Wednesday, July 6, 2011

I Think It's Going to Melt.....

Here we are in the heat of summer.....and I'm making another Christmas card!  We could definitely use some rain, but please.....NO SNOW!  I can assure you, I have no problem waiting another six months for the white stuff.



My card today fits in with a number of current challenges, and I'm using the Lil Christmas Frankie image from Tickled Pink Stamps.   It's perfect for a Christmas in July card, as I'm sure he's thinking his little snowman is going to melt!   To help him out, I've played with some nice cool colours....purple and green, with lots of glitter.

This is my first time making a card with this fancy fold, and I'm happy to say it isn't as difficult as it looks.  My problem seems to be finding the right papers to make it all work, as I usually colour the image up first.  I could probably cut my time in half if I could only reverse the process.  Maybe next time.....

Supplies used:
Colouring medium:  Prisma pencils and OMS
Tools:  MS snowflake punch & lace border punch, Nestibilities die (labels 18)
Other:  glitter paper,glamour dust, brads, gems, ribbon and DP from stash


And now, thanks again for visiting, and here are some wonderful fun challenges to enter with this card:

Tickled Pink Christmas Challenge - #5 Anything Goes
Sparkles Forum Christmas Challenge - #6 Glitter
Sweet Stamps - Christmas in July
Stamp Something - July Digi Day
Allsorts Challenge - #110 Free and Easy
Digital Tuesday Challenge - #118 Bling It Up
Tuesday Throwdown - #56 Christmas in July
Little Red Wagon - Christmas in July
Fab & Funky Challenges - #80 Purple Haze
Winter Wonderland - Christmas Buffet (patterned paper, ribbon, brads)
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17 comments:

  1. downrightcraftyJuly 7, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    gorgeous buffet selection and beautiful creation, thank you for sharing with us at the Winter Wonderland, I have candy if you are interested
    Hugs Kate xx

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  2. Shell Shearer SwinscoeJuly 7, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    WOW! great card, love the image he is fab & the colours are just fantastic!

    Thank you for sharing with us at SFCC, good luck!
    Hugs Shell xx

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  3. Stef H (Glitterbabe)July 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    wow joyce! i love this! love the color combo used. makes it super fun. i'm not big on xmas in july, but is sure does make you feel "cool" while creating it and KUDOS on this fold! you totally aced it.

    glad hubby likes my crazy jokes!

    hugs :)

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  4. Cor*July 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Greens & purples for Christmas!?! LOVE IT! OMG! Way to rock it! Perfect center step card too! WOoHoo!! Thanks for joining in our monthly TPSChristmas Challenge of anything goes! Best of luck to you!

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  5. SandraJuly 7, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Brilliant and what a nice choice of colours too love the image :) Sandra H

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  6. BrandiJuly 7, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Fabulous card! Love, love, love the colors! :)

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  7. AlexisJuly 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    So cute. It is elf-tastic. I love the color combo. One of my all time faves. Thanks for joining us this week at fab 'n funky.

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  8. DebsJuly 8, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Gorgeous card - love all the sparkle and the shape is fab!
    Thanks for playing Free & Easy again at Allsorts this week.
    Good luck.
    Debs xx

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  9. CarissaJuly 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Great card. Love the colour combo and all of the sparkle. Hugs, Carissa

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  10. NicolaJuly 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful christmas card, I love fancy folded cards!Thanks for playing along with us at Allsorts this week and good luck!
    Love Nicola xxx

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  11. ReganJuly 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I. Love. This. L-O-V-E it!!! That color combination is brilliant, and your center step card is flawless!!! I am now planning a purple & green card in my head! Lol Thanks for playing along with the Tickled Pink Stamps Christmas challenge! :)
    XX
    Regan ~ Guest Designer

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  12. Debbie MJuly 8, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    What a gorgeous card! love the green and purple! love the colouring! love the sparkles! Love everything!

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  13. JenniferJuly 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Brilliant! Very apt for our challenge! Thanks for playing at f'n'f! xx Jenny xx

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  14. Brenda BrownJuly 10, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Your colouring and papers always match perfectly Joyce - that is one of your trade marks you know. This is a fab card with a fun image.
    So you are hot, hot, hot at the moment are you? We have been showery and warm - typical English weather you might say.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  15. BarbaraJuly 10, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Glitter it does! Fabulous card!

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  16. Emma HJuly 11, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    What a fun Christmas card! Love the purple and green and all the glitter! Thanks for joining our purple haze challenge this week at Fab N funky!

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  17. Mel XJuly 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Wow Joyce, what smashing sparkling Chrimbo card. Fab colour scheme and awesome job with the shaped card. Love this image, he's soo sweet!

    Thanks for joining us this time at Sparkles Christmas and good luck. I hope you come back and see us again real soon.

    Mel X

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