It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in . . . July?!? Over at the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog, we are challenging you to make any kind of project you want as long as it involves CHRISTMAS . . . candy canes, Christmas trees, snowflakes, Santa, presents, and your TGF stamps, you get it right? We'd luv to see what you come up with and what better why to start on those x-mas cards!
Today, I'm using this Cheeky gal from the "A Cheeky Xmas" set. This is the first time I'm inking this baby up. When I purchased her at its release, my intent was to use this stamp during the holiday season. But, things happened, like the birth of my baby boy just before Thanksgiving. So, now I'm getting the chance to showcase her! :)
I always wanted to try this technique of stamping the image without or using less coloring. It seemed like I needed to color something so I colored her Santa hat and made that the focal point of the image. The image is actually inked with Faded Jeans Distress Ink and the other parts of Cheeky's outfit was colored with white Prismacolor pencil. Along all the edges of the papers, I added crackle paint and Snow-Tex to give my card a snow frost feel. I think I've achieved it here.
The FFF challenges runs until Thursday, entries are due by 12 PM CST. The winner will receive a free single TGF stamp of choice! Please upload your challenge cards to TGF Galleria> Farm Fresh Challenges 2011> Farm Fresh Fridays 2011> Xmas in July. Thanks for stoppin' in! Have a CHEEKY weekend!
What a sexy cheeky gal! Luv the xmas on this card.... Very pretty! Gorgeous snowflakes and ribbon....
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteChristmas in July? I'll go for that. Love the pretty blue and white card as it's different from the traditional red and green.
ReplyDeleteO-M-G! i am SO in LOVE with this card!!!!!!! it is SO gorgeous!! Love it, love it, love it!! plenty said... =D
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!! She's a hot mamacita Mama! I luv the blues and the snow on your card. She looks amazing! You blow me a way each and every time. That sentiment is so funny! Luv the bow, it's gorgeous. Let's just say I luv everything about your card, it's the truth. ;) Have a gr8 Friday and weekend! PS you're making me laugh with all your comments on my posts. Keep em' coming, they make my day. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteWOW!! GORGEOUS card Mama! Love the coloring technique... it makes the image pop out on the kraft paper! not to mention the papers, white paint, ribbon, sentiment... ok, i have to go find a TGF stamp that would fit xmas theme so i can play along! Have a fabulous weekend! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, love this Lori!!! Love how you colored it and how the blue and white just stands out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a COOL Card..literally! This hot weather really deserves some cool designs like your card.
ReplyDeleteAll the accents on your card are great but I must say I really like her cap, the blue just glows!
Thanks for Sharing and have a great weekend!
such a beauty, Mama! love that you used the nice cool blue for your card. so fresh and wonderful to see in a hot day! =) love this! hope you have a fabulous weekend! =)
ReplyDeleteChristmas already? Yikes! Great way to get us started, Mama. Now that's one gorgeous Icy/Hot card! Luv it!
ReplyDeletesuch an awesome card! love the snow effect! you did good with the less coloring too!
ReplyDeleteLove the color of this Christmas card in July! Love everything about this card. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS this is absolutelly stunning you totally rocked this challenge and the design is phenomenal
ReplyDeletelove tasha xx
Oh my gosh, mama! This is stunning! LOVE LOVE the blue with kraft!
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