Sep 19 2007
Merry, Merry Christmas
I absolutely love the look of this simple, potted tree in the set O Christmas Tree! by Flourishes. The set also has a tree skirt, but for some reason I love the look of a potted tree, so that’s the image I seem to keep using. The set has a ton of decorations for the tree, and this time I draped the tree with these gorgeous, drippy icicles. I love icicles on a tree!!! They were stamped in Purely Pomegranate, then colored with a blender pen dipped in Purely Pomegranate ink from the refill bottle dotted onto the pad lid, then dotted with a Sakura Quickie Glue Pen (real fine tip, like a pen) and sprinked with Dazzling Diamonds. They look so nice andsparkly IRL. The tree was stamped in Always Artichoke and accented with markers in shades of brown. The pot was stamped in Brown Stazon and colored with a Creamy Caramel marker. The tree branches were used to stamp all the River Rock paper. I love using the tree branches for this subtle background stamping — it really warms up the feel of the card. The edges of the River Rock pieces were then sponged as well.
- Stamps: O Christmas Tree! by Flourishes
- Paper: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, Very Vanilla, Holiday Harmony DP
- Ink: Always Artichoke, River Rock, Purely Pomegranate. Timber Brown and Black Stazon. Markers in Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip.
- Accesories; Pomegranate Satin Ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen by Sakura, Dazzling Diamonds, Blender Pen, Mounting Tape, Sponge.
Measurements:
- Card: 5.5″ square
- Pomegranate frame for Artichoke DP layer: 5″ square
- Pomegrante Frame for Merry panel: 4 3/8″ x 1 3/8″
- Pomegranate Frame for tree: 4 1/4″ x 2 3/8″
Thanks much for looking!!!
8 responses so far
Just love it Sharon………love the shape of that tree and the icicles! I made a bunch of clear icicles for on my tree…….they sure add a lot of sparkle.
Wow this is just beautiful. Love clear icicles on a tree – just add that needed special touch. TFS 🙂
What a beautiful card!! I love the layout, colors….everything! This set is on my wish list! I
Absolutely beautiful Sharon! You are such a talented artist! I think I really like the tree in it’s pot…as opposed to using a skirt.
I love this card! I can hear Christmas carols already.
It’s just gorgeous, Sharon! I love the Pomegranate icicles and I’ll bet the sparkle is so pretty in real life. The ribbon is luscious!
Oh my, I have to have some of that luscious ribbon, and I love the charming little tree. I’m sold, I always try to get at least one new Christmas set each year, this will be it!
This is the perfect holiday card — love that ribbon, the perfect touch