Poinsettia Joy Fold.

I have been MIA of late but have been beavering away in the background on cards and projects for swaps and DT spots. Have now been seen by the back pain clinic who have agreed that I need another 6 acupuncture sessions but can't start until authorised by my Dr so that they get funded. This has now been sorted out so just waiting to hear when the 1st session is. Wimpy has had his latest blood test done which shows that his white cell count is improving but this probably indicates that the pills for his thyroid problem were destroying his cells so waiting to hear from the vets what alternative medication he can have. Meanwhile he is eating us out of house and home.!! 
I made this Joy fold card back  in September but as it was going to Australia for a swap had to wait for it to be received before showing.
This is the front of the card folded up and held closed by the circles which are raised on foam pads

'Christmas Poinsettias' Die-Cut Toppers by Craft Creations Ltd.

Tartan DP by Raspberry Road  'Christmas Collection' pack free in a magazine.

Christmas Sentiments  DP sent to me from my good friend Barbara in USA.

Lace border punch by Martha Stewart.

Gold cardstock, red pearls and ribbon from my stash

 

The card semi opened.

 

Card fully opened with matching hand made envelope.

Entering into the following challenges:
Pixie's Crafty Workshop #95: Use up your snippets (paper from my friend only snippets of it left).
Christmas Card challenge #47: Flowers
ABC Challenges #50:  Use 3 shapes (corners, circles oblongs), 2pattern papers& 1 ribbon.
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra #9: Anything goes Christmassy.
Perfect Sentiments #97: Poinsettia Christmas.
Aud Sentiments #92: Christmas Sentiments.
Winter Wonderland. Check this out.
A Gem of a Challenge #103: More than one fold.
52 Christmas Card Throwdown. Fancy fold cards.