Thursday, July 21, 2011

Christmas Country Door

 Another card thinking of cooler weather... Maybe I will do this all year long ... Cool cards when we are steamy hot and warm cards when we are freezing. :)

Playing in the Simon Says Stamp and Show your embossing, Moxie Fab World Fanatical about Botanical and the Class Act Challenge Christmas in July.


I stamped the Snowflakes Plate (Class Act, Inc. Chapel Road Artstamps) background using Versamark on tracing paper.  I then embossed using the white embossing powder. I distressed the edges of the vellum with a distressing tool and sponged Vintage Photo to highlight the edges.

The background of the card is a combination of kraft paper, white acrylic paint and vintage photo dragged across.  I was trying to give the effect of a rough wooden door with a wreath/door hanging of poinsettias.

The flowers (Poinsettia Plate) were all stamped using Ranger Archival ink on white cardstock. They are colored using watercolor pencils.

The fun additions were some glittery pieces of pine and a sheer ribbon.


Thanks for stopping by..

Suzz
Posted by Suzanne C at 9:02 PM
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17 comments:

  1. LinJuly 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    My goodness, Sue, your creativity knows no bounds! This is wonderful, and I swear I'm feeling cooler just looking at it :) I think you're on to a good thing here, switching up the seasons on us! Hugs!

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  2. BarbJuly 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Oh wow, Suzz! This is simply STUNNING!! Just love those gorgeous flowers! Amazing card!

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  3. sheilaJuly 22, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    This is just incredibly lovely! You are so talented!

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  4. ElaineJuly 22, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    I love this card, great combination of glittery and shabby. Just great.

    Elaine x

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  5. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJuly 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Love the use of the tracing paper, the snowflakes really pop and the background really does look like a piece of wood for the wreath to hang. Lovely seasonal card. Tracy x

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  6. SanneJuly 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Super elegant Sue - love this design even though I´m not thinking christmas yet ;)

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  7. Carol QJuly 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    absolutely beautiful Suzz. just don't want to be reminded of Christmas yet lol

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  8. SarahJuly 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    such a wonderful combination of colours and textures - makes a stunning card full of creativity...
    Thank you for joining in with the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week !
    Sarah.

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  9. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    This is such a beautiful Christmas card.. I really need to get started on mine.. Hope you are having a happy Friday.

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  10. Lisa SomervilleJuly 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card - sure to make one feel cooler on these hot days! Love the colors, added snowflakes and touch of tinsel!

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  11. Melinda GleissnerJuly 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    It's exquisite! You are so creative.

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  12. Basement StamperJuly 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    You crack me up, that is too funny about the reverse psychology for your stamping ;-) This is beautiful and would make a great framed image for an entryway during the holidays. (or any day for that matter).

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  13. craftimammaJuly 23, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Wow Sue, would anyone be pleased to receive this fabulous card at Christmas? You bet your life they would. I love the Kraft background and tracing paper and your patience at cutting out the gorgious flowers knows no bounds. A stunning card!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  14. Leanne ...July 24, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Suzanne
    This card is a knock-out! I love it. So nicely done. Won't the person who receives this like it? Merry Christmas in July.
    Blessings...Leanne

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  15. ShirleyJuly 26, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    That is lovely!!! The flowers are awesome and love the door swag look!

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  16. amberAugust 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    wow! your card just blew me away! it is so beautiful...i love all of the detail...the snowflakes, the glitter, the layers!

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  17. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorAugust 9, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Hey Suzanne! Thanks again for linking up to the Fanatical About Botanical challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)

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