Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Carousel Horse Christmas in July - Sweet Stamps

Good morning all, hope you had a good weekend.  As its Tuesday its time for a new challenge over on 
Its still Christmas in July..
and this week we have a sketch for you to follow.
July 26 sketch
Sweet stamps are offering a 25% discount on all things Christmasy in the store but this offer only lasts until the end of the month! So get your orders in soon and if you enter into the challenge your name will go into the prize draw to win a $25 spending spree in the shop!

So here's my take on the sketch.  I used the carousel horse again, I just love this stamp! and can be used for many different occasions.  I have teamed it up with the gorgeous "Merry Christmas" sentiment. 


Copic colours 
Horse - E34, 33, 31, 30 - E37, 35, 33, 31
BGo1, 0000, BG10
R85, 83, 81


The Christmas tree is a wooden decoration that I brought last year in the sale.  Its just been painted with acrylic paint and picket fence crackle paint over the top and then distressed with Shades Die Ink -Satin Rose.  I then added a metal snowflake charm attached with sliver cord. 


This is the view from the inside of the easel card the circle was cut with a XL stackers die from Cheery Lynn.. 

Crafty supplies & Links 
Design paper - My Minds Eye 12x12 paper stack
Sweet Stamps 
Shades Die Ink - Satin Rose 
Die cut border, ribbon, flowers and brads from stash 
Lots of stickles glitter glue.

Card Challenges I would like to enter
Craft your Passion - Christmas in July Crazy Challenge - Ribbons 
Make it Monday - Anything goes Paper Creations Ink - Christmas in July 
Simon says Stamp and show - Anything goes Christmas Inspirations - Anything goes 
lollipop Crafts - Anything goes 2 Sisters - Anything goes 
Design to Delight - Christmas Totally Gorjuss - Punch or Die cut 
Christmas Stampin - All about you Fun with shapes and more - Christmas in July 
Simply create challenges - Christmas time Stamp something - Include an embellishment Stampin for the weekend - Anything with four legs Craft us Crazy - Anything goes 
 Creative Belli - Christmas 

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44 comments:

CraftinGranny said...

Oh I love this pink Christmas easel card with all the frills and beautiful embelishments. Amazing coloring Tamara and an adorable image. "Hugs" Carol

Lisa Jane said...

Beautiful colours for Christmas .. just love the carousel horse
Lisa x

Claire said...

A lovely Christmas card with lots of detail and fab pastel colours. Hugs, Claire x

Christina said...

Woww that is a gorgeous card Tamara! Love how you coloured your image!
Hugs Kristel

Kate's Makes said...

This is really stunning, just love it! :o) Thanks for playing along with the SFTW challenge and good luck! Kate x

CARLA PREDIGER said...

What a sweet card.Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Hope to see you with us again soon.

Shirley-Anne said...

hi Tamara .Beautiful take on sketch .Stunning inside too .Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday

Márcia Mattos said...

This is a really cute card! Thanks for joinning us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Hope to see you with us again soon.
Hugs

Kirsty said...

Very pretty! I love the daintiness and prettiness of the card. Thank you for joining us at Crazy Challenge -- good luck!

Arts by Sara said...

Beautiful Card! I LOVE everything about it! It is so non-traditional and beautiful created! You put so much time and love into this card! Wow! Your coloring is amazing! Thank You for joining us at Paper Creations Ink! Have a wonderful rest of the week! Happy Creating! Sara

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Mary J said...

What a really sweet card, Tamara!! You've coloured it beautifully!

Heidi said...

Beautiful card Tamara!
Lovely colours and image:)
Thank you for your kind words♥
Hugs, Heidi

Shan said...

Tamara this is such a darling card. I love it. Thank you so much for joining us this week for our "Christmas in July" challenge over at Craft Your Passion Challenges. I hope you have a great week and Good luck.

Hugs
Shannin

Marjo said...

