Hello Stampers~
How are you on this fine Monday? I am doing terrific! It is my daughter's first "official" day of summer vacation; so we are going to have a girls day together. My son has one more week of school, and then we'll be in full summer mode in our house. I just love summer, don't you? :)
Today, the Stampers Dream Team and friends have gotten together for another fun blog hop. I can't wait to see everyone's fabulous creations!
For my card, I chose one of JustRite's newest Christmas sets, Merry and Bright. This one's a cling set that coordinates perfectly with Spellbinders 2010 Ornaments Dies. The card layout is one I turn to time and time again...just love it! The card size is 5-1/2" x 3-1/4". I also happen to really love the clean and simple look of white-on-white. The only other color paper I added is a strip of pretty plaid from Crate Paper's Toy Box Pad. I colored the ornament in using Copic markers, and added some pretty sparkle with Sakura's Clear Stardust Gelly Roll Glitter Pen.
Here's a close-up view:
The picture really doesn't do the sparkle justice! I added some pretty Gold Metallic String, Red Rhinestones, and a Martha Stewart punched border to finish things off. The background was done with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.
Here are the marker colors that I used:
Next up you'll want to check out the rest of the fantastic blogs on this hop!
Debbie Olsen
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Laurie Schmidlin
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Tosh Leyendekker
Mona Pendleton
Cindy Lawrence <---you are here
Silke Ledlow
Arlene Cuevas
Charmaine Ikatch
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Joan Ervin
Teresa Kline
Jeanne Streiff
Kellie Fortin
Christina Fischer
Jo Thompson
It might just interest you to know that one of the blogs on this hop has hidden blog candy! That means if you leave a comment on each blog, you'll have lots of chances to win some fabulous free products! Stop back by the Stampers Dream Blog on Thursday, the 16th, to see who the lucky winner is.
Here's what you could win:
Pretty sweet, huh?! I guess you had better get hoppin'! :)
Have a fabulous day, friends!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Hugs,
~Cindy
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Stamps: JustRite Stampers Merry and Bright Cling Mount Set
Papers: Neenah Classic Solar White, Crate Paper's Toybox Patterned Paper
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Copic Markers (see photo)
Accessories: Spellbinders 2010 Ornaments Die, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities Dies, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Red Rhinestones, Gold Metallic String, Poinsettia Embossing Folder (SU), Sakura Clear Stardust Gelly Roll Glitter Pen, Dimensionals
Nice card :)
Posted by: Tina Bailie | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Oh that is a nice change... something cool to think about with all this heat we're having.... Beautiful Card!
Posted by: Dotty A | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Nice card, nice to see an early starter at Christmas cards.
Posted by: Tanja S. | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:02 AM
I love the combination of embossed and punched background. It shows how a white card can be taken a step above.
Posted by: Sonia | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Just starting the swing of summer and out pops a Christmas card... and a fantastic one at that. It's very pretty!! Love the matchyness of the plaid DP and the ornament that you coloured! Wonderful card.
Posted by: Beth Greco | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Lovely Christmas Card! Love the coloring!
Posted by: Gloria Nunn | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Beautiful card. Love the embossed background!
Posted by: Carol | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:23 AM
wauwwwww verry beautiful!!!!!
xx petra
Posted by: petra wetzels | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:24 AM
What a bright and happy Christmas card! Absolutely LOVE the embossed and punched background. It's a beautiful backdrop for your beautifully colored ornament!
Posted by: Charlotte | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Awesome Christmas card. Love the coloring and the embossing.
Posted by: Judy I, St. Louis MO | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Love the Christmas card, colors and die cut/embossing.
Posted by: Colleen | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Love how much the embossed bg adds to the end product
Posted by: Sassy | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Gorgeous card, Cindy! Love the bling and sparkle.
Posted by: Donna | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Great card design. I love the white on white of the embossed background.
Posted by: Susan McMenamin | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:06 AM
I love this card. Time to get the Christmas cards started. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Beth Ann Mallow | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:08 AM
This is SO lovely, Cindy! Love the embossing!
Posted by: Lillian Child | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Love the embossing!
