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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Merry Christmas

Happy Saturday!

I've made another Christmas card. Hopefully by early December, I would have made enough.


3 challenges for this card, LOL:

The first one is Sketch and Stash Challenge. This is the sketch for their Challenge 19.
My newest stash is this gorgeous DP from Bo Bunny. I think it's one of their new Christmas papers for this year. I was in my local scrapbook store, Scrapbook Warehouse, and the vibrant Christmasy colours caught my eyes, so of course I just had to have it. Also new to me is this Magnolia Tilda image, purchased from Diana at Magnolia-licious. This is the first time I have used this stamp.

The second challenge is from Passion for Promarkers. The challenge for Week 17 is any colours & polka dots.

The third challenge is from Papertake Weekly Challenge. Their theme is Faking it. I've added some faux stitching and fake lace (using a border punch) on my card.



I don't know if you can see that there are stars in the design of the paper. You can probably tell better from the piece of paper in the inside of the card. I've cut out similar looking stars out of cardstock and put gold glitters on them. The stars are in place of the flower on the sketch.

The sentiment I've moved to the top because I've moved the paper lace lower as not to cover up the trees, so that left more room at the top rather than at the bottom for the sentitment.

The inside of the card looks like this.

Red isn't an easy colour for me to do, but I think I'm improving, hee hee, just my own opinion. And yes, the Tilda in the inside has a slightly darker red dress. That's because I wasn't happy with the initial blending of colours, so kept fooling around with my markers and kept adding layers of ink until it got to be like this.

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

Stamps: Magnolia Tilda with Braids, Hero Arts Wishing Peace and Joy.
DP's: Bo Bunny 12@ Tis the Season Deck the Halls, polka dot paper from me&my BIG book value pack paper pad.
Tools: Martha Stewart border punch. Embelishments: Making Memories metal Merry Christmas, Kaiser Craft pearls.

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36 comments:

  1. Patricia GarciaSeptember 19, 2009 2:45 PM

    Lovely card, it's beggining to look a lot like Christmas, I better start on my cards! Love the red dress!!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  2. Only By His GraceSeptember 19, 2009 2:46 PM

    Oh my! Your cards are so beautiful. I love how you decorate the inside of the card as well.
    Your colouring is amazing.
    Hugs
    Marion

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  3. Ramona MichalukSeptember 19, 2009 3:09 PM

    Fabulous card Norma - love the 'gingham' check and Christmas tree papers. They go so well together with this Tilda image (like an olde world vintage look with a modern twist!).

    The colours are lovely and as always, your inner pages are beautiful too. Love it!
    Hugs,
    Ramona

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  4. TraceySeptember 19, 2009 3:27 PM

    Love this Norma! What a gorgeous card!!

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  5. Debbie PammentSeptember 19, 2009 3:30 PM

    Love the Christmas tree papers you've used - and WOW - you've created another stunning masterpiece. Your work is ALWAYS amazing - it's sooo much fun to come and check out your eye candy!
    xXx

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  6. AngelwoodSeptember 19, 2009 4:00 PM

    You've colored her in so beautifully! I love how you've highlighted her dress. Stunning card! hugz, Angela

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  7. meglineSeptember 19, 2009 4:07 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the stars to. Very original.
    Hugs, Line

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  8. The Crafty DenSeptember 19, 2009 4:38 PM

    Hi Norma, what a stunning card. The image is coloured so brilliantly and the paper is gorgeous. The inside looks as amazing as the front. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  9. KathySeptember 19, 2009 5:04 PM

    Such a cute card Norma!! I love that DP ~ will have to look for it!! AND Tilda is adorable! Your coloring is just fabulous!! Love it!
    :)Kathy

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  10. Barb HardemanSeptember 19, 2009 5:15 PM

    Hi Norma, what a stunning card! I love that dp and your Tilda is just perfect staning there with her pretty braids. Wowza! What a great job you did with the inside too. I love this whole card...hugs...Barb

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  11. JacqueSeptember 19, 2009 8:08 PM

    Norma, this is such a lovely card...this is truly one of my very favorite little Tildas....she is so proper and is so much fun to play with and you have done an exceptional job...Beautiful coloring and just stunning...Hugs..Jacque

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  12. WiccababeSeptember 20, 2009 12:42 AM

    wow, fabulous card Norma - love the attention to detail
    thanks for joining us on PfP this week and good luck
    Debbi
    xx

