Simply Elegant Paper Crafts: Bling on the holidays with a Delightful sketch

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Bling on the holidays with a Delightful sketch

The Jingle Belles challenge this week is to "bling on the holidays" with anything sparkly. I used metallic ribbon from my scrap jar and adhesive gems. I also wanted to combine this challenge with this Artful Delight sketch:

The Artful Delight sketch challenge closes on August 23rd...the prize is the September monthly kit! I have had so much fun with the July kit and I have enjoyed being the August guest designer; I can hardly wait to see what goodies will be in the September kit. I think there may be a few August scrapbook kits left. You may recall it contains gorgeous papers by Authentique and Glitz Design as well as Jenni Bowlin butterflies, Tim Holtz buttons, and yummy seam binding...I recommend you get one while you still can. The August card kit is sold out.

Supplies:
paper: BasicGrey 6x6 "Wassail"
adhesive gems: Colorbok and Prima "Say it in Crystals"
sentiment: Stampin' Up! "Teeny Tiny Wishes"
ribbon: Offray
punches: Stampin' Up!
adhesive: foam tape

Happy Tuesday!

33 comments:

Deborah Frings said...: I like this a lot! Traditional colours in gorgeous papers, but a graphic Christmas tree! And such lovely sparkly flourishes! Here's mine!; August 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Amy said...: This is so pretty! I love the triangle patterned paper that turned into a tree- Great job! :)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Absolutely gorgeous!! Just love the papers and how the tree turned out! The bling is perfect, I absolutely love those swirly blings!!; August 16, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Lisa said...: pretty sketch and such a lovely card. the silver ribbon is perfect and the bling swirl is just lovely; August 16, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Linda said...: Ohhhh I love that paper and how you created the tree. BEAUTIFUL!; August 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Trish and Treasure said...: Great Xmas card design, love the triangles on the tree looks fantastic! and Thanks for the great comment on my blog..you're such a sweetheart!; August 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM
Linda Breedlove said...: These papers are so beautiful, June. What a fabulous card. Love the silvery ribbon and your lovely tree... two thumbs up!!!; August 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Amanda Johnson said...: This is a gorgeous card! I love the colors you used and the tree is gorgeous! :); August 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Cathie Rigby said...: This is so elegant and beautiful! TFS Cathie; August 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Unknown said...: What a delightful card. Such a cute little tree. I love it..; August 16, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Missy said...: This is such a pretty & elegant Christmas card, I love the papers & bling you added!!; August 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM
SmilynStef said...: Oh my word ... I LOVE how you turned that paper into a tree (as I thump myself on the head and wonder why I never thought of that) ... such a wonderful holiday design ... so glad you joined our jingle belles fun.; August 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM
abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...: So pretty! Great color combo on this! Thanks for linking with us over at the Creative Cutter Room!

DT Member Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Stephanie Lanzalotto said...: Hi June! I really love the papers you used for this project. I love the quilted tree and the bling is placed perfectly. Fabulous job as always!; August 16, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Julie Tucker-Wolek said...: Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee this June! LOVING the tree and the bling! :):):):):):):):):):):):); August 16, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Yvonne said...: Beautiful card!; August 17, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Unknown said...: Gorgeous Christmas card - love how you used the Artful Delight sketch for a card.

Thank you for your comments on my blog - greatly appreciated.x; August 17, 2011 at 5:06 AM
My 3 E Scrapbooking said...: Beautiful June! I keep seeing your Christmas cards and ever time I am thinking I really, really need to get started! It will be here before we know it! Great job with the sketch! I think I might play with that today!; August 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Hazel said...: I just had to come and look after your comment for me (thank you for your kind words) - great minds think alike with the lovely BG papers - super card you've made x; August 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM
papertrails leaver said...: this s fabulous June! I love the tree pieced with tiny triangles! Very cool!; August 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM
2muchpaper said...: What a gorgeous, elegant card! This is beautiful.; August 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Kirsty Vittetoe said...: Lovely holiday card, the christmas tree is unique and beautiful!; August 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Arlene said...: This is sooooo beautiful! Love the way you pieced the tree together...brilliant!; August 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Lisa said...: I love this card June! The colors are fantastic(I love the Wassail paper!) and the tree is just perfect. Those gems are really the perfect accent for this card.; August 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM
lauren bergold said...: HOLY MOLY! that is utterly ASTONISHING, i am speechless miss june!!! ♥; August 17, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Lisa said...: Oh WOW, June, this is so gorgeous! I love the triangle Christmas tree and all the pretty, sparkly bling! What a beautiful Christmas card - I LOVE it!! :D

Lisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com; August 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM
Angi Barrs said...: What a gorgeous card. Love the paper and the pretty Christmas tree. :); August 17, 2011 at 8:33 PM
Court said...: LOVING that tree! And of course thank you so much for playing along with our sketch challenge at Artful Delight!; August 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Rosemary said...: June, I love your card (I say that a lot about your cards, and each time it is TRUE) - this is equally warm and yet classy and elegant as well - not easy to pull off. I agree with previous commenter who admired using the BG paper to make a tree, very clever.

(and thank you for always taking the time to stop by and see my card and leave me a thoughtful comment); August 19, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Debbie said...: Beautiful June!! Love the patchwork tree!!!; August 19, 2011 at 9:01 PM
Claudine said...: Amazing as always!; August 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM
RockinRenee said...: I LOVE this card! It's gorgeous!; August 20, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Carrie said...: I found your blog from the cricut mb. I love this card. What a cute idea with the tree.; August 25, 2011 at 6:17 AM

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