JustRite Christmas Day 12 - Christmas Cards- Blog Candy Alert
Now of course I couldn't finish the 12 Days of a JustRite Christmas without a Christmas Card. This card was designed to coordinate with the Christmas Candle from Day 10 (you can find the complete instuctions for the candle on that post)
The DP is from Daisy D's Christmas Paper Pack - just love it's victorian feel. To design the center band of the card I dry embossed WorldWin Papers Crimson Red Cardstock using the new Cuttlebug SnowDots Embossing Folder. Next I also dry embossed a strip of WorldWin Pearlescent Gold Swirl -this paper looks like a swirled metal and is dynamite when dry embossed. I decide to cut narrow strips of the design highlighting only the places that the circle designs interlock. It looks like I have a new embossing folder in my stash. For the center image of the card I used one of the designer centers and one of the designer borders from JB 08150 Christmas Stamp Ensemble. I inked the stamp with brillance gold ink, but once I stamped the image the contrast of the gold on the white wasn't quite strong enough. So the second time I inked the card with gold and then added a little Versamagic Red to the top of the gold before I stamped the image. I loved the effect. For the designer border I used Versamgic Red Magic to stamp the image and then tapped the white cardstock with Versamgic Pumpkin Spice.
BLOG CANDY ALERT
For the past week one of my favorite bloggers and dear friend Sharon Johnson (she inspires me everyday!!) has been celebrating her one year blog anniversary.The celebration has been an endless parade of Blog Candy. So of course I wanted to join in the fun!! And tonight I have so many things to celebrate.
1.The Crowning of the First JustRite Stampin Champion- if you haven't seen all the fabulous projects that the contestants have been creating you need to go visit the JustRite Blog. They are hosting a huge Blog Candy giveaway as well. (Huge Basket full of over $250.00 worth of JustRite Products)
2.The completion of my 12 Days of JustRite Christmas Projects!
3. My one year blog anniversary - (which was in July just before CHA -oops guess I missed that one).
4. But most of all - I am celebrating all the fabulous friends I have made while doing what I love...Creating!! The talent that is just a keystroke away from your finger tips is remarkable and the friendships I have made this year are priceless!! So thanks from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to share my passion for the art of papercrafting!!
MY BLOG CANDY- Blog Candy #16
Since I have been teasing everyone with 12 Days of JustRite Christmas Projects and all the great things you could do with these great stamps and I have been one of a very select handful of people in the country to have a protype I thought it was only fitting to give not one but two blog candy giveaways this weekend.
Winner #1 will receive JB 01850 the JustRite Christmas Stamp Ensemble with a Harmony Classic III wooden Stamper.
Winner #2 will win a Baking Stamp Ensemble with a Harmony Classic II wooden stamper.
The rules are simple: Tell me what is your favorite project from my blog and tell me why it is your favorite. You must leave a comment on this post and there is a limit of one comment per person. Both Blog Candy winners will be picked on Tuesday afternoon Sept 17th by a the random number generator.
Even though some of the blog candy's from Sharon's celebration are closed I have left the links so that you can visit this group of extraordinary women and fall in love with their work as I have!!
GIRLS YOU ROCK!!
JustRite Blog Candy is alive and active- click here. (Huge Basket of JustRite Product)
Blog Candy #15 is alive and active - click here. (mini scor-it board)
Blog Candy #14 is alive and active — click here. ( Kitchen Sink Stamps New Release)
Blog Candy #13 is alive and active — click here. (CB Folders, Die, Chalk and Brads)
Blog Candy #12 is alive and active — click here. (Flourishes Stamp Set plus paper and ribbon)
Blog Candy #11 is alive and active — click here. (Papertrey Stamp Set)
Blog Candy #10 is alive and active — chick here. (JustRite Curlz Monogram Stamper)
Blog Candy #9 is alive and active — click here. (Papertrey packaging and alterables)
Blog Candy #8 is CLOSED, winner is Bev G. — click here. (Crafty Secrets stamp set and Journal Notes)
Blog Candy #7 is CLOSED, and the winner is Denise — click here to read more about it. (DCWV, Hero Arts, Fiskars, See D’s, IO, Dew Drops and more!)
