Monday, July 25, 2011

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 128

This week at Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge is to use your Christmas stamps.  Here is the blurb over at the Flourishes blog:
Hi all and welcome to Flourishes’ Christmas in July sale! Each year around this time, we kick off a festive sale that is sure to warm your hearts and get you in the spirit, long before the snow starts to fly! Between now and the 31st of July, all Christmas sets will be a whopping 20% off! Just click HERE to see all the goodies that are on sale! Don’t dismay either, some of our sets are out of stock, but a shipment is due in any day. So, if there is a set you’d like, keep checking back and we’ll try to keep you updated here.


I used the set called Christmas Classics, which happens to be my all time favorite set.


I used the wonderful sketch that Chupa has for you to use on her blog HERE.  


The rest of the design team has some amazing creations for you to drool over.

Silke
Cindy
Tammy 
Maki
Shannon White (guest designer)

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather


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56 comments:

  1. Daniela DobsonJuly 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful card. I love the bird on a branch and the gold with the red.

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  2. LynndaJuly 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Its beautiful card ... and very inspiring!!! Love it... hugs...xoxo

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  3. Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)July 25, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    What wonderful colours, make me feel warm and fuzzy :) Love the kraft accents, fabby bow and the pop of red! Brilliant!

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  4. Cindy HaffnerJuly 25, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Heather this is GORGEOUS!!~

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  5. Shannon WhiteJuly 26, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Ooooh, Miss Heather this is Gorgeous! I picked that same image too, cause it's my Favorite Flourishes Christmas set as well! lol 8-) Love your Wonderful coloring and Fab dp's! Gorgeous bow and I am loving the kraft accents!

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)
    P.S. It's been wonderful wonderful working with you Lady! 8-)

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  6. LindsayJuly 26, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    This is gorgeous Heather! LOVE all that red and your cardinal is colored to perfection!

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  7. RosJuly 26, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Such an elegant card Heather ... beautifully done ...

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  8. Sabrina ScrapbookJuly 26, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    A very sweet card indeed, Heather!! Thank you so much for your kind words at my recent post. Keep in touch, ya!! Take care and have a great day!! :D

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  9. Theresa's StudioJuly 26, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful card...love the design and stamp.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    that is a 'classic' card Heather
    love it :D
    ~victoria~

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  11. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love how your cardinal just pops from that basically neutral background. Fabulous work.
    Liz Williams

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  12. Lisa EltonJuly 26, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Wow Heather this is another beauty!!!

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  13. Mona PendletonJuly 26, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    So pretty Heather! Love the vibrant red Cardinal! The soft shading around the edges looks so wonderful!

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  14. CherylJuly 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    What a pretty card, Heather. I love your coloring on the bird and the shading around it. The papers you used are perfect, and the bright red rhinestones tie it all together beautifully.

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  15. PattieJuly 26, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I just love this chubby little bird! Great coloring and I really like that dp!

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  16. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What a pretty card.. Of course Bird Images always remind me of you!! I do hope you are having a nice day.. It looks like rain here in Las Vegas.

    Hugs, Linda

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  17. Jacqueline SmithJuly 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    What another beautiful card thanks for sharing.

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  18. Tammy HershbergerJuly 26, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    GORGEOUS card, Heather! LOVE the red accents with the Kraft cardstock!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful card! :-)

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  20. stampqueenJuly 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Great card - lovely vintage feel to it!!! Your coloring is spot on too!!

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  21. The Rubber MaidJuly 26, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Stunning card. It is certainly just lovely. Pat

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  22. BenziJuly 26, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Gorgeous, Heather! Great sketch, beautifully done and I love the cardinal. Wonder if the snow will fly in our part of the country again this year? Hope so.

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  23. dpkennedyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Ah, my favorite cardinal again! Beautiful and elegant! Love Chupa's sketch you used too!

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  24. Betty WrightJuly 26, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Gorgeous, Heather! Beautiful details and stunning coloring! Wonderful Christmas card!

