For my card, I used my new favorite dark red cardstock, Cranberry Tart, as my card base. I stamped the bells and colored them with Copic markers. Using the Labels 4 die, I cut the image and sponged with Certainly Celery ink. I used scraps of coordinating papers and that new beautiful organdy ribbon. I stamped the sentiment and added a shine to the bells by using Crystal Lacquer. A few gold pearls finished the card.
Here's a close up of the shiny bells. This is the first time I've used Crystal Lacquer and I don't know why I waited this long. It just makes your image pop.
The sketch is from A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge.
For even more ideas with Theresa Momber's A Very Merry Christmas stamp set, visit her blog link below as well as the GinaK Idea Center here: A Very Merry Christmas. Theresa's tip sheet has been added to the Idea Center as a PDF so you can print out her tips and suggestions for a handy reference tool. We've also included her Copic coloring links too.
Here are all the Designer's Blog Links to check out tonight:
Theresa Momber
Carolyn King
Cathy Tidwell
Donna Baker
Erika Martin
Jessica Fick
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Carolyn King
Cathy Tidwell
Donna Baker
Erika Martin
Jessica Fick
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
September's Center Stage Spotlight Team:
and finally, Theresa's Guest Designers for A Very Merry Christmas:
Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Nina! I love the sponging and gorgeous pattern paper!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous colors on this Nina! Love your papers you chose to use too!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty---love those bells!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card for the holidays - Nina!!! The bell image is pretty!! Hugs ~S~
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty! I Love the Cranberry tart CS!!
ReplyDeletelove this color combo! and that dp! wow what a beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful Nina. The crystal lacquer is so perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh Nina, so very very pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the bells and the colors.
ReplyDeleteOH those bells are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And yes - the crystal lacquer is addictive!
ReplyDelete~ky
Nina, Beautiful! Those bells do pop with the crystal lacquer!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring Nina, your card is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Giovana
Just beautiful Nina!!! I love how the ribbon is shaded!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous christmas card, Nina! Love it! These labels are perfect...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vanessa
Oooh, totally agree on using the laquer, it gives that nice dimension.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of dp and colors ... and laquered bells... a very eye catching and pretty card !
ReplyDeleteNina! How pretty is this?! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteNina,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. The papers the ribbon, stitching and the coloring you've done on the beautiful bells. I too love crystal lacquer. It's really does tend to make things pop. Absolutely gorgeous.
This is so gorgeous, Nina! I love the papers and ribbon and the beautiful shiny bells!
ReplyDeleteOh it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteOooooh the gold pearls with the gold in the ribbon are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! those bells just pop!!
ReplyDeletelovin these colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Nina, love the bells and the lacquer you added
ReplyDeleteOh Nina this is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the bells and the way they celebrate ringing in the holiday season. TFS
ReplyDeleteA lovely Christmas card, Nina! I can't wait for tonight!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa