Sunday, November 06, 2011

Warm holiday wishes from a white winter wonderland

Hello. Happy Sunday!

Sorry, I haven't posted for a week now. Yikes! that's because I was working on 3, yes, 3 cards instead of just 1. I started with this one. I luvvvv white-on-white cards.


I've made this an easel card of course.




Here's a close-up to show the layers that I like, to give the card that more 3-dimensional look.


This image is from the Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011. She is called Winter Tilda. She was the first sneak-peek that I saw from the new stamp collection and I though she was just so adorable and I knew that the rest of the images were going to be just as adorable...and I was right! Check out the Collection at Diana's on-line store Magnolia-licious. Diana has a fabulous selection of anything and everything Magnolia (stamps--regular size and mini version, doohickey cutting dies, magazines ...) and excellent service to boot (discount and store credit too)!


And because I like white-in-white cards so much and I like this design/layout, I decided to make 2 additional cards. So, my 2nd card...


This is Tilda With Snow Heart. She is another adorable image from the Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011.


And the 3rd card...


This image is from last year's collection Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010 and she is called Tilda in Christmas Coat. I've added some liquid appliqué for the snow underneath Tilda's boots. My lovely friend Christine has sent it to me as I couldn't find it in the stores locally. (Thanks Christine, it works and looks great!)



Challenges that I am entering with these cards:

Paper Sundaes - Challenge #94 - Rectangles
Magnolia Stamp Lovers Challenge - Christmas
Just Magnolia hAnglar & sTanglar - Week 131 – Anything Goes, with option of pearls and lace
Allsorts Challenge – Week 128 – Anything But a Square
ABC DT Challenge - November - A Christmas Card
Papertake Weekly – Anything Goes (Plus a bit of bling if you want)
Scr@p-card Challenge - Challenge #15 – White on white
Charisma Cardz - Challenge 44 – Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Make your card sparkle


Thanks so much for visiting. So glad you stop by. Appreciate your time. Enjoy what's left of your weekend and have a wonderful week.




Material and Tools Used:

Other stamp used: sentiment stamp Inkadinkadoo 'Warm Holiday Wishes'

Paper: No DP used, white cardstocks from my stash--I think one of them is American Craft 80 lb. cardstock

Dies: Go Kreate XXL Frames Frilly #1; Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals; Sizzlits Tim Holtz Decorative Strip Festive Greenery; Marianne Designs Creatables Fir Tree; Our Daily Bread Fence Border

Embossing Folder: Tim Holtz Texture Fades Snow Flurries; Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles

Miscellaneous: Pearls from my stash; Jewels Glitter Ritz micro-fine Cool Highlights; Martha Stewart crystal fine glitter

Medium: alcohol-ink based markers--Letraset Promarkers and Pantone-Trias; Shin-Han Touch markers

69 comments:

Denise said...

Wow Norma!! These are stunning.
Denise xx

Martina said...

Oh wow...your three white-on-white cards are breath-taking! Sooo beautiful! I can not tell you which I like most...I love them ALL! =)
Martina

Donalda said...

OMG !!!!!!!!!!! This is just breath taking dear. I so love them all the layout is just gorgeous dear !! Hugs

Dawn said...

These are so amazingly beautiful! Just stunning.

Hugs, Dawn

Unknown said...

Norma all these cards are absolutely magical!!!!! Wow what talent you have!!!!!! Absolutely stunning work!!!!! Way to go!!!!!

Henny said...

Wow...Norma....so amazing..beautiful all these cards with so many work. Gives me much inspiration. Thanks.

Greetings Henny.

Julie Foote said...

You have done an awesome gob on these cards. I am so in love with them...Thanks for joining that ABC DT Challenge.

~Julie

Julie said...

Stunning cards, Norma!! Love the white background and the depth and all your gorgeous embellies! Juliexx

Cheryl said...

Norma! Three cards at once!! You are my idol!! These are all so stunningly gorgeous!!
Gorgeous coloring and the white on white is stunning! (Oops! did I say that again!?)
Really beautiful and inspiring! Cheryl

Debbie said...

OMG Norma, These cards are just so gorgeous. I too love white on white. Last year when you did the Tilda (White on white) with the wreath of Holly, that was my favorite card by you ever and I still love it. These 3 are just stunning I love them.
Debbiexx

Bribrie said...

