Saturday, October 17, 2009

Stamping 411 Challenge


Hey there! Happy Saturday to you all! Remember I said it was rainy earlier this week? Well, today it's back up to the high 80's! Crazy weather here. The sun is up, the sky is a beautiful blue with some billowy clouds, and the ocean looks awesome, AND I got to stamp, so I really can't complain! For today's card share, I eeked in some stamping time this morning to create a card for the Stamping 411 challenge. It's my first time to participate, so I was excited to give it a whirl. Here's the sketch - SSC121: This is another great layout with clean lines. I also love that the sketch itself was created in MDS - how fun is that! While I should be making more Halloween and Thanksgiving cards, I was inspired to create a Christmas card. Here's what I came up with: I've been using the Ornament punch and Delightful Decorations so much, that I had kind of forgotten about this fun set of cute ornaments from the Tree Trimming stamp set. Aren't these 2 ornaments cute? I dressed them up a little with the half pearls from the Pretties kit. I also used the Christmas Punch hostess set for my sentiment. Do you like the glittered tag I created? It's from the sizzlits called Lots of Tags. Fun, huh? Here's the complete recipe.
{Christmas Tree Trimmings}
All supplies Stampin'Up! except where noted
*Stamp Sets: Tree Trimmings, Christmas Punch
*Cardstock: Bashful Blue Textured, Whisper White, Real Red
*Inks: Real Red Classic Ink Pad, River Rock {retired} Classic Ink Pad, Whisper White Craft pad
*Accessories: Lots of Tags sizzlit, Linen Thread, Wide Oval punch, Real Red Grosgrain polka dot ribbon, Pretties kit, Button {PTI}, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder
Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping in today!


14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Rose!
I love the glittered tag!
Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!
Kris

Unknown said...

Hi Rose! I,too, am guilty of ignoring all of my Xmas sets since I received my Delightful Decorations set. I, too, found myself needing to get creative with some other sets! I love how you used the Tree Trimmings on this card. The glitter is perfect touch!

Unknown said...

Fabulous card! I love all your details and sparkle - great job! Thanks for playing along this week, we're glad you found us!

Lynn said...

Gorgeous card Rosemary! I love the buttons in the middle of the ornaments - everything is beautiful together!

Winter said...

So pretty! I love the pearls! :)

Selene Kempton said...

oh how pretty! I love bashful blue and real red together. I think i need some of that ribbon! Awesome job!!

Patti Chesky said...

Rose, this is GORGEOUS!!!!!I love the colors, the sparkle....so many things to love on this card.

Melissa Sauls said...

I absolutely love this card Rose!! The colors, embellies, just everything! Beautiful!

Krista said...

This is too cute Rosemarie !! I looooove it ! TFS

Kay Kalthoff said...

Very, very pretty! I love the pearl accents on the ornaments!
Kay

Krystal De Leeuw said...

So pretty! Love that bow and how you used the half-pearls. Fun color combo for Christmas.

Unknown said...

Just Stunning!! I love the bow with the button on top of it!!!! Thanks for playing along with us this week!!

LeAnne said...

This is lovely---and I could make this too as I have all the ingredients! Love the glittery tag and congrats on being a 411 top pick!

Tanja said...

So pretty! And I love hearing
"heartless" when I visit your blog!