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Nov 3, 2013

TCM Monthly blog hop: Christmas theme


Hi there!

I'm joining my fellow designers in our monthly blog hop today!  If you've been following along on the hop and arrived here from Jennie's blog, you're right on track.  If not, please consider starting at TCM's store blog for all the information about today's event as well as some specials Lisa is having for the next couple of weeks!


We're celebrating Christmas this month, so I thought I'd share a couple of cards today that I made using our newest stamp sets from our last release.  My first card uses the adorable Under the Tree. 



My next card uses the new Holiday Poinsettia. I went super clean and simple with this one.  I stamped the image along with the sentiment inside the frame on vellum and then embossed it with a grid line impression plate (from PaperTrey Ink).  Then, I adhered it the blue card front with a couple of white brads.  Then, I added some matching ruffle ribbon (paper and ribbon from Stampin Up) and wrapped some platinum shimmer baker's twine to hide the edge of the ribbon.


I hope this is flat enough for the postage to remain the same if I decide to mail it. Those postal rules are getting crazier and crazier, aren't they!? 

Next up on the hop is Jinny!

Happy hopping and don't forget to check out TCM's store blog for the fun Fall Sale going on for a couple of weeks!

Jessica

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29 comments:

  1. frlphoebes kreativ-blog11/03/2013 11:24 PM

    Adorables cards,wow!
    The tiny christmas tree is so stunning and your coloring great.
    The second card is gorgeous a wonderful creation,great!
    Hugs Sylvie
    Thanks for your wonderful inspiration

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  2. kiwimeskreations11/04/2013 1:26 AM

    I do like both of your cards Jessica - particularly the second one - it really appeals.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  3. Sabrina11/04/2013 1:30 AM

    Both cards are very lovely!!

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  4. Anonymous11/04/2013 3:14 AM

    Lovely cards. Thanks.

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  5. Sande11/04/2013 5:32 AM

    Love both of your cards. The first one is adorable and love the traditional Christmas colors. And I've never stamped on velum but love the effect. Must give it a try.

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  6. joy11/04/2013 6:00 AM

    Beautiful cards - love the doily on the first and the pretty soft palette of the second!

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  7. joy11/04/2013 6:00 AM

    Beautiful cards - love the doily on the first and the pretty soft palette of the second!

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  8. Unknown11/04/2013 8:02 AM

    So cute. I am loving that tree stamp.

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  9. Stacey Schafer11/04/2013 8:33 AM

    love these, Jessica!

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  10. Stacey Schafer11/04/2013 8:33 AM

    love these, Jessica!

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  11. Lagene11/04/2013 10:51 AM

    Love your sweet Christmas tree card, love the stitching! And the poinsettia on vellum is so beautiful!

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  12. Jean Bullock11/04/2013 12:53 PM

    Both cards well done (as usual!) I especially like the second card. The delicate green color paired with the pointsettia sentiment stamp is so appealing to me.

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  13. Anonymous11/04/2013 1:00 PM

    You used two of my favorite stamps - the poinsettia and the tree. Great cards.

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  14. Shari Czerwinski11/04/2013 4:11 PM

    Love the little Christmas tree!

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  15. Teresa Godines #685711/04/2013 5:24 PM

    Wonderful projects. Love how you colored that tree. TFS

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  16. Tisha Sewell11/04/2013 6:12 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  17. Pam11/04/2013 7:50 PM

    Very nice cards. I love the 2nd one. Clean & classic.

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  18. lindaplus311/04/2013 8:23 PM

    both of your cards are beautiful ... I really love the second one :)

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  19. Indy's Designs11/04/2013 9:06 PM

    Wonderful cards! I just love the doily and traditional colors...it has such a homespun look! Nicely done!

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  20. Loly Borda11/04/2013 9:38 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous, I specially like the softness of the stamping in vellum, so delicate.TFS

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  21. craftymom20511/04/2013 9:42 PM

    Love the little tree.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  22. Larissa Heskett11/05/2013 6:46 AM

    OMG!! SUCH AWESOMR Cards for today!! I LOVE the stitching and the Fun designs!! Such HAPPY Cards!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  23. Mary-Anne V11/05/2013 7:32 AM

    what beautiful cards...love the sweet christmas tree image and the elegant poinsettia card.

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  24. sammi11/05/2013 7:34 AM

    These are gorgeous, Jessica! I love how you used the doily on the first one! Thank you for the wonderful hop inspiration!

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  25. Iris11/05/2013 10:36 AM

    Great cards - love the little tree, the ribbon, doily, and twine with button on the first card.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  26. Emily H11/05/2013 10:51 AM

    Gorgeous cards! I love how you use doilies!

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  27. quilt4fun211/05/2013 11:00 PM

    Your under the tree card is so cute...The small print papers are perfect...beautiful job. Your Holiday Poinsettia card is fabulous! I like the embossed vellum and the pretty twine and ruffle. Wonderful job!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  28. Lillian Child11/06/2013 1:36 PM

    I tend to forget to pull out the vellum in my craft stash and when I see lovely projects like yours I kick myself for not thinking of it sooner. Whata STUNNING card using just the basic image ... which I love as I have absolutely NO coloring talents.

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  29. Denise Bryant11/06/2013 10:57 PM

    Darling tree and beautiful poinsettia! Two wonderful cards!

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