7.25.2011

FTTC128–Christmas In July! challenge


Hello and happy Tuesday everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC128). It my turn to host and I’m challenging you to create a Christmas/holiday card. In addition with visiting Flourishes blog for more information about the challenge, be sure to check out Flourishes Store for Christmas in July Sale! I hope you get yourself into the festive mood and play along with us!

 

 

For my card, I used one of the image and sentiment from Christmas Classics. The image was stamped with Memento tuxedo black on the Lacey Circles mat and colored with Copic markers - Poppy, Dusty Rose and Flesh Tones 2. The sentiment was stamped on the Fancy Tags 3 mat. I added the crocheted trim and embellished the card with roses and flourish pearls.

 

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Shannon White (July Guest FOF)

Betty

Cindy

Heather

Silke

Tammy

 

 

 

Stamps: Christmas Classics (Flourishes)
Paper: crumb cake, cherry cobbler, retired designer papers (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), crumb cake (SU), Copic markers – poppy, dusty rose, flesh tones 2
Accessories: crocheted trim, roses, flourish pearls
Tools: lacey circle Nestabilities, fancy tags 3, corner punch

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

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39 comments:

  1. Theresa's StudioJuly 26, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Love your Christmas card. Beautiful. Fun challenge.

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  2. ecpiercyJuly 26, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    This is one of my favorite Christmas sets. I love the cardinal. Beautiful card!

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  3. Liz WilliamsJuly 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This is such a lovely card. Thanks for helping me get ahead on that Christmas cardmaking!

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  4. PattieJuly 26, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful - so many great details here! Love the bling and the die cuts too!

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  5. Jacqueline SmithJuly 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    What a gorgeous card, love the cardinal and the roses. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  6. Cindy HaffnerJuly 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    SO BEAUTIFUL!!~

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  7. Tammy HershbergerJuly 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful design, Maki!

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  8. stampqueenJuly 26, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful card!!! Love the dark green in the background - really makes the cardinal and the roses pop!!

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  9. The Rubber MaidJuly 26, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Lovely card and love the image..used it last year for my cards and it makes up beautifully.
    Pat

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  10. BenziJuly 26, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Maki, thanks for my favorite kind of challenge....Christmas cards. Your card is gorgeous with the beautiful cardinal image and I love the die cut for your sentiment. Some recipient will love receiving this for the holidays.

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  11. Shannon WhiteJuly 26, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Oh My goodness Miss Maki! I saw your gorgeous card on the flourishes blog! What a Gorgeous card! Love that Sweet cardinal image. and I loved your dp's and the pretty bling too! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

    P.S. It's been a pleasure working with you this month!
    Thanks for making me feel soo welcome! 8-)

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  12. Betty WrightJuly 26, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Just gorgeous, Maki! Your coloring is wonderful and the colors and textures stunning! Wonderful Christmas card!

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  13. Lee July 26, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Oh the bling and roses add such elegance!

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  14. Silke LedlowJuly 26, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Maki! Love all the details and I hope I'm on your mailing list...giggle!!! Hugs ~S~

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  15. DonnaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Gorgeous card those roses and they go so well with the cardinal. Thanks for the fun challenge.

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  16. AnneJuly 26, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    lovely christmas card... love how the red roses compliment the cardinal..

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  17. Leslie MillerJuly 26, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    For some reason I can't see your images in this post at this moment, but I did see your card on the Flourishes blog and it is soooooo beautiful! A wonderful design all around, and the red roses are an incredible finish!

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  18. Heather RogersJuly 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful Maki. I love the sentiment on the SB frame. :)
    Hugs~

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  19. Karen WJuly 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    This is just stunning, I"m normally not much of a red and green fan but this is so subtle and gorgeous!!

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  20. RietteJuly 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    That is stunning coloring and I just love the whole layout.

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  21. Allison CopeJuly 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Absolutely stunning card Maki! Love the beautiful details! Great challenge this week.

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  22. ShimeJuly 28, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Stunning card!
    Amazing colors and layout!
    Thank you for sharing

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  23. CarolJuly 28, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Beautiful card, love all the details. Carol x

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  24. Steph Lee of Arty CartyJuly 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    so beautiful - love everything on your card .. the background, the bird, your coloring, the bling, the design, the colors - absolutely stunning.

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  25. CherylJuly 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your coloring on the bird, the red layer behind the lacy circle, and the red roses in the opposite corner. The whole card looks so rich.

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  26. YogiJuly 28, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    that's one beautiful card. Nice coloring. Love those red flowers with it. Very nicely done.

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  27. wendypJuly 29, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    LOVE that cardinal! Beautiful card!

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  28. ellepauletteJuly 29, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    A lovely, inspiring card!

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  29. Marlena M.July 29, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Gorgeous and rich Christmas card! ;)

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  30. RosemaryJuly 29, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    absolutely gorgeous card!

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  31. Jackie W.July 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Stunning card. I love the cardinal in this set. I love how you combined all the elements to make such a pretty card. Thaks for your inspiration.

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  32. ChristineJuly 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love your layout, and those colours you've used!

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  33. FrancaJuly 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Soooo wonderful!! Love this image

    Hugs Franca

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  34. RavengirlJuly 31, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Love your card!!! It's beautifully embellished!

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  35. Sylvia BlumAugust 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    ohhhh Maki, this is an adorable card! Love all the wonderful details you put onto your card without looking overcrowded.. wonderful!

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  36. TheresaAugust 1, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Maki, this absolutely stunning. Love all the elements of your card. Your coloring is amazing. Beautifully done!!

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  37. SherryAugust 1, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    beautiful card!!! love everything about it!!

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  38. MistiAugust 1, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Gorgeous card!

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  39. KimAugust 6, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Being the cardinal lover I am, I would say that I definitely love your card!! You used beautiful colors and did awesome coloring. Thanks for sharing your beauty with us.

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