Monday, July 13, 2009

Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge #25 - 07-13-09

Hi Friends! Well, it's Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge time again and we are now on week #25. This week it's Debbie of "the Paper Garden" turn to host our challenge. This week, once again, is a fun one! Debbie wants us to create a card decorated both "outside and inside". How fun is that? Whoohoo!


I decided to use my Tilda stamp because I had already colored it a while ago so it was fairly quickto create this card.

The snowflakes are scrapbook embellishments by Jolee's Boutitque. I do have a lot of Jolee's Boutique embellishments because there was a clearance on Christmas embellishments last year and I bought a whole bunch of them. I was meaning to use them for scrapbook layouts but never had the chance to use them so they are sure coming in handy now. LOL!

Do you see the "brads"? Well, they're not brads, they're thumb-tacs. LOL! I snipped off the pointed side and glued them on to my card. I didn't have any olive colored brads so when I saw the thumb tacs. . I decided to use them . . .hey. . .whatever works!


Here is what I did with the inside of the card. I didn't really over decorate it because my card needs to fit into it's envelope and if I made it too bulky, it won't fit inside the envelope.

Anyway. . .I hope you'll play along in the challenge this week! Stop by Christmas Stampin All Year Long challenge site and check out the fabulous samples the design team created

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday

Card Details:

Stamps: Tilda, SU
Paper: DCWV designer paper, SU Old Olive, Real Red
Ink: Copic Markers, Sakura Gel Pen
Accessories: Nestabilities, Office Depot swirl clip and thumb tac, Jolee's Boutique, CB Embossing Fodler, Fiskar Scallop Scissors, SU Large Oval Punch, Grosgrain Ribbon



26 comments:

de said...

Wow Maria! This is so pretty! You put as much effort on the inside as you did the outside! Beautiful! I love the little shopping bag embellishment on the front and aren't you clever using tacks!

Elena said...

Very beautiful card! Love your idea with the gift embellishments! Love the inside and outside!

Tammy said...

Great card Maria! You are getting me inspired and in the mood to work on Christmas cards.
Love that you used this Magnolia and how you placed her on the card. Just beautiful.

Marcia said...

Marvelous, beautiful card! I love out you decorated the inside of that card! Too clever!

Sheri Gilson said...

Very pretty card Maria!!! Very creative to use the cool thumbtacks. Love how you finished the inside too.

SkyleRae said...

Maria, you constantly inspire me to create something fabulous! I'm so excited to bust out my christmas stamps and start stamping!

Risa said...

Hi Maria,
Your card is gorgeous both inside and out! I love the pretty DP and Tilda is colored in beautifully!
hugs
Risa:)

Tenia Nelson said...

Cute card!!! tfs!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh so so darling, love the panels. Hugs Cindy xxoo

Danni said...

Wonderful card! Love sweet Tilda sitting there...great job!

Cami said...

Lovely Christimas card here, Maria! Great embellies from Jolee you found, and how clever to use those thumb tacs! Love this Tilda and how you colored her. The inside of your card is beautiful and whoever receives this card will be very happy. Have a great week creating! Hugs, Cami

MacKenzie said...

Way to use those thumb tacks girl!! Haven't seen that one done before!

Sue from Oregon said...

Lovely...The embossing on the outside panels really makes this card and the inside is so pretty too!

Vicki G said...

Tilda is just gorgeous Maria! Sorry I was late with my post........all the bla bla bla about it's on my blog!!

And I LOVE LOVE LOVE your comments! Always look forward to hearing from you it's like catching up Surfa Chickie!!!!

Christine said...

Gorgeous card Maria. You have been so good about getting your cards done each week. You will be all ready for Christmas and the rest of us will be boo hooing.

xoxo, Christine

Denise said...

BEAUTIFUL!! Love that little gift bag. Thanks for my goodies!!! Hope I sent the email to the correct address.

Renata van Miltenburg said...

Great card again, I have this image also because she made me think of my little niece Loraine. How cute is the little giftbag and I love how you added the ribbon.

Hugs, Renata

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

awesome card! I love everything about it.

2 Worlds said...

Looks beautiful inside , love the magnolia

Tina said...

wow - I love all that is going on in this card - great stuff...

Ila said...

Totally Gorgeous...both inside and out!!...Tilda is just the Cutest..and I love her little gift bag!!...Hugs, Ila

Diane said...

Oh my goodness,it is gorgeous!!!
Inside and out!!! Thumb tacks,what a brilliant idea!!!

Joy said...

lovely Christmas card! I'm so glad I have the same Tilda like you! now I can CASE your card =) you always do such wonderful creations! thank you for all your inspiration! have a great week!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Maria, love the adorable Tilda and the papers and lo are just beautiful. Hope you have a great day. Hugs Nikki x

Michelle said...

Maria - your cards are always top of the line!! WHOHOO I adore this card and not only did you do one side of the inside you did both - you go girl!! The bag in the front with paper is a creative touch!! You are such a wonderful inspiration to many of us!!

Rita said...

I luv this one Maria & the inside of the card is beautiful, I luv all the detail you put into your cards!

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