Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Christmas in July challenges


I am combining the SNSS Christmas in July challenge with Korin Sutherlands' sketch from the Sweet Stop challenge for the week of July 25th. I chose the SNSS set called Christmas Poinsettias designed by Chris Dickinson.
y card stock is SU Riding Hood Red as is the ink. My patterned paper is from the Basic Grey Wassail collection, scallop and oval punches are SU and Stickles for trim and sparkle. I also cut out the wreath and mounted it on the dark red layer for more emphasis. It's hard to believe we are in the second half of yet another year. While I am not at all ready to think about cold weather and the Holidays, I guess it doesn't hurt to get creative juices flowing to think about Christmas cards. This is my 2nd one in a week, but I still can't get into the mood to make them yet...Thanks for looking and I hope you like me are enjoying wearing summer clothes and thinking summer thoughts!

9 comments:

Holly said...

How pretty!!!!!!! Love that poinsettia wreath, and you did a beautiful job on this card!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Barbara!! The wreath is really striking, and I like the touches of glitter.

LINDA said...

Simply Gorgeous!! Love the wreath..Very lovely work..
Hugs, Linda

Joan Ervin said...

WOW!!! Is this ever gorgeous, Barb....such pretty colors and I LOVE the fabulous wreath!!!!!

Kathy Jones said...

Lovely card and the poinsettia wreath is fantastic!!! Unlike you, I'm freezing here and can't think of Christmas because it's too cold because Christmas time is always boiling HOT!!! :)

Ann said...

Very pretty, Barb! I love that gorgeous wreath!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous Barb!! Love the colors and that beautiful wreath!

Ceal said...

very pretty barb!

Beth Jacobs said...

beautiful Christmas card.