Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Another Christmas Card

 I made this card for my MIL, who is responsible for getting me into this stamping habit!   And as a result, the stamp illustration jobs that I have been doing for about six and a half years now! Thanks Mom, your influence has enriched my life!  I will always be grateful to you for sharing your love of cards and stamps with me!
The image is one I did for Whimsy in a set called, Peace on Earth.  Now this image of the branches is much larger than the actual stamp.  I had to enlarge it when I was colouring it to use on the designer papers that Ann and I created.  The stamp is 1.8 x 2.8 " but this one is around 3.75" big.   The dp is one of Ann's and my creations as well, from the Holiday Folly Pack.

I coloured the image using Copics.  
I must say though that I have to think twice about using Smooch Pearlized Top Coat on certain inks.  Because it caused the black ink in the berries to smudge.  boo.  Live and learn.
This is the inside of the card.  I used one of Ann's digital sentiments from the 
"Christmas Sentiments" set.  I brought it into Photoshop Elements 8 to add some colour to the design.  I love being able to alter digis with colour using the computer!  Its so fast and fun!
I'm entering this into the following challenges:
Creative Belli Blog: Christmas
Freshly Brewed Challenges: Merry Christmas
For Fun Challenges: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes


20 comments:

  1. Smudges or not this is a stunning card. The colors are gorgeous.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  2. This is such a pretty card, Crissy and the ribbon looks so real I could touch it! Your colouring is just amazing!
    Diane x

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  3. Ohhh wowww Crissy,What a beautiful card,I love the image and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs Riet.x

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  4. This is beautiful~ Gorgeous coloring and love this dp.

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  5. This is gorgeous Crissy! I am loving the pink. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours! xx

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  6. Absolutely stunning Crissy!!! WOW I always enjoy your posts!!! Beautiful!! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas hun!

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  7. Your card is outstanding.. I seen your card on Splitcoast today and I loved it then and I love it now. Your colors pink and green are stunning. Thank you for joining us at For Fun Challenges. Good luck on the challenge.
    Happy Crafting.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  8. This is So Gorgeous Crissy!!..Beautiful image and colors!!...Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!...Big Hugs, Ila

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  9. My dear friend Crissy. I wanted to stop by and wish you a most joyous Christmas with your family full of love and happy memories and send you my best wishes for a wonderful 2011. Hugs xxxooo

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  10. Beautiful card - love all colours! Thanks for joining us at For Fun this week! Merry Christmas!

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  11. Gorgeous- love it smudge or no smudge....the image AND the DSP- fabulous! Thanks for joining us at the Creative Belli challenge. Merry Christmas

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  12. This is absolutely stunning Crissy! Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly and happy holidays :)

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  13. This is just gorgeous and stunning! So breathtaking! The pinks and greens are beautiful! Spectacular job! Thanks so much for playing along with us at For Fun Challenges. Hope you’ll be joining us for the next challenge.

    ~Hugs~Kym

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  14. Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing with us at fOr fun.

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  15. Love the green and pink. The glitter on the ribbon is a nice touch. Thanks for sharing on the Belli challenge.

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  16. Crissy, both cards are beautiful. Love your designs and beautiful coloring.

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  17. What a gorgeous image and your paper is the perfect match!!!! Love the colors and all the beautiful details, too!!! Thanks for playing in the Belli challenge!!!

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