Monday, February 16, 2009

Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Challenge #4 (02-16-09)


Hi Friends!! Wow, I can't believe it's Christmas Stampin All Year Long challenge again!! This week's challenge is to follow a sketch challenge and I added an additional element to the challenge! Your primary image has to be a snowman.

It's been really fun creating these Christmas cards! I think this year, I'll be organized and ready for Christmas! With my Christmas cards out of the way, I can actually enjoy the holidays . . .not that I don't enjoy it but I'm always rushing to finish all my Christmas cards and projects. It gets a bit stressful to juggle shopping, crafting, blogging, gift wrapping, decorating, etc.

Anyway. . .stop by the group challenge blog site and check out the other fabulous cards that the challenge divas created for this week's challenge!!

Just a little info on my card. . ..

I created the background by using my SU Top Note die, then created the marble background using the "Polished Stone" technique. The rest of the card were basically layering the elements of my card.

I colored my image using Prismacolor Pencils, applied Versamark all over the image then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. You can't really see it in the picture but it has a sheen over the image.

Anyway. . .not too many played along in the challenge last week, so it would be nice if you'll be motivated to play along this week!!

Hope y'all have a fabulous President's Day holiday!!

Card Details:

Stamp: unkown, SU (sentiment)
Paper: Glossy white card stock, Me & My Big Ideas designer paper, SU Wild Wasabi, Rose Red (I think)
Ink: Prismacolor Pencils, Versamark
Accessories: SU Top Note die, Fiskar scallop scissors, Coluzzle Circle template, Basic Basic riboon, SU Key Tag Punch, Clear embossing powder, Darice Rhinestones

23 comments:

2 Worlds said...

So many layers , really cool

Cathy said...

Love, Love, Love it!!! The layers are great and the coloring is fabulous!!! This is so cute!!

Smiles,
Cathy

inlovestamping said...

This is a great card. The colors and layers make it so pretty. I do the same tech, appling the clear embossing to the entier image a lot and think it makes a fun addition to this card. I also like the background tech you did as well. Fabulous!!

Rita said...

Wow, Maria this card is such a beauty & I luv all the layers!!!

Crissy said...

Oh my gosh! This is gorgeous!!! I love it!

I really wish I could get into making Christmas cards all year long so I wouldn't have to rush through them at the end of the year :)

Tina said...

beautiful as always...gosh I a have serious case of not knowing how to layer. I think that is the key to a well made card...but I will still try.

happy monday

Marcia said...

Love this card!

Ila said...

This is Totally Wow!! I love all the fabulous layers...coloring and accents...Beautiful!!...Hugs, Ila

Elena said...

Oh, Maria! This card is gorgeous!!! I love the layering!!! And colors are just wonderful!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Oh so gorgeous Maria and love all the wonderful layers, Fabulous work as always, I have ordered this top note die from SU, Big Hugs, Nikki x

katy said...

Oh wow Maria this is beautiful, LOVE the polished stone effect the colours are gorgeous...love everything about it :) Love Katy

Janna said...

Ohh, Maria this is stunning!!! I love the pink and green and the way you used your top note die!!! Amazing!!! Of course the coloring is fantastic as always.

I am really going to try to play along this week! You have such incredible sketches and such amazing ideas!

Smiles,
janna

Michelle said...

Maria - This card is BEAUTIFUL! That top note die, the colors, the layers, the snowmen - it's all just so GORGEOUS!

JackieLou said...

LOve it as always Maria.

doris said...

What kind of work ... wow!
Your card is "fantastic".

Hugs, Doris

Becky said...

This is just adorable.

Risa said...

Your card is super cute Maria! I love the layers and your image is too cute!
hugs
Risa:)

Tina said...

Woooow Maria the detail in this is gorgeous... i love all the layers... and the image with the sheen is just perfect.. you are so good to get started already .. think i might have to as well.. Crafty hugs Tina

Heather Schlatter said...

Maria,

OMG I love the use of Nesties and the top note on this card it is very pretty!!!! I love the reds and greens you used too!!!

This card is amazing!!!

I also so enjoy your stories and your pictures of the day too!!!

Heather

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Again........your choice in colours are amazing. Great job.

Jodi said...

Very pretty card! Love your embellishments and layers. =)
Hugs,
Jodi

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

love all the layers and how you used scalloped edged scissors to cut around the top notch die!

Charlene said...

Your card is beautiful! Love the layers and the snowman image is very sweet.

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