Merry Monday #33
September 20, 2012
Hi there
The card I have for you today is based on this week's Merry Monday #33 sketch. If you haven't started your Christmas cards yet, then these weekly sketches are a great way to kick start your stash. Did you know there are only 95 days left until Christmas? There are lots of lovely new holiday products in the latest Annual and Holiday Catalogues from Stampin' Up!, so no excuses for not finding something to get you inspired. Here is the sketch:
The colour combo is quite a contrast to the jewel colours I have used recently in my Christmas cards, but still quite rich. I have kept to Early Espresso, Very Vanilla and Raspberry Ripple that make up the design in the background paper from the 'Candlelight Christmas' Speciality DSP pack. This is definitely one that you need to see to fully appreciate. The lovely new Champagne Glimmer paper adds sparkle.
I have used the new 'Evergreen' stamp set for the main panel. The solid tree image has been stamped in Crumb Cake ink and then the words of 'Silent Night' have been stamped over it in Versamark and then heat embossed with the new Early Espresso embossing powder. This is a very fine script font, but it is very clear to read after embossing.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Evergreen, 25 & Counting |
| Card stock & Papers | Very Vanilla (Textured), Early Espresso (Textured) (both retired), Very Vanilla, Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP, Champagne Glimmer Paper |
| Ink | Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Versamark |
| Accessories | Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, 2mm Rhinestone (not SU) |
| Tools |
1 1/8" (not SU), 1 1/4", 1 3/8" Circle punches, Dimensionals, Stampin' Write markers (Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple) |
Thanks for looking!
ETA:
Thank you Lesley, for choosing this card as the Merry Monday winner this week.
The Champagne Glimmer paper really sets off this beautiful tree, Judy! That tiny tree stand is perfect! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
Posted by: Bonnie | September 24, 2012 at 02:13 AM
This is just beautiful....love that little "25" embellishment! Clean and perfect! Thanks for playing along and sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
Posted by: LeAnne | September 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM
This is really beautiful, Judy. Even more so in real life! Great combination of colours, stamps and texture.
Posted by: Christine Blain | September 22, 2012 at 01:48 PM
Judy, I love your card! This set is the perfect choice, and papers are fabulous, too! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Kim Evans | September 21, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Just so beautiful Judy, the glimmer paper in Champagne is gorgeous and your bow is perfect! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!
Posted by: Lesley | September 21, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Gorgeous card, Judy! Love everything about this beauty!
Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)
Posted by: Wendy Aungst | September 21, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I love this beautiful card Judy.
Posted by: Kerry S | September 21, 2012 at 09:56 AM
What a beautiful card. I really like your use of the Champagne Glimmer Paper on it, as well as the little stamp from 25 & Counting.
Hugs,
Terry (FD)
Merry Monday
Posted by: Terry Blais | September 21, 2012 at 02:26 AM
Beautiful card Judy, I love this colour combination and the glitter paper is fantastic. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.
Posted by: Nina Forsyth | September 21, 2012 at 12:19 AM