It's Christmas in July, and I have the honor to be your hostess this week. The color palette for this week is Polished Pink, Coastal Cabana and Silver. The dessert option each week in July is "Christmas in July."
For these non-traditional Christmas colors, I decided on a Season's Greetings-type of card. I think the cool turquoise, silver and white give the combo a wintry feel.
I ran a white layer through my machine with the Subtle embossing folder to give the background a little texture. Mounted this layer on a base card of Polished Pink. I stamped and die cut the blossoms and tall sprigs and greeting, also cut the silver foliage and the Coastal Cabana leaves. I embellished the leaves with a few touches of colored pencil to give them a little detail.
Then it was simply a matter of arranging everything. I came up with three different possibilities, and took a picture of each one. Then it was easy to flip through the three photos and pick the arrangement I liked best. A white bow and some silver sequins finish off my card.
Thanks for taking a peek. It's never too early to get started on Christmas cards for 2021, so please join us and share your creations in the gallery!
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Registered: November 28, 2004 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 11409
Mon, Jul 05, 2021 @ 7:30 PM
I always love the idea of Christmas roses and your beautiful card takes them to a new level! The sequins and polka dot ribbon embellish the crisp silvery vibe wonderfully.
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Registered: November 19, 2005 Location: Bethel Park, Pa Posts: 38694
Mon, Jul 05, 2021 @ 7:32 PM
this is so pretty Barbara- I like the stamp set you used- the images have a watercolor look to them - great idea to add some veins to the leaves with a colored pencil
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Registered: July 4, 2014 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5909
Mon, Jul 05, 2021 @ 10:39 PM
That tiny tinkle of silver is just perfect for the delicate proportions of this lovely Christmas card.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Tue, Jul 06, 2021 @ 1:35 PM
How pretty this is!! I love the soft flowers and greenery, but those silver pieces make this card just spectacular!!!
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 34213
Tue, Jul 06, 2021 @ 2:52 PM
Beautiful card, Barbara! I love how you used the silver! Your blooms and foliage look Fantastic and the see-through ribbon is the Perfect finishing touch~
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Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 36131
Tue, Jul 06, 2021 @ 4:00 PM
Love your winter roses! And how your added the silver touches in the framing, greenery and sequins! You have used my fave ribbon to give this a romantic touch! The subtle e.f. is perfect!
Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: In my "She Shed Tornado Shelter" Posts: 4010
Tue, Jul 06, 2021 @ 7:59 PM
Barbara, your design show cases your sentiment beautifully! You selected some awesome colors this week! Your floral arrangement is very pretty and nicely done!
