Jul 23 2008

Christmas In July

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Cards, Flourishes

They’re celebrating Christmas in July at Flourishes with 15% off all Christmas sets — no codes needed — now through July 31st.  Seems like a good time for the design team to all get together and make Christmas cards!  It’s summer and the flowers are blooming and there are a couple of holidays between now and Christmas, but I know I’ll be happier come December if I start getting those cards done now…sigh…

Rejoice Twinkling Jul08

I made this card with the Rejoice set.  The image is stamped in Versamark, embossed with white EP and colored with Twinkling H20s.  The Cuttlebug embossed background was painted with an uneven wash of Black Cherry H20 before it was embossed.  I stamped the Damask background in Sandal Adirondack ink on a panel of Caramel metallic cardstock.  It’s on a chocolate card base with matching chocolate ribbon and pearls.  With all the shimmer it’s rather festive but I hope not to the point of being gaudy.  To tell you the truth, it’s not quite as bright in real life.  It’s actually rather soft, really.  Unwanted camera tricks — why, oh why is it so hard to get a good photograph sometimes?

You may enjoy a visit with Faith, Julie, Linda, Sharon and Susan if you’d like some Christmas card ideas with Flourishes’ stamps.

Also, did you know Sharon has blog candy now through Sunday?  It’s right here.  She brought home some goodies from CHA to share with a lucky winner.  I know you won’t want to miss your chance!  Good luck, and have a great day!

20 Responses to “Christmas In July”

  1. # Viv (VivLyn)on 23 Jul 2008 at 2:48 am

    Ooooo, very pretty and love the colors! It really pops!

  2. # notimetostampon 23 Jul 2008 at 4:40 am

    Just gorgeous, Leslie!!! Love the various textures that pop out at you here and the Rejoice is so beautifully done with the white embossing and H20’s. What a wonderful Christmas card and YES, how nice to get some Christmas cards done early!!!

  3. # Markie's Momon 23 Jul 2008 at 4:43 am

    Gorgeous! WOW!

  4. # StampinCathyon 23 Jul 2008 at 6:28 am

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I just love the colors you used.

  5. # Rose Annon 23 Jul 2008 at 6:29 am

    This is so beautiful, Leslie!! I love the colors and the way is almost “glows!! A wonderful effect for a Christmas card!! I need to get started on my cards as well.

  6. # Julie Koerberon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:06 am

    Wow… how pretty and vibrant! You never cease to amaze me Miss Leslie!

  7. # Hollyon 23 Jul 2008 at 7:27 am

    Really a lovely card. The colors are just beautiful.

  8. # Sankarion 23 Jul 2008 at 8:21 am

    That is one STUNNINGLY gorgeous card!!! WOW! I love all the textures from the cardstock to the ribbon to the pearl droplets - just beautiful as always!!!

  9. # Danielleon 23 Jul 2008 at 9:06 am

    Very pretty! I can’t believe I have to start thinking about Christmas cards already!! But if I don’t I will regret it! Thanks for sharing!

  10. # Alexandra Hobsonon 23 Jul 2008 at 9:08 am

    Gorgeous Leslie - I love this Christmas card!! Fabulous! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  11. # Frankieon 23 Jul 2008 at 1:27 pm

    This is awesome!! Christmas is the best holiday ever!

  12. # Sewflakeon 23 Jul 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Gorgeous card, all the bright (only in pictues) color, gets you in the festive mood.

  13. # Linda Dukeon 23 Jul 2008 at 5:35 pm

    Leslie this is gorgeous!!! The different textures are beautiful (as always).

  14. # barb schramon 23 Jul 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Love the color of REJOICE along with the entire card design! Just beautiful, Leslie!

  15. # Debbieon 24 Jul 2008 at 4:29 am

    Leslie

    Thanks so much for sharing your REJOICE card! Love the colors and textures. It is an awesome card!!!

  16. # Karen Witteron 24 Jul 2008 at 5:33 am

    Leslie,
    Your cards are gorgeous! I have saved several to my computer, and I love looking at them… … They are inspiring. Your rejoice card is no exception. I also love the poppy that you did not too long ago with the long nestability. Thanks for not only sharing the images of your beautiful creations, but the how-to’s as well.

  17. # nancy littrellon 24 Jul 2008 at 8:57 am

    OMG…..wouldn’t this gorgeous, colorful and filled with texture and shine card brighten a winter holiday season ?!? TFS

  18. # Alyssaon 24 Jul 2008 at 9:38 am

    OMG! This is beautiful! :o)

  19. # shannon mcgannon 24 Jul 2008 at 7:39 pm

    This is so beautiful! WOW!

  20. # Susan (rainy)on 27 Jul 2008 at 12:50 am

    Oh I MUST try embossing this stamp! Leslie this is fabulous!

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