Thursday, July 7, 2011

Christmas In July

Well, ho, ho, ho!!!  My card yesterday was a Christmas card and here's another one!  So, we'll have one funny and one that's just pretty (hopefully).  And the best part about this is that I've just completed two more cards for Christmas!

This one is for the challenge at The Paper Players (theme-Christmas in July).and Creatalicious Challenges (sketch).   I've used Dasher from SU and paired it with some of that wonderful Cherry Cobbler that I ran though the Square Lattice embossing folder.  This is matted on some Gold card stock and the image is heat embossed in gold.  I used a MS punch for the "holly" and added several red rhinestones to top it off. I don't have any idea where this ribbon came from but it matches that Cherry Cobbler perfect!

Now I know that tomorrow is Friday - but I won't be posting a Funny Friday then.....I do have a cute one coming up on Saturday though and another one on Monday (that is such a "toot") AND ANOTHER one for Wednesday (that you'll get a "kick" out of)!  Are y'all getting tired of funny cards around here?  Hope not!

Thanks for stopping by...........
Lynn

31 comments:

Kathy and Lucky said...

Ok, talk to me about your perfect bow!!!!!! My goodness, your tied it perfectly and it does match the card stock as if it was died to match. This is so pretty and it is never too early to get started on those Christmas cards, this is beautiful. Tired of the funny cards, never, never!!! Please keep them coming.

Marilyn said...

Holy cow Lynn... that is one wickedly good bow! I need a remedial bow making lesson and I think you should teach me... it's gorgeous.
Now for the card, that is so pretty. Simple and elegant and I love how you've used that oak leaf punch to make the holly.

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful card Lynn and of course a perfect Bow, I love ribbons on cards :)

Anne Temple said...

Absolutely beautiful! It's so elegant looking. I would love to be able to tie bows like that!!!

Carol L said...

Dasher never looked more handsome, and just look at that big beautiful bow!!! Gorgeous!!!
Here's a little FYI..........SNSS just announced a summer digi sale through July 21st - 20% off ALL digi images :)

Holly/Rubber Redneck said...

Beautiful card and that ribbon love it!!!

Becky said...

This is stunning!! Love the colors and embossing.

Tammy said...

Absolutely gorgeous Lynn. The red background is stunning with the gold embossing.

Lauri said...

Love Dasher! and what a gorgeous ribbon! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!

Sharon said...

Well a warm ho ho ho to you too Lynn...lol I love your card. So fabulously rich in colour. Your bow is STUNNING! Wow, wish I could make mine like that. Super stamp, overall a wonderful creation. hugs Sharon

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wow- this is one stunning card! I love the papers and need a tutorial for that gorgeous bow!

NanaConnie said...

Never tire of your funny cards, Lynn! This Christmas in July card is fabulous! There's something about red and gold that just makes it so elegant! I have Christmas cards to post, also, but they don't qualify as "funny". I'll miss your usual Friday Funny this week. :-)

MiamiKel said...

Oh my stars, LYnn - this is ever so beautiful! I have been after this embossed folder for forever - I just told dh (while driving, lol!) that I'm getting it in my next SU order! Your card is a vision - the colors are stunning!

jaydee said...

Lynn, this is GORGEOUS. I love the satiny/silky look of the bow against the textures from the embossing folder and the leaves. The Cherry and Gold are gorgeous together. The striped paper at the bottom was a stroke of genius!
Absolutely fabulous! So glad you joined the Paper Players again this week and shared this wonderful creation
hugs
jaydee

Lesley said...

Lynn I LOVE your creation this week! I think the best part is the little red gems and the embossed Dasher. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players!
Smiles,
Lesley

Tui Nathan said...

Absolutely gorgeous .... love the CAS style of this card and that big, bold beautiful bow, just adds a simple touch of elegance!
Thank you for the joining us this week at Paper Players!

Tammy said...

Lynn this is absolutely beautiful!! ...and WOW can you tie a bow!! It's gorgeous!
Hugs, Tammy

Erum Tasneem said...

Fabulous! Beautiful stamp and gorgeous colour! LOVEEEE!

Karen said...

Lynn, you are way too busy, but it's fun busy. You are so ahead of the game getting your Christmas cards ready. I love your dasher card, it is so Christmasy with its red, green and white theme. I am on the count down now 21 more sleeps

LeAnne said...

Just gorgeous---no other words to describe! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!

Lynn McAuley said...

I've had my two teenage granddaughters with me this week and haven't gotten around to check in on your work!!

I love this elegant Christmas design!! So beautiful, Lynn!!

Ann Schach said...

Beautiful, Lynn! I have never seen a more beautiful bow! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Simply gorgeous!!!!!!! Wow - Love the 'branches' - what a great touch :)

Maria

Cibele Glazer said...

Lynn this is gorgeous! I love the texture and the patterned paper together. Very elegant.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

What a fun Christmas card Lynn, love it! Hey, I like your new Stamps R Us Design Team badge :)

Anne Marie Hile said...

Lynn, can I be on your Christmas card list this year? Wow! This is so very pretty. Clean and classic with gorgeous details. I love everything about it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Paper Players this week! :) Big hugs!

Faye said...

This is so elegant, I love it. xxx

Nancy in Iowa said...

Lovely combination of stripe, embossing and awesome punches!

Margaret said...

This is just lovely! The holly and the ribbon are just fabulous touches to this beautiful card! Love your beach Santa card too!

Cheryl said...

So BEAUTIFUL and so very elegant,love that gorgeous red bow!!! Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious!!
Hugs xx

Shirley said...

How very elegant! There isn't anything that isn't just perfect from top to bottom! Lovely!