Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Christmas Baubles - Christmas at Sweet Stampin'


It's time for a new challenge at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' and the theme for this month is 'Festive Decor' so that leaves a lot of room for interpretation.   I can be baubles, lights, houses... anything to do with blinging it up for the holidays.
I used a Lili of the Valley image I've had for a couple years and it is called Christmas Baubles.  I loved this image from the time I first spotted it in the shop and it's been waiting for me to ink up since then.  It coloured up quite quickly and for pizazz, I added some Frantage and tiny red beads for the holly berries.  The border dies are Lawn Fawn's Puffy Cloud Border die and it was perfect for this.  I like how the stitching takes jazzes it up a bit and makes it more decorative.
This month, we are sponsored by Flat Friends who is generously giving a prize of two digis to the lucky winner.
http://flatfriendschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Be sure to head on over to the challenge blog to see what the rest of the gals on the team have created and here's a great chance to get a head start on your holiday cards for this year.  The only requirement to enter the challenge is to follow the theme.
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies:
Stamp -  Lili of the Valley Christmas Baubles
Sentiment - Ali Edwards Jingle All the Way
Dies - Lawn Fawn's Puffy Cloud Border Die
Misc - Frantage, Copic Gold Spica pen, mini pearls
Challenges:
Crafting by Designs - Get Ready for Christmas
ABC Christmas - Things beginning with the letter R (Mine is red, red, red!)
Christmas Stampin`All Year Long - Anything Goes
Holly Jolly Christmas - Use a Die (mine is the Lawn Fawn Puffy Clouds)
Sister Act - #120 Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise - Winter or Christmas Theme

20 comments:

The Little Stamper said...

Hi Marilyn. I popped over to your blog from Christmas at Sweet Stamping and I have to say I love your stamping style! I am now following you so I can see more of your lovely creations. Looking forward to the next post. :-)

Sharon x

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Marilyn this is beautiful - love the die cuts at the top of your card - they look like drapes :-) Wonderful colouring and composition.
Blessings
Maxine

Janette van Otterlo said...

What I lovely card!!!
I think I have that same stamp, must try and CASE your card someday ;-)
Grtz Janette

Nancy said...

Gorgeous card, my friend! I love the layered dies, the Frantage, the colouring, and the wonderful addition of the beads!
It's so fun to see a Christmas card this morning! The chill in the air is another sign that Christmas is just around the corner! :o)

An Occasional Genius said...

Simply gorgeous Marilyn, such a pretty border die & pretty image too! xx

Doreen said...

Love the fab image,this is gorgeous.xxx

jimlynn said...

SO pretty! I love the border at the top and that pretty, pretty image!
Lynn

heidy said...

Absolutly gorgeous Marilyn!!!
XXX Heidy

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Great card, thanks for sharing with us a CSAYL. Sue x

Sue said...

This is gorgeous, I love the image and stunning CAS design.
Sue xx

Sassy Raggedy said...

Goodness, I just can't stand it...this is fantastic...I love the image and the little berries. Beautiful Marilyn...Hugs, joann

Sandy said...

Wonderful - I wish you could make a video using Frantage -- I have too heavy of a hand. The Copic Gold Spica pen made the gold dots on your card?
You really need to have your very own YouTube channel - I know I would watch!!
Sandy xx

Kat W said...

This image is really pretty and I love the gorgeous red, green and white combo...so festive! The stitched dies and twine add a lovely elegant detail and of course, it all looks even better with a sprinkling of Frantage!

Big hugs, Kat xx

Carole Pollard said...

A wonderful card your design is perfect for this stamp and thank you for reminding me I own this stamp as well and had forgotten about it how could that be !! Love and hugs Carole x

Carla's Cards said...

A lovely card! Thanks for sharing with A Snowflakes Promise.

Rachel said...

I love this card, fab image!
Hope you're keeping well, Wedgie xxx

Cathy P said...

This is just adorable! Love the design and your coloring. Hugs, Cathy

Helen said...

Beautiful card!
Thanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x

Marie Bingaman said...

I love this image too, I wish I owned it! Great coloring, and the Frantage is just perfect! :)

Helen said...

A great card - thanks for joining us at Christmas Stampin All Year long

Helen x