Greetings! I’m back to share a Christmas card with you today. I have to admit that once I start making Christmas cards the slope is very slippery and if I’m not careful, it’s all I want to stamp. Well this was a pleasure today as I perused all my Christmas paper – what an indulgence. The only thing missing was the hot chocolate!
My friend Michelle at Stampers Dream sent me this dreamy image to color up and seeing cardinals in the yard yesterday (at least I hope that was what they were) gave me the inspiration I needed to touch markers to the image. When I opened my mail from Splitcoast I saw the sketch for SC243 and sat down to work! This is one of many Northwoods Rubber Stamps she has in stock; this one is called Holly and Cardinals Oval. I was tickled how easily it colored up – lol, the magic is in the artwork. I used Tombow Markers, which if you have never tried, are rich with pigment and make something like this so easy.
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So you may be curious why I said to be sure to stop in and see me today. Do you remember this?
Well I received so many emails on how to make these ornaments and life was soooooo busy pre-CHA that I simply did not have the time. Well, the tutorial is in the Resources Gallery over at Splitcoaststampers!! I’ve done both a step-by-step tutorial and a video tutorial – you can see them HERE!
Thanks so much for your kind words on this ornament and for all the requests for me to develop it into a tutorial.
I hope you’ll try it out – if you do, be sure to upload your work to the Technique Spotlight Gallery HERE so that we can all see! Happy Stamping and Papercrafting, friends!!
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August 26, 2009
9:07 am
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love those cardinals, and your snowflake ornament is gorgeous too! :) Have a lovely day.
August 26, 2009
9:09 am
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I finally have some time to ‘play’ and this will be my first project. I love the ornament.
August 26, 2009
9:16 am
Amazing coloring and beautiful card.
August 26, 2009
9:27 am
Becca as usual your work is flawless!! Thanks for the tutorial too. That is one I am definitely working on soon. They will look fabulous on my gifts this year..
Take care girlfriend.
Janine
August 26, 2009
9:27 am
Becca
You always give me a good chuckle when you say how easy your cards are. I know they are easy for you and I so appreciate your tutorial because with them I can actually try the card.
This card is as beautiful as I have grown to expect when I see Becca is the creator.
Colleen
August 26, 2009
9:27 am
What a delightful post! I love your card. The colouring is so beautiful. The blue is gorgeous! Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. I’m definately buying the nesties! You are so talented, Becca!
August 26, 2009
9:29 am
It’s beautiful. Your choice of papers is striking. Being old school, I’m having hard time learning to mix patterns. It just goes against my grain. But following your lead, I’m learning how great they can look! Thanks, Teach! LOL!
August 26, 2009
9:56 am
Becca! This card is beautiful. And could that bow be tied any more perfect! So wish I could tie a bow like this!
August 26, 2009
10:23 am
Amazing Becca as always!! Beautiful work!
August 26, 2009
10:28 am
Becca….thanks for the tutorial…I can hardly wait to try this! Love your birds…..we have a colony of cardinals in the yard next door. They are real favorites here and actually our state bird! Have a blessed day.
August 26, 2009
10:33 am
Becca, Becca, Becca -
Such a beautiful card and I love how you’ve colored the cardinals. Your choice of paper and ribbons are impeccable as usual. Thank you so much for sharing and for the wonderful tutorial as well. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Elaine Allen
August 26, 2009
10:38 am
Fabulous, Becca–congrats on the SCS tutorial too!
August 26, 2009
10:43 am
Becca, this is a gorgeous card and I love the Pooh card too. On my way to watch your video!!
August 26, 2009
10:56 am
What a GORGEOUS card!!! You did an awesome job with that NW Cardinals stamp! Your coloring with the Tombows is just perfect! Love the paper combination and that beautiful red bow! Thanks, my friend! :-)
August 26, 2009
12:18 pm
BEAUTIFUL Becca!!!
August 26, 2009
12:19 pm
Very pretty, I love everything about this. Great idea with the large bow and the cardinals are gorgeous.
