It is late evening on Christmas Day for me and can you believe I have made a card LOL! Everyone is winding down and I thought 'why not' that is how I unwind - I am sitting in the dining room and the kids are just finishing off watching Christmas movies - so I am kind of there!
This card is for the Twisted Sister Challenge this week, which is to make a Christmas 'Thank You card', so I am good for that, it is also for the Tea Party Challenge where my Twisted Sister Peggy (aka Marilyn Prestonn) is hosting: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
so had to make it to this one and also for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge: http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
where we have a sketch challenge -so we are all good here!
I used a SU image of Gum Blossom that I have had sittng there for ages - it has been coloured with a Blender Pen and Chalks and then has Kindy Glitz added lightly to the leaves! The right edge has been torn and then the image layered onto white CS and then Black CS. This has been layered into the embossed red argyle and a smaller panel of white embossing with the Divine Swirls folder. I have added this little House Mouse who is on his way to the Tuesday TeaParty at the Rodent House - as you can see he is bringing a touch of 'Australiana' with him - which explains why we are late - CUSTOMS was not easy to get through - LOL!! The House Mouse has been popped up on dimensionals.
The sentiment circle has popped up on dimensionals and black gems added as a final touch! Instead of adding the strip of ribbon across the lower part of the card, I used faux stitching and then decided to carry it all of the way around the edge of the card.
Thank you for looking and for your encouraging comments - you always make my day! For some of you, your Christmas Day is just beginning - enjoy and make the most of the moments - for some of us it is quickly coming to an end - and already we have precious memories. Merry CHRISTmas to you all! God bless you! You can find me and more on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Date: Friday, December 25, 2009 GMT Views: 454
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Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sun, Dec 27, 2009 @ 4:47 AM
Your card is beautiful but I really enjoyed reading your commentary. I use card making as a get away. It brings me comfort and gratification to create something pretty to share. So many seem to appreciate this. Your Christmas wish for us is much appreciated too.
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44940
Sun, Dec 27, 2009 @ 8:54 AM
Beautiful card, Linda! I love all of your elements! Great work, sistah!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Dec 27, 2009 @ 7:13 PM
Linda, I always love HM, but this one is too sweet! What a great job on the TSC sis. Love you much. God bless....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Mon, Jan 04, 2010 @ 11:56 AM
True dedication Linda, really!!! Oh, this is so cute and how can you not love the little HM images!!! I love your colors and details. What an awesome card!! TFS!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44