I was inspired by our Buddy Gerry to add some Christmas cards to my stash and then needed to take a page out of her book and search for an online nutcracker image. I searched quickly through my Christmas stamps and supplies and was quite surprised that I did not locate a nutcracker so off to the free on line coloring pages. After resizing this nutcracker, coloring, die cutting with a Gina K double stitched rectangle die, I adhered it to a piece of Recollection Christmas Plaids paper pack and mounted on a piece of kraft cardstock. Sentiment is a red rubber wood mounted Studio G stamp that was more than likely purchased from a ACMoore many, many years ago.
My card today will be shared with:
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #88 and their fabulous nutcracker mood board.
Thanks for stopping in for a peek. I appreciate you and your time. Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all those who have served in our military and especially to those who have given their lives for freedom. They will not be forgotten. Take care and stay safe on this unofficial first day of summer.
Stamp Buddies 
Love your vibrant, colorful nutcracker!
Thanks, Lisa.
Your nutcracker looks perfect! I like the plaid paper you used.
Thanks, Lisa.
Love this card Gayle. Your coloring of the nutcracker is amazing, and I love the plaid background. Happy to be an inspiration.
THanks, Gerry.
Cute card. The nutcracker looks great with the plaid.
Thanks, Judy.
Great nutcracker Gayle. Your colouring is amazing and I also like the plaid background you’ve used.
Thanks, Johanna.
Fab Nutcracker!
What a great and fancy nutcracker he is!! Thanks so much for joining our challenge at Peace On Earth!
Diane POE Co-Owner
Great job on finding exactly what you needed and knowing how to make it work. This is a great card.