Saturday, December 11, 2010

Christmas Joy - Sugar Creek Hollow

It's the weekend!! And, we all know what the weekends are like in December...BUSY!! I hope that all of you are well and that you are handling the stress well. I know that I often get caught up in all of the things to do in the holiday season! This year, I'm trying my best to remember to relax and concentrate on the true reason for this holiday--the birth of Jesus. That is my true Christmas Joy!

Our challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow is a color combo this week -- using red and white. The high contrast colors really are striking and fun to play with. My Real Red satin ribbon came just in time for this card. I think I could live with just satin ribbon...it is so luscious! Check out the design team creations HERE for some more inspiration!

Card Details:
Stamps: Christmas Joy by Sugar Creek Hollow
Paper: Whisper White and Real Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: none
Accessories: Cuttlebug folders; SU Real Red satin ribbon; Martha Stewart diamond bling; Nestabilities; Christmas Cards Cricut Cartridge (for red shape); Red bling

12 comments:

Donna Moore said...

Hey Nancy!
Well, it had to happen, we chose the same image.....I must be honest, your card rocks way over mine! :) Your bow is perfect (mine looks like a bow challenged person made it--that would be true!) and I like the white background you have chosen! All in all this card is simply gorgeous, bright, cheerful, and elegant! Love it!!
donna

Heide said...

Nancy this is just so lovely...from the embossed Bg to the bling. I love it.

Tracy Vinson said...

Hi Nancy, when I seen this come up on the DT blog, I KNEW it was one of my favorites this week. That bow is a gorgeous accent to an already lovely card.

Renee Matarese said...

This is so pretty. I love how you compensated for the cuttlebug folder with the rhinestones. They're the perfect touch of sparkle for this beautiful card.

Sharon Basel said...

Very pretty Nancy. Love the textures and the die cuts and that gorgeous bow! I love the primary color of white here - it just makes everything else pop.
Hugs,
Sharon

marsha said...

Nancy, this looks FABULOUS! I just love how you used the red and white and the die cuts really make this shine! I love all the embossing and that gorgeous bow is just the perfect touch!
Hugs,
Marsha

HappyCrafter said...

Another lovely creation, I like the colour combo and that bow is divine.

coldwaters2 said...

Stunning creation Nancy I am so loving the red and white theme, I have seen a few of the other DT's work and I must say the quality is outstanding, I love it.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Jen Shults said...

I really like this layout and your background embossing it just perfect!

Mary Duffek said...

Fabulous blog design....looks so awesome! Your card is beautiful!

Julie said...

Beautiful Nancy! I love the layout and your bow is gorgeous!

Hugz,
Julie

Gunn (MsPlum) said...

Beatuiful Nancy!
Love the textures and the big bow!
Hugs
Gunn