Wednesday, November 9, 2011

We wish you a Merry Christmas

Hello!  I have another Christmas card I want to show you today!  I'm so happy with how this turned out!  How will I ever send it?!  At least I get to look at it for a few weeks first!  The image is #3101 TILDA WITH SNOW HEART from Magnolia-licous!  It's a great store for all things Magnolia, great customer service and a frequent buyer program!!  I's sorry she's not in stock right now, but the mini image is!

 I used a card base of PTI's burgundy, then a layer of River Rock (SU!), then a layer of True Thyme (SU! retired-love that color!) and some gorgeous Simple Stories Papers called Generations,  see below for blog candy!!.  I don't think the papers are intended as Christmas, but that's what I saw in the muted darker colors with a pink rose in some of them.
 And all that seam binding?  It's actually a bow and 'pull' for the tag that goes behind the image. I've seen this on a number of blogs and love the idea.  Haven't done one for awhile. TIP: If you raise the side of your image on dimensionals the tag slides behind more easily! Just be careful not to glue/tape where you want the tag to go!
 My image is colored with copics alone!  The face is E000, R30 and E11.  The 'yellows' are Y21, YR12, YR21 and YR24.  I added some E99 to her boots to make them a touch darker.  The 'reds' are R22. R05. R37 and R89.  Of course, there are stickles added to the snow and to her sweet outfit!!
I used flowers from my stash which definitely needs to be replenished soon!  And the Martha Stewart fern punch because it looks a bit like pine boughs!
BLOG CANDY ALERT!!
I hope you like my entry today!  I bought some extra packs of Simple Stories Generations( 6X 6 pad) and would love to give one away and maybe a stamp or two!  Please leave me a comment to be entered and I will choose a winner with Random.org on Friday, November 11 in celebration of Veteran's Day as we appreciate all those who have served this great country!! Will ship anywhere!!  If you'd card to become a follower (and you aren't already) I'd love that too, but it's not required!  Just remember to check back in on Saturday to see if you've won, please!

I'm entering my card in the Just Magnolia challenge-Anything goes with the option of pearls and lace! (I got the lace in!)
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!! Make it a great day!
Hugs, Cheryl
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34 comments:

  1. SharonNovember 9, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    A gorgeous card Cheryl. Such beautiful colours and your colouring of this adorable Tilda is perfect. Thanks for the candy offer, am dying for some Christmas paper and a bonus of stamps, how absolutely delish! Thanks for the opportunity. Am already a follower, hugs Sharon x

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  2. Views From My Scraproom...November 9, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    a very beautiful card. I love all the seam binding for the pull out and of course you coloring is excellent as always.
    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  3. GerdaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Cute coloring hon, well done!!

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  4. JeanNovember 9, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Sharon, this little card is so adorable, I would hate to part with it and have not parted with any you have sent me either... I adore the way you did the tag tucked behind Tilda's image.. love the ribbon to.. your flowers are so gorgeous and match the paper.. A beautiful card... And yes I have been a follower forever.. And yes please everyone please do remember Veterans Day.. My son just retired after 24 years just like his Dad and his granddad. We are a family of Veterans of war. Was not easy..
    Hugs, Jean

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  5. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Wow what a stunning christmas card!!!! The flowers are gorgeous and so is the design!!!!! Fabulous work!!!!!

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  6. PeggieNovember 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful coloring and colors.

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  7. MichelleNovember 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Just beautiful Cheryl -gosh I haven't made ONE Xmas card yet -- I'd better get right on that. Thanks for sharing this sweetie -- love that Tilda -- the colors -- everything is just fabulous. I thought the same thing about MY flower stash -- getting low -- I NEVER have the right style or color, lol!

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  8. DianneNovember 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    LOVE this! Since my birthday is Friday I think it would be fabulous to pick me for some yummy blog candy :) Your coloring just makes me crazy... always perfect!

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  9. DeeannaNovember 9, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    This card is so gorgeous. I think its my favorite card ever..You are so very talented.Thanks for sharing Dee

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  10. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hey Cheryl!! Wonderful card! Love the colors and the seambinding looks beautiful as well!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  11. Janiel/ jannyNovember 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Cheryl, This is a stunning card. The colors are so rich and beautiful!!!
    Hope you are well.....big hugs, Janiel

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  12. Christina C.November 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Gasp....Cheryl, I love, love the colors....soooo festive!!!! Your Tilda is colored to perfection. Such a phenomenal Christmas card!!!
    Totally breathtaking!

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  13. ♥♥RubyM:)♥♥November 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    ((WAVING)) Hi Cheryl!!!

    uhhh how stunning and the colours are so festive.

    You have the perfect touch for colour cooordinating ALL THE TIME!

    You are a definate artist!I'm glad to be designing right along with you :D

    You rock!!!

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  14. ElleNovember 9, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Cheryl this is STUNNING! I love everything about it. The silk ribbons are dyed to perfection.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Your card is adorable and gorgeous coloring!!

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  16. KarenNovember 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Wow! THis is gorgeous!

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  17. AnneNovember 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    This is just adorable, Cheryl! Love your copic coloring skills!

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  18. PamNovember 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    OMG Cheryl....this is gorgeous. Love the colors you chose and all the embellies, esp. the ribbon!!!
    Hugs,
    Pam:)

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  19. applejack cards by sueNovember 9, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hello, this is my very first visit to your beautiful blog. This is such a beautiful image and the colours go so well together. I keep going back for another look.

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  20. SandyNovember 9, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful - absolutely beautiful!
    Sandy

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  21. CorinneNovember 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Cheryl, your card is absolutely gorgeous. I love the deep rich colors of the papers and the ribbon. Your coloring is wonderful...
    Hugs~
    Corinne

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  22. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful card Cheryl! Love the DP and pretty layout, your Tilda is coloured perfectly,delightful!
    Hugs Julie P

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  23. CandyNovember 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Cheryl,
    You know how much I love your colouring!
    Beautiful card - love the seam binding on the tag :o)
    Thank you very much for the chance to win that beautiful Christmas paper & stamps!!
    Hugs, Candy

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  24. Debbie BNovember 9, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I love this card!!! I especially like that you stayed with the normal Christmas colors - red and green!! The ribbon looks great with this too!! Your coloring is very nice also. Thanks for giving us a chance for some blog candy!!

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  25. BetsyNovember 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card! Love that image, and those papers are to die for! Love the dark, muted colors you used!

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  26. ednamburgessNovember 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Adorable. I love Tilda and you did a great job with her. Edna

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  27. DebbiNovember 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    The card should be framed. You have a great eye for detail. I appreciate you listed the copics you used. Love your blog too. Debbi. debbi_97023@yahoo.com

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  28. Linda PalmerNovember 9, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I love all your cards but I agree with the lady above that this one needs framed. Everything about it is beautiful! I really like the shade of yellow you used with the Red.

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  29. nancyparker55November 9, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Hi Cheryl, This card is simply amazing. You put such loving detail into your creations. Hope your week isgoing well, Nancy

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  30. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Thanks for another one of your beautifully colored Tilda cards! My spouse is a 20-yr. veteran and it would be great if we could send hugs to all those people on Nov. 11 that have served our country.
    Marsha

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  31. michelle sturgeonNovember 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What a beautiful card! I love all the detail!

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  32. Diana CrickNovember 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Fabulous card Cheryl, love the color combo and fun embellishments...gorgeous!
    hugs, Diana

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  33. CarissaNovember 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Very pretty card. Gorgeous colouring and love the little details that you have added. Hugs, Carissa

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  34. MoniqueNovember 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Oh wow. This is beautifull !! I love it.

    Hugs Monique

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