Saturday, July 7, 2012

Addicted To Stamps, CAS-ual Fridays, Lollipop Crafts & Merry Monday






Hello to all of you this fine Saturday!  I am participating in four challenges today: Addicted to Stamps Theme Challenge #1 - "Christmas in July" and Lollipop Crafts Challenge #84 "Christmas in July" and the Merry Monday July Challenge which is to make 4 cards during July (basically one each week) using any past sketch. I used Sketch #1 for this card.  I love the non-traditional color combo in this DSP - a different twist on a Christmas card and probably not one I would send to a male friend - LOL, but I can think of a couple of my other friends who would appreciate this.  

I am also participating in the CAS-ual Fridays CFC60 - TEXT ME, which is to use text in your Clean and Simple Design.

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As you can see - the text is the only stampin and focus of this card.  I used the Sizzix Scallop Oval die to create a base for my frame and then used another oval die to take out the middle of my first oval so I would have  a frame to then glue 3/8" pleated satin ribbon around (I see that I didn't get it exactly even all the way around - argh!). 

Overall I'm happy with how this turned out - hope you like it too!  Thanks so much for stopping in to visit me - I'm sure glad that you did!  Hugs!

Supplies (all from Stampin UP - except as noted): Cardstock - Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride and Early Espresso.  Sentiment - More Merry Messages (NEW), stamped with Early Espresso ink.  DSP - Letters to Santa (retired).  Ribbon - 3/8" pleated satin in Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz. Pearls - Close to My Heart. I used the scallop edge border punch also.  

18 comments:

  1. This is just brilliant, Danielle! I ADORE your use of the stitched ribbon--LOVE the amazing non-traditional colors, too! Beautiful card!!! :)

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  2. Danielle, just a wonderful poem in the middle of your card. I have just received some pleated ribbon (yay) and just adore it. You must have been very patient to get the ribbon to do just what you wanted. I also love the Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride colours together. Thanks so much for playing along at ATS xx

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    1. Hi Kylie - I am giggling at your comment about being patient with that ribbon... you should have seen me - ugh - it was a process! But I do think it was worth it in the end :o)

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  3. Love this card and especially the way you've put the pleated ribbon around the oval.

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  4. Wow Danille this is gorgeous ! Love how you have used the fabric on the frame just stunning and the gorgeous colours and papers. Thank you for taking the time to join us at Addicted to Stamps and good luck.


    Marie

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  5. gorgeous card, love how you framed the sentiment with the pleated ribbon!

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  6. Danielle this is a beautiful and unusual Christmas card, I love it!
    Love the pleated ribbon:) Thanks for joining us this week at ATS
    Val x

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  7. Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. It's really nice to hear from you as this is a non-traditional card to be sure and I wasn't sure if anyone besides me would really like it :o) Hugs!

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  8. Very pretty card, the non-traditional colours look wonderful. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  9. I love how you've framed this sweet sentiment and the colors you've used, Danielle! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday! Hope you'll join us again this week.

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  10. Wow Danielle what a stunning card. Just love what you've done with the ribbon - ingenious! Thanks so much for joining us at ATS this week.

    Karen x

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  11. You've created a beautiful frame with that pleated ribbon Danielle. I love it. Thanks so much for joining the fun at Addicted to Stamps.

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  12. Beautiful oval frame. Love what you have done with the ribbon. Great job and awesome card. Thanks so much for playing with us @ CAS-ual Fridays Challenge :)

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  13. Oh my goodness, how have you managed to get the ribbon looking this neat?!! I'd have thrown it out of the window! It's an absolutely stunning frame. Thanks so much for joining us at Addicted to Stamps this week :)

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  14. A fabulous creation Danielle - love what you have done with the ribbon - so pretty. Thanks for joining in this week at ATS - Jacqueline xx

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  15. Fantastic creation!
    Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts. Good Luck!~
    -Sony DT Member
    sonia-studio60.blogspot.com

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  16. Pretty ribbons!Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays this week :)

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  17. Wow, awesome ribbon and styling, so cool Danielle. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday!

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