August 26, 2009
12:34 pm
Gorgeous! Wish I were on your Christmas card list!!!
August 26, 2009
12:44 pm
Thank you for the tutorial, Becca! I actually bought this pendant because of your ornament, and am thrilled that you did a video! Thank you for sharing.
Melanie
August 26, 2009
1:17 pm
Your card is gorgeous. It’s so nice to see how different pattern papers are being used together. Thank you so much Becca for the tutorial that ornament is beautiful and you make it look so easy. You are truly a blessing.
August 26, 2009
2:06 pm
Becca, you’ve done it again! Love the card and thanks so much for the tutorial on how to do the gorgeous ornament! You may have solved one of my Christmas gift dilemma’s! Now it’s off to play!
August 26, 2009
2:12 pm
Good evening, Becca. This is such a pretty card- I love it; and thank you for the Christmas Ornament tutorial. I received my newsletter from SCS today and when I saw the project tutorial I just knew why you told everyone to tune in today. Many thanks.
August 26, 2009
2:16 pm
Ohhhhhhhh, I love all that blue behind the cardinals…..it’s so vibrant, they look like they’re glowing! AWESOME!
August 26, 2009
3:16 pm
Becca, thanks so much for posting the tutorial. I just received my new Spellbinder pendant set and am SO eager to try this! :) I’m off to play now!
August 26, 2009
5:23 pm
Gorgoeus, Becca!! The card is amazing and the ornament fabulous!!!
August 26, 2009
5:29 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I love these and now I have ideas for more of my pendants. Love the step by step directions. I had an idea how to do them, but now I know!
You are the best!
August 26, 2009
5:45 pm
Becca,
Stunning card. And a great big THANK YOU for the tutorial.
~~Diane~~
August 26, 2009
7:08 pm
Thank you so much for the tutorial. Those ornaments will make wonderful gifts for Christmas. Thank you also for sharing your beautiful card – I love that bow and the cardinals are so majestic looking.
August 26, 2009
8:37 pm
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I loved this when you first did it and am so excited about you sharing (I personally LOVE videos) this tutorial. Off to finish watching and to make one!!
Patricia
the PaperTemptress
http://www.papertemptress.com
August 26, 2009
11:42 pm
this is stunning and your coloring is amazing… Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent. You are a true artist and I’m always in awe of your work. Hugs, Peggy
August 27, 2009
12:21 am
Becca,
This is just beautiful!!
miss you lots
hugs
latisha
August 27, 2009
4:22 am
Wow Becca!!! Your cardinal card is stunning!!! I love the dp and design along with your fab coloring!! A tutorial by you….Woohoo!! I will definitely give it a go when I get home from camping next week!
hugs and blessings,
Chris
August 27, 2009
5:21 am
Thanks Becca, I am so addicted and obsessed with Spellbinders that I love any chance to experiment with something new and elegant like your wonderful projects. Thanks for the inspiration Becca!
August 27, 2009
5:31 am
Thanks so much for the video Becca. Now I can see where I went wrong with mine. You make it look so simple.
Now to try it again…this time with instructions.
August 27, 2009
5:34 am
oops! I meant to comment on your beautiful Cardinal Christmas card. Gorgeous card
August 27, 2009
6:27 am
Hi Becca, i love you site, so much nice things to see. thanks for the turtorial with the ornament, it’s so beautifull. Sorry my english is not so good but i hope you understand what i try to say.
greetings from Holland
Linda
August 27, 2009
1:30 pm
Holy Moly! What a wonderful ornament. thank you so much for the tutorial. You are an amazing woman!
hugs,
Jennifer
August 27, 2009
10:24 pm
Beautiful card Becca!
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
August 29, 2009
6:38 am
Love the birds, very pretty!
Thanks for sharing the video, it is just Beautiful!
August 30, 2009
3:28 pm
You are just too talented!
December 4, 2009
6:30 pm
thank you for such a wonderful tutorial
I have made the ornament and I am so pleased with the result!
and thank you too, for such wonderful inspiration!