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Monday, November 04, 2013

Peaceful Christmas


Hi everyone.  Time for the next challenge at Merry Monday (#82).  Today it's a theme and color challenge.



I used my new stamp set from SU! called Warmth & Wonder.  I stamped the tree in Versamark onto Whisper White card stock and heat embossed in clear.  I used my brayer to add Pool Party ink for the sky.  I added water and whisper white re-inker to a toothbrush and splattered the sky with falling snow ... and ripped two pieces of white card stock for the snowbanks at the bottom.  I decorated the tree with small red rhinestones ... my circle element  :) and added a knot of twine at the top with a snowflake embellishment.  I LOVE this color combo!

Here's a close-up:





Stamps:  Warmth & Wonder (SU!); Christmas Sampler (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  White; Whisper White (SU!)
Ink:  Versamark, Pool Party (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Small snowflakes die (Impression Obsession), clear embossing powder, heat tool, rubber brayer, toothbrush, small red rhinestones, Caribbean twine (the twinery), glue, adhesives and dimensionals



I hope you'll join in our challenge this week.  Pop over to Lesley's blog (Always Playing with Paper) to see the beautiful creations from the rest of the Design Team.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November - anything goes

CAS-ual Fridays (CFC#119) - embossing - I used heat embossing on the tree

Christmas Card Challenges #49 - dimension - my main panel is popped up

Snippets Playground #97 - I used snippets for my snow banks and snowflake embellishment

Simon Says - anything goes




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38 comments:

  1. Benzi4 November 2013 at 05:14

    Ooh, I do love these colors and the card is beautiful. What a pretty snowflake to go along with your twine. Wonderful snow banks, too.

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  2. Wendy4 November 2013 at 06:08

    Beautiful card, Loll! Pretty tree with ornaments and I love how you did the twine & snowflake! Love these colors!! :)

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  3. Linda Callahan4 November 2013 at 06:43

    I love this tree and you put it in a beautiful setting! Love the snowbanks and flurries in the sky! my kind of snow - no shoveling needed!

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  4. Hazel4 November 2013 at 06:55

    Delightful card I saw your lovely card on Merry Monday - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for November - I'd love to see it there too. x

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  5. Bonnie4 November 2013 at 07:34

    What a gorgeous card, Loll! I've got to try that technique. The red rhinestones are gorgeous with the Baja! Another one of your cards to add to my CASE file!

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  6. Gramma Sarah4 November 2013 at 07:39

    Oh Loll, the color is just right and so soothing and "peaceful". I just may have to do some with pool party! The setting is perfect. You take design above and beyond . . . thank you! Sarah

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  7. Stamps and Paper4 November 2013 at 09:15

    Love your take on this challenge Loll...you've created a lovely snowy scene and love how you've used the twine...

    Anne

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  8. Canonbury creations4 November 2013 at 09:37

    Lovely colour combo Loll, fab layout!
    Val x

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  9. shirley-bee4 November 2013 at 10:56

    Beautiful card, Loll! I love how you've done the twine and the snow, and the background is fab.

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  10. MaryH4 November 2013 at 13:27

    I love this color combo too. It's very peaceful & serene, yet still conveys that icy winter touch. Red Rhinestones fairly pop the color against that blue & white. Gorgeous card. TFS & Hugs

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  11. Unknown4 November 2013 at 13:29

    I love this colour combo as well Loll. Love your sky - so effective.

    Karen x

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  12. nancy littrell4 November 2013 at 13:36

    So sweet and pretty Loll. I love the color combo and your tiny circles :-) Cool way to add your snowflake to your twine too. Love it all. TFS my friend

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  13. Barb Ghig4 November 2013 at 13:53

    The perfect sentiment for this lovely and serene card, Loll! I love the color combo and how you created your snowy sky...so pretty!

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  14. Darnell4 November 2013 at 14:39

    This took my breath away, Lolly! I want to live where the skies are that lovely pool color!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. Hazel4 November 2013 at 15:51

    Thanks for entering this lovely card for my CHNC challenge extra for November - hope to see you again soon. x

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  16. Susan4 November 2013 at 18:56

    Loll, this is lovely - perfect for the Merry Monday challenge. I really like the way your splattered snow turned out.

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  17. Margaret Moody4 November 2013 at 19:41

    Wow! What a great card, Loll! Love your layers of snow and your little tree is fabulous! Really love the embellishment attached to your twine too. It looks like a sparkling star in the sky!

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  18. Karren4 November 2013 at 21:21

    What's not to love about this card! You are the queen of the white card base! Love that background you've created, Loll.

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  19. Lesley 4 November 2013 at 21:55

    LOVE that sweet twine embellishment and the cute sentiment. Great card, Loll!

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  20. Sabrina4 November 2013 at 22:14

    GORGEOUS!

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  21. Di5 November 2013 at 00:19

    Wahoo Loll - what a beautiful card! The colours are perfect of course, really clever background and I love, love your tree!!

    Hugs, Di xx

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  22. Karen Davis5 November 2013 at 01:11

    Bonnie you get so much depth and interest from so few elements........a real skill. As always I am so in awe of your cards. Lovely.

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  23. Sarn5 November 2013 at 05:02

    Gorgeous Christmas card in pretty colour scheme.
    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  24. Sue5 November 2013 at 05:04

    Wow, this is stunning, I love that colour combo, too! xx

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  25. Anonymous5 November 2013 at 05:23

    Loll, you are so on track! You stay focused and always get those cards done. I love this and the ones for the holidays have all been beautiful!

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  26. LeAnne5 November 2013 at 12:25

    I wondered if that was the SU tree.....such a pretty card, so many small details add up to one terrific creation! I have a similar tree, I am going to have to try that technique! Of course, you make it sound SO EASY.....I am really loving those rhinestone "ornaments"!!!! And of course, the snow!

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  27. Shelia5 November 2013 at 12:45

    Oh this is such too cute. I love the white tree with the red balls!! Very pretty!

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  28. Jingle6 November 2013 at 05:32

    What a GORGEOUS card! Perfect color combo and great design! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

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  29. Mrs A.6 November 2013 at 18:32

    I love this colour combination too on your card. Thankyou for joining in at Crafty Hazelnuts extra. Hugs Mrs a. (GDT)

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  30. Unknown6 November 2013 at 19:08

    serene and beautiful. a perfect reminder of christmas!

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  31. Nonni6 November 2013 at 22:16

    This is just stunning, I love everything about it -the sky, the snow, the stamp, the gems... Beautiful.

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  32. Marybeth8 November 2013 at 13:50

    Simply Stunning! Love the bling on the tree and the beautiful hills.

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  33. Notes by Nina10 November 2013 at 08:03

    Loll your card is darling, I love your cute little tree and the wintery scene you created.

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  34. Susan Joyce10 November 2013 at 22:54

    Stunning card Loll, love every design element that you used, just gorgeous!

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  35. Amy Kolling11 November 2013 at 21:38

    This is super cute! I love the bling you've added to the tree and the overall layout! Thanks for playing along with the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!! :)

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  36. Leigh Ann Baird14 November 2013 at 13:00

    Love the ornaments on the tree! So pretty! Thank you for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  37. wienerhoneymooners15 November 2013 at 17:43

    CONGRATS LOLL for your honors AT CAS-ual Fridays!

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  38. Darnell15 November 2013 at 18:51

    Yay, Lolly! So fun to be popping back to congratulate you on the shoutout from CFC!! Hugs, Dolly

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)