Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Noel

The first 'Noel!' the angels did say / Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay / In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, / On a cold winter's night that was so deep. / For all to see there was a star / Shining in the east, beyond them far; / And to the earth it gave great light, / And so it continued both day and night...


(Even though I might only know the first few verses, The First Noel still is one of my favorite holiday songs. You just might hear me sing it loud and proud-but not very well on Christmas Eve-the first two verses anyway.)



Today there is another great sketch at Skipping Stones Designs for the Sketch Challenge, designed by Chan Vuong.

My card features the snowflake image from Rustic Tiles, along with a doily, glitter glue (!), patterned paper and some really pretty ribbon from Creative Impressions.


The color inspiration came from the latest CR84FN Color Challenge, a fun twist on holiday colors.



Please head on over to the Skipping Stones Design Blog to see the wonderful inspiration from the design team and guests!

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Kraft) PTI
Patterned Paper: (Lost & Found: Christmas) My Mind's Eye
Stamps: (Rustic Tiles) Skipping Stones Design
Ink: (Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Distress) Ranger
Fiber: (Sheer) Creative Impressions
Other: (Doily), (Antique Linen Stickles) Ranger
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40 comments:

  1. artfuldelightNovember 29, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Love it!! :-)

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  2. WendyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Oh Karen! This is fabulous!! Great job!

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  3. JingleNovember 29, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Karen, this is so pretty!

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  4. Sherry EckbladNovember 29, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Oh Karen, this card is absolutely beautiful. I love that MME paper.

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  5. BarbNovember 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This is so beautiful, Karen!

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  6. BabyBokChoyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    That is one gorgeous and stunning Noel card!!!

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  7. LinNovember 29, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Such a classy card, Karen! Love the combo of the doily with that background!

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  8. ChristinaNovember 29, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    So beautiful and rustic. I love the snowflake image stamped on the doily!

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Love these earthy colors and I really should try a doily (as we have them by the hundreds at the motel) but I never know how I do CAS with a doily... love the Rustic Tiles.

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  10. LynnNovember 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Karen, this is beautiful. I love the damask paper (surprise!). The glitter snowflake is absolutely amazing! And you sing loud and proud!

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  11. LindsayNovember 29, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Totally and utterly gorgeous Karen! LOVE it!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Brilliantly gorgeous.. love love the stamping in the centre of doily with the .. just beautifully magical :)

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  13. Lisa EltonNovember 29, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    GORGEOUS Karen...very elegant!!! Love the snowfalke/doily combo.

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  14. Pam HornschuNovember 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wonderful vintage feel on this card. So fun to see how everyone creates differently with the same sketch!

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  15. JennyNovember 29, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    So,so pretty Karen and I love the vintage colours too :)
    Jenny x

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  16. KellyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    a really lovely card. The doily is a gorgeous addition here!

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  17. yyamNovember 29, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wow! This is gorgeous! Love the doiley and the snowflake image! :)

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  18. Diane JaquayNovember 29, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    This is MAGNIFICENT, Karen!!

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  19. Annette AllenNovember 29, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Beautiful card..love that image..

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  20. alexandra s.m.November 29, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    This is so beautiful and elegant Karen!
    Love it!!

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  21. jenNovember 30, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Did you hear me gasp from there? This is beyond-words-beautiful... wow.
    (and glitter glue!?!)
    used to perfection, of course!

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  22. LynndaNovember 30, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Simply divine... hugs..xoxo

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  23. farmhouse-storyNovember 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    such an elegant looking card, karen!

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  24. Marlena M.November 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Pure ELEGANCE! ;)

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  25. TrinhNovember 30, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    So elegant! Love how you stamped the center of the doily.

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  26. ChunyuanNovember 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Gorgeous. Love how the colors match so well.

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  27. papertrails leaverNovember 30, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Karen this is gorgeous! Wow!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Stunning! This snowflake doily is totally beautiful!

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  29. Karin ÅkesdotterDecember 1, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    This is sooo elegant and beautiful!!!! LOVE your card!

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  30. June HouckDecember 1, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Stunning card, Karen!

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  31. ElsDecember 1, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    That card is just breathtaking, Karen!! Really gorgeous!

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  32. MichelleDecember 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Nice! A vintage Christmas. I can safely say I have never done that before:-) Love the spot of glitter you added, makes it look so festive!

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  33. MariaDecember 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Truly a fabulous beauty, Karen! Love how you made the doily come to life...love it! Gorgeous background with pretty ribbon, too!

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  34. BrandiDecember 1, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  35. JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com)December 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    How gorgeous and lovely is this card?! Love it!

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  36. Alice December 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    such a pretty image. love your take on the sketch, too. beautiful card, Karen!

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  37. ~Tammy~December 3, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Oh my such beauty!

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  38. Andrea MDecember 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    WOW! STUNNING!!! Magnificent! WOW!

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  39. lisa aranaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    wow! this is so amazing. i love the vintage/antique feel. super beautiful.

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  40. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Simply gorgeous Karen! I love the glitter glue you added!

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