Thursday, October 07, 2010

Merry Christmas - Taylored Expressions October Release

It's release day for Taylored Expressions, and as the October Guest Designer I get to participate! I'm LOVING this new set, Sparkle & Cheer and couldn't wait to stamp up this Christmas tree image. I just love the style of this set--vintage and elegant--it doesn't get any better in my book.


I'm using Taylor's Sketch #130 again--I really love that sketch and I see me using it again and again. The patterned paper I'm using is from the Tinsel and Twig collection by The Girl's Paperie and I love it, too! So, I stamped the image using SU! Old Olive ink and the trunk with Memento Rhubarb Stalk. then I cut it out and ink distressed the edges of it, the sentiment circle, and all of the other layers, as well, and popped the tree up on Pop Dots. Did some machine stitching and added some red jewels to the tree. I happened to have some star-shaped rhinestones in my stash so I colored one with a Copic marker and put it on top. The sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, accented with more jewels, and popped up. Last, I tied a luscious green silk ribbon around in a bow.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Now, be sure to check out the Baker's Dozen to see what they've got for you:


~Supplies~
Stamps: Sparkle & Cheer (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: Tinsel and Twig (The Girl's Paperie); Fine Linen (PTI); Wild Cherry, Cream Perfect Paper Panels (MFT)
Ink: Old Olive (SU!); Memento Tuxedo Black and Rhubarb Stalk
Accessories/tools: jewels, Pop Dots (craft store); silk ribbon (May Arts); 1 1/4" and 1 3/8' circle punches (E K Success); sewing machine


15 comments:

  1. Your card is really beautiful. Love the simple color scheme and mix of patterns and the little red sparkles on the tree are perfect. So happt to have you as Guest Designer for TE!

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  2. Barbara, this is BEAUTIFUL~ LOVE how you combined these papers!!

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  3. This is GORGEOUS!! I love the way you coordinated the papers and that bow - that bow is divine!!!

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  4. so gorgeous Barb- as if i didn't shop enough at last night's mft party- looks like i 'need' TE stuff now too LOL! i love your gorgeous tree and that bow is fantastic!!

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  5. Beautiful beautiful Barbara!!! Seriously lovin the way you did the Christmas tree!!! I can't wait to try this! And girl that bow is simply beautiful!!!
    Big hugs,S
    ankari :)

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  6. Barbara, this is truly wonderful !! Love the tree made from DP & it goes so perfectly with your other pappers. That bow is AMAZING !!! Do you use the Bow Easy or is that a made by hand bow? Just beautiful !!!
    Hugs, Janie

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  7. I love that Christmas tree. And your card is really lovely.

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  8. This is just pure elegance Barbara!! LOVE the layout and that beautiful ribbon!!

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  9. Barbara, this is so lovely. I love the colors and the tree is perfection. SO glad you played with us this week! Gorgeousness all around! XOXO

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  10. This is BEAUTIFUL Barbara!!! I love the tree on the polka dot background and the sparkly red "ornaments" on it are perfect!!!

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  11. What a striking Christmas card! LOVE your colors and that awesome May Arts ribbon! Fab...

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  12. This is absolutely gorgeous and the ribbon is just LUSCIOUS!! I love it!

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  13. Wow Bar, you have so many wonderful projects going on these last two weeks! This card is gorgeous! I love your pumpkin box and card...the leaves...everything! Gotta catch up!

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Thank you for your kind comments--they make my day and I appreciate every one!