Posted by: Kathie | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Ooooo!! Pretty!!!!
Posted by: PJ Harrington | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Love the white on white card!! and the embossing too. Very pretty card
Posted by: Stephanie Lee | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Very PRETTY!!!
Posted by: PJ Harrington | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Beautiful card, love all the sparkle and your embossed background.
Posted by: Vail Hauke | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Beautiful Christmas card...thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Ronda A. | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Very beautiful card but we just started summer here and I just can't think about Christmas yet, but maybe I should! Thanks!
Posted by: kathy | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
This is just stunning.
Posted by: Rebekka | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I love this card. Makes me want to get the die and stamp set. Thanks.
Posted by: Judy Cook | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM
What a pretty card. Love the embossing and the border you used. That ornament is so nice!!!
Posted by: Barbara Bruder | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Gail Ganong | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful card, Cindy!
Posted by: Linda E | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM
This is simply gorgeous, Cindy!!! Love your colors and all the texture! Thanks, my friend! :D
Posted by: Michelle R | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM
So cute, I love that ornament! Must have!
Posted by: Kendra | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM
What an impressive haul of blog candy this is!! I'd love a to get busy creating with any one of these items, much less all of them!
Posted by: Sherry Brumit | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Very nice cards!!! Chirsmas only 6 months away oh my!
Posted by: Gail Ganong | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Very pretty Christmas card and yes it is time to get started on them.
Posted by: Mickie | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM
That is a wonderful Christmas card. love this one.
Hugs Trish.
Posted by: Trish | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Pretty
Posted by: Laura (sandytoz) | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM
This is so pretty!! I love how you've colored the ornament, and the poinsettia embossed background looks fabulous!!
Posted by: Lea Lawson | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Great Christmas card; and just the right inspiration to get me thinking about getting my Christmas cards going early this year!
Posted by: Fran | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Such a pretty card!
Posted by: Jennifer R | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:08 PM
I love this card Cindy. That embossing folder went perfectly with the stamped image. TFS!
Posted by: Jo | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Wonderfully Gorgeous!
Rebecca
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Posted by: Rebecca Francis | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Cindy, you create the most beautifully textured backgrounds!! This one really lets the ornament shine! So beautiful!
Posted by: Laurie Schmidlin | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Love this card, Christmas in summer I like it a lot.
Posted by: Caroline | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Oh yeah , a Christmas card !! I have seen a few of these popping up recently.... love the pop of color on the white card , it makes a great focal point.
Posted by: Sherryl | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 01:16 PM
This is gorgeous! I love that ornament die!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Very pretty card - love the white and the ornament!
Posted by: Peachy Wessels | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 02:07 PM
What a perfectly beautiful Christmas card!
Posted by: Susan | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 02:10 PM
i don't need to think about christmas, but this card is so nicely made. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: f lynn rush | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Great job; love all the dimensions the card got from the embossing and ornament!
Posted by: Lucy Tedesco | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 02:56 PM
What a great way to get started on those Christmas cards! Thanks for sharing!
Jenny L.
Posted by: Jenny Lavender | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Whoa Cindy!! Fab ornament! What a perfect way to launch into Christmas stamping, this is fab!
Posted by: Becca Feeken | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:19 PM
What a beautiful card for the upcoming holidays!!
Posted by: connie smith | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:25 PM
I must buy the new dies from Spellbinders!
Posted by: Anita Pilman | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Love your holiday card....I should get started on those myself!! thanks for sharing, it is beautiful! ~Gin~
Posted by: Ginny K. | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Clean, fresh and very handsome card. Great idea combining the edge punch with the embossing.
Posted by: Nancy Proudfit | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Love all the colors and embossing... Is it Christmas in June now!! :)
Posted by: connie smith | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:40 PM
Wonderful card! It would be great to start those holiday cards. Always love your creations.
Posted by: Christar | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Gorgeous card! Love the white on white. Beautiful coloring on the poinsettias and leaves.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:58 PM
someone is thinking Christmas and giving us some wonderful ideas. I LOVE the embossing detail. Lovely card.
Posted by: Janice | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Hi Cindy! Beautiful card babe!