Gorgeous, thanks so much for playing with us at Simply Create.

xoxo Marjo

Sarah said...

such lovely colours and details...love the tree.
Thank you so much for joining the Simon Says Stamp Show challenge.
Sarah.

cheryl said...

oh hun this is one gorgeous card love the colors,and detail on this ,bless you for playing at creative inspirations,this week hugs cherylxxxx

~ Kendra ~ said...

Tamara, fun and pretty card! Love that colors you used for this x-mas card! Neat idea!

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi Tamara

Thanks so much for your comment back on my blog - much appreciated and I'm looking forward to your next PSE tutorial on watermarks (no pressure though...... LOL)

Hugs

Tina

Steph said...

Just gorgeous, Tamara!! The colours are just soo pretty and I love the distressed Xmas tree x

Trish said...

Beautiful card!

scrappingmamma said...

oh I'm just loving this beautiful christmas card thats not the normal red & green....,Just FABULOUS my friend!Thank-you for sharing your creativity with us all,I'm peeking in from the" Make It Monday"blog :-)
Scrappingmamma ~
Http://www.scrappingmamma.net

Dr Sonia S V said...

Dropped in seeing your card on Make it Monday. Such an absolutely gorgeous creation. I love the pink and the flowers.

Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Wow! Tamara this is gorgeous! Loving the pink and those gorgeous embellies. The rocking horse image rocks! Love it! Hugs, teresa x

Kathleen B. Hernandez said...

What a beautiful card! Love all the details! How I wish I could have received a card as beautiful as yours when I was younger. =)

Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge!

Kath - GD
"Let's Get Scrappy!"
http://kmcbhernandez.blogspot.com/

Dawnll said...

This is beautiful sweetie love it!

MacKenzie said...

Absolutely lovely! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

Louise said...

Hi Tamara love your card so much yummy detail and gorgeous colours.
Louise xx

MGB said...

Lovely card, cute colors for christmas.
I saw it on Make it Monday!

Bon Bob’s Delights said...

Tamara I absolutely love all the ways you have used the Carousel Horse!! Never would have used it for Christmas and you did a beautiful job with it! Love the pink!

Magali said...

This is a really cute card! Thanks for joinning us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Hope to see you with us again soon.
Hugs

Deonna B said...

Stunning Card! i love all of the pink and your coloring is fabulous. I found you on MIM.

Miranda said...

very very lovely card tamara with so many lovely details too
thanks for joining the PCI challenge this week
hugs
Miranda

Suzi Mac said...

Gorgeous card Tamara, thank you so much for joining us at Creative Inspirations this week.
Hugs
Suzi x

Suzi Mac said...

Gorgeous card Tamara, thank you so much for joining us at Creative Inspirations this week.
Hugs
Suzi x

Pat said...

I can tell you spent a lot of time making this creation. Someone is going to be very lucky to receive this gift at Christmas time!!! Just beautiful. Thank you for joining in with Paper Creations Ink challenge - Pat

Lena said...

OMG!! This is a super card! Fantastic job. Love combo colors and arrangement.
Really a fabulous job! Very very creative.
Thanks for playing us at Christmas Inspirations challenges.
I hope to see you again!!
Hugs
Lena

Jacqueline L. Challiss Hill said...

Gorgeous card. Love the crackle paint idea and the charms. Great colors too!

Sandy Fredrick said...

Very pretty card and what a unique idea for Christmas.

Robin Parker said...

Wow, what a clever way to incorporate the challenge into your creation. Thanks for sharing on the Belli challengwe.

dmbennett said...

Gorgeous Card Tamara. Love the colors that you used. I have not made an easel card yet, guess I'll have to give it a try. I really love what you have done with them....

Dawn B - SSDT

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Awesome easel card. Beautiful inside and out. Thanks for sharing
hugs julie

Geneviève aka Muscade said...

Great card! Love the Christmas tree!
Thanks for playing with us at Craft Us Crazy!
Hugs
Genevieve

Chris said...

this ia not only a versatile stamp,it's a beautiful one. and you got a Christmas card done. thanks for playing with us at SFTW.

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