skeleton leaf and must admit I starred at it for quite awhile
before I came up with an idea but not for this challenge it was for something else..


I folded a card base and made 2 matts in kraft with a single score line
around the edges.


Glued the center vein ..


added a white oval inside to write on..


needed a butterfly and believe it or not, this was how I open the container, 
right on top was exactly what I needed..


Glued him on and was so pleased with the simplicity of it..
even the tiny tear in the leaf, loved it.


Needed gems though but nothing too fancy and shiny, 
and I have had theses from Rosies studio for so many long years they had nearly lost all their sticky.


But with the help of a spot of glue they were stuck and I loved them too..

a simple sentiment " To new Beginnings " and done..
I could pick several occasions for this to go, but will let the buyer choose..

So do come and join us HERE 


Thank you so much for stopping by..
I'll see you soon..

luv CHRISSYxx







17 comments:

Chris said...

This is lovely Chrissy, the clean simplicity of this design lets the natural beauty of the leaf shine through.
xx

Margreet said...

Beautiful card to begin the new year with, Chrissy. Love the skeleton leaf with the fab butterfly!

Paperesse said...

Beautiful, Chrissy! I always like reading about your creative process. I would never have thought to use this leaf as you did, could not have imagined it turning out so wonderfully. You're an inspiration.

KarinsArtScrap said...

it's a beautiful card Chrissy.......gr karin

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely beautiful CAS card, love the beautiful butterfly and skeleton leaf.
Carol x

Janette said...

Hi Chrissy this is really so pretty and delicate xxx

Conniecrafter said...

that is gorgeous, I love the leaf with the butterfly, it was meant to be, looks great against the kraft, and the gems topped it off nicely!

aussie aNNie said...

A beautiful image and card, awesome designing ♥

Kate said...

So very pretty, Chrissy! I love the delicate look of the leaf with the contrast of the sturdy cardstock. So creative!!

JanR said...

That leaf is so cool! You did a great job showcasing it! Such a fitting sentiment too.

Aimeslee Winans said...

Quite lovely in its simplicity, xoxo

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

The perfect CAS card for the start of a new year and the sentiment says it all. Fantastic idea. Happy New Year Michelle x

Brenda said...

What a beautiful keepsake you have created. Nature truly gives us such beautiful inspiration and gifts.

Imke said...

Beautiful card without many frills. It need no more- just great.
Happy and healthy New year to you too.

Imke ~My Crafty Place
https://mycraftyplace.wordpress.com/

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A gorgeous leaf, and yep! the butterfly is perfect atop it. x

pinky said...

What a great leaf to come across. I used to have some many moons ago. I absolutely love what you did, simply beautiful!!

Sarah said...

Very pretty and innovative use of that lovely skeleton leaf xx