Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Joyous Noel

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Had this Fab Friday sketch stashed away and decided to use it today so I could use a bit more of my Freckled Fawn washi tape.   Love the pattern on this one :)  Not exactly Christmas colours with all the black, but hopefully the red and green balance it off a bit.


Great fun using this PTI holly die I got earlier in the year and have been waiting to use for a long time LOL!  Crimped the leaves for a bit of texture and added the snowflake and button to help spice things up a bit as I don't have the knack for making CAS shine on its own.  Still a work in progress. That's what I love about this hobby - so many ways you can stretch yourself and grow as a card maker!

Love this sentiment from Verve's new Christmas release.  Joy is one of my  favorite Christmas words and  having it jump off the sentiment is perfect!


Have a joyous day!

 

What's In It?
Stamps: Joyous Noel (Verve)
Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Black
Ink: Black
Accessories:  Washi Tape (Freckled Fawn), Holly Die (PTI), Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart), Crimper, Button, Gold Twine, Bling, Glue Dots, Dimensinals

17 comments:

Lynn said...

I have my new Verve but I'm out of town...cannot wait to get inky with these gorgeous sentiments and fonts. Your card is beautiful...I love the washi tape!

Dawn Easton said...

OH I love that you crimped the leaves!!! Need to remember that ;)
I need some washi tape....I don't own any. Thanks for enabling me....hehe!

Benzi said...

Very pretty Washi tape and love your holly die. Reminds me I have a holly punch I haven't used. Love your card in those colors.

Maureen said...

wow! That is pretty perfect washi tape! I think it adds a whole lot of elegance :) So glad your stamps are with you now and you're enjoying them :)

Lee-Anne said...

LOVE! Marisa, this is gorgeous! That new Verve sentiment is fab and so is your washi! I can hardly wait to get my new Verve goodies!

Unknown said...

Wow, love the way you used washi tape! never use it yet. Now you really make me want to try them! Another beautiful card my friend! By the way Heather is going to the operation on Nov.26th its going to be 5 or 6 hours long. Please pray for her and her family! Its so hard for them now :(

cardchick's world said...

'm a daily reader...just don't post....but I need to ask about your white paper it is soooo crisp and white..what brand is it?

Danni said...

So striking! I love the texture on the leaves!

Vickie Z said...

Love the colors and use of the sketch! That design on the washi tape is fabulous!! Hoping my patient will be a good one over the next couple of days-will make sure the pain med gets taken sooner this time, LOL!

Vicki Dutcher said...

That washi tape is awesome! So pretty with the bright colors against it!

nwilliams6 said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty! Love the colors and that font on that sentiment is wonderful. So great Marisa. Hugz!

Emily Keaton said...

So pretty, Marisa! I do love the lettering on that new sentiment. It looks so fresh and modern!

Wanda Cullen said...

I see you got the new Verve going here...gorgeous design! Love that tape and the crimped holly leaves! Great idea!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Just fabulous, Marisa!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

This is a fabulous CAS Xmas card Marisa - the crimped Holly leaves are awesome, and the vibrant colours look stunning with the black and white. Love it!
Sylvia x

Stacy Morgan said...

Very cool! I like the tape and have yet to try them. You have got me thinking though. Beautiful card.

Robin said...

Yikes, Christmas is coming! I love the font of the sentiment, and the card is very pretty.