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  25. Lee July 26, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    FABulous!!! I love that sketch with the cardinal....and the Kraft is so elegant...I have such a tough time using Kraft! LOL

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  26. Silke LedlowJuly 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    AWWWW...Heather...great minds do think alike..LOL!!! Your take on the Sketch and X-mas this is gorgeous! Hugs ~S~

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  27. DonnaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the cardinal image.

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  28. AnneJuly 26, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Beautiful card.. love the vintagey look..

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  29. Leslie MillerJuly 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    How perfect with the sketch! I'm seeing a lot of this cardinal today, and no wonder, because it's such a pretty stamp. Your card is just gorgeous, Heather!

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  30. Inger Harding July 27, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Wowwww this is sooo beautiful Heather!!
    Love it!!!! :)

    ♥ Hugs, Inger

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  31. RietteJuly 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    a stunning card - i love the red accents!

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  32. Colleen DietrichJuly 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Heather, this is beautiful! I have seen your name around blog land, and wanted to come by and check out your stuff. :) What a terrific blog you have! Just became a Follower. :)

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  33. Allison CopeJuly 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Stunning card Heather! I just adore the beautiful papers you used with your beautiful cardinal image.

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  34. TheresaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Heather your card is AMAZING!! I don't have holiday images so I'll have to put them on my Flourishes wish list. Your DPs are absolutely perfect as is your coloring.

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  35. ShimeJuly 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Cute card! Like image and how you used craft paper.

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  36. CarolJuly 28, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Lovely card, great image. Carol x

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  37. Steph Lee of Arty CartyJuly 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    The color combo and your coloring is just gorgeous

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  38. ecpiercyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    This is a stunning card! I love the cardinal image, and the red and gold combo is great.

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  39. Dawn B.July 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Great minds think alike.. Don't you just love this set. I used it too. Your layout is beautiful. I featured your card on Flourishes Facebook page..:)

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  40. Dawn B.July 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    This is beautiful Heather. I love this set and used it too.. I featured your card on Flourishes Facebook.. :)

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  41. StellaJuly 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    The cardinal is a gorgeous bird and the way you colored it is just spot on. The stamp is gorgeous. love the branches and little accents of red berries. ( even though red is not my color but you do it so so well :)....)
    Your card is in one word; breathtaking!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  42. papertrails leaverJuly 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    oh wow! Love the red cardinal! It's striking! Just beautiful! :-) Amy

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  43. YogiJuly 28, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    very pretty. Nice color scheme and the background paper is so pretty with it.

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  44. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Super beautiful Heather!! I love the beautiful papers and colors! Great take on the sketch too.

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  45. ellepauletteJuly 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Oh my!! This is so beautiful!!

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  46. Marlena M.July 29, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love that cardinal! Beautiful card! ;)

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  47. RosemaryJuly 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    beautiful card... love the color combo!

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  48. Kathy JonesJuly 30, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    LOVE this card Heather!!! That beautiful vintage cream and the bright spot of red of the cardinal makes for a stunning creation!!

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  49. ChristineJuly 30, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    This is gorgeous! i love your red, kraft and cream colour combo!

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  50. farmhouse-storyJuly 31, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    beautiful color combo, heather:) and the sweet cardinal is a perfect centerpiece for it! (hope the bday was a great one:)

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  51. FrancaJuly 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I love the colours and the image is great

    Hugs Franca

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  52. RavengirlJuly 31, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    What a gorgoues card! I love the patterned paper you picked to back your beautifully colored image!

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  53. Sylvia BlumAugust 1, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    WOWZERS! This is an absolutely FANTASTIC christmas card.. totally LOVE the cardinal in red!

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  54. SherryAugust 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful card! love the colors and your stamp. thanks for the sketch too.

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  55. MistiAugust 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love the kraft with this!! Gorgeous card!!!

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  56. LanaAugust 2, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Oh my!!!! Love love every inch! :)

    xx

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!