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  13. Michele RoosSeptember 20, 2009 12:45 AM

    Gorgeous card Norma. Love the cute tilda image you've used and the fabulous colouring also. Thanks for joining us this week at PFP. Hugs Michele x

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  14. LOUISESeptember 20, 2009 2:00 AM

    Beautiful card Norma, love the image, and the papers are devine. Louise x

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  15. NancySeptember 20, 2009 2:51 AM

    Hi Norma,
    Your Christmas card is gorgeous I love it! You did a great job coloring with the color red. I have a really hard time with red but yours is beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  16. Kath StewartSeptember 20, 2009 5:44 AM

    great take on the challenge norma...thanks for joining in the fun this week at PTW...hugs kath (GDT)xxxx

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  17. dolcreationsSeptember 20, 2009 6:39 AM

    Your card is so gorgeous! How do you get that little dress to look like actual velvet! Man are you one talented lady! i just love coming to your blog! You give such inspiration!
    Christine

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  18. CraftyCSeptember 20, 2009 7:48 AM

    Beautiful card Norma and a great insert!!
    Clairex

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  19. WhimceesSeptember 20, 2009 7:50 AM

    What a sonderful card! Your use of color is awesome! Makes me want to frame it! :<)

    Barbara Diane

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  20. IlaSeptember 20, 2009 8:03 AM

    Oh My...this card is Absolutley Gorgeous!!..all your cards are Beautiful!!...Hugs, Ila

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  21. cabio's craft cornerSeptember 20, 2009 9:03 AM

    Norma, that's a cute card and I agree that red is hard to do, but you handled it perfectly! I love those DP and the sparkling stars are wonderfully addition.
    Your Tilda's coloring is stunning!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 10:21 AM

    Awesome card Norma ;0)
    Love the paper you used!

    Janneke X

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  23. ReginaSeptember 20, 2009 11:11 AM

    Hi Norma![Awesome card!!! I love each detail you did!!!
    hugs
    Regina

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  24. LINDASeptember 20, 2009 11:35 AM

    This is simply gorgeous!! Love the DP and the details are wonderful.. And WOW!! Your coloring is just fab..
    Hugs, Linda

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 11:38 AM

    I love this card! Christmas - guess I should have started this summer! Thanks so much for sharing! Kerry Peasland

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  26. CarlaKHSeptember 20, 2009 2:39 PM

    what a beautiful card!

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  27. Jodie from OzSeptember 20, 2009 6:23 PM

    Norma, such a beautiful card, love the little stars and your colouring is amazing. The dp is adorable. The inside of your card is just as beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration & for sharing.
    hugs Oz_Jodie

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  28. ChrissieSeptember 21, 2009 2:36 AM

    Just love this Norma, gorgeous papers and colour combo and this Tilda is one of my favourites!
    Thanks for joining in with Sketch & Stash.

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  29. 4furbabiesSeptember 21, 2009 5:08 AM

    Oh this is so very cute - love the lay out and the colors - great job- thanks for sharing
    God Bless Chris

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  30. EulandaSeptember 21, 2009 12:24 PM

    WOW can you ever kick it!! Great card!! Love love LOVE your coloring!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 4:55 AM

    Beautiful work, you coloring is fab! Your card is very colorful, class! Thanks for visiting my blog and your lovely comment. BTW, It is a button in the middle of the bow on my card. Have a nice day! Hugs, Lily

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  32. ShawnSeptember 22, 2009 1:29 PM

    WOW another example of "CardArt". Norma, she is beautiful. I love this image...I feel relaxed when I look at her if that makes any sense.
    hugs,
    Diana

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  33. DanielleSeptember 23, 2009 4:31 AM

    Stunning card Norma - your colouring of Tilda is just gorgeous! Beautiful work!
    Hugs, Danielle

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  34. BeckySeptember 23, 2009 4:47 AM

    Wow Norma! Your card is so gorgeous acn I love your stash!!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch and Stash!
    Love Becky xx

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  35. Vivi CasaleSeptember 24, 2009 2:14 PM

    aww, this is a gorgeous card! so cute!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  36. JillSeptember 26, 2009 3:56 AM

    wow Norma your card is absolutely stunning, I love your image and your colouring is so detailed thanks so much for joining us at sketch and stash hugs Jill xx

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Thanks for stopping by and giving me a bit of your time to leave a comment. Very much appreciate it. Norma