Thursday, October 7, 2010

Christmas already?

Tomorrow evening I have a few friends coming over for my last Monthly Holiday Card Workshop of 2010. While I was unable to keep up with my 5 cards at each workshop, I do have way more now than I did this time last year...and the pieces ready to go of all those I didn't get to do. A request was made for 2 cards this month to cover November as well (we make 5 identical cards, so this would be 5 cards of 2 different designs.) I am half way done with the second card, but here is the first:


Here is a better view of the insert:

Supplies: CTMH Mistletoe Creative Basics kit, St. Nick stamp set, Colonial White ribbon, New England Ivy cardstock, New England Ivy ink, Cranberry Marker, Liquid Glass, Texture Tools, Edge Distresser; circle punch, Sizzix Big Shot, SU! Top Note die.

I used Liquid Glass on the berries both on the outisde of the card and on the insert. I'm not very good at getting it perfect, but I thought it needed a little something and this is what I came up with.

I'm considering changing that circle to Cranberry CS...what do you think?
As always, thanks for looking!

20 comments:

  1. Denise, I think it is just lovely, the white helps make the little holly image pop. I love the chris cross and the little insert, just so pretty.

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  2. I don't think you need to change the circle, it looks great. If you want to -add- cranberry, that's different. Maybe a slightly larger circle to back the other one? But the red berries would disappear on cranberry I think.

    Very beautiful card, thank you for sharing!

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  3. I thought the same about the holly getting lost ladies - the double backed is a goof idea, I'll try that! Thanks!

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  4. This is such a cool idea for Christmas, love it.

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  5. Lovely! If you change the circle to cranberry you'll lose your berries. Maybe a more sponging on the edge or another cranberry mat behind this circle.

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  6. Looks fabulous just like it is to me!!!! Very pretty.
    Lynn

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  7. How lovely. I would leave it as is, if you change from the white, the berries will get lost. This way it pops the ivy. Great job, and good inspiration for the new paper, I love it!!

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  8. very nice...and i agree with Ruth re: the circle

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  9. Such a pretty and elegant card. I love that folded over technique. I also agree with everyone about the circle. It looks beautifull the way it is! :)

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  10. Thanks all for the advice on the circle!

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  11. this is gorgeous...I will be at the York show...me and my friends are driving up from VA, I have never been before but my friend has been many years ago...we are looking forward to it...have a great time!

    enjoy *~*

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  12. Fabulous card! So like the template you are using and the colour combo.

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  13. Love, Love, Love this card - so glad I stumbled upon your blog. I'm your newest follower!

    www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

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  14. Hey Denise! Remember me? Miss you girlfriend! Love your card - may have to CASE!

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  15. Thought I'd let you all know - I went with a slightly larger red circle and no pop dot. Looks beter. :)

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  16. This looks like it would be fun to fashion into an ATC, which, I've just gotten into swapping fairly recently. Your card is wonderful! And the colors, terrific!

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  17. Very elegant card. Love it and wouldn't change a thing.

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