Happy Friday!! I'll bet you're wondering a little bit about my title today! Well, not only did I make a Christmas card for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge....but get this....I woke up to 5 plus inches of SNOW!!! Arghhh!!! I say "plus" because it's blowing so hard that there is probably more, but it has drifted. The forecast says that we could possibly get another 10 inches before Sunday!! Well, nothing puts me in the mood for making Christmas cards like snow! LOL!
I finally had some time to play with my new Snow Swirled set by Stampin' Up!. I knew that I liked if from seeing it in the catalog...but it's even better in real life! This has got to be one of my favorite SU! Christmas sets that I've seen (and I've seen a lot of them :-). I started by embossing the tree in Chocolate Chip in and Clear e.p. onto Shimmery White c.s. I then highlighted the different parts in the tree with my Copic markers. Of course I added some rhinestones...because what's a Christmas tree without some bling? Hehehee!
As always, you have got to check out what Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have created...they are all so amazingly talented and are sure to inspire you!!
Well, I'm off to shovel our sidewalk/porch! :-) Have a fantastic Friday!!! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Snow Swirled (Stampin' Up!) Paper: Vellum c.s., Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Ski Slope DP (Stampin' Up!) Ink: Chocolate Chip craft ink, Close to Cocoa Other: Clear e.p., Nestabilities, Rhinestones, Brads, Brown Felt dbl stitched ribbon (from Stampin' Up!'s Alpine Ribbon Collection), Felt Flurries, Riding Hood Red Satin ribbon, Slot punch, Paper piercer, Copic markers
Ahhh snow!!! I miss you snow.... we still have temperatures in the 80's in the south. *sigh* Your cardis lovely.
Posted by: Muriel | October 10, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Wow! BEAUTIFUL card. I love how you colored your tree, love the paper, love the ribbon treatment.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | October 10, 2008 at 07:45 AM
SNOW!? It's still very hot here in the afternoons and just in the 60s overnight. . . I can't even imagine seasons at this point! Your card makes me long for snow, though, with a big fire, a hot drink, and a nice fluffy blanket and a good book to read. Just GORGEOUS.
Posted by: Jenn | October 10, 2008 at 07:56 AM
AHHHHHH!!!! I'm not ready for winter! I live in colorado so it's pretty snowy but I'm so glad I don't have your weather. I could skip snow all together!!!!
I love this card. I just ordered the stamp set and paper!!
Posted by: Maria | October 10, 2008 at 08:36 AM
This is fantastic! So pretty! If you have a chance please check out my blog today! Thanks!
Posted by: Jingle | October 10, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Wow, that card is stunning! I am speechless!
Posted by: Wendy Bond (joelysmom) | October 10, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Gorgeous Laurie! I'm sure we won't be far behind in the snow department either...lol I think people forget how different places are. I welcome snow but tire of it quickly...hope you all are staying warm!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 10, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Beautiful card! Love the colors and the bling, great background too.
Posted by: Julie | October 10, 2008 at 08:48 AM
One of the perks to living in the south is not a lot of snow. Oh, but that's not always a perk cuz SOMETIMES I miss it. LOVE your card and I think you've talked me into buying this set. I really like it!! Especially after seeing your gorgeous card!
Posted by: Angel | October 10, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Great Christmas card love the colours. Well it sounds like you`ve beaten me to a snowball fight !!!! Stay Warm and enjoy.
Posted by: Yvonne Jackson | October 10, 2008 at 09:06 AM
What a beautiful card! We've only got about 3/4" of snow right now (more is falling now), but they're comparing the potential of this storm to be like the one that dropped 3' of snow on Lead a few years ago and caused major tree damage. It's good and wet! Luckily, I love snow! Should we perform a synchronized sit by the fire with hot chocolate?
Posted by: 2stampis2b | October 10, 2008 at 09:10 AM
THis is just gorgeous, Laurie! LOVE that paper. . .have to get some of that! LOVE the way you colored the tree and your embellishments!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 10, 2008 at 09:42 AM
You woke up to snow ALREADY?? Egad! Seriously, I'm sure it's beautiful out there in Montana with all the gorgeous mountains.
Love your card. I would have never thought to cut out the snow swirled tree like that. Looks great!!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | October 10, 2008 at 09:50 AM
This card is seriously DARLING!! It is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lindsay | October 10, 2008 at 09:51 AM
WOW! Ok firstly, the card is just beautiful. The colors and deatils in the stamp, blew me away!
But snow!!!
OMG! Already!
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | October 10, 2008 at 10:01 AM
This is beautiful!!
Posted by: jackie (strappystamper) | October 10, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Snow--!! And I thought we got it early here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! At least it does put you in the mood for Christmas card design! Makes for a cozy day, I'm sure!
This set is so pretty! Will have to take a second look!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen aka: DeborahLynneS | October 10, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Oh, Laurie, I love your non traditional colors for Christmas cards, you are so great at making almost anything work together, never ceases to amaze me. You would think by now I would know, but I still have to say Wow! That is Amazing! Must say, I DO NOT miss the early snow. hehe but there was snow as low as 3000 feet here last night, and there is a possibility of frost even here tonight and tomorrow night. Think I will bring in my two flower pots, am not ready to give them up yet. Enjoy the time stamping since with the wind you can't go out. Maybe it is time for hot chocolate and curl up with a good book. At least a nice thought. Know you're busy/.
Posted by: Linda | October 10, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Absolutely stunning! I am loving that stamp and paper.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 10, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Snow? SNOW?? Did I hear you correctly? Good grief, didn't your summer just start a few weeks ago? But you know, I'm green with envy over your beautiful snow. You lucky girl! Your card turned out beautifully and I imagine that your recent snowfall was quite the inspiration.
Posted by: Gabriela | October 10, 2008 at 11:28 AM
I have this set but have been neglectful in inking it up. You sure have given me some inspiration with your GORGEOUS card!! I've not worked with vellum cs before, but I like the effect under your tree. TFS!!
Posted by: Stephanie P | October 10, 2008 at 12:16 PM
That is absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful card!
Posted by: Rhonda Palmer | October 10, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Wow, what a stunning Christmas card! I love everything about it!
Posted by: Vera | October 10, 2008 at 01:16 PM
What a deliciously beautiful card!! 5 inches of snow would make me cry. LOL I can't "do" the snow. :D
Posted by: Jennifer Love | October 10, 2008 at 02:00 PM
First of all - I can't believe that you have snow!! That seems amazing to me! Second, this is stunning! Your tree is amazing! Such a beautiful, beautiful card, Laurie! Stay warm!
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 10, 2008 at 02:50 PM