I used the new (upcoming Holiday mini) set Bells & Boughs in markers, cardstocks are Poppy, Chocolate, and Garden Green. SU half pearls and Real Red taffeta ribbon to embellish.
Registered: March 9, 2005 Location: OH Posts: 28551
Sat, Aug 07, 2010 @ 7:17 PM
Oh my Joanne, this is just gorgeous! Wowzers, I'm going to have to take a look at that set again in the mini! Just beautiful work here!
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sat, Aug 07, 2010 @ 7:33 PM
What an ELEGANT MASTERPIECE, Joanne!! Those are really "true" Christmas colors, they are!! You have put me into the holiday spirit with this beauty!! Love the texture of the two EFs behind your Nestie, set off by the pearls!! GREAT coloring!!!
I'm with bensarmom on checking this set out again - what great possibilities!!!
I know Irene will be thrilled what you have done with her great inspiration!!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sun, Aug 08, 2010 @ 7:36 AM
GORGEOUS!! Love that bright red!! And you have a Christmas Card done!! Yeah!! I wish I could say I have one done..... Anne Ryan told me to put RED DIVA in the keywords of a mostly red card and it will go in that gallery too!! Please check out the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge by clicking on the link below my signature. We would be so very honored to have one of your lovely creations in our weekly challenge!
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Registered: May 31, 2009 Location: East Tennessee enjoying the mountain views Posts: 32997
Sun, Aug 08, 2010 @ 10:12 AM
what an awesome Holiday card Joanne, love the deep rich colors and your layout, The nestie you chose was perfect for this great image, I can't wait to see this holiday mini, so far I love what I have seen, So happy you joined in the fun, Hugs Irene
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83107
Sun, Aug 08, 2010 @ 12:35 PM
Pretty flowers and great colors - super case. I am looking for a super Poinsettia image and this one is really cool!
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Registered: July 20, 2009 Location: California Posts: 33483
Sun, Aug 08, 2010 @ 5:05 PM
this is so pretty, love the new set coming out in the new mini, ackkkk I haven't even gotten everything I want from the last one!!!! Great colors and card design