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Monday, December 1, 2008

True Spirit of Christmas

Laura has created yet another wonderful sketch this week over at 2 Sketches 4 You. If you haven't played along with Laura, Kazan, and the fabulous design team, what are you waiting for? The sketches are a great way to jumpstart your creativity, and the jaw-dropping samples are just plain fun to admire.

I decided to do a soft color palette this week, so I paired Almost Amethyst and Whisper White. I also wanted some sparkle, so I embossed the sentiment with Winter Wonderland ep, then added the sparkly snowflake and a rhinestone swirl. I love the way this one turned out!

Stamps: Snow Swirled (SU)
Paper: Almost Amethyst, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Winter Wonderland ep (Stampendous), ticket corner punch, Martha Stewart doily lace punch, scalloped circle punch, paper piercer, rhinestones (Oriental Trading Co.), ribbon (Dollar Tree), Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, snowflake (Me & My Big Ideas)
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33 comments:

  1. Christine RileyDecember 1, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    Wow Ann, this is just gorgeous! So elegant, I love it! Love the color and I love all the details you added. Just beautiful, TFS! :)
    Hugs, Christine :)

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  2. fishlipsDecember 1, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    Wow Ann... This is just totally Stunning and so very Elegant, The rhinestones are just so eye-catching...

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  3. papertrails leaverDecember 1, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Oh what a beautiful color palette. This is so stunning!

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  4. Allison RankinDecember 2, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    Terrific creation...love that you used amethyst!

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  5. UnknownDecember 2, 2008 at 5:23 AM

    So elegant! Love the soft & suble color combo & the touch of bling ~ fabulous take on Laura's sketch!

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  6. ElenaDecember 2, 2008 at 6:24 AM

    Very beautiful! Love the colors! Ribbon and lace edge are so elegant!

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  7. JoLynnDecember 2, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    This is a lovely card! The amethyst was a great choice!

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  8. SueDecember 2, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    Ann this is absolutely beautiful, love the colours and the touch of bling. have bid for that martha stewart punch on ebay cos i dont know anywhere that sells them in the uk. well done its a lovely card

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  9. Laura DavisDecember 2, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    This is a beautiful card Ann! I love the colors you choose! Very wintery:)
    Laura

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  10. AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    Such a pretty card, I really like this colour combo!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    So beautiful! The colors are wonderful and I love the bit of sparkle!

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  12. **Nancy**December 2, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    Very pretty!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Your card is so gorgeous!

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  14. MarnieDecember 2, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    Wonderful card I adore the color!

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  15. KathiDecember 2, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Lovely card with wonderful colors!

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  16. UnknownDecember 2, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    very lovely card.

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  17. KathyDecember 2, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful, again! :)
    I left you an award on my blog.
    Feel free to ignore it. My Mom gave it to me, so I felt compelled to play along! :) Your blog is fantastic, though.

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  18. Angie TiemanDecember 2, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    How pretty! Love the colors, so cool and refreshing!

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  19. BDecember 3, 2008 at 5:59 AM

    Stunning! Love love love the colors and the extra sparkle!

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  20. Hanneke van der LindeDecember 3, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful card!!!

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  21. sarahwDecember 3, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Such a pretty card! I love the colors!

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  22. ShirleyDecember 3, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Very very elegant!

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  23. Kath StewartDecember 3, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    love the simplicity of this one Ann...very elegant and love the colour too
    hugs
    kath
    xxxx

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  24. Kentucky Paper KreationsDecember 3, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful Card!

    Robin

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  25. SherieDecember 3, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Absolutely stunning card! I love the color palette:)

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  26. Pat (mspfd)December 4, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Fabulous card, Ann. It is so soft and pretty! I love that you showcased that wonderful sentiment.

    Thank you for always leaving such wonderful comments on my blog!

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  27. Lea L.December 4, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    Very pretty card! Great job with the sketch!

    ~Lea

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  28. Virginia KillmoreDecember 4, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    This card is soo pretty love the blues.

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  29. BLJ Graves StudioDecember 4, 2008 at 11:30 PM

    This is so pretty! Very elegant.

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  30. ShirleyDecember 5, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    How lovely and elegant too!

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  31. Chelsea Van TolDecember 5, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    what a lovely card.. and a lovely blog!

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  32. Kristen SwainDecember 5, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    this is so lovely!
    great card!
    kris

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  33. Amber (bambi64)December 5, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely, lovely. Wonderful colors. I always forget about that sketch site, thanks for the reminder.

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