This card ended up being for 3 challenges - I didn't plan it that way - it just sort of fell into place. Squigglefly's 109 challenge was to use handwriting or marking on your card - and I used white gel "squiggles" around my snowflake punches and I used a beautiful Squigglefly image called "Kris Kringle." I followed the sketch at Midnight Madness, but flipped the top panel; and the TSC0805 is my week to give the challenge: Make a Christmas card - not using the typical Christmas red/green (I used blues/check); Emboss or use an embossing folder (I used a CB EF called Snowflakes/check); Use a die or punch (I used 3 MS punches/check); At least 3 layers (not counting the card front) check; and at least one embellishment (used SU gem brads) check. Whew! Thanks for taking a look. My blog.
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 GMT Views: 998
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Registered: September 7, 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 33121
Fri, Aug 05, 2011 @ 8:40 AM
Whoa!! Hey Cuz, what an awesome card you made!! Love the papers, embellishments, and especially the coloring! That bit of SPARKLE on Santa's hat is the perfect touch!! Thanks for a great challenge!!
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Sat, Aug 06, 2011 @ 12:56 AM
Wow!!! I LOVE this Santa image - a perfect Santa as far as I'm concerned! This is so, so beautifully done with the sparkle and those snowflake embellishments!
Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: dunlap tenn Posts: 47120
Sat, Aug 06, 2011 @ 5:11 AM
This is absolutely~~~amazing~~~awesome~~~gorgeous~~
You need to frame this beauty. It is truly a wonderful work of art. I'm putting it into my favorites, (not to make) because there is no way I could color this as gorgeous as what you did here. I just want to go back and admire it from time to time and wish I could do one as beautiful as this.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, Aug 06, 2011 @ 6:55 PM
Kathy, this image is beyond adorable, and your coloring is the best my friend! Your touch of sparkle to his hat is awesome and those cheeks and eyes are so life-like! Amazing work!!!! I loved doing this TSC and am in the mood again for Christmas. Thanks for a great challenge and getting us started. LYMI
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Registered: July 15, 2006 Location: Gilbertsville, PA Posts: 12427
Sun, Aug 07, 2011 @ 6:20 AM
WOW! I just saw this one mentioned in the favorites forum this week and couldn't believe my eyes when I came over to take a closer look! Your coloring is simply AMAZING!! Gorgeous card!!
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sun, Aug 07, 2011 @ 11:34 AM
Oh my Lord, Kathy, sorry I am late, but sure glad I got here to see this MAGNIFICENT coloring on your card - Have you been taking lessons from one of the Art Masters - WOWZA! GF, this is totally perfect in every way -love all the glittery touches and your snowflakes bring home the "blue" look perfectly!! A-MA-ZING!!! Hugs!
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Sun, Aug 07, 2011 @ 4:14 PM
That image is soooooo great! Wow! I think this is one of the best Christmas cards! You totally rocked this challenge - which is good since you thunk it up! LOL!
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