One of the great things about having a blog is that people come and visit - and may even leave a comment! These comments can create amazing trans-global friendships as well as be a way of finding fabulous new blogs and challenges. This is how I came across the fantastic Christmas and Birthday Cards Blog. Now given that we're nearly half way through the year - I KNOW, AAAGH!!! - I figured I had best start getting some Christmas cards done! I just LOVED this sketch from Tanja so thought I'd stop procrastinating and go DO! And here is the result...
Needless to say I've had to turn the sketch sideways to accomodate the Holiday Line-Up snowmen - boy are these guys a fave of mine!! You can colour them up in no time - and the colour combos are endless!!! I've used a variety of SU blues and SU Creamy Caramel markers here. AND they adore a bit of bling - after all snow sparkles in the sunshine!!
My base card is Ballet Blue and the DP is from Urban Oasis - who knew such trendy paper could do Christmas - LOL. My Cuttlebug has been in use too - the wonderful snowflake folder, so perfect for Christmas, and the off centred scallop ring was cut using my scallop circle nesties. I've slathered 2 Way Glue over the scallop and drenched it in more Dazzling Diamonds. Very festive!
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I just LOVE this Debbie!! The sketch is AWESOME and I LOVE your snowmen, the awesome colors and papers you used, and the fab circle accent! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME card!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent interpretation of the sketch, Debbie. Now you're showing us up with Christmas cards in June!!!! Oh, the pressure... LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing, love the coloring, LOVE the glitter circle.
Love and hugs,
Lisa
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ReplyDelete1. I love, love the card Deb amazing, gorgeous and all the above. 2. I think you will need to bring that along to Princess's house, hint hint, hehe.
3. Talk about getting a head start, but then now you have me thinking!
Kelx
Oh fabulous card Debbie. I love it. Great sketch, I'm off to have a look at that site.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, this is awesome! Makes me want to break out my Christmas stamps and get busy. I love the sketch too, I will have to give it a whirl.
ReplyDeleteGOJUS, truly! A wonderfully inspiring card, TFS.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenge Debbie!! TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is just Stunning Debbie.. I love it.. Bec xxx
ReplyDeleteWOW fabulous!!! I love the colours and that image is so cute.....damn....I have to get it now! I have to stop looking at blogs or I will be buying everything in the catalogue...lol..
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You're right Debbie, it is neat how you end up meeting people. I'm so glad I met you!!! This is a really cute sketch and I may have to try it out. Your card worked perfectly with it. Great color choices and cute snowmen! Hugs, Dena
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable card! I love the image! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following my sketch!
Hugs Tanja
(JCBC Team)
Love snow crew!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!!
Hugs!
Sandra!
WOWZA this is awesome Deb...never too early to think about Christmas cards! I love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous card Deb, love your take of the sketch and your colours are fab Yes another set to put on the wish list!!
ReplyDeleteNever too early to start with your holiday cards! I've been thinking on a couple layout's I would like to try. Love your CB snowflakes, sparkles, and your coloring is "PERFECT" as usual! Such fabulous EYE CANY!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother great card Debbie - love this stamp set. Love your layout and the great use of our new DS papers - the colours work so well together with the white embossed panel. Love it !
ReplyDeletecute card!love the image!
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us this week!
xoxo janina