Saturday, July 11, 2015

Christmas in July

We had a slight change in our schedule, so had time to make a card today.  I do love making Christmas cards so was happy to see the Impression Obsession challenge is Christmas in July.  
When I saw the Mojo Monday sketch, the diagonal strip made me think of a wide ribbon.  I've had this beautiful red & white plaid a long time & loved being able to use some of it.  The card front is stamped with IO C-A-C Spatter using Distress Ink festive berries.  The IO Crochet Snowflake 2 is randomly stamped & white embossed on a panel. I also white embossed it on a scrap, trimmed it out & sponged on festive berries. I covered all the snowflakes with Wink of Stella.
The IO sentiment (B5518) is black embossed & trimmed out.  Finished off with red Rain Dots & it's still pretty flat for mailing. I'm also entering the first challenge at CAS-ual Chic.  
We're sure enjoying our cooler temperatures--even had a few raindrops today. Thanks so much for taking time to visit my blog.
Edited to add: Also entering the stamping challenge at Virginia's View. 
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23 comments:

  1. Ros CrawfordJuly 12, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    What a lovely colour that festive berries is and your splattered BG is beautiful!! Another beautifully designed creation Greta ... Have a beautiful day!

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  2. Brenda in INJuly 12, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    What a perfect sentiment for this card! I love the wide ribbon and you used it great for the sketch. Love the embossed snowflakes and the splatters.

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  3. Becca CrugerJuly 12, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    LOVE!!! You know how much I adore splatters and this card's got it going on! I love the pairing with the gingham, too. Super cute, Greta!

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  4. MariaJuly 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    So beautiful, Greta! Love the background and the pretty stars! And, the wide gingham ribbon gives the perfect touch for interest! A very lovely Christmas card!:-)

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  5. RosemaryJuly 12, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    what a fun Christmas card, greta... that splatter background is so cool!

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  6. Mary AnnJuly 12, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful card,love your design!!!Have a good week!!!

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  7. BonnieJuly 12, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Love all this red and white Christmas beauty! Pretty snowflakes!

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  8. Kim HegginsJuly 12, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Gorgeous card Greta...love all the red and white, and that lovely piece of gingham paper! So beautiful.

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  9. Kirsty VittetoeJuly 12, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Love this!

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  10. Lisa EltonJuly 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    What a lovely Christmas card Greta! The star looks so pretty and delicate with the lacy design!

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  11. alexandra s.m.July 13, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Love your Christmas card Greta!
    Hugs~

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  12. MarybethJuly 13, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Wow Greta ! I love this cRd and the shimmer stars,what a unique design ! Always fun to find extra time to make a card. I hope to make one today anger a very busy weekend .

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  13. walchowDesignJuly 13, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    How lovely both splatters and gingham when they are together, Greta! It's cooling off over here as well with rain!

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  14. StellaJuly 13, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I love the splattered background and stars are my very favorite. This one is FAB! Your card is stunning!

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  15. Miriam PrantnerJuly 13, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Loving the resist and the splatters. Great take on the sketch!

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  16. Cat CraigJuly 13, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    love the splatters Greta, and its a fabulous take on the sketch.

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  17. Julee (Vervegirl)July 14, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Love all the splatters! Gorgeous card. Thanks for playing along with Mojo Monday!

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  18. Vicki GJuly 14, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for joining us at the IO stamps challenge!

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  19. Stephanie EakenJuly 15, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the misting!! Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Chic!!

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  20. Princess Judy PalmerJuly 15, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Wow! The splatters on this are really neat. It makes me think of candy or dusted cookies, very appropriate for the holidays.

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  21. Zoey | ScrapsaurusJuly 16, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Greta,
    I envy your ability to create Christmas theme card in July. I tried and it was so hard for me! So double congratulations for this cute card!
    I love the red and the way you used on your card!

    Thank you so much for taking part of our challange over the CAS-ual Chic challange !
    Sending warm hugs,
    Zoey!
    Scrapsaurus Studio

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  22. DeeptiJuly 17, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Awesome! the embossed stars look cool :)

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  23. cmAugust 3, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    What a beauty, Greta...the stars, the splatters, the plaid...festive fabulous!
    Hugs~c

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