Sunday, August 16, 2015

A Bit of Christmas on this Hot Day



 Beautiful inspiration from Chriss Blagrave !




Hello, I am sneaking this card in as DH naps. He just came home from his week long fishing trip in Canada with friends and our grandson, near Cedar Lake Lodge. His friend has his own small island they have been going to for over 20 years. 


I am loving the black and gold on this Christmas card. I used my Poppystamps [1299] DIES- Stitched Holly Leaves and Berries. I cut the leaves out of watercolor paper then used my Zig pens and just a bit of water! 
Have a great week everybody!

26 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! I'm going to take the 'DT' off your name on the link up - I want you to get some votes!! So glad you joined us at MCV this week, Marybeth!

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    1. Thanks Ardyth ,that was a mistake:) I make many:)

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  2. WOW!! I love the stitched mats and holly leaves Marybeth, this is beautiful!!

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  3. Stunning! Just wow! Love your take :))

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  4. I really like the black too. The simple holly is so very pretty!

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  5. Wow! So simple, yet so gorgeous! I love the gold and black look too!

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  6. So elegant Marybeth. Beautiful.

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  7. So elegant and beautiful...a perfect Christmas card!:-)

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  8. Gorgeous, Marybeth ... the gold is fabulous with the rich red and green ... lovely! Hugs, Anita :)

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  9. Marybeth, a beautiful card that is a wonderful take on Chriss' card.

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  10. Oooooh this is so pretty Marybeth!! So striking with the black, red and gold! Love the little holly leaves too!

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  11. You will indeed be getting votes for this extraordinary card, Marybeth! It is a winner in my eyes and it's in my Top Ten Christmas Cards for 2015! It takes my breath away!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell

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  12. Oh, this is such a pretty take on the muse, Marybeth! Love your composition, and agree, that red and black combo is stunning.

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  13. I love the detail the stitched dies add to your card, this is really striking!

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  14. Fabulous card - those hollies & berries really pop off that black background!

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  15. Beautful colors and design Marybeth - love your watercolored leaves and the dies you used here - I was just watching HG TV this week where people were buying their own islands in Canada - bet that week was awesome for your DH and GS!

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  16. Gorgeous and elegant. I love those colors together and the gold just adds that bit of elegance.

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  17. Oh wow--I may have to get those dies! Your card is incredibly beautiful, Marybeth! Hope your hubby had a successful fishing trip. Keep hoping our neighbor will bring us some of his catch since he goes fishing several times a week.

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  18. This is one stunning Christmas card! I love your wonderful holly leaves, just so real looking. I see a winner here!

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  19. You nailed it and stole the show Marybeth! Your card is gorgeous! Love it! Fabulous take on the challenge!

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  20. This is so elegant! Love the gold embossing!!

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  21. Wow! This totally makes my heart jump :)

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