Saturday, July 14, 2012

Christmas in July again

It is kind of funny that many challenges right now are either "Christmas in July" or "summer vacation"!  Can't get much more opposite than that!!   I'm currently in Christmas mode.

Challenges...
Merry Monday with a twist - use any past sketch and make up to 4 cards this month
jingle belles JB:12:15 - red OR green
Card Crafter's Circle #31 - Christmas in July
Stampin' Sisters in Christ #147 - plan: (at least) 1 circle or oval element, (at least) 2 different papers, and (at least) 1 embellishment

Here's the sketch I used...

 ~Paper Studio dp's
~Perfect Paisley and Swiss Dots embossing folders
~Casa Collection ribbon
~K&Co sticker
~circle and scalloped punches
~sentiment stamp from ???

Thanks for stopping by!! 



18 comments:

Mynn xx said...

I LOVE this--it is amazingly gorgeous! LOVE the dry embossed pattern paper and the hint of gold is beautiful!!! WOW!!! I hope you come and play along at Technique Tuesday and 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown, too!!! :)

lauren bergold said...

oh WOW! what a great job on the sketch AND our JINGLE BELLES red *OR* green prompt... i love the combination of that dark burgundy, white and kraft--totally dramatic and soooo very lovely! ♥

SmilynStef said...

Love the textured embossing on your designer papers ... lovely holiday card ... so glad you joined us at jingle belles.

Cathymac said...

Beautiful, Debbie! The gold ribbon adds elegance to your pretty Christmas card! Love the embossing on the DP! Doesn't it feel good to get a head start on those Christmas cards!?

Jennifer said...

I love the elegance of you card and your little circle panel is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us at Card Crafter's Circle!

Jessi Fogan said...

What a great sketch! I love the embossing on the patterned paper - I forget to do that, and it's such a great effect! - and yet another Christmas card ready. Good for you! I noticed a lot of those challenges too, shuddered, and went back to sweating :) It's just too hot to think about for long!

Lisa said...

This is elegant and beautiful, Debbie!! The papers are so pretty and I love the gold against the red and white!! Absolutely gorgeous :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Unknown said...

Beautiful card and you've used the sketch perfectly.

Jenée said...

Wonderful card. Quite elegant looking, and I really like the colour scheme you've used. Well done! Thank you for entering this week's Christmas challenge at Card Crafter's Circle (p.s., last week we had summer vacation - LOL!)

Glenda Atkins said...

Lovely card, the papers are fabulous and love how you framed the flower!
hugs
glenda

Barbara said...

So good to know that there are more people out there who are in Christmas mode. I think it's never been that "bad" in July ever - it must be because I'm wearing a fleece jacket and drinking hot tea. Anyhow, waht I actually wanted to say was: what a gorgeous card!!

Melissa Craig said...

Absolutely stunning! Love the rich papers. Great sketch, too.

Bonnie said...

Pretty papers and design piece! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday, Debbie!

Grandma Bonnie said...

Hi, Debbie..it is so interesting that we cross paths almost daily..this is a beautiful card!

June Houck said...

Oh, Debbie, is that gorgeous kraft flower a sticker? You have used it perfectly. It is a perfect focal point. A truly stunning card!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Really, really pretty card! I love these colours together and the DSP you've used is stunning. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!

Notes by Nina said...

Very pretty card Debbie, I love the papers you used and all the added texture. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Lesley said...

Such an elegant card Debbie, the poinsettia and the colours make this so pretty! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!

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