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It's Friday and that means Bloggers' Challenge! Our theme this week is Christmas in July. Since I just got some of the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, I knew I had to use it. My card is doing triple duty too. Not only is it Bloggers' Challenge, but it follows the sketch on The Fresh Batch and the theme on Our Creative Corner (use 3 embellishments--I used ribbon, buttons and hodgepodge hardware).
It's kind of a busy card, but I really like how it turned out.
First I stamped the tree from Season of Friendship (I'm so glad SU! kept this stamp set) in Old Olive. Then I stamped the bird in Real Red and the snowflakes in Garden Green and Chocolate Chip. I covered the bird with Crystal Effects.
I used a piece of the Merry Moments DSP for the main panel (matted with Chocolate Chip and on a Real Red card base). The ribbon is the new 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain. This ribbon is super easy to work with even though it's wide. I added a few buttons from Playground Buttons and Button Latte. Then I stamped "be merry" from Warm Words, punched it out with the Designer Label Punch and framed it with a piece of Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge (on sale this week).
If you purchased my product shares, you received these buttons, the ribbon and the DSP. If you haven't purchased the share and would like a "taste" of the new product, be sure to order the product shares today! The reviews so far are "two thumbs up"!
I have a lot of stampin' going on this weekend. I meeting up with a new group of ladies (well-kind of new) tonight so show them all SU! has to offer. Then I'm taking my Stamp Camp on the road to Pam's house. If you would like more info on services I provide, be sure to email me!
I hope some stampin' is on your agenda too. Thanks for the visit!
Super cute card, Sheryl! Love the use of Hodgepodge here.
Posted by: Robin Merriman | July 24, 2009 at 11:41 AM
What a pretty card! I'm so glad that stamp set stayed in the catalog.
Posted by: Lisa Martz | July 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Love how your card turned out. Love the red bird with the Christmas theme. Terrific. Also love the 3 different buttons.
Posted by: Denise Clark | July 24, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Very cute card. So fun and festive. The buttons look great on your card.
Posted by: Ida | July 24, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Pretty Christmas Card, great choice of colors!
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | July 24, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Fantastic card, Sheryl! Love the "hardware" on there!
Posted by: Kerry D-C | July 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Very pretty! Love the cardinal brad! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | July 24, 2009 at 02:20 PM
This is a totally different idea and I love your creativity! Way to go!
Posted by: Tami Black | July 24, 2009 at 03:05 PM
You have incorporated so many fun little details to make a wonderfully unified card! Love the crystal effects and the HP frame! Super cute!!!!
Posted by: Lisa B. | July 24, 2009 at 05:48 PM
This tree works beautifully for a holiday card!
Posted by: Lori | July 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM
OMG...I'm so glad you used this set! I was so glad to see it in the catalog, and now I have another great idea for it. I really like the embossed birdie too. Very shiny.
Posted by: Toni | July 24, 2009 at 10:49 PM
So pretty! Love the little birdie!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | July 25, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Beautiful card Sheryl, I LOVE this set and I LOVE what you created with it! Thanks for participating in the OCC & Stamps and Smiles!
Hugs to you, Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | July 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I love the colors.. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | July 27, 2009 at 08:20 PM
I just love that tree!!! I love the embossed bird too!!! Great job!
Posted by: Tiffany | July 29, 2009 at 11:59 AM