On to my creation!
A few weeks ago, I had a coloringfest... literally! I stamped off about 40 images and just colored and colored and colored. I found that if I grab a clipboard, keep my Copics close and color as I watch TV, my blood pressure drops probably 50 points and I take my time coloring. I honestly have no idea how long this one took but I didn't worry about it! I enjoyed every marker stroke!
Because this image is a little more detailed, I wanted to make sure that my card stayed somewhat simple. So, after I colored up my image, I used Spellbinders Labels Twenty Eight to cut my image out. Mat it up on a piece of red decorative paper (this was an old one from Kaiser's Miss Nelly) that was edged thanks to a gold leaf pen. I matted it on some kraft card stock and then again on my green card stock card. Add some fun sheer ribbon and add a little bling and... ta da! Done!
Here's a close up! You can see I did add a wee bit of sparkle thanks to a Sakura glitter pen around my lantern.
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~Julie
Very pretty. Red is so perfect for a Christmas card.
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ReplyDeleteHi, Julie! It was a real nice surprise to have you stop by the other day. I miss you guys. You are as stampingly awesome as ever! 40 images and all that coloring sounds wonderful! I really need to get myself some better light near my spot on the couch so I can do that, too. This is such a beautiful Christmas card. Love how it fits in the die cut. A very welcoming scene!
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty card, love your red background and the pops of red you added in your coloring to pull it in, and love the way you colored your door! So very elegant inside your die cut.
ReplyDeleteHugs, antonella :-)
Gorgeous card. I love your shading on the door. I find colouring very therapeutic too. No matter what's going on around you, you are always in your own little bubble of colouring heaven.
ReplyDeleteLove this image, and the red background really sets it off!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Great job on the coloring. Love the ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful Julie! I really like the colors you've used with this new image! ~S~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamp and a beautiful creation. Love this card, love them all..
ReplyDeleteAhh, this is sooo beautiful, Julie! Fantastic coloring and I love the die you used for the main image!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous card Julie! Love the beautiful red backdrop and the way you coloured this great new image.
ReplyDeleteCountry sweetness Julie! Great frame for the door, wonderful coloring.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty design you used to make a simply beautiful card. The new stamps set if very pretty and elegant.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I like the subtle coloring of the door along with the bright red bow and paper.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the die cut and coloring are perfect for this image!
ReplyDeleteFull of holiday feel with this red card!
ReplyDeleteWere you watching Curb Appeal on HGTV? You've created an inviting look! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful card and wonderful coloring!
ReplyDeleteLook at this elegant card! Love the classic look so beautifully colored. Perfection!
ReplyDeleteLove your work. This card is a good reminder I need to start thinking about making Christmas Cards. Wondering if you would share what Copic colors you used on this card?
ReplyDeleteLovely--I like the touch of red in your coloring and the red bow and background.
ReplyDeleteI love how your brilliant red background sets off your golden door and beautifully colored swag! Your card just pops Julie!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Julie! I love the colouring of your door... so warm and inviting! Gorgeous use of the die cut shape and design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love your coloring! Gorgeous red background and bow! TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of traditional colours...love the bow.
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect card. Especially LOVE the coloring in your door. TFS
ReplyDeleteD~
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Really pretty card, love the doormat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. The red in the background makes the card pop.
ReplyDeletePerfect use of this stamp! Beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteYour highlights are so beautiful the scene almost glows!
ReplyDeleteOh my, so pretty! Love that image! :) Nancee
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love this image and the red is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I do most of my coloring on the couch in the evenings too!!!
ReplyDeleteAll that red really POPS!!! Including that gorgeous bow! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove this beautiful design! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYour image looks so pretty on the shaped die cut. Love the sheer bow. :)
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