It's been an easy day for me so far. I spent a few hours in the garden planting some flowers I picked up at the local garden center. In the past I've planted hundreds of bulbs only to be out smarted by deer, squirrels and chipmunks - apparently these are tasty snacks for critters. I found some Irises and something called a Toad Lilly that start from roots so I thought I would give them a try. Today I'm playing along with the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge. This week's sketch is by Mischief Maker, Karin Åkesdotter. Karen's designs are always well thought out - she has a great eye for design and space on her layouts. You can check out her blog by clicking on her name.
I turned this sketch into a Christmas card. I stamped the background on PTI kraft paper using the snowflake from Join Us. Next, lots and lots of layers for the focal point of the reindeer from2011 Holiday Ornaments. I added a row of tiny bows and jingle bells as well as a few tiny red gems on the snowflakes because let's face it, I'm addicted to bling.
Jeanne
Supplies Used: Finished Size 5" x 7"
Stamps: Waltzingmouse COmplements of the SEason, Vintage Labels 25, 2011 Holiday Ornaments, Join Us
Dies: Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals, Petite Ovals, Floral Ovals, Ribbon Banner, Labels 25
Paper: PTI Poppy Red, Kraft, Vintage Cream
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia & Crimson Red, Stampin Up Real Red, Ranger Antique Linene Distress
Extras: Twinery Maraschino, Jingle Bells, Red Satin 1/8" Ribbon, red gems
Such a beautiful card Jeanne! Love the Nordic theme going on here and the bow garland with all those little jingle bells adds a wonderful touch! Thanks for playing along with the WMSC :)
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanne! This is such a beautiful Christmas card! Love the cute jingle bells and the red gems! Thank you for following me! So happy to have you as a new follower! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Love the red with kraft and the jingle bell banner is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Jeanne! Lovely colours and a fab design! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stampings on this Jeanne! I love the red on the craft, your twine and pretty loop of red bows with bells! A great WMS sketch card!
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanne, I'm so honored by your kind words and your WONDERFUL take on the sketch - so beautiful - I'm always so amazed when I come here- how you can create beauties after beauties like you do is beyond me.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for being so inspiring and for playing with us at WMSC, big hugs, Karin
So, so fab! Just look at those cute little bells and the beautiful colours you have used. Kx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful banner of red bows, love that smart idea! Think I will have to look at Karin’s sketch. Beautiful Christmas card, love the kraft and red.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to see dear and bunnies in the yard, bad that they eat the bulbs and plants though. We have an occasional bear and coyotes often.
I kid you not, my jaw just hit the keyboard. Oh.my.word. I cannot even tell you how much I love your bows and bells banner!!! The layered labels are absolutely stunning. LOVE the colors and the perfectly stamped background. Just a total WOW kind of a card, Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is just is beautiful and that bow and bell garland is too die for! Fabulous take on the sketch.
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ReplyDeleteyou just cause me to just die!!
JINGLE BELLS...
I would have never thunk it!!*giggle*
You just blow me away with your creativity...
and such incredible detail...
I just die! :)
Jeanne, Jeanne, Jeanne, what have you done now? This is such an absolutely perfect card, the ovals, the reindeer and that great bow swag, so creative and worked so perfectly for this sketch. I love this one, absolutely loved it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Jeanne - what a great idea using bows and bells for your 'banner' and I love the kraft with the red for a different take on Christmas colours. (I might just steal that for this years cards if that's ok!!)
ReplyDeleteOoo, love love love!! Such a clever idea to make a jingle bell garland! I love the red label and the gorgeous white reindeer on Kraft. Again, just totally stunning x x x
ReplyDeleteStunning christmas card, I must get that main die because I love the shape, and the banner is FAB . Well done Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteHugs Elaine
Wow, jingle bells--what a wonderfully creative idea!! Stunning design too--love the Nordic Winter focal point, the colors and the layers--all so pretty! Fabulous take on the sketch--really LOVE this card!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose little bows are such a great detail. Totally worth all the effort to tie each one. Gorgeous card, as always! So glad you've joined us this week at Waltzingmouse!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanne - sorry I've not stopped by for a while, I missed this absolute stunner! Many congratulations on being a Top Mouse this week - so well deserved. The layers for your focal image are gorgeous and I love the little jingle bells! Fab!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Christmas card with lots of festive touches on it. Love it!! Congrats on being a Top Mouse, you deserve it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm virtually jumping up and down over thsi card. What a superb design. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the little bow banner! This is cute as can be!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Top Mouse! Totally deserved:)
ReplyDeleteawesome take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteawesome take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThis card reminds me of my knitting days...love the Nordic look. All those red bows look fantastic, and I love all the die cut layers! A beauty of a Christmas card.
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