Friday, December 9, 2011

Joy To You

Hi there!  I'm back with second quick post today to share another Christmas card I made.  I am making good progress!!!  For this one, I was inspired by three challenges - CASE Study #69 (CASE the wonderful December Muse, Amy Sheffer), Tuesday Throwdown #77 (Celebrate The Season) and Flourishes Feminine Flair Challenge (to make a card with feminine touches like lace, pearls and ribbon). 

Here is Amy's gorgeous inspiration card:


And here is my card for the challenges:


I needed a special Christmas card for an older woman I've kept in touch with for nearly 30 years now.  We always still exchange Christmas and birthday cards even though we haven't seen each other in person for many years.  I was inspired by all the white and layers and textures of Amy's card, with only the stamped image colored, so I kept that idea.  I changed the stamped images, the embellishments and I omitted a couple of layers.  For the Flourishes challenge, I used one of the floral images from the Petals & Peace set that I won last month.  The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo black onto Cryogen White and colored with Copics.   I hand cut the shaped image and popped it up on a Spellbinders Labels Four Large diecut.  This was popped up again on a panel that was embossed with the Cuttlebug Kassie's Brocade folder.  The sentiment, also from Petals & Peace, was stamped with Versamark onto vellum and heat embossed with gold embossing powder. It was cut out with a Spellbinders Grommet Tags die.  Some lace, pearls and a May Arts silk ribbon bow finished my "feminine" card.

Thanks for stopping by again.  I appreciate you taking the time to do so!  Have a great evening and fantastic weekend! 
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Posted by Carla S. at 12/09/2011 02:26:00 PM
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18 comments:

  1. BeckyDecember 9, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    So beautiful, Carla...wish I was that "older" woman, lol!

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  2. craftieodmaeDecember 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    she will absoutley love this gorgeous card!!!!

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  3. Donna HanleyDecember 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Carla, This is just gorgeous and your friend will be so very pleased when she sees it. It looks like a professionally made card. So delicate with a touch of boldness is the best way possible. Love It. PS Amy's card is also beautiful.

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  4. Brenda W.December 10, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    A lovely card. The sentiment on vellum - really clever idea I'm sure gonna keep in mind!

    Brenda

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  5. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Carla this is absolutely gorgeous! I also am loving the white on white! Tina has been posting quite a few too! Thank you for I totally forgot about stamping on Vellum and it is so pretty and elegant. You will see it on my next Christmas card!! HUGZ!

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  6. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) RichardsDecember 10, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    What a fabulous stunner......this is so beautiful
    love and hugs
    chris richards
    xxxxxxxxxxx

    http://ellascraftcreations.blogspot.com/

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  7. BenziDecember 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Carla, this is absolutely beautiful. I love white on white cards. And, the color you used on the flower and the ribbon is just so striking. Wonderful idea with the vellum sentiment.
    I'm so glad you joined Tuesday Throwdown this week.

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  8. LorraineDecember 11, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Wow, gorgeous! Love your coloring, design and details!

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  9. TesaBDecember 11, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Ohhhh MY! This is simply GORGEOUS!!!!!

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  10. Julie KoerberDecember 11, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Carla, this is absolutely gorgeous! You've done this set justice!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us gals over at Flourishes! :-)

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  11. Dawn B.December 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Carla this is so pretty. She will love it. Your coloring and all that white look terrific together. Great job.

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  12. ChristineCreationsDecember 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    This is so pretty and feminine feeling! Such a kind thing for a long established friendship and tradition!

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  13. ChristyneDecember 12, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I really love your vellum sentiment!! Beautiful card!!

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  14. Stacy MorganDecember 12, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful, the sentiment on the vellum adds such an elegance. Beautiful card. Thanks for playing in Flourishes Challenge! Merry Christmas!

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  15. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Very pretty. I like the use of peach. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown this week.

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  16. Jean MartinDecember 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love your use of vellum for the label! Thanks for sharing this with us at CASE Study Challenge! :)

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  17. Amy ShefferDecember 14, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    This is beautiful, Carla! I love the dry embossing and the grommet shape in vellum! Thanks for playing along in the CASE Study challenge -- I'm honored by your CASE!

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  18. Tammy HershbergerDecember 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Beautifully feminine card, Carla! Your coloring is fantastic, and I love all the white on the card. Love the Grommet Tag for the sentiment, too! Thanks for joining us for the Flourishes challenge!

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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it! Carla

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