Christmas Blessings
>> Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Hi Everyone,
I knew I wanted to do something different than the usual red and green color combo when I saw this Bubble Candle Oval stamp arrive at my door, and I ended up coloring it in with funky purples and greens. I always love a little something unexpected this time of year, and this would surely be a surprise in my mailbox, among all the typical holiday cards :)
I really brought out the background stamps for this one, using Retro Starburst on the base, Woven Plaid and 4 in 1 Snowflake and Argyle and Argyle Diamond for the two papers. It's so satisfying to create matching papers from scratch.
I also hand dyed a bit of seam binding and tied it in a bow, and added Stickles and gems for some bling. Whew, thank goodness there was just enough room left to add the 1 Line Christmas Blessings greeting along the bottom...lol!
I just want to remind you that our Inspired by Religion challenge is still going on. Link up your card here, for your chance to win!
Thanks for dropping by,
Karin
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8 comments:
I really like the retro look of this beauty! Awesome color combo!
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I love your card the backgrounds are beautiful. Great colors.
Lovely Christmas creation and what a wonderful background you've created. Especially like the stickles on the candle flame.
I LOVE these colors!! A nice change from the traditional red and green. I can't believe you dyed your own ribbon - you go girl!!
What a bright, happy card, Karin! Wow, what colors! Love all the gems around your frame and your dyed ribbon is wonderful.
Love the non-traditional look of this Christmas card, and your Backgrounds are wonderful!
I like the funky colors too, Karin! And I just love the scalloped border you've giving the candle! Beautiful job!
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