I knew I wanted to use this sketch to make some Christmas cards. Its just the perfect sketch to put embellishments in each corner. I love that about it. Thanks Rox for hosting! I colored the main image with Copics and used a tiny bit of Prismacolor pencils over top to blend the colors a bit more. Then I covered the whole thing with Versamagic Clear, and used Ultra Thick Embossing powder and heat set. I put on three coats to make it nice and smooth and glossy!
The cool idea for the checkerboard edges came from Mutnik's super gorgeous card here : SC204 - ......welcome home! by Mutnik at Splitcoaststampers
I couldn't help but copy that great idea! I drew the checkerboard design using the chiseled tip of a dark blue Copic marker. The metal on this card are the flowers! I found a bunch of cute metal flowers at our local dollar store and bought a bunch in different colors. Fun!
I also got to use my Martha Stewart Crystal sparkles to make a snowy look all over the flowers, on the top and bottom of the frame, on Mudzie's antlers, and all around the edges of the card.
Thanks for looking today!
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Date: Monday, December 1, 2008 GMT Views: 1053
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Mon, Dec 01, 2008 @ 6:52 PM
ah ha, I knew Mutnik must have inspired you with those edges! I just watched your coloring tutorial today. How wonderful to share your knowledge. Still, I doubt I will ever color like you!! This is just adorable! Love the UTEE - it made for one perfect frame. Fab card!
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Mon, Dec 01, 2008 @ 7:21 PM
Crissy, this is just the sweetest card ever!!! I am honored that such a talented person like you chose to case my checkered border! This image you used is darling! Your coloring is amazing! I can learn so much from you that's for sure! I am going back to your blog and read your coloring tutorial again! Wonderful card! Super job! TFS :0)
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Tue, Dec 02, 2008 @ 12:59 AM
Very cute image! Love that snowy effect!
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Sat, Dec 06, 2008 @ 3:14 PM
Very cool card Crissy. I love the way you colored this image. Super job the clear embossing. It looks great on this card. TFS this is a great Christmas card.
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Tue, Dec 16, 2008 @ 6:25 PM
Crissy, this is just so adorable, I'm glad you provided the link to Mutnik's card, it's fabulous, reminds me of MacKenzie dishes. I'm going to have to give that a try!
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