Blog Candy #6 is CLOSED, winner is Karen M — click here and scroll to the bottom of the post. (Stamp Simply Coffee w/ Friends Set)
Blog Candy #5 is CLOSED, winner is Maria G — click here. (MFT new release Set)
Blog Candy #4 is CLOSED, winner is Tamara W — click here and scroll to the bottom of the post. (JustRite Damask Monogram Stamper)
Blog Candy #3 is alive and active — click here. (SU Punch and Unity Kit)
Blog Candy #2 is CLOSED, the winner is Darlene L. — click here and scroll to the bottom of the post. (Stamp Simply Thank You Set)
Blog Candy #1 is CLOSED, the winner is Bessey! — click here and scroll to the bottom of the post. (Kitchen Sink Stamp Set)
YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR EVERY BLOG CANDY, but please only sign up once at each Blog Candy post — thanks!
A special thanks to Sharon for allowing me to be part of this very special celebration!!! Happy Anniversay! Thanks for a year of beautiful designs and heartfelt posts!! Every Friday Sharon Host a Stamp Simple Challenge that everyone can play!! I hope you enjoy your journey through Sharon's Blog Candy Parade!!
You rock, too, Kellie -- your 12 Days of Christmas projects have been fabulous . . . tons of inspiration for the holidays! Happy Blogaversary to YOU, too!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 12, 2008 at 09:59 PM
I LOVE the 3-D ornament... I am going to have to make one this week... I would like to make a Halloween one.... Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 12, 2008 at 11:59 PM
You are kidding right. Pick one favorite project? Okay so here goes. I really like you Easter treat bottles, but my favorite so far is all 12 days of Christmas especially the 3-d ornament. Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Brenda | September 13, 2008 at 12:24 AM
They're all just wonderful, I quite like the chef apron recipe book that you made. Very cute idea. Thx :)
Posted by: bluemoon | September 13, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Hmmm... I love the Custom Coco Cones. I probably love them the best because I LOVE hot chocolate when the weather starts getting cold... plus this gift is perfect for friends and coworkers!
Posted by: Jenn Billings | September 13, 2008 at 12:37 AM
I love the Christmas ornament. So 3 dimensional and your creativity is amazing! I would never have thought to do that!
Posted by: MARILYN NIMMO | September 13, 2008 at 01:03 AM
You know you should really put up a warning sign. Dieters beware,the art displayed will get your tummy a rumbling!
Seriously, love your work. My favorite is the http://murdocks.typepad.com/polishedtoperfection/2008/01/penguin-and-sno.html They are so creative and cute to boot!
Thanks for the contest. This is one I wasn't going to pass up a chance at. :-)
Posted by: Cindy Cade | September 13, 2008 at 01:07 AM
It just so happens that the Christmas Candle (in this post) is my favorite - I love the whole idea and the packaging around the candle. It's great!
Posted by: SusanH | September 13, 2008 at 01:38 AM
Just one favorite? I adored your 3d ornament, it was so creative!
Posted by: buzzy | September 13, 2008 at 02:06 AM
WoWza, that's some wonderful blog candy!
My favorite project is your "Christmas in New England" card. The red cardinals, the decorated tree ... it just feels like Christmas.
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Deb Neerman | September 13, 2008 at 02:07 AM
I love your Christmas ornaments. What a talent you have for creating beautiful items. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy, especially Just Rite stamps.
Posted by: Cheryl | September 13, 2008 at 02:44 AM
I really like the Easter Favors - Nick's JustRite Monogram Stamper Bottle. We always have Jelly Bellys candy in our Easter treat baskets and these would be adorable. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful blog candy and celebrating Sharon's anniversary.
You have a fantastic blog and I can see myself checking back routinely and reading all your instructions.
Thanks again,
Gail S.
