It's A Blue Christmas
Actually, it's the 4th of July today and Christmas is months away but why not start thinking about the holidays---even though that's a little difficult when it's 90 degrees outside.
We're going with non-traditional colors here--blueberry, black and white ---and a touch of bluebird distressed dot paper inlaid into the black. These contrasting colors make for a dramatic holiday card...don't you think?
To get the word 'Christmas' in a different color, I simple laid a small scrap of the bluebird distressed paper over just that word on the die and cut---no need to cut everything, only what you need. I used a ball point glue pen in the opening then inlaid the extra die cut piece--it holds beautifully and is just the right amount of adhesive in this tiny area.
Let's talk about this gorgeous Poinsettia--I love it! It is so elegant and detailed.
Leaving the outline on the petals free makes it easy to bend them forward for dimension---and this die not only cuts both parts of the petals, it also embosses the leaves!
Here's a look at the inside of the card...
I thought these graceful doves would be a nice addition around the sentiment.
Did you notice all the new stamps in this fabulous holiday collection? Wow! They're beautiful and just what we all need.
Shall I help you start your shopping list?
98938 Grand Merry Christmas Script
Well, hope you enjoy your day today--Happy 4th and Happy Christmas in July!
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Awesome card!
Posted by: Susan Landreth | 07/04/2014 at 06:47 AM
Love the card!
Posted by: Margarita Navarro-Rivera | 07/04/2014 at 07:37 AM
Love this non-traditional colour combo. It just evokes peacefulness.
Posted by: Chriss Blagrave | 07/04/2014 at 09:18 AM
Lovely card, great ideas for using dies.
Posted by: Lynn R. | 07/04/2014 at 09:28 AM
Nice color change for the holidays and the poinsettia die looks really pretty with the extra embossed detail!
Posted by: Alicia A | 07/04/2014 at 10:42 AM
Jenny,
Gorgeous card, and not because it is in my favorite color. I love the new word dies, they add a dramatic look to the cards. The new Poinsettia die is gorgeous, love the free outline, adds another dimension. Great job.
Posted by: Blue Rose | 07/04/2014 at 12:58 PM
Beautiful card, Jenny. I ADORE the dove die and it's at the top of my wish list!
Posted by: Debbie Kaste | 07/04/2014 at 05:01 PM
I, too, like blue for Christmas cards...gives a peace-filled feeling. thank you
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 07/04/2014 at 05:41 PM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Pam | 07/04/2014 at 07:16 PM
très belle carte! bises
Posted by: babygirl97240 | 07/05/2014 at 06:03 AM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 07/05/2014 at 07:44 AM
I love the colors. Very nice card and I always appreciate getting a glimpse of the inside of the card.
Posted by: diane | 07/05/2014 at 12:43 PM
the color of this is outstanding!
Posted by: Lori Lien | 07/05/2014 at 06:09 PM
Love the script.
Posted by: Judy | 07/07/2014 at 07:09 PM
Very pretty.
Posted by: Carol Mc | 07/09/2014 at 03:44 PM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the blue and black and blue and white combos of colors!!! Such a nice change of pace for Christmas cards. Thank you for the great ideas.
Posted by: hopefilled1 | 07/10/2014 at 04:38 AM