November 16, 2011

A Clean & Simple Christmas Card

I spent a little time before posting this card trying to find a challenge that it would qualify for …….. their were none.  I was a little disappointed, I thought maybe this card was worthy of at least one.  Better luck next time! *smiles*

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I went to a yard sale recently and found this great find sitting all by itself on a table…..it quickly became my inspiration for today’s card.  Do you by any chance recognize it?  I’ll give you a hint, the date on the box is 2007.

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The set was called ‘Keep Christmas’

I think I did a pretty good job of casing it, if I say so myself! *smile*  I couldn’t quite get the dripping of the candle, so I settled just for the distressed edging.  The candle was created with the Modern Label punch and it’s flame created with the Blossom Petals Builder punch.  The sentiment was inked with Versa mark and then stamped with Always Artichoke and heat embossed with clear EP. 

Have a closer look ~

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I tried to again make my own pine cone.  Much better satisfied with this one.  It’s made with the scalloped oval punch and a lot of sponging on the edges.  The small white berries were sponged with Crumb Cake and dusted with Dazzling Diamonds.

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To bring the stamp into the card, I placed it on the inside ~

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I wonder if anyone will put the two together?  *smiles*

This may be my last posting for this week, Thanksgiving only a week away, the kids are all coming home, so there’s lots to prepare for.  I try making lists of all I need to do, but somehow I always manage to loose the lists!!!     CAN’T WIN!     I sometimes fumble at multi-tasking! l0l

One thing for sure,

THANK YOU FOR VISITING, I SINCERELY APPRECIATE EACH ONE!

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25 comments:

Unknown said...

This is SERIOUSLY beyond fabulous Linda!!! I gasped when I opened your post and saw this! It's my absolute favourite Christmas card!! xxx

Anonymous said...

Linda, this is just spectacular. Your attention to detail is just magnificent. I would love to know just how you made that pine cone. It is the best.

Cynthia said...

Linda you have out done yourself. This is simply beautiful!!! How did you do the pinecone?

Nikki said...

This is just beautiful! Love the way you created you own using current products.

Paper Potter said...

Holy guacamole! This is a stunner card, Linda. I think you should enter it somewhere that is even remotely like a 3D challenge or something just so you can be seen by a much larger audience. You KNOW some one of the challenge operators will want to showcase it. Like me for instance! I'll point my readers your way today.

LeAnne said...

I echo Paper Potter---holy guacamole. That pine cone is worth looking at the card alone! Awesome!!!!! You should do a tutorial (hint, hint)!

Pam~ said...

Linda, my friend, you have produced another piece of gorgeous artwork! You details are amazing! This is just breathtaking! I, too, hope you can find a challenge to enter this card into. It is definitely a winner in my book!

Gerry said...

Linda, this is just over the top GORGEOUS!! You're creativity is awesome. I too would like to see a tutorial on the pinecones. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

Chris said...

You did an awesome job re-creating this stamp! I would also like to see how you made the pinecones. I also agree you should enter this card into a contest. Have a Great Holiday.

Boo said...

You are really awesomely talented. I always look forward to your blog & creations. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations. Hope you have a blessed time with family. Sue

Barb Shelton said...

I LOVE this card, Linda!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!

You said: "I couldn’t quite get the dripping of the candle, so I settled just for the distressed edging." ~ to which I wanted to respond... It's beautiful as-is(!!!), but I tried folding down the top 1/4" of the modern label punch to make it a bit "drippy", and it worked!!!

Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!

Sandie Conner said...

Love it! You did a great job, it is better than the stamp. I wonder if you have a grass die that could be turned upside down and used for the dripping wax? Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Linda said...

Your talent just amazes me!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing it with us! I just love your attention to detail. What a beautiful way to make a pine cone. I'm going to have to try that because I love pine cones with Christmas. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Carla said...

Totally off the charts!!! I echo everyone above me. To think I just bought the Tim Holtz pinecone die. I'm returning it as soon as you post that tutorial. Believe me when I say yours is 100% better. You truly ispire me with your classy style. Hugs,

Anonymous said...

Great inspiration & great card!

Hugs, M

Debbie Henderson said...

How funny that you got inspiration from a stamp and I think you've now mastered the pine cone. Beautiful!

Suzie's Card Den said...

Absolutely fantastic
Hugs
Sue xx

Newbie said...

Absolutely LOVE the card AND your creativity when it comes to puting it together!!! You are VERY talented and gifted!! I only wish I had a fingernail of the creativity you have! You and your family, have a blessed THANKSGIVING!

Anonymous said...

what a great find and fabulous inspiration Linda! LOVE what you created! Gorgeous card! TFS! Now I just need a tutorial on the pinecone. I have the Tim Holtz die but I'm lovin' the look of yours!

Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.net said...

linda this ia GORGEOUS! I absolutely LOVE the pinecone! Stunning card inside and out! Hugs.

Margaret Moody said...

I agree with Diane, Linda...this is gorgeous! The pinecone is amazing! I really thought it was real until I read every word of your post! Such a pretty card!

Linda Callahan said...

This is just amazing! Besides being beautiful it is so fabulously crafted! I love the pine cone!

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

At first glance I thought it was the stamp you found. :) You did a fabulous job of casing the stamp. That card would definitely be a keeper.....it's gorgeous!!!

Unknown said...

Embossed card collection!!!!is spot on i am so impressed to all these cards........
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Unknown said...

Linda, this is a fabulous card and would have qualified for last week's sketch challenge for Atlantic Heart Sketch Challenge. You should check us out.http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/

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