Posted by: Gail S. | September 13, 2008 at 02:54 AM
My favorite idea so far is the Christmas Gift Card Holder fromn JustRite Christmas Day 9...I'm always looking for pretty gift card holders =) And I love that it can be used later as a picture holder! So versatile! I also love Jack's Band-Aid tin ;)
Posted by: Elena | September 13, 2008 at 03:01 AM
I completely love all things on your blog but if I have to choose just one I would have to say I adore the Christmas clear pail for the christmas day one project. It truly captures the Christmas spirit and gets me giddy to make beautiful gifts like these!!!
Posted by: Julie-Ann Wells | September 13, 2008 at 03:02 AM
Although all of your JustRIght projects were fabulous, I have to say that the baking labeled paper sack was my favorite! I LOVE to bake and I can't wait to get my hands on that baking set when it becomes available!! Thanks!
Posted by: Dizzy Broad | September 13, 2008 at 03:15 AM
All of your stuff is awesome. I really like the treat bags. But my favorite project you have done is festival of trees last year. I went nuts and made a bunch myself. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Missy | September 13, 2008 at 03:21 AM
I think you make wonderfull things. This ( http://murdocks.typepad.com/polishedtoperfection/2008/01/serendipity---c.html) is one of my favorites. I love the papers and the stamp is great! Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
Posted by: Annelies | September 13, 2008 at 03:36 AM
I have really enjoyed your 12 days of Christmas Just Rite Stamp projects. You do such fine work and are so very talented. I am in awe of your work! My favorite is the Brilliant idea you had to decorate the candle in the box! It is so gorgeous! I love the Noel Stamp, on the front of the candle. I also covet the design on the top of the box with all the scallop layers. All the shine, and all put together , I just really find it exquisite!
Thanks for sharing all of it!
Cynde
(Oh yes also, I loved the card you posted today that goes with it. But thats a different day)
Posted by: Cynde | September 13, 2008 at 05:07 AM
I really like your Gingerbread Tote and Hot Chocolate packets. They are gorgeous and such a nice idea for gifts. Thanks for sharing the tutorials.
Also, thank you for the chance to win some new JRS. I have been 'eyeing' the Christmas set, though as I like to bake I wouldn't mind having the Baking Ensemble either.
Posted by: lisa808 | September 13, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Amazing Talent for sure here, and I have to admit I love alot of your wonderful ideas that you have shared with us.
Here is a direct link to one I really like http://murdocks.typepad.com/polishedtoperfection/2007/09/just-a-little-m.html I love have you have everything down to the envelopes matching the cards. I am so much wanting to do this too, and you have inspired me to at least try.
Thanks for a chance to win some goodies and hope you have a wonderful weekend : o )
Jen
bearsbelief@aol.com
Posted by: Jen | September 13, 2008 at 05:52 AM
My fav is Christmas Day 4 - the sweet (pun intended, LOL!) cocoa cones. I'd received a store-bought one last year and thought I'd try making some for presents this year. The baking set would make that easy! Thanx for the inspiration and chance at t'riffic blog candy!
Posted by: SueB | September 13, 2008 at 06:23 AM
I reallly like the Christmas cookie swap project cuz it is so cute and unique ! Thanks for a chance to win these awesome stampers !
Posted by: Lastel/STAMPINSTEL | September 13, 2008 at 06:29 AM
It is VERY difficult to pick just ONE favorite! I have especially liked all the projects in the 12 Days of Christmas posts!! Amazing!! I just may have to sell one of the kids to stock up on JustRite stamps!!
Posted by: Wendy W. | September 13, 2008 at 06:41 AM
I just found your blog this week! I have to say I love all if your projects..It gives me such inspiriation on ways to use my momogram stamper
Posted by: Susie McCormick | September 13, 2008 at 07:05 AM
It's really hard to pick a favorite project because everything you've done is so beautiful and creative, but if I had to choose, I love all the projects you made for the twelve days of Christmas! Each one is so unique and uses such fantastic papers and embellishments! Plus I just love the Christmas and Baking Ensembles! (But I also love the Black and White Wedding Ensemble!)
Thanks for the chance at the wonderful candy!
Carla
Posted by: Carla | September 13, 2008 at 07:27 AM