Monday, 5 July 2010

Christmas Sneak peak & Stampavie DT –

Remember I told you about the Lili of the Valley stamp sheets the other day – well I forgot to post my card lol.  This is one of the stamps off the Christmas stamp sheet – can you believe I used sweet little James before I used Madison & Amy lol.  (For those of you that don’t know, Amy is my little granddaughter and Madison is my tricolour Cavalier King Charles spaniel.   (Soon remedied though, I will be back with that one later in the week).  The sentiment is also off the stamp sheet.

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The image has been coloured with Copics and the green was so harsh I went over it with a black Prismacolor pencil to tone it down a bit – what is it with Copics and harsh colours!!!!!

The paper I have had in my craft stash for years, the poinsettias are new from Wild Orchid crafts, I love it that there is 3 sizes in both colours (red and white) and that the largest flower is not so huge that it overpowers the card like some do that I have used.  I have edged them with frosted lace stickles – looks like a flipping snail trail now that it has dried – Twinklets to the rescue me thinks as soon as I get a chance.

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The second card is for my regular Stampavie DT blog post. I have had a commission to make some Gillian Roberts, Penny Johnson and Sarah Kay cards and this is one of them.

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I have used MME Penny Lane papers, the image (In the Park) by Gillian Roberts for Stampavie has been coloured with distress inks and the sentiment stamp is Catslife Press.

The lace, flat gardenia and pins are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The border punch is Fiskars Apron Lace.  I inked the edges of the papers with Victorian Velvet distress ink.

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Please check back tomorrow – I am taking part in a huge card drive for Michelle Oatman, and the prizes are amazing!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a fabulous week

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60 comments:

  1. Inkypinkydelights5 July 2010 at 07:56

    Never too early for Christmas Bev. Another little gem! Thankyou for sharing it with us. Judy C

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  2. Kathleen5 July 2010 at 08:19

    Both gorgeous. Love the christmas one.

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  3. Moni5 July 2010 at 08:22

    Gorgeous card as always Bev, love your fab colouring and great LO. Love all details. Hugs,moni

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  4. My'scardcorner5 July 2010 at 08:25

    Two lovley cute cards Bev makes me feel like making a christmas card
    well soon :0)Myrax

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  5. Caroline5 July 2010 at 08:25

    Gorgeous cards Bev!!! Love the images amd gorgeous papers. Just made my first Xmas card too!! Caroline x

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  6. Mieke5 July 2010 at 08:26

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh they are both wonderfull.

    Gr. mieke

    http://hethobbyhoekje-vanmieke.blogspot.com/

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  7. heidy5 July 2010 at 08:31

    Wow Bev,your work is so amazing,both cards are adorable.
    Hugs Heidy

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  8. Riet5 July 2010 at 08:36

    Wowwww Bev,What a wonderful cards,i love the images and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.
    And so beautiful flowers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  9. Sian5 July 2010 at 08:42

    Both cards are gorgeous. Love the teddy he's really cute and the second card is very pretty.

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  10. Astrid5 July 2010 at 08:45

    Both cards are lovely. And the christmas is very very lovely.
    Hugs Astrid

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  11. Lil Daffodil5 July 2010 at 08:54

    Hi Bev,
    These are stunning. The Christmas card is awesome and the econd card is just gorgeous.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  12. Anonymous5 July 2010 at 09:25

    Hi Bev
    both cards are lovely, I am going to have to get some of those gardenia's. I m glad that I am not the only one who find's some of the Copic pens such harsh colours.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  13. Aunty Sue5 July 2010 at 09:37

    stunning cards as always and you made me laugh with the snail trail know what mean mean now you have said wouldnt have thought of it before.

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  14. Unknown5 July 2010 at 09:45

    Wauw Bev, yours christmas card is really gorgeous! I like the paper and your colouring is great again. Also the second card ...... very nice done with two different in dutch we call it randponsen. Great idea!
    Ageeth

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  15. Aunty Sue5 July 2010 at 09:51

    Oh i adore both these soo sweet love the flower and images

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  16. bluebell-flowerwood5 July 2010 at 10:01

    hi love the ribbon and the flowers,will have to go and look at the flower site,i feel that my card may be trembling,as it will probly buy something, bye for now love bluebell x.

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  17. Scrapcat 15 July 2010 at 10:06

    Both stunning cards but then I wouldn't expect anything else

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  18. BastlWastl5 July 2010 at 10:08

    Hi Bev,
    your christmascard is sooooo beautyful and great.
    The other card is beautyful too.

    Lovely Greetings,
    BastlWastl

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  19. Anne5 July 2010 at 10:25

    Fabuloul love them both Bev specially the xmas one
    Anne xx

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  20. Diane Whitehouse5 July 2010 at 10:27

    Another two wonderful cards, Bev! That teddy is just too cute with all of his parcels!
    Diane x

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  21. debby40005 July 2010 at 10:36

    Oh these are stunning, especially love the sweet cute bear.
    luv
    Debby

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  22. Rach5 July 2010 at 10:38

    stunning babe, gorgeous cards...xxxx

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  23. Natalya5 July 2010 at 10:43

    Gorgeous cards Bev!

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  24. Trudy5 July 2010 at 11:17

    Hi Bev, Gorgeous cards! Such pretty papers and sweet image.
    Hugs Trudy

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  25. Sarah A5 July 2010 at 11:18

    Both gorgeous but love the colours on the second card!

