Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Pearls for Christmas!

Moving away from Halloween and getting into the Christmas Spirit with the current CC2 #26 challenge at Studio L-3!  Linda has instructed us to open Tim's CC2 book to page 40, Crumpled Kraft Suede.  The Funkie Junkie Boutique is the fabulous sponsor for this week's challenge and Linda is offering a sweet gift certificate to her store for $25.00!  WooHoo!  I am also linking this tag up to The Funkie Junkie's 12 Tags of Christmas #6, in which I was inspired by Linda's tree and time piece!  Of course I did my own thing!  Simon Says Stamp and Show is also generously sponsoring their challenge of "Just add Pearl."
As with every CC2 challenge, we cannot tell you about the technique out of respect for Tim, so just buy the book!  I will say that Trader's Joe came to the rescue for my "kraft" material!  Love Trader Joe's!  I followed the technique and used Picket Fence and Pine Needles for stains and Perfect Gold Perfect Pearls.  For my chip board cut tree, I used up my excess ink on the craft mat.  Added some lights and garland with a little white dabber snow.  The little gifts are Tim's fragments, covered with paper and decorated.  Added some extra pearl trim and pieces for balance!  The time piece was gold embossed and then the raised numbers sanded, the little Christmas tree was embossed with my own little mix and I added little Red Stickle Ornaments! 

This was a fun project and did take more time than I thought it would.  Lots of drying and decorating.  As always I thank you for taking the time to visit and comment!  Those of you on the East Coast, I sure hope you are doing OK and actually able to read this!   Be safe!


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35 comments:

  1. KarinOctober 30, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    A gorgeous tag, love the little christmas lights in the three!

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  2. Words and PicturesOctober 30, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Fab take on Linda's tag! I love your suede-y background, and your tree looks soo cute!!
    Alison x

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  3. Jenny MarplesOctober 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Love this Terry. It feels like this has been created at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory! Hugs, Buttons x

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  4. CarolineOctober 30, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    This is fabulous Terry I love the design and the tree in the clock looks brilliant. Caroline xxx

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  5. Lucy EdmondsonOctober 30, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    This is great! I particularly love what you did with the clock. Tell me though, what happened to Hallowe'en, isn't there one day still to go?!

    Lucy x

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  6. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Hi Terry
    All that wonderful sparkle and the joys of the festive season.
    That is such a wonderful embellishment, the clock with the trim.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  7. wwillowwOctober 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    booooo (that's me crying cuz I wanted to see just one more Halloween tag BUT this Christmas tag is gorgeous, especially your beautiful little tree on the clock!!! Ok, So I think I can handle you switching to Christmas... LOL

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  8. NettyOctober 30, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Love your suede like background and all the beautiful adornments Terry, xx

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  9. MeggymayOctober 30, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Fabulous tag, love the details, especially the clock.
    Yvonne

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  10. Asia King (aka Joanna K)October 30, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Fabulous tag Terry, great festive feel ;)) xx

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  11. CuddlyBunnyOctober 30, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Your tag looks like it came straight from a happy holiday memory!

    i love it!

    p.s. yes, I agree regarding costumes for children ... some parents really need a lesson in what is appropriate for little girls!

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  12. DebiOctober 31, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Such a great Christmas tag Terry- love the christmas trees, Debi x

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  13. Jan HenningsOctober 31, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    love this! The mini lights are just too cute!

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  14. UnknownOctober 31, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    That is one gorgeous tag again Terry! Really love those tiny parcels and fab colours, absolutely lovely!
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  15. Candy COctober 31, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Terry, your Christmas tag is really cute! I love your suede background! And I love the little Christmas tree in your clock. How cute is that?! In fact, I love the whole design! Thanks so much for sharing your work with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  16. Carol W.October 31, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Stunning tag! Love the Christmas design and that tree on the clock is awesome! Thank you for sharing.

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  17. SandraOctober 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Gorgeous tag Terry! The background is amazing! What a great take! And those little lamps makes the tree very cute indeed! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  18. 1CardCreatorOctober 31, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Gorgeous tag Terry, love how you decorated that tree!

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  19. Silvia(Barnie)October 31, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    How beautiful, your tag looks fantastic, love every detail.

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  20. MicheleOctober 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    the christmas tree clock is my favorite part! xo

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  21. Shelly SchmidtOctober 31, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Oh how cool is this- love the look of the suede- gotta go check this out... : ) Great tag- loving the presents under the tree and the pearls!

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  22. SharonNovember 1, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Fantastic tag Terry!! Love all the embellishments on it - perfect for Xmas!!

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  23. VadaNovember 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Love Your Tag Little Lady!!!
    Oh How those little lights shine! Beautiful Background!
    Hugs Vada

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  24. Janny Jager November 1, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    A very very beautiful Christmas Tag Terry.
    Love all the details on it.

    Greetings Janny

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  25. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieNovember 1, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Oh, how cute is this? Love the colors and that decorated tree and your Christmas tree clock really made me smile. Your take on my tag is sensational! So wonderful to have you joining in the 12 Tags of Christmas Funkie Junkie Style!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  26. HettieNovember 1, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    This is beautiful and such a great way of tying several challenges into one. Hoping to get mine done tonight, (hiding the ironing pile!). Been working on something else which is up on my blog!
    xx

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  27. Donna EllisNovember 1, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    what a marvelous piece of artwork! I especially like the Christmas tree in the clock. Your colors and textures look wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

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  28. Lisa HNovember 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I love the lights on the tree! cool project. =)

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  29. SherryNovember 2, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Beautiful Christmassy tag Terry - the red really makes everything zing!! Love the textured background too - I really should pick up my book again and try some more of these techniques x

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  30. Brenda BrownNovember 2, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Such a fabulous festive tag my friend, love it.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  31. Donna GibsonNovember 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    So colorful and festive! I love the lights wrapped around the tree die cut! And using the fragments as gifts...brilliant!

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  32. Suzanne CNovember 3, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Lovely festive tag! The scene you created is lovely! Thanks for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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  33. Lynn StevensNovember 3, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Now how did I miss this one? oh yeah I've been MIA for a bit. Well sure glad I was able to catch up on your newest Christmas tag. Love how you did the clock.
    Hugs Lynn

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  34. Marjie KemperNovember 4, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Fantastic! Love the Christmas tree in the clock most of all. You have totally rocked this, Terry!

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  35. AlexaNovember 5, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    What a gorgeous little tag - so many lovely elements!

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