From Our Home to Yours at Christmas!

I have a card to share today. It has been a really busy few weeks and finding time to craft is starting to feel like a luxury. I realized a few weeks ago that I am terribly behind in my Christmas card stash for this time of year. Today's card is just that. A way for me to add to my collection for mailing in early December.

My card today uses ODBD newly released Christmas Door set. I colored the image with copics and added layers of colored glitter to create added dimension. This is my new favorite thing to do. I am trying to come up with quicker cards even though the bow is still a part of the look and will cost more to mail. Today's card uses a kraft card stock base, but instead of layering for a background I added the MME Lost and Found Christmas paper directly to the base. Sort of fools the eye a bit. The other layers are smaller accent pieces as well as part of the focal image. I finished with some lace, gold pearls, bow, and gold ornate button with sentiment tag. I am playing along with this week's Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC80) to make a Christmas card and use ODBD stamps. I am also using colors from CR84FN40.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

17 comments

jeanne girlOctober 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM
Very pretty card Betty!! Been awhile since I stopped by your blog - good to be here :) Love the look the layers of glitter give your card!!
Heather RogersOctober 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM
So pretty Betty. Love the added shimmer you added to the door. :)
Hugs~
Wanda CullenOctober 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Gorgeous treatment of this beautiful door scene! I love the added sparkly and of course, your lovely ribbon!
Sabrina JacksonOctober 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Betty, this is absolutely STUNNING, my friend!! I love your amazing coloring and that lace.....sigh...so gorgeous!!Hugs, Sabrina
Carol LOctober 17, 2011 at 8:33 PM
Your card is just elegant and fabulous!! I love the coloring and gorgeous design with music paper and lace! AWESOME!
Chris Olsen, GlowbugOctober 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM
Stunning BETTY!! I just love your coloring of the door and your addition of lace. So rich!!
hugs,
Chris

oh...thanks for supporting the ODBD Shining the Light challenge my friend!! It is truly appreciated!!
Mona PendletonOctober 17, 2011 at 10:29 PM
WOW! What a STUNNING card Betty! I am happy you find a few spare moments to share your creativity with us! Love all the shimmer accents!
Mona PendletonOctober 17, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Thanks for joining along with CR84FN :)
PeggyOctober 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Absolutely beautiful Betty! Love that stamp and how you incorporated it into your holiday card!
veltaOctober 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Hi Betty ! I love this image from ODBD! You have made this so elegant with your coloring and embellishments! Perfect for Christmas! TFS!!
Lisa EltonOctober 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM
This is pretty Betty, makes me want to get out the Christmas decorations!!!
Cindy HaffnerOctober 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Miss Betty this is GORGEOUS!!~
Andrea MOctober 18, 2011 at 8:11 PM
WOW Betty!!! Another GORGEOUS creation!!! What a warm and inviting door - perfect for Christmas!!! Great take on the challenge colors! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!
Francie G.October 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Wow! Gorgeous, Betty! The garland around the door looks so real! Beautiful coloring and details!
Mary MarshOctober 19, 2011 at 11:35 PM
love this christmas card Betty-great new image and you have colored it so wonderfully
Deborah FringsOctober 20, 2011 at 4:41 AM
A really gorgeous Christmas card - love the door and wreath and fabulous bow! Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!
CherylOctober 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love how you've colored the door and the glitter is beautiful. I'll have to try that. Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!