    Sarah x

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  26. Hanna5 July 2010 at 11:18

    WOW, Bev, two absolutely FANTASTIC cards from you! Love them! Totally adorable. :o) I can spend hours just looking at your card, they make me blown away every time.

    Sending you lots of hugs from Sweden. :o)

    Hanna

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  27. NGCARDS5 July 2010 at 11:32

    Oh these 2 cards are wonderful :) xxx

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  28. ♥ Yolanda ♥5 July 2010 at 11:34

    Great cards, both of them. Love that Christmas stamp!! The flowers on both cards are amazing.
    Beautiful DP and LO, Bev!

    Hugs Yolanda

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  29. Kim Piggott5 July 2010 at 11:34

    Two gorgeous cards Bev!
    So super cute!
    hugs
    kim x

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  30. Ann-Marie5 July 2010 at 12:01

    Christmas in July - just love it!!! Gorgeous cards and such beautiful colouring and fab layouts. Love that flower on your stampavie card. Take care Ann-Marie xxx

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  31. G Peplow5 July 2010 at 12:02

    Love them both but Christmas card is my favourite:) xxx

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  32. Cards By MI5 July 2010 at 13:12

    Sweet as always Bev. You really must be crafting 24 hours per day. :) Always something new to share with us. Thanks!
    xMarie

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  33. Christa5 July 2010 at 13:12

    They are both very lovely !! Christa

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  34. Becky5 July 2010 at 14:21

    These are gorgeous..

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  35. Bumbles and Fairy-Tales5 July 2010 at 15:30

    Stunning cards! I love celebrating Christmas in July :) and your second is much too sweet! Beautiful coloring :)
    hugs, margie

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  36. Margreet5 July 2010 at 15:36

    gorgeous cards Bev..love the DP of the 2nd most..your colouring is fab..!.love your details
    xxx Margreet

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  37. Kathy5 July 2010 at 16:08

    Gorgeous card Bev!!! I just adore the Lili of the Valley images!!! Love that paper too and I think I have some laying around as well!!
    Adorable image in the second one and those paeprs are so pretty!! Catslife Press sentiments are fab!!
    Hope all is well and that you have a great week!
    :)kathy

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  38. Jane5 July 2010 at 16:14

    Beautiful cards as always!

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  39. The Craft Bucket5 July 2010 at 17:06

    Great cards, looking forward to the new LOTV release. Jane x

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  40. Precious Memories Scrapbooking & More5 July 2010 at 17:32

    Ooooh Christmas in July!! Great cards, I always love your color combos....beautiful!

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  41. Emma and Susan5 July 2010 at 17:46

    Fabulous cards Bev! Your images and colouring are amazing as always!
    Love and hugs
    Emma and Susan
    xxx

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  42. bernietom475 July 2010 at 17:54

    LOVE them both. It's never to early for Christmas!
    Hugs
    Bernie

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  43. Julie5 July 2010 at 18:10

    Super Cute, Love these!

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  44. Nannieflash5 July 2010 at 19:03

    Hi Bev, wow two for the price of one posting, both of your cards are stunning I love the LOV image is so cute and your other is gorgeous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  45. Tracey5 July 2010 at 20:12

    These are both incredible cards Bev! Your work is always stunning! xx

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  46. Sarah5 July 2010 at 20:35

    Gorgeous cards Bev xxx

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  47. Irena5 July 2010 at 21:19

    These cards are awesome.

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  48. Shirley N5 July 2010 at 22:35

    You make me want to start making my Christmas cards, too, Bev! So very beautiful--both cards!

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  49. Loz5 July 2010 at 22:39

    That Christmas card is delilghtful! I love the huge poinsettia and that image is super sweet!! ♥

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  50. Stacie (craft-princess)5 July 2010 at 22:51

    Both are just fantastic!!

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  51. Tanya6 July 2010 at 01:51

    These are so sweet! I adore the Christmas card, the image is just darling, love the flower.

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  52. Sue from Oregon6 July 2010 at 03:32

    Listen here girl...your newsflash cost me lots of $ and pushed me over the edge to buy my first LOTV stamps...thanks for the heads up! Great creations today!

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  53. slbt176 July 2010 at 03:58

    beautiful job Bev!
    Sandra

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  54. auntie lisa6 July 2010 at 07:14

    Both are nice cards...I really like that very sweet little Christmas Bear...and those poinsettias are lovely.
    xxxx
    Lisa

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  55. Inger Harding 6 July 2010 at 07:39

    Hi Bev,
    Ohhhh wowwww your cards are sooo beautiful!!!
    Simply adorable, love them both!! :)
    Have a lovely day.

    ♥ Hugs, Inger

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  56. Shazza6 July 2010 at 09:59

    beautiful cards Bev
    x

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  57. Anonymous6 July 2010 at 10:45

    Making Christmas cards would certainly cool off the HOT temperatures we have been having in Michigan. Your cards are lovely as ever!
    cndomino yahoo.com

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  58. Jocelyn aka JoBear26 July 2010 at 12:49

    Both beautiful cards Bev! Love the gorgeous teddy - I bought all their teddy designs when they were released last year, so I can't WAIT for their new ones.

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  59. Anonymous6 July 2010 at 22:26

    2 gorgeous cards, Bev- just love them both. Those poinsettias are sure lovely. I could kick myself 'cos I've just received a delivery from WOrchids and didn't think to look in their Christmas stuff-Duh!

    Alice (beemer)

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  60. Melawi7 July 2010 at 10:06

    Summer or Chistmas scenes, I love your cards !!!

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