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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

A Season of Celebrations


I can't really believe Christmas is coming when we've had such a beautiful warm Autumn season.  But I know very quickly that cold weather will come sweeping in and it will feel much more like Christmas is coming.  This sweet set illustrated by Lauren Pope is wonderful for all those sweet celebrations - Christmas, winter - or however your imagination desires!


Decorating the Christmas Tree is still one of the highlights for our kids each year and this stamp really captures that celebration.  I've stamped this beautiful silhouette in a deep hunter green, and then to capture some of the tones I was looking for, I came back with a deep teal marker over top - especially in the tree.  Then to add the sparkle: I inked just the tree with VersaMark ink and then embossed it with Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder.  It takes on the perfect blue/green tones with tons of sparkle. 


The gorgeous paper is from My Mind's Eye called Breeze.  It's GORGEOUS.  I've added lots of detailing with my Spellbinders dies and my Grand Calibur, Using the Fleur De Lis Rectangles and Classic Rectangles behind the main silhouette embossing and sponging for some texture, the sentiment on Ribbon Banners Shapeabilities, and the beautiful bottom detailing with my Edgeabilities Classic Bracket.  I have really enjoyed these Edgeabilities dies.  


I also inked the sentiment first in a deep teal and then just inked the edges of the sentiment in deep green to get that two-toned effect.  

You can also see the pretty ribbons....velvet and the lovely iridescent cream ribbon I love so much.  

Join these wonderful girls for some more beautiful samples of this great set!

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·         Don't forget to play in the Heavy Metal Challenge this week!  You could win the entire New Release!  Deadline is tomorrow (Friday)
·      TODAY please stop back at the Flourishes Blog at Noon Central time. Each day a Noon-Time Challenge will be given.  And if you play you can WIN!
·        TOMORROW we will release the 1,2,3, Create Kit – and it's UBER gorgeous :)  Just sayin'! 
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42 comments:

  1. AmandaOctober 12, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh Christine, I have to tell you, my jaw just dropped when I saw your card! I am in stunned awe, it's just so Beautiful! I love your neat idea to get the tree to sparkle :)

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  2. ElizabethOctober 12, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    What a grand Christmas tree with the kids decorating it in garland. This is such a beautiful card.

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  3. petra,s cardsOctober 13, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    ooohhhooo cristine its fantastic the way you did this it looks like a beautiful painting!!!!
    xx petra

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  4. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    The Christmas tree looks so real! Beautiful! Greetings from Anne-Elise

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  5. TinaOctober 13, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    So pretty. Your tree just glistens with light!

    Tina

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  6. KarinsArtScrapOctober 13, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    wow christine another gorgeous card.
    I love how you embosd the tree.

    greetings karin

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  7. IreneOctober 13, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Stunning colors to set off a lovely stamp...puts me in the mood to start my holiday cards!

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  8. PamOctober 13, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This is the most beautiful card! The colors & layers are over the top! I am so in love love with this..it takes my breath away.

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  9. ecpiercyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Christine, what a stunning card! Love this stamp and what you've done with it.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Wow!! Stunning tree. The sparkle is so amazing! Loving that DP too!
    Beth Greco

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  11. Dawn B.October 13, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    This is so pretty. I love the shimmer to your card. Great job.

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  12. Theresa's StudioOctober 13, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    A beautiful card....very creative to do as a painting...amazing work.

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  13. SusiOctober 13, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Ooooh ... that green colour is just stunning, and perfect for that tree scenery! Simply gorgeous card.

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  14. TinaOctober 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Simply FABULOUS!!! I SOOOO want this set!!

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  15. TracyOctober 13, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Absolutely stunning card. I love it!

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  16. Betty BentonOctober 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    this card is one unspeakable beauty -- I have no words.........

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  17. BarbaraOctober 13, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    This is simply STUNNING, Christine. Jaw-dropping gorgeous, my friend!

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  18. Michele BoyerOctober 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    This is beautiful, Christine. I love how the trim on the tree pulls together with your bling on the side. Gorgeous!

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  19. MarisaOctober 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Great out of the box tree and what a heart warming scene this is :)

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  20. Carla S.October 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Your card is absolutely stunning, christine! I love the rich teals and all the amazing details!

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  21. JanetOctober 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    It's a teal day! Love that color. Like the die in the background and how you inked it.

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  22. Debbie D.October 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh my goodness, your card is absolutely breathtaking.

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  23. Create It SimplyOctober 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    That tree is GORGEOUS!

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  24. Sandy MOctober 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful card! Great stamp set.

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  25. ConniecrafterOctober 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    very sweet, love the sparkle on the tree and great banner

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  26. stampqueenOctober 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful card!!!! Love the colors!!!

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  27. AngelOctober 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    wow, look at that sparkle! gorgeous!

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  28. Meredith MacRitchieOctober 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    That tree is *awesome*. What a great idea to emboss it with sparkly powder! It looks all lit up and decorated...

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  29. TanyaOctober 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Oh my word, this is amazing! I love these images!

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  30. Tammy HershbergerOctober 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    LOVE how you cut out the image to mount on your die cut panels, and these colors are beautiful, Christine!

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  31. Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin)October 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Gorgeous, Christine! I love the beautiful teal and sparkle!

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  32. Emily KeatonOctober 13, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Oh, how pretty and sparkly! This is absolutely lovely, Christine. :)

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  33. NaomiOctober 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Wow, Christine, another STUNNER! Again, I really LOVE this green and cream colour combo...it's so classy and that silhouette image and all of the embellishments are just DIVINE!

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  34. Rebecca JohnsonOctober 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I never would have thought to put some teal in my tree. Cool idea and it paid off. Simply beautiful.
    Peace, Becky Johnson

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  35. Stacy MorganOctober 13, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Christine this is my favorite! I just love the color you choose, the ribbons, layers all of it just wow.... My favorite of the set. ;0)

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  36. Linda CarsonOctober 13, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    WOW! What a beauty! Fabulous colors and that ep is perfect!

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  37. RavengirlOctober 13, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wow, love the two-toned greens in the tree and the sentiment! Amazing!

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  38. Leslie MillerOctober 13, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    All of your cards for this release are just wonderful, Christine! This set is darling. Love your colors on these last three cards.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    What a gorgeous creation!

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  40. Renee VOctober 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Ooooh la la! Love the monochromatic colors and the shimmer on the tree! Spectacular card :)

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  41. CherylOctober 16, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Wow, that was a lot of work, but it sure paid off. Another gorgeous card!

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  42. Jessie/knightroneOctober 22, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Great colors and sparkle! SO stunning!

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