Friday, October 07, 2011

Blue Christmas...



Happy Friday!

Fall is definitely here, and that reminds me that Christmas is getting closer! The image I used for this card is one of my all time favorites. It is a Serendipity image called Christmas Chapel
It was colored in shades of blue with Distress Inks.



For the background I used Snowflake Flourish small. I embossed it with clear embossing powder and added rhinestones. I also added glitter to the snowy parts of the image, but it doesn`t show in this photo.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, and thanks so much for stopping by!

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42 comments:

  1. EllyOctober 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wow Yvonne, looks just GORGEOUS!!!!!

    hugs, Elly

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  2. thimbles bobbins paper and inkOctober 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oh so lovely! Absolutely beautiful!

    Cheers!
    Jennifer :)

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  3. pasjemariOctober 7, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Simply beautiful.!!!

    pozdrowienia Maria

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  4. Francie G.October 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Yvonne, this is so soft and tranquil! Gorgeous! TFS!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Yvonne, always a PLEASURE to view a new card from you! So lovely!

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  6. SusieOctober 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Extraordinarily gorgeous! Love the embossed background. The entire card is stunning.

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  7. KarinsArtScrapOctober 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    this is gorgeous yvonne.

    greetings karin

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  8. Sue from OregonOctober 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Stunning. Those extra touches of bling added a special touch to your wonderful creation!

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  9. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Wow beautiful card, you gave me inspiration with this card.
    Have a nice weekend, Ageeth

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  10. KristinOctober 7, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Utrolig lekkert! :D

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  11. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    WOOOW, helt nydelig kort du har laget!
    God og kreativ helg til deg :o)

    Heidi

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  12. Heather RogersOctober 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    What a beautiful winter picture. The soft blue tones in the image are amazing. :)
    Hugs~

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  13. cygaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I always look forward to your new card, and they are always beautiful

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  14. SannaSOctober 7, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    absolutely stunning!! gorgeous card!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  15. DanieleOctober 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    wow this is stunning
    hugs

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  16. melodyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    oh yvonne...ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! i am so loving all the blues...as always your work amazes me! so beautifully done!

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  17. TheaOctober 7, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    This is soooo beautiful! And than the colors, amazing!!

    Hugs
    Thea

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  18. ❤ KaiaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Åååå for ett lekkert og nydelig fargelagt motiv.
    Kjempeflott med blått... My favouritecolor...
    Klem fra Kaia

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  19. Stacy MorganOctober 8, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Beautiful! The blues are wonderful and I like this image.

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  20. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsOctober 8, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Yvonne, this is one classy card in regal blues, Shaz in oz.x

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  21. Karen WOctober 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    This is gorgeous, I love this idea of using the blues, may have to case this.

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  22. GlendaOctober 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This is so beautiful...I have become a big fan. I too may have to case this one! Gorgeous!

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  23. Corine van der ZeeOctober 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    This is STUNNING!!! Love the blue!

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  24. Bastelfrosch's KreativseiteOctober 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    This card is a dream!!! Absolutly!
    Annette

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  25. Dina Kowal CreativeOctober 9, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I love it when you post, Yvonne! This is just so gorgeous.

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  26. JokeOctober 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful,Yvonne

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  27. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Have a wonderful card designs in here like your new touches look .....Stunning Yvonne!!
    plastic key tags
    id card printing urgent

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  28. AmericaOctober 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Hey Yvonne! Ive missed you postings. Love your NEW profile Pic. Youre always looking beautiful GF! :) And this new Christmas card, with its breathtaking scene and you flawless stress coloring is truly GORGEOUS!!! WOW-work of art!!

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  29. BeckyOctober 15, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    This is stunning, love the colors.

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  30. Susan (rainy)October 15, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    This takes my breath away! What a stunning and gorgeous card.

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  31. AleksandraOctober 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Amazingly gorgeous! I admire your work now for a long time, but this is my first post to you. Your designs are just outstanding. The cards take my breath away each time I see them again and again. You have such an amazing talent and feeling for design and colors. Your coloring with distress inks is amazing and there is just enough of everything to make the card look outstanding. Beautiful!

    I wish ou a fabulous day and a lot of future creativity!

    Greetings,
    Aleksandra

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  32. annemarieOctober 15, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    wauw! very nice!
    annemarie

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  33. GruschlomaOctober 17, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!
    Dear greetings
    Erika

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  34. KathyOctober 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Wow!!! Yvonne, I just LOVE your creations! The shading and monotone coloring is so beautiful! One of these days I'm going to put my Prismacolor pencils aside and really give distress inks a try!

    Blessings!

    Kathy

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  35. AndreaOctober 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    so elegant and just beautiful

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  36. Hobby Musician KeyboardOctober 23, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Dear Yvonne , You make so wonderful and lovely works! I enjoyed the visit on your site. Many thanks for your beautiful inspirations!! Please take a look on my Blogspot.
    Hugs from Marina.

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  37. Eva HelenOctober 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Vakkert og stilrent kort med flotte stempler!

    Klem Fra
    Eva Helen

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  38. JackyOctober 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Hi, I have been blog-hopping tonight but have spent the most time on your blog looking at your amazing designs - I love them all. You are just so talented. I am also a nurse and love trying to make cards. At the moment spellbinders are used on most of my cards but I still love my silhouette. I wish I could improve my stamping - must practice more...., Jacky

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  39. NaomiOctober 31, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    WOW, what a STUNNING card! It's just so classy with the blue and creme colour scheme, the simple layout, and the subtle embellishments! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a kind comment. I decided to check out your blog, too, and let me tell you, I just HAD to become a follower because EVERY single one of your cards is GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see your next creation!

    Cheers,
    Naomi

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  40. Patti JoNovember 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Love the monochromatic look! Beautiful work Yvonne! I always enjoy seeing your wonderful works of art!!!

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  41. BeateNovember 12, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Wow! Your coloring and card is amazing! gorgeous creation.
    Hugs and smiles

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  42. aniaDecember 1, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Śliczna, niezwykle klimatyczna praca!!

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