07 December, 2023

Meri Kirihimete

 


The pohutukawa tree is known as the New Zealand Christmas tree as it flowers at Christmastime. The leaves are a sage green and the flowers bright red with a dusting of yellow stamens.

Pōhutukawa and its cousin rata hold a prominent place in Māori tradition. Legends tell of Tāwhaki, a young warrior who attempted to find heaven to seek help in avenging the death of his father. He fell to earth and the crimson flowers are said to represent his blood.  Meri Kirihimete is maori for merry christmas.

The flower is cut from red metallic card and also gold glitter card, the sentiment is cut from red metallic card.  The patterned paper has metallic red stripes.

All Dies:  Craft Creations   
DPs: Rosie's Studio

Shared on challenges:

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10 comments:

  1. crafty-stamper7 December 2023 at 10:56

    Beautiful card and thank you for the information.
    carol x

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  2. Dawn T7 December 2023 at 19:25

    just gorgeous Carol. Love this one

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  3. Janette8 December 2023 at 01:05

    Beautiful card Carol, thankyou for sharing this lovely story too. xx

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  4. I Card Everyone8 December 2023 at 09:01

    Hello, Carol! I'm so happy to meet another card maker! Thanks so very much for adding your lovely Pohutukawa bloom to The Flower Challenge and for sharing Tawhaki's story!
    =]

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  5. Cindy C.9 December 2023 at 04:39

    Hi Carol, this is a great design! Thanks for linking up to our December challenge gallery at Die Cut Divas.

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  6. Donna Scholz9 December 2023 at 04:59

    Carol, what a lovely card AND story behind it! I visited New Zealand once in December and I remember the beautiful trees blooming... so gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing your card, the story, and especially your creative talents with us at Double Trouble!!! -Donna

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  7. Faith A at Daffodil Cards10 December 2023 at 03:34

    A fabulous card touched with the traditional story and flower. Love this Carol. Sorry I’ve not visited in a while, life has been very hectic, I hope to visit more often now?
    Faith x

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  8. Suzanne Reynolds 16 December 2023 at 12:01

    Love that you included the photo of the New Zealand Christmas Tree and it's story. Thank you for sharing your pretty card with us at Double Trouble. Have a Happy Holiday Season!

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  9. Arlene24 December 2023 at 15:21

    I do love the card. I would never have thought to combine the background with the image, but it's kind of mesmerizing.

    So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas for our challenge of using flowers in your project.

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  10. Melanie R4 January 2024 at 17:54

    Wonderful card, Carol! My parents were world travelers and visited family in New Zealand, saying it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. Thank you for sharing this story and thank you for sharing at Double Trouble Challenge #155. - Melanie R.

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