Here with a little Victorian Country Christmas spirit in almost July. For the first time ever I am trying to make Christmas cards all year around so that I will have less to do come December and can relax and enjoy family and friends more during the season. To this end I have a card this week for the
Festive Friday Challenge #11. It is an element challenge and here is the inspiration photo:
I have a ton of ideas for using tree elements bouncing around in my head tonight. But I have to say that this card took me a while to pull together as several of my ideas did not pan out (yet!). Needless to say my spare parts box has lots of extra diecuts tonight for future Christmas cards! LOL! The one thing that did work perfectly was the gorgeous sentiment from Verve that I wanted to use:
I finally settled on using a pine cone stamp and 3 small Magnolia tree diecuts in cardboard and cardstock for my tree elements. Here is a close-up:
The heart dies are from both Cheery Lynn Designs and PTI. The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
Thanks for taking a look at my card!
Happy Weekend!
Jill
Such a sweet Christmas card, Jill. I love your vintage feel, which is just so right for such a traditional holiday like Christmas. It's beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteGood for you to be working on Christmas cards in July. For years past I have worked on Christmas cards throughout the year, but I have woefully fallen down on this task this year, and I'm afraid that I'll be kicking myself come November. LOL
Hi, Jill! This is a wonderful card! I've pinned it for inspiration later on. Love the cross-over of vintage/country/collage/Christmas/amazing colors - such a great application of multiple techniques and styles successfully utilized in a single card - I especially like your details - like the music on top of the pines (or vice versa), the terrific shading, stamping and embellies on the hearts - the recipient will LOVE this beautiful card. I certainly do! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, rich in sumptuous detail! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Festive Friday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous vintage look! The pine cones look great and the sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Jill!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! Just put MY name on it and mail it to me! LOVE the colors and the layers of hearts and the buttons with the snowflakes and the way you stamped the pine cones! STUNNING, GF!
ReplyDeleteWell, I LOVE those little trees! And the rich, warm colors you've chosen, AND that sweet sentiment! It's just beautiful, Jill...so glad you've played along with us again at Festive Friday!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a fabulous, character-filled Christmas card~ I love the color combo and that line of pinecones over the sheet music at the bottom edge..gorgeous buttons on snowflakes and I adore the way you used the heart layers and gingham!!!! Altogether fabulous! Hugs, Rebecca
ReplyDeleteThis is ever so pretty, Jill! LOVE the rose and pink palette, and those little tress are the perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I just love all the different elements you added...I think I must have "studied" it for 5 minutes! It's definitely a winner in my book! :0)
ReplyDeleteYou sound just like me making a card! Love the Pinecone idea it looks beautiful stamped across the music notes. I remember how much you love pinecones. Beautiful card Jill!
ReplyDeleteSweet card...the that vintage look you created.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauty Jill! Love the gingham paper and vintage feel (and shape) of this card. You are going to be so happy come the holiday season! It is so hot that the thought of some cool weather is very appealing to me!
ReplyDeleteOh Jill, I LOVE this one! I love your whimsical trees, and the sentiment is awesome, especially on the PTI hearts!! So glad you played a long again this week!
ReplyDeleteOh this is a gorgeous beauty! Wow I love all your pretty details!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card!!! Love those trees along the side, heart, ribbon and buttons! It's a stunner! Take care and Happy 4th, hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty Jill! Love all the shimmery detail!
ReplyDeleteWOWSA! Just beautiful! Love how you did the hearts with the inking and layering!
ReplyDeleteOh I completely understand what you mean, Jill. My die baggie fills up rather quickly some days, and others, it is a great place to go to when I don't want to pull out my Big Shot. I have to say - with or without struggles- this card is stunning in every way, and I love the way you used the tree elements!
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