Friday, July 6, 2012

Fresh Christmas in July

I've been meaning to start Christmas cards early this year, and I finally got my first one done thanks to the Christmas in July theme challenge at The Paper Players this week.  I combined it with the always fun sketch from Freshly Made Sketches to get me started.  

I used a fun mix of new, new to me, and old to finish this card. 

Unfortunately, the detail on the white scallop layer can't really be seen in this picture.  I really need to think about purchasing a light tent, or making one myself!  As you may be able to kind of sort of tell, I used the new Large Scallop Edgelits with the coordinating Delicate Designs folder.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

Supplies Used
Card Stock:  Garden Green, Whisper White, Read Red, Merry Moments DSP
Ink:  Real Red, Versamark
Stamp Sets:  Tiny Tags, Contempo Christmas
Other:  Large Scallop Edgelits, Delicate Designs Folder, Snowburst Folder, Ornament Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Silver Twine, Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Big Shot

7 comments:

  1. This is such a great use of classic Christmas colors! Love the little tag on the ornament. Glad you joined us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  2. What gorgeous texture on your lovely Christmas card! And such a lovely use of traditional colors. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  3. Fabulous mix of the old and new! I can just see the detail on the scallop and I think it works beautifully. I love the little Merry tag. So glad you shared this fabulous creation with the Paper Players this week
    jaydee

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  4. What a fun holiday card! Love the embossed accents. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players this week! :)

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  5. Great traditional colours CJ. Love the tagged ornament & all that gorgeous embossing. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Players this week. :)

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  6. Love your classic Christmas colors and use of texture on this card! That little "merry" tag is the perfect touch! Thanks for playing along with this week's sketch.

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  7. Beautiful card! I love the rich colors and the texture! Thanks for playing at Freshly Made Sketches and The Paper Players!

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