Such a fun challenge today! For my card, I fussy cut a stocking shape & stamped it w/ one band of a woven plaid image then used a red Micron pen to add the borders on each band. A polka dot stamp & white pigment ink were used on the red topper, heel & toe.
The woodgrain background was stamped onto a lt kraft using Memento desert sand. I added the ribbon & button & a couple of Candi dots to balance out the empty corner & a stitched rectangle die was used on the white card front.
thanks so much for looking! Closeups are on my blog: The Write Stuff
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Thu, Dec 03, 2015 @ 7:57 AM
What a cute card. I love the RED stocking and the decorations.
I loved the story about your Nate!!! A knife set! No wonder you remember it so vividly.
Our Nate is a senior in college, and needs the $ more than a present. I thought the pattern from Clare was a great way to give it. I think I'll lead him on a trip around the house with notes on where to look for a hidden gift. That would be more fun than just handing it to him.......what do you think?
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Thu, Dec 03, 2015 @ 8:02 AM
So cute Julie! Like always!! I love your stocking! You are brilliant!! What a fun beautifully decorated Christmas sock! I Love the stamps you used to make it too! The wood grain bg is perfect!
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Thu, Dec 03, 2015 @ 8:20 AM
This is so pretty and cute. I especially love the details in the button, ribbons and holly!! So cute Julie!
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Thu, Dec 03, 2015 @ 8:33 AM
Wow Julie, I love the details that went in to this stocking! I thought that was DP and see that you stamped it and outlined it. That is fantastic! Beautifully done on this stunning card. Thank you for making a card for my Christmas Sock challenge.
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Thu, Dec 03, 2015 @ 11:00 AM
Sighs - I think I'll have to buy a plaid builder set some time. You created one beautiful looking Christmas sock, Julie - and then a wonderful background with the woodgrain and that gorgeous foliage and ribbon. I like the sentiment and the "small ways", we need to not always expect big things.
Love it! It just feels "country" to me with the wood grain bg. Great job creating your stocking. I love how it is hung up with a button, bow and some holly!