Nov 01 2009

I’m Dreaming of a Pink and White Christmas

Published by leslierich at 11:16 pm under Cards, Flourishes

DoveAndHolly2Oct09I have a another Christmas card made with the Dove and Holly set from Flourishes.  When I was playing with this set earlier, I couldn’t help but notice how pretty the image looked when stamped without any coloring at all.  It’s so sweet and finely illustrated, it stands very nicely on its own, so I thought I might give it a try “as is” on a card.

I did feel like coloring something, though, so I draped a garland of holly along the top and colored with Copics — Evergreen and Hollyhock Collections.  I glittered the holly and cut out an extra sprig to pop up with the silver cord bow.  The wide silk ribbon gathers nicely through the silver slide and makes a good substitution for a bow when you’re wanting a card that’s easy to mail.

As for the doves, they’re stamped in Sahara Sand — close enough to green to coordinate with the holly leaves — and the sentiment is nice and crisp in Purely Pomegranate.  A dainty Swiss Dot background and the embossed edges of the raised sentiment panel  give it a little more dimension and textural interest without adding extra weight and bulk.

Well, there’s another Christmas card done.  My pile is growing!  I’m glad you could stop by today.  Happy stamping!

Stamps:  Dove and Holly  Paper:  Flourishes Classic White  Ink:  Sahara Sand, Purely Pomegranate, Ranger Distress Walnut Stain, Copics for coloring  Accessories:  Silk ribbon, Flourishes Finishing Touches ribbon slide, glitter, Spellbinders Curved Rectangle die, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

24 Responses to “I’m Dreaming of a Pink and White Christmas”

  1. # lacyquilteron 02 Nov 2009 at 4:46 am

    Beautiful. I love that song. My parents had a record of the Westminster Boys Choir and that was one of the songs on it. We listened to it a lot every Christmas season.

  2. # BeckyTEon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:13 am

    Leslie, this card is just beautiful. I love pink and green together and think it is especially nice on this Christmas card. Your work is always a joy to look at, which I do almost daily. I get so much inspiration from you! LOVE This !!!!

  3. # Jerri Kayon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:45 am

    So soft and lovely Leslie, a very beautiful Christmas card.

  4. # Veltaon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:47 am

    I love your colors!!! Elegant is putting it mildly…You have done it again Leslie!

  5. # Vivon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:52 am

    I’ve seen some gorgeous Christmas cards in my time, but these most of into a cocked hat!!!

  6. # Vivon 02 Nov 2009 at 5:53 am

    Right, I’ll try that comment again, spelt right this time! Doh!

    ‘I’ve seen some gorgeous Christmas cards in my time, but this beats most of them them into a cocked hat!’

    There! Did it right this time.

  7. # Ad K.on 02 Nov 2009 at 5:56 am

    A beautiful card, Leslie! I love the soft pink on this and would love to decorate my whole house for the holiday like this. We use soft blue, white and silver for the holidays, but I would love sand, white and pink with cranberry touches. I have been resisting any new Christmas sets, but you and the Flourishes DT have pushed me pass my limits - shame on you! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us.

  8. # Elenaon 02 Nov 2009 at 6:03 am

    This card is STUNNING! I love the beautiful scene! And what an amazing ribbon treatment! Real piece of an art!

  9. # Toshon 02 Nov 2009 at 6:43 am

    Oh my Leslie!! This is stunning!! LOVE the pink! Actually, I love how you did the holly and the sentiment over the doves too. This card is fantastic!!

  10. # Victoria Stevenson 02 Nov 2009 at 9:37 am

    This card is just toooo pretty !!! It’s the softest, sweetest card to be sent to that very precious person. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Victoria

  11. # Bev J.on 02 Nov 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful-love the uncolored doves! tfs

  12. # Linda C.on 02 Nov 2009 at 3:52 pm

    WOW Leslie! This is one STUNNING card!

  13. # Sue from Oregonon 02 Nov 2009 at 7:41 pm

    Another stunning Leslie card…this is beautiful!

  14. # Julie Koerberon 02 Nov 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Truly a WOW card Leslie! Love that pop of pink — unpredictable yet very sweet!

  15. # Heather Ton 03 Nov 2009 at 4:46 am

    This one is so soft and delicate, Leslie. I love the little leaf over the gorgeous ribbon.

  16. # bronihon 03 Nov 2009 at 6:39 am

    This is so gorgeous, Leslie! I love that you colored the holly and make it the focal point with the doves being more subtle in the background! Definitely a unique approach with this beautiful set!

  17. # Stacy SCS Twinshappyon 03 Nov 2009 at 7:27 am

    Gorgeous Leslie… I LOVE the crisp and clean feeling with the pop of color. Just fabulous girlie!

  18. # Conniecrafteron 03 Nov 2009 at 7:47 am

    so gorgeous, love the holly border and the over stamping of your sentiment is neat!

  19. # Lizon 03 Nov 2009 at 9:59 am

    What a gorgeous card! I love your work. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

  20. # Sue (suen)on 03 Nov 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Very lovely card, Leslie! The soft pink is just beautiful with the green of the holly! I love the doves stamped in sahara and the sentiment in pomegranate!

  21. # Leighon 03 Nov 2009 at 6:36 pm

    Absolutely stunning card Leslie!!

  22. # nancy littrellon 03 Nov 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Leslie, you are inspiring me to get out some of my retired SU supplies for a Xmas card. Your card is just lovely, esp. the colors, EB, ribbon, simple main image and beautifully colored holly. TFS it all……..

  23. # Rose Annon 04 Nov 2009 at 10:32 am

    This is so crisp and beautiful, Leslie!! I love how you’ve colored your holly, your texture, and gorgeous ribbon treatment!!

  24. # notimetostampon 15 Nov 2009 at 1:01 am

    SO soft and pretty — LOVE that ribbon treatment!

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