Friday, July 29, 2011

Christmas in July!

Fridays mean Lisa has a new Bloggers Challenge for us and this week we are Embossing!  All stamps are from I Brake For Stamps, who is just so having a Christmas in July challenge.  This will also be linked to Simon Says Stamp and Show "Anything Goes."

The pine cone collage was embossed with gold, red and garnet.  A little tricky, but worth the effort!  After it was heat set, I colored the open area of the corners and the pine cone.  The printed area was lightly distressed with Pumice Stone to tone it down.  All panels were distressed and shaded with Vintage Photo. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.  Not sure what we will be doing, but that is just fine with me!  Thank you for visiting!
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32 comments:

  1. Brenda BrownJuly 29, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    This is gorgeous Terry - I just love ther embossed pinecone in those glorious colours and the corners set it all off beautifully.
    Have a great weekend.
    luv and hugs {brenda] xoxox

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  2. Yvonne GarnerJuly 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Oh! How pretty! You are making me anxious to get started on my Christmas cards.

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  3. Lisa SomervilleJuly 29, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card, love the Gold embossing, very elegant! Thanks for playing along witht he Bloggers Challenge!

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  4. 2amscrapperJuly 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    everything done wonderfully! awwwh, thanks for the compliment on my ATC.

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  5. Shelly SchmidtJuly 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Beautiful- I love the image and the gold embossing. I do not think I made one Christmas in July card this year.....still two more days to go.......

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  6. Chris ArlingtonJuly 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Terry this is lovely. I love your composition and colours. Gorgeous!

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  7. SharonJuly 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Oh wow these are beautiful Terry - great xmas cards!

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  8. judyjstamperJuly 29, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wow Terry - this is so pretty and elegant!

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  9. Lynn StevensJuly 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful Terry, Love the depth of your pinecone with the multi colors!and always adored that stamp!
    Great start on your Christmas cards!
    hugs Lynn

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  10. cherylJuly 30, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    oh this is gorgeous hun just love those pine cones,they are just brilliant the detail is amazing love those corners too hugs cherylxx

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  11. Valerie-JaelJuly 30, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Beautiful card, but I don't want to think about Xmas yet! Valerie

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  12. Gayle Page-RobakJuly 30, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Excellent, Terry! Great card.

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  13. Lucy EdmondsonJuly 30, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    This is such a stunning card, Terry. Anybody would be delighted to receive this for Christmas, such a change from the bland bought ones,

    Lucy x

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  14. MeggymayJuly 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Gorgeous card, the colours are beautiful. Yvonne x

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  15. Silvia(Barnie)July 30, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Such a wonderful Christmas card, the pinecone looks fab.

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  16. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    All that embossing paid off.. This looks fabulous.. Love the effect it gave.. Hope you have a wonderful weekend what ever you do..

    Hugs, Linda

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  17. NanJuly 30, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful effects on your card Terry! Love the Halloween one too!
    :) nan

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  18. Jan HenningsJuly 30, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    love this and Christmas is sounding better every day with such HOT temps :)

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  19. Marie Lost Bird StudioJuly 31, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Beautiful cards,Terry!!TFS.
    Have a wonderful Sunday.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  20. UnknownJuly 31, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Wonderful X-mas card, love the corners, they're fab! I'm only THINKING about Christmas cards, but you have actually completed one, lol! Have a lovely Sunday, Ira x

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  21. Sugar Lump StudiosJuly 31, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Terry
    what a gorgeous Christmas card this is. Classic colors and a vintage design! I love that pine cone stamp - very detailed and yummy! I hope it cools down for you soon! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  22. Cindy AdkinsJuly 31, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    WOW, Terry--that card is so gorgeous--and so professional!!! Amazing, my friend!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  23. Basement StamperJuly 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    the embossing on your pine cone is gorgeous. Thanks for playing with us at Blogger's Challenge!

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  24. CuddlyBunnyJuly 31, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Gorgeous card Terry! I love the simplicity of it, and the wintery feel (100 F at our house today ... wish it were snowing ...). :)

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  25. Chrissy DJuly 31, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Terry - this is so pretty! i just love these images from IBFS and you did a great job showcasing it!

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  26. LoriJuly 31, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    The embossed pine cone image is lovely!

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  27. BarbaraWJuly 31, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Lovely image. Beautiful embossing.

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  28. IdaAugust 1, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    So pretty. Love the use of the multi-colors in the embossing powder.

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  29. ChristineAugust 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful card. The pinecone is so real looking.

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  30. 2amscrapperAugust 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    thanks for another visit!

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  31. BarbaraAugust 4, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Lovely card....so rich and elegant looking. Bet it's even better in real life. Thanks for joining in the Bloggers' Challenge.

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  32. Verna AngerhoferAugust 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    What a beautiful card for the holidays. Love it. Congratulations, too.

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