Il n'y a pas grand chose à dire : j'adoooore !!! Les 3 sont superbes ! Bravoooo

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh wow Norma, these are fabulous!

Kelly said...

You sure created beautiful white cards, I have tried this and totally fail with white. I really admire your talent, Love all three of your cards. Very creative and I love how you laid them out just perfect.

Isa said...

I love white cards on Xtmas !! Very beautiful work !!! Wooooooooowww

Sandy said...

Goodness Gracious these are out of this world gorgeous!!! I love the winter white and the colored Tilda together. Winter Wonderland for sure. Beautiful art work Norma!!
Sandy

dolcreations said...

You got it going on girl! I love these cards. What does a girl gotta do to be on your Christmas card list! These are a treasure Norma. This year, I too love white on white cards....totally love yours! You should be getting a call soon from Hallmark!!! Or even Martha!

Danielle Champagne said...

OMG.. Norma, so totally beautiful, All 3 of them, just magnificient. Love all the layers, your divine coloring, and the purity of white. Stunning.

Barb Hardeman said...

Stunning, stunning, stunning! Each one is so exquisite and elegant! I love the white on white and your Tilda are all so beautifully colored! The layers are the icing on the cake! The trees are beautifully done! Big hugs, Barb

Jill said...

Oh Norma, your cards are just wonderful!
I love the WOW style and you have layered your cards in the most beautiful way! Great colouring of the sweet Tilda images too :)
Thanks for joining in at Allsorts this week for my Anything but square challenge and good luck in the draw!
Hugs, Jill

Peggie said...

What beautiful winter wonderlands.

Anonymous said...

Oh Norma these are just gorgeous! I love all the white it really makes the images pop. Thanks so much for joining in at Paper Sundaes this week
Hugs Julie P

Patti Jo said...

GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!! Love them all Norma!!! The all white showcases the Tilda's so spectacularly!!! Wonderful shaping of the trees, embossed snowflakes, the swirls, the fence, the spikey "greener" (darn, I knew I should have bought that die!), everything looks fabulous together!!!

Jean said...

Norma, I absolutely adore your white on white with all three Tilda's colored a different color.. simply perfect.. Love them everyone.. The white on white is so stunning and so beautiful... looks so surreal.. love them all.
Hugs, Jean

Candy said...

Fabulous cards, Norma!!!
I love white on white and your colouring is superb :o)
Hugs, Candy

charlene said...

Norma these are all just beautiful and I love the white on white I have something very similar I am working on as well beautiful as always !
hugs

Karen said...

Wow! So very gorgeous! : )

Only By His Grace said...

Hi Norma!
I love white on white. fabulous job on all three. I love those Christmas trees. I wish we had a Winter Christmas. (might have to move to the States!!). I adore your coloring and the colors you have chosen. Gorgeous.
Hugs Maz

Larisa said...

This is a winter fairy-tale! Very beautiful cards!!!

Cami said...

STUNNING! Wow Norma, all THREE cards are so beautiful and gives such a "winter" feel to it! Love these!
Hugs, Cami

Iulia said...

Fabulous cards, Norma! Love the contrast between the white background and the bright cold colors you chose for your Tildas; also great idea to add dimension and those trees are fab!
Your work is always extraordinary! Thanks for sharing sweetie!
Have a great week!
Hugs, Iulia

paola said...

All three of these are gorgeous! i too love white on white and the oval window that you peeped the trees through just adds that extra touch of class to these three beauties, your work as always is outstandingly beautiful!
smiles
Paola

Gerda said...

Adorable hon, I can not say anything else!! I love every single card!!

Kathleen said...

Wow... absolutely stunning. Love the 3D look. Fab.
Kathleen x

cabio's craft corner said...

wow wow wow Norma, these are so gorgeous. Love all the beautiful texture and the lovely design on these card. Beautiful art work :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

chrissy o said...

beautiful i to love white on white
hugs chrissy o
xx

debby4000 said...

Oh they're stunning Norma.
luv
Debby

jans said...

beautifull grt jans

Dena said...

