Thursday, December 30, 2010

Poinsettia Christmas A La Verve

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Hi everyone!  It's good to be back, if only for a short while, as there is still lots going on in our neck of the woods.  All our company left yesterday and now we are off visiting friends we don't get a chance to see very often over the course of the year.  Yesterday the kids and I managed to sneak off to see Disney's Tangled and we all loved it.  A cute chameleon, a fun horse called Maximus, Rapunzel and Ryder (aka Eugene) were fabulously animated and brought us some very funny scenes.  Best part - a happy ending as only Disney can do :)

Okay, enough blabbering and on to my card.  This is the last Verve December sketch and Verve Diva Teresa Kline was the designer.  Love the simplicity of the sketch and since ornaments and holiday decorations are to be used as this month's inspiration, I decided to go with poinsettias as I had the perfect Basic Grey DP.  I tend to shy away from DPs with large images but this one stole my heart and I quite like how it worked on the card too.  Rest is pretty self explanatory.

Thanks for popping in and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.  Hope to be back sooner than later as I miss my stamps, posting, and all of  you :)   Thanks for popping in today!




What's In It?
Stamps:  (Verve) Richest Blessings, (SU) All In A Row
Paper:  Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke, Real Red, Basic Grey DP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Black
Accessories:  Label 16 Nesties, 5/8" Brown Satin Ribbon, Gold Half Pearls, Dimensionals

14 comments:

Benzi said...

OMG, the dp is absolutely outstanding, Marisa! I want some of that. LOL I also know I now want that Labels 16 nestie. Just a gorgeous card and a wonderful verse.

Maureen said...

what gorgeous paper!! The sentiment fits perfectly into that label...so what exactly did you get for Christmas? lol...enjoy the last little bit of holidays and Happy New Year...no big plans...I like a low key evening :) hugs!!

Wanda Cullen said...

It's so good to see you back in blog land...I got worried when I didn't see your smiling face and comments every day! That poinsettia paper really is gorgeous! Love that Nestie...it's on my wish list! :-)

Colleen Dietrich said...

Very classy, love that Nestie, and I'm glad you enjoyed Tangled! I am going to see Gulliver's Travels today with the family. :) HaPPY New Year! Big hugz.

Shelley said...

Sure is pretty! That paper made an easy card, it's stunning! You know I joined the Christmas Card Club over at SCS to get my cards done early this year! I am looking forward to it, so I have time for tags and projects come December.

TrishG said...

Very pretty. Love the swirly frame with the pearls and ribbon too.

Emily Keaton said...

Love this card, Marisa!! I love it when you can let the DP carry so much of a design. We saw Tangled for my DD's Bday on Christmas Eve and we all loved it, too! I think my hubby laughed the hardest. Maximus really stole the scenes he was in, didn't he??

Julie said...

Gorgeous! I so love that paper! Happy New Year, Marisa!

Susan (rainy) said...

What a incredible beauty of a card! And such perfect use of that gorgeous paper. Love this!

Heidi said...

Marissa this is so pretty! And the sentiment is so powerful!

Dawn B. said...

I would have never thought to use this paper like this.. Great job Marisa... Also congrats on your FS day on SCS.. I am so excited for you... You are very deserving.. Enjoy.

Amy Sheffer said...

Just heard the AWESOME news that you're the SCS featured stamper this week! Congrats!!!!!! A well-deserved honor, for sure! Huge hugs!

TannyP said...

This is a beauty! That nestability is gorgeous with your addition of bling and a perfect bow. Congrats on your Featured Stamper status!! =)

Vicki Burdick said...

gorgeous card Marisa!!!