Posted by: Debbie Corbari | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Wow love the embossing on this card!
Posted by: Joyce Carlson | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: FM | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Cindy - thank you for Christmas in June! I love the sparklies!
Posted by: Billie Dee | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Very pretty card. Love the embossing on the white card.
Posted by: Cheryl Lea | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:54 PM
I also love the white on white! I like the way you used the plaid to separate the embossed and the lattice! This card just made me go oooooooooooh!!! Thanks for sharing your great work!
Posted by: Miche | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Christine W | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Pretty, reminds me that it's time to get started on Christmas cards!
R/
Posted by: Rufus | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Christmas in June. Beautiful. Gets me in the spirit early!
Posted by: Cindy Click | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:36 PM
This card looks simple and intricate all at the same time. Wonderful job!
Posted by: Cheryl | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:52 PM
It is never too early for Christmas. I just love the colors and the layout. Another stamp goes on my want list.
Posted by: Pat Kinser | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 05:56 PM
fantastic, always love embossing
Posted by: bethann d | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:08 PM
The first day of Summer break for your daughter and the Holday season in one post! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Erin Glee | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Yep, summer is awesome!! Love your gorgeous card, great job on the coloring and such a great stamp!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:22 PM
Ooooh, so pretty! Love all the Christmas colors on the ornament and that white embossed backdrop is just fab! :-)
Posted by: Arlene | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:33 PM
pretty card!
Posted by: mary | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Fantastic card -- Love the none traditional colours that you used for it!
Posted by: Jeneen | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Wow this is beautiful. Love the cuttlebug folder & the coloring.
Vicky Schmidt
Posted by: Vicky Schmidt | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:41 PM
What a beautiful card - I love your designs they are always so clean and crisp. I am in awe of your copic coloring skills! Thanks for sharing your creative talents with us :)
Posted by: Moira | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 07:00 PM
What a gorgeous holiday card ~ Love the embossing!
Thanks so much for a chance to win this fabulous blog candy!
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 07:48 PM
Yay for Christmas in J--- well, I guess June, rather than July. The clear colors are so pretty.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 07:51 PM
What a wonderful holiday card to give inspiration to everyone viewing. A stunning card. TFS
Posted by: Mary Jo | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Beautiful card. Love the dimension, as well as the crispness of the white with the colorful ornament.
Posted by: PJ | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:03 PM
cute never to early to start xmas!
Posted by: annette klasinz | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:13 PM
This is a delightful card: unique, thoughtful and one I would treasure if sent to me. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: JoAnne Freeman | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Yeah! Christmas in June!The ornament is just lovely.
Sharon L
Posted by: sharon L | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:41 PM
This card is so clean & fresh,Love it.
Posted by: Tema | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Beautiful card with such nice crisp and bright colors
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Very lovely! I love the white background; what a great backdrop to make the colors pop!!!
Posted by: Elaine | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Lovely card; love all the details. Thanks for sharing. Wonderful blog candy!
Posted by: Jo4Him | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:03 PM
very pretty!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:40 PM
Beautiful card. I'm starting to think about my Christmas cards and this gave me a good idea. Thanks loads,
Candy Meyers
Posted by: Candy Meyers | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:45 PM
love the crisp feel of this card :) Mercy
Posted by: Mercy | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Love that ornament. Reminds me that I need to get going on my Christmas cards.
Posted by: Bonnie Ditto | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Very beautiful...and as always...love all your gorgeous detail!
Posted by: Diane Hover | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Beautiful card!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Gail B | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM
I LOOOVE your beautiful ornament, Cindy, and the textured background looks FABULOUS!!!!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Ooooooo, quite lovely & festive!
Posted by: Linda C | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Everything about your card is simply exquisite!!! LOVE it!!!
Posted by: Marge (mer) | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Beautiful card, I love the contrast in colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Rea Custer | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Great card!! Good idea to think about getting started on those dozens of Christmas card. Thinking about doing mine as a Christmas in July sort of thing!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Georgia Hoek | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 12:36 AM
this is so pretty- thank you for sharing
Posted by: kathy s | Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 02:45 AM