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Challenge Title: Nutcracker Ballet Hostess: Shoe Girl / Lisa Keyword: FF22ShoeGirl Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
For as long as I can remember I have always been a fan of The Nutcracker Ballet. I am in awe of the talent of all the dancers and the incredible costumes. My challenge be inspired by The Nutcracker Ballet for your cards. I can't wait to see your cards inspired by The Nutcracker Ballet.
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Good reason to use this old stamp that I have only used once a few years ago. I thought a fun sentiment was in order. Enjoyed the challenge, here is my card.
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Who wants Falliday every day? I DO I DO!!! Lmao - I kid… part of what excites me so much is it’s long inspired me to take just one little bit of my schedule each year and make and create at what’s warp-speed for me. Full reasoning behind my card and this challenge posted in the card description:
THANK YOU, Lisa!!! I hope you get to see the ballet again this year!
Blessings,
Chrissy
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I was thinking these are wood right? so, I tried to do the skin parts as wood colors and just went with gold and red for the uniform as it would be "Christmas-sy" to me. Thanks of this push off the edge of the comfort zone lady! here is mine, FF22ShoeGirl Merry little tag by JBgreendawn at Splitcoaststampers
FF22ShoeGirl The Nutcracker
Lisa this is a cute challenge and I enjoyed it. I have some info on the left side of the card, that I will share. .
Who invented nutcrackers?In 1872 Wilhelm Fuchtner, known as the father of the nutcracker, made the first commercial production of nutcrackers using the lathe to create many of the same design.
Where is the Nutcracker based?The ballet takes place in Germany in the early 19th century. The curtain rises on a Christmas Eve party in the Silberhaus home. Additional messenger of good luck and goodwill.
Why is The Nutcracker a soldier?However, nutcracker dolls as we know them today originate from late 17th century Germany. In German tradition, the dolls were in the shape of soldiers and are symbols of good luck and scaring away bad spirits.
Why is Nutcracker associated with Christmas?These regal little soldiers are nutcrackers, and they’ve become an iconic symbol of the Christmas season. According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to families and protect the home. … A ballet in two acts, the story centers on a family’s Christmas Eve celebration.
__________________ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Such a perfect challenge Lisa! I drew my nutcracker and ballerina- added some dry embossed "mice" for my background, lots of candy canes, and a tree with presents. I also love The Nutcracker Ballet! Here's FF22ShoeGirl Wonderful Time
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FF22ShoeGirl Wonderful Time
