Friday, December 5, 2008

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE #76 - Bashful Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Close to Cocoa

























Season Greetings! I made this card with TWO sets that I designed for this weeks challenge. (The Snowflakes stamp set AND the Winter at Home stamp set) This week's Bloggers Challenge is a color challenge! We are to use the colros Bashful Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango and Close to Cocoa along with our choice of vanilla or white - well SU's DP Ski Slope lends itself right into this challenge, doesn't it? In fact, I would venture to bet that MANYof the challenge participants have used this DP! Now watch, I will go look and only a small handful will have used it. LOL That will show me, eh?

I also couldn't resist using the Technique Junkies newsletter for the "technique" of this card. They have a whole series of "frame tutorials." I used the one featured by Kathy McGuire called Torn Frames.




















Here is a close up of the image! Do you see the sparkle on the FELT SNOWFLAKES? Well a quick FYI - I used Dazzling Diamonds along with my 2 way glue pen to get it to sparkle. It is VERY messy and I sparkle from head to toe now and it isn't my personality! LOL (well maybe it is? lol)

Here are the details on this project:
Stamp Sets: Snowflake and Winter at Home (my designs) at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, bashful Blue, Whisper White, Ski Slope DP
Ink: Black Brilliance, Copics
Accessories: Buttons - holiday ones from Hobby Lobby, Soft Subtle, Mini Glue Dots, 2 way glue pens, Dazzling Diamonds, Felt Snowflakes, Glue Dots, Craft Knife, Distressing Tool

Thank you for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!


Chrissy D

30 comments:

Unknown said...

This is just beautiful, Chrissy. I love the extra sparkle, but your coloring really makes this card special. Great job!

Sandy said...

What a wonderful card. I love the colors and how warm the whole card feels.

Connie Babbert said...

This is a BEAUTIFUL card! Love the "peek" thru the torn window. Great job...

Claudia Perry said...

Great Card - the torn frame goes so well with it!

Anonymous said...

I am such a big fan of your work- this is amazing and I love, love your new stamps! Great technique!!!

Shelly Schmidt

Susan Hackney said...

Love it! And I think all stampers should sparkle with glitter! :)

Lisa Somerville said...

Congrats on your two new sets Chrissy. The Torn Frames works wonderfully here!

Unknown said...

Stunning I love the snowflakes!

Lynn Mercurio said...

What a beautifully creative card! so very stunning with your design, and I love those snowflakes!

Ida said...

This is gorgeous! I love the way you framed your picture and the beautiful snowflake accents are perfect for this wintery scene.

Dani said...

The frame is so awesome! I love it!

Unknown said...

This is a stunning card, It looks all warm and cosy.

wendie

ribenaruby said...

Love the effect the torn window gives Chrissy. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Wow, that is just stunning!

I got your reply to my post about the cooking...did you find it difficult to do the monthly cooking for yourself (without your friends)? I'd love to try it sometime...not sure if I could with two toddlers in the house....

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Wonderful card, Chrissy, everything is lovely!

Selene Kempton said...

This is gorgeous! I love the soft look of these colors.

Terri said...

Nice job. The torn frame is a great addition.

Anonymous said...

This card just makes a body long to cuddle up in front of a warm fire -- so cozy and homey. Beautiful work, Chrissy!

Lori said...

Beautiful! Love how you colored and framed the image.

Lorie said...

Oh, my goodness...this is completely beautiful!

Candy said...

Hi Chrissy!
I love your card. The effect of the frame is wonderful. This card makes me long to go home ( in the past - you know to mom and dad's )

Nikki Bond said...

This is beautiful! I love the old time feel of it! Great job! {SMILES}

Lisa Bohler said...

There are so many wonderful things about this card! The frame is a wonderful technique and the addition of all of the snowflakes was a brilliant idea! Gorgeous!!!

Leona said...

I love this ... this is a gorgeous llittle card here i love the colours used aswell....

Kerry D-C said...

Stunning card!!

Sally said...

Love your work and your card is beautiful. Love the colors.

Joan Ervin said...

Ooooh, Chrissy, this is GAWWWWJESSS!!! I just love this little scene you designed with the distressed frame and all the awesome snowflakes!!!

Marcia @ Pretty Things said...

Wow!

:) Marcia

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! I really like your stamped image.

MJ said...

Wonderful card, so warm feeling I just love all the details. Great job.