03 August 2011

Christmas in August!

Hi everyone! sorry about the absence, been trying to figure out what has been wrong with my shoulder and neck, thankfully with having the massage we have managed to figure out what is wrong, one of my major nerves along my spine was the culprit, pinched and damaged, but is fixable...what a relief, so with a few weeks ahead of massage I should be back to normal once again, in the mean time, lots of rest.

Today, is the start of a new challenge over at Simon Say's and this challenge should suit everyone, as the theme this week is all about Christmas, so you can create any Christmas card with no restrictions...

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To view further details on the challenge all you have to do is click the picture below...

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Now, there is always an awesome prize at the end and who wouldn't want to win....



So with that incentive and a way to get started on those Christmas cards, I cannot wait to see all your creations...

Here is the card that I created...

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I took white card stock that was trimmed to size, stamped the Starry Sky that was inked with Jenni Bowlin, Soap Powder over the top and then stamped the Penny Black, Greetings from the Wise Owl onto the white card stock and coloured in with my Copics.  Adding glitter to the Santa hat and also onto another piece of torn white card stock, adhering this to the bottom of the stamped card stock.  Finally, adding a sentiment above the owl from the stamp set Get Merry and adhered to a blue trimmed card.

A quick card that sometimes is the perfect card to create for when we are rushed for time...

I cannot wait to see your creations, I need lots of inspiration from you all, so get those Chrissy stamps out and get inky...

Hope to see you all back here tomorrow!

Hugs










29 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Adorable! Hope you are on the mend, Jo x

Simone said...

Oh wow! This is so cute hun!! Love that gorgeous little owl! I hope you are feeling better soon hun, just keep trying to rest :)

Laura O'Donnell said...

what a sweet owl!

I've been thinking about christmas cards lately. great challenge!

Smilie girl said...

Fun card!
Hope your neck feels better soon.

Dawn said...

What a very cute card Joy. Just adorable.

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Joy, super cute image and your colouring is fab
hugs Mandy xx

Mephisto said...

WOW, thats so a lovely cad.
Like the image very much!

Hugs
Domi

Sarah said...

So FUN and CUTE! Fabulous colouring!

Kathy said...

Oh now he is just adorable!! Love the sentiment:)

Barb said...

Amazing coloring as always, Joy! Beautifully done! Love this card!!

Kelly Booth said...

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!! I LOVE that Owl and the way you did his eyes...is just Perfect!! You Rock my Friend!!!

Joyce said...

This is just too cute. I love the owl and the way you colored him/her.

Lin said...

LOVE this owl! Your card showcases him beautifully, Joy! So glad to know that you've found the problem, and that there's a fix for it!

Maureen Morton said...

Poor Joy - know you will soon be feeling better! Maybe too many hours in the crafting room? Hope not! Love this adorable card - "Whoooo" says it is time for Christmas?

jintyoo7 said...

Marvelous, I love him :o)

Robin Cooper said...

Very cute card!!!!

Deb Lorence said...

Super cute card Joy! Hope the massage treatment helps you feel better.

Lorraine A said...

I love this card Joy :-) when I saw this cute Owl I went to find it in the store and it is now on my wish list ,,, so very cute and the starry background is fab ,, the sentiment is just perfect too ,, very funny :-)

luv
Lols x x x

hope your shoulder and neck feel better soon hunny xx

CanadianScraps43 said...

Wow this is super cute Joy. Love those easy peasy cards that are whippped up in no time flat. Thanks for inspiring again today. Off to check out the challenge at Simon Says. Thanks sweetie.

Sue Kohler said...

Glad to hear you are back on the mend and have found the reason for the pain, gotta love getting older-lol!
Another gorgeous card, beautifully coloured owl, love all the depth of colour! the glittery piece at the bottom is a real winner!
take care, enjoy some rest! :)

Christine said...

Hi Joy,

Just wanted to stop by and tell you how much I love your card. That stamp is adorable and you have colored it so well. Love the glittery snow accents too! Have a wonderful day!
xoxo, Christine

debby4000 said...

Love your beautiful, adorable card Joy.
luv
Debby

Tina said...

Cute card, I love the sentiment. I hope you're feeling better soon xox

Michelle said...

So sorry you aren't feeling well...but massages...oh now that is worth is eh? LOVE your card. Your coloring is just perfection!!!!

Brenda said...

I totally love your owl Joy! Super cute card!

Jo (Boots the Monkey) said...

Stunning card Joy, love your owl and your colouring is fantastic.

All round super card !

Hugs,

Jo x

Sue McRae said...

This owl is just the cutest and your colouring is amazing Joy!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Beautiful work, Joy!! I love the snow effect at the bottom and how cute is this little owl ;)??

Merry Christmas in August!
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Alice Wertz said...

amazing coloring, Joy! love love the glittery snow, too! such an adorable holiday card!

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