These are stunning Norma! I love the white on white also, it looks sooooo elegant! You have done an amazing job with these!
Hugs, Dena

Lisette Morris said...

Stunning Norma! I love White on White cards. I just had a DUH moment since I have been looking for the "right" paper to finish something off. Thanks for the inspiration!

Monique said...

Wow Norma. Your cards are awesome! I live the white on white. And the stamps are sooooo cute!

Hugs Monique

Debs said...

WOW WOW WOW - stunning cards - all are awesome!!!
I love the dimension you have given them.
Thanks for sharing them with us at Charisma and Allsorts this week.
Good luck.
Debs xx

cathylynn said...

Norma you've done it AGAIN!!! Three masterpieces!!! All pure beauty! Love the white layers and your coloring is phenomenal! I love them all!!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Rene said...

Oh my goodness...each one was cuter than the last! These are fabulous and what a brilliant way to showcase Miss Tilda! She looks so gorgeous (every last one of her! LOL!)!
Rene :D

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I love everything about them!
hugs,
Shell

coquine1635 said...

wow i love particulary how you take a part of the Tim Holt die. I need one now what you did it's just gorgeous!

Suzi Mac said...

Oh my Goodness!!! these are utterly adorable, I love WOW card but yours are so special. I love every tiny little detail of them. Beautiful creations.
Hugs
Suzi x

Pam said...

Super cute cards Norma!!!!! I love all of them!
Hugs,
PAM;)

Lena said...

OMG dear Norma, These cards are just so gorgeous. Realling amazing, as always!!!
I love Tilda's coloring! Sweet colors you used are só lovely.
Thanks for inspire me!!
Hugs and much love.
Lena

Elle said...

I ADORE all three of your cards. The white on white really works well with just the right pop of color. Nice work!

Marilyn said...

Norma, these white on white cards are fabulous! I love the depth that you have created with all of the dies. The perfect winter cards!

Betsy said...

These are SO beautiful! Wish I was on your Christmas card list!!!

Diana Crick said...

White on white is my favourite design and these are absolutely stunning. I love how each turned out so differently yet used the same embellishments. Truly stunning!!!
hugs, Diana...see you soon!!

Unknown said...

These cards are gorgeous. I love the totally white and the details are stunning.
Francy

Christina C. said...

OMG, your cards are totally exquisite....love the white on white with just the images colored to command attention. You are such an amazingly talented artist..soo much inspiration found here!!!!!

Vee said...

Wow!! these are gorgeous cards, I love the coloured image against the white background, nice effect. Thanks for playing with Charisma this week.
xx Vee

Meg Farris said...

So adorable - love the white on white! Thanks for joining the MSL Challenge!

xxxtglxxx said...

Beautiful and stunning card :) Love the white dies, they are fantastic! :)

Thanks so much for playing at Charisma Cardz this week,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Amanda R said...

These are just stunning! Those layers are amazing! Thanks for playing along this week at Paper Sundaes!

Janiel/ janny said...

Norma these cards are stunning!! I love all the details in the white with the pop of color on the images!!
hugs, Janiel

Melody said...

You're cards are AMAZING and GORGEOUS!! I love them!! TFS

Mummylade said...

wow, they are all stunning! Thank you so much for participating in our challenge at Allsorts this week and good luck!

Pfötchen said...

Hi Norma,
such great cards, thanks for the inspirations. I was sitting at the pc and wanted to go crafting as soon as possible. Do you cut the trees yourself ?
Antonia

Anonymous said...

Such lovely white on white cards and a very versatile layout.

Panagiota said...

Wow!!Your cards Norma are gorgeous!!I love white on white and your colouring is amazing!!

Zoe said...

Wow these are stunners Norma!! I love how you created a scene with the dies. What a fabulous idea and of course your Maggies are coloured beautifully! hugs xo

Anonymous said...

I really impressed with the little white pops with the cute image too!!!They give me much inspiration!!!
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Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful Christmas card!! Love the white on white. Thank you so much for playing along with this months Christmas Challenge over at ABC DT Challenge!!

Naphie said...

Tes cartes sont vraiment très belles, je suis admirative devant ton travail, bravo!!!

Linny said...

absolutely stunning! Your colouring is brilliant too. Linda x

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