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Saturday, 9 July 2011

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Christmas in July

This week at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge we're celebrating:

'Christmas is July'
Now, you may be thinking it's a little early...but the festive season has a habit of sneaking up on you!

Our sponsor for this challenge is:


and the prize is a $20 voucher to spend in their online store!

Now, I LOVE making Christmas cards...this is number 56 so far this year...so this wasn't really a 'challenge'. I used a stamp I bought in the sales after last Christmas called 'Joy-filled Stockings'...I stamped some images soon after, but this is the first time I've used it...shame on me! I coloured it using watercolour pencils to match the bright colours of the 'Colourful Christmas' papers by My Mind's Eye. I distressed the edges with my scissors, then added faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The sentiment strip is form the same paper collection, and I used my trusty 'Ice Crystal' Cuttlebug die for the snowflake.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
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16 comments:

  1. debby40009 July 2011 at 08:47

    Oh this is fabulous Helen
    luv
    Debby

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  2. Riet9 July 2011 at 08:57

    What a gorgeous card Helen.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  3. jenny9 July 2011 at 09:29

    Stunning card Helen....love the stamp :) and the bright papers and design are fab!

    Jenny xx

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  4. CarlaKH9 July 2011 at 15:10

    How adorable! I love that image and you've colored it so perfectly! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges!

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  5. Carissa9 July 2011 at 15:24

    Your card made me smile. Love the bright fun colours and the image is adorable. Hugs, Carissa

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  6. Kat9 July 2011 at 16:53

    Fantastic card Helen. Love the bright colours.

    Kat xx

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  7. Sandra H9 July 2011 at 18:59

    This is a gorgeous card Helen:) Sandra H

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  8. Kath Stewart9 July 2011 at 19:11

    gorgeous card helen...love those snuggly dudes.....enjoy the rest of your weekend...hugs kath xxx

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  9. Liz McGuire,9 July 2011 at 19:45

    Brilliant card Helen, Liz x

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  10. Anonymous10 July 2011 at 02:02

    what a cute card! Thanks for playing along at CCC!

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  11. ~ Ali Robertson ~10 July 2011 at 19:14

    Fabby card Helen, love it

    Ali x

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  12. Whisper10 July 2011 at 21:23

    Super bright papers and i so love that image too (fortunately i also have it), Luv Sam x

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  13. Linda11 July 2011 at 12:50

    Hi Helen I love the bright vibrant colours you have used on this card love Linda

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  14. Lorraine A11 July 2011 at 15:54

    aww ,, this is very cute Helen :-) I love this image and the papers and design are fab :-)
    I am a bit busy at the mo' but would love to join in with this challenge ,, will try to make some time !! :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  15. Lori13 July 2011 at 21:09

    Those little stocking critters are darling! Such a cute card - so glad you linked up at Craft Us Crazy!

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  16. Michele Roos28 July 2011 at 09:15

    This is such a gorgeous card. I love the colours and the image also. Hugs Michele x

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x