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Thursday, October 15, 2009

GinaK A Very Merry Christmas Blog Hop

I'm so glad you could join us for A Very Merry Christmas blog hop. This fabulous set was illustrated by the uber-talented, Theresa Momber. It has so many wonderful sentiments and vintage type images that are just fun to color.

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:


September's Center Stage Spotlight Team:


and finally, Theresa's Guest Designers for A Very Merry Christmas:

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30 comments:

  1. So beautiful, Nina! I love the sponging and gorgeous pattern paper!

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  2. What gorgeous colors on this Nina! Love your papers you chose to use too!

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  3. What a sweet card for the holidays - Nina!!! The bell image is pretty!! Hugs ~S~

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  4. Very Pretty! I Love the Cranberry tart CS!!

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  5. love this color combo! and that dp! wow what a beautiful card!!!

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  6. Very beautiful Nina. The crystal lacquer is so perfect.

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  7. Oh Nina, so very very pretty!!!!

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  8. Beautiful card. I love the bells and the colors.

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  9. Beautiful! And yes - the crystal lacquer is addictive!
    ~ky

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  10. Nina, Beautiful! Those bells do pop with the crystal lacquer!

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  11. Beautiful coloring Nina, your card is wonderful.
    God bless
    Giovana

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  12. Just beautiful Nina!!! I love how the ribbon is shaded!!

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  13. Gorgeous christmas card, Nina! Love it! These labels are perfect...

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  14. Oooh, totally agree on using the laquer, it gives that nice dimension.

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  15. Love your choice of dp and colors ... and laquered bells... a very eye catching and pretty card !

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  16. Nina! How pretty is this?! Great job!

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  17. Nina,
    This 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.

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  18. This is so gorgeous, Nina! I love the papers and ribbon and the beautiful shiny bells!

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  19. Oooooh the gold pearls with the gold in the ribbon are beautiful!

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  20. GORGEOUS! those bells just pop!!

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  21. Beautiful Nina, love the bells and the lacquer you added

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  22. Beautiful card. I love the bells and the way they celebrate ringing in the holiday season. TFS

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  23. A lovely Christmas card, Nina! I can't wait for tonight!!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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Thank you for your kind comments.