Just Add Ink Challenge #224
I can’t believe I made a Christmas card…..
in July……
Not at all ready to do the Christmas thing yet – though the crazy chilly weather this week almost makes it feel like Christmas!
Well – that might be exaggerating a bit… but I did have a sweatshirt (can you believe SWEATSHIRT) on last evening it was so chilly. 55 degrees F on July 29 in Western PA is CRAZY! Practically a record low.
When I first saw the Christmas in July Card Challenge at Just Add Ink a few days ago (when the weather was normal 80 degree July weather), I thought – NOPE – no way – not doing this one….
Then, I just kinda got intrigued by the inspiration pictures that were provided to create a card from:
and came up with this one.
Well – at least I have my first Christmas card done.
Thanks for the inspiration and the fun Christmas in July Challenge Just Add Ink Team. Merry Christmas! (in about 147 days)
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Making a start on Christmas cards already is a scary thought Jodi, but your lovely vellum layers are so soft and pretty….Great card!
Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink.
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I know, Nikki – still hoping to enjoy lots of summer weather and then a crisp Fall. But it is always nice to think a little Christmas. In fact, there are certain little Christmas touches I leave around my house all year round. Just little things that most might miss, but sweet little reminders of the most fun and happy time of year that Christmas creates. 🙂
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This is so soft, sparkly and pretty Jodi – a perfect first Christmas card! Thanks for playing along at Just Add Ink this week.
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Thank you, Kim. And thanks for the inspiration that spawned it!
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Thank you Kim. I enjoy the creative inspiration from Just Add Ink!
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So glad you succumbed, Jodi! I love the sparkly, soft look of your card; it’s just lovely. Thanks for joining in the Christmas fun at Just Add Ink this week!
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Thank you Christine. There are some beautiful cards. I just discovered your challenge recently and enjoy it a lot!
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Stunningly beautiful, Jodi! I LOVE poinsettias and this card is gorgeous, as all of your cards are. I really enjoy your cards and posts.
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Thank you so much, Pam. It is so nice to get feedback and know that folks are enjoying. I appreciate!
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These vellum poinsettias look fantastic – I was just talking about making vellum flowers today too. I must give it a go. I do like the background you have created too. Chantell JAI
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Thank you Chantell. Enjoy making your flowers. Hope you will share. They are fun to make.
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Where is the direction on how to make the card?
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Hi Betsy – I made the poinsettias using the SU Joyful Christmas Stamp which I embossed with a glittery gold onto vellum and then very lightly sponged SU Daffodil Delight (a pale yellow) for the “white” poinsettia and SU Real Red very lightly for the pink/red poinsettia. For the flower centers, I colored tiny pearls with an olive alcohol marker.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iWrwx5_6CEU
Beautiful—reminds me of a song—-close to poincettia but ….hey reminder
Oh Rob!!!!!!!!
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Sweet Oldies!
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PS I embellished this song for you and dub in Poin se –e tta
🙂
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Oh Rob – you are too cute – you always think of something! 🙂 xo
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I am so glad you decided to join us again Jodi! Your card is gorgeous, soft and lucious! I love the polka dots on polka dots. The Poinsettia is one of my all time favourite Christmas stamps. Now you can say you have made a start on this years cards!! Thanks for playing at JAI ♥
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Thanks for your encouragement Paula!
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Great card. I’ll send you my mailing address!! LOL
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If you do – I will mail it 🙂
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lol, to us in Australia it’s strange to associate Christmas with cold weather! Your card is lovely, thanks for sharing it with us at Just Add Ink.
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That is so funny to consider, Tina. So many of our “images” are of cold and snow and icicles and everything associated with cold. It is interesting to compare cultures, and also to realize how small the world has become with our “world wide web!” 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
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OMGosh, Jodi! You cook, you decorate, and you create such beautiful cards!!!! Your attention to detail is amazing…I keep starting at this masterpiece! LOVE!
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You are too kind! 🙂
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