Friday, November 18, 2011

Countdown to Christmas #7 and still time to win Blog Candy

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to another week of Countdown to Christmas #7. This week Sandi and Shelagh have given us a really fun  Design  to work with….I hope you like it.
This is the outside….
CTC #7 sketch 230 and door card 034
….and now for the inside
CTC #7 sketch 230 and door card 035
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Important:
Make sure to leave a comment and so you can be entered into a special Blog Candy Drawing to be held on the last week of the Countdown to Christmas. Someone is going to get pretty lucky!! Not only can you win here….you can also win on the other Artists Blogs as well. So make sure to check it out and leave comments.
Here are the links for your convenience.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS DESIGN ARTISTS
RETURNING Team Members:
CaroleAnne Sluchinski - Alberta, Canada  website
Sandi MacIver - Oregon, U.S.A. website
NEW Team Members:
Shelagh Freemantle - British Columbia, Canada website
Linda Geater - New South Wales - Australia website
Kate Creasey - Washington, U.S.A. website
Heather Wright-Porto - New York, U.S.A. website
Thanks for stopping by….see you soon!!
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54 comments:

  1. HeidiNovember 11, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    wow this is beautiful and elegant!

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  2. Teri CNovember 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Oh yeah!!! So elegant!

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  3. Carole'Anne AKA Stampin StressawayNovember 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    whow my dear friend you sure do know how pull off elegant
    It's the words I described you as I was getting your Christmas gift last night
    you one elegant lady who does such elegant work
    love yha

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  4. Denise WillertonNovember 11, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    wow!! what an elegant gift box ~ TFS :-)

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  5. irishgalkellyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Lee! This is stunning! You're right, the box is a gift itself. Who wouldn't love to receive something special in this. Would be beautiful for wedding or anniversary present too!

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  6. Reyne BeatmannNovember 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Love the bling on the tag.

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  7. gale.sewellNovember 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Lee,
    I really love this box. I really like the paper you used and the card from last time.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  8. CareyNovember 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    This is just so wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with me.

    Carey and Roscoe

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  9. judyjstamperNovember 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Enjoy seeing your creations Lee. They are always and inspiration!

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  10. Texas JennyWrenNovember 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Lee this is so very elegant with these colors. TFS

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  11. SusanNovember 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    as always, elegance is your 2nd. name; stunning!

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  12. sandi maciverNovember 11, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Oh, CaroleAnne is so right, "Elegant" is the word to describe you my friend, and this beautiful gift box is just another confirmation of that, nicely done!

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  13. heather wright-portoNovember 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    hey Lee!
    Looks sooo nice and love the added BLING to the greeting :D very nice!!!!

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  14. gale.sewellNovember 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love this box and the paper too. thanks for sharing.

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  15. DeetaNovember 11, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Lee - I love your take on this project. It is very elegant looking. Good job!

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  16. Shelagh FreemantleNovember 11, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    My DSP is on it's way and I can hardly wait to create something as elegant looking as you have. So rich and classy!! Thanks, Hugs from Shelagh.

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  17. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Your box is so elegant! What a great way to give a nice gift to someone special!!
    Cindy
    cindy@henrytime.com

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  18. DeeNovember 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    gorgeous, stunning, regal. love this dsp too

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  19. kkstamperNovember 11, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Lee: Your work is so beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing your creativity! Kathy

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  20. PattiNovember 11, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Wow, elegant! A very special gift box for a very special gift.

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  21. Linda GeaterNovember 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love the box Lee, you have done an outstanding job,just stunning!!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Lee, This is a beautiful gift package and could be made for any time of year or gift giving occasion. Thanks so much.
    =) Gail S.

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  23. JKBNovember 11, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Really elegant box!

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  24. Judy DiScipioNovember 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Love your box and matching card. Would love to get instructions on how to make it. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  25. Kaye W.November 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I have to agree with everyone that this is elegant! The bow just puts it over the top!

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  26. Kathy McNovember 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Is that tag surrounded by rhinestones? WOW ~ your gift box is very elegant and striking. Gorgeous bow, Lee!

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  27. lisa808November 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    So very elegant!

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  28. Verna HardwickNovember 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    So pretty! So elegant I can see this being used as wedding gift packaging.
    Verna
    vch118@aol.com

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  29. RobertaNovember 12, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    You do beauty and ease well. So nice!

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  30. lmb27November 12, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Such a Beautiful box. I love everything about it.

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  31. KristieNovember 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful!! Gotta get me some of that designer series paper!!

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  32. Linda GeaterNovember 18, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Simply gorgeous Lee

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  33. JeannieNovember 18, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Love this card! So unique and I love how elegant it looks!!

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  34. judyjstamperNovember 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Lovely idea and so elegant Lee!

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  35. Marge WaskiewiczNovember 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love this style for a Christmas card, so much can be done with this. thanks for sharing... Love it.....

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  36. irishgalkellyNovember 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Lee! What a unique Christmas card to send! I love the beautiful embossing you did. So pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Pat P.November 18, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Great idea and card. Love the colors and style of this card.

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  38. KristieNovember 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    So beautiful! Love it! TFS!

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  39. SusanNovember 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Lee, my blogger friend.your work is stunning & I'm so happy to enter in any drawing you have; TFS!!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    WOW!! Such an elegant card. Thanks for sharing. I'm anxious to try your "colored soot" card from yesterday. It looks very interesting !!
    Cindy Henry

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  41. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Gorgeous!A beautiful card that I will enjoy duplicating for a couple special people.
    Gail S.

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  42. Terry INovember 18, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Lee, what a beautiful card! You do such lovely and creative work whatever you make! thanks for sharing :)

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  43. Carol CarriveauNovember 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    FABULOUS....beautiful, elegant, etc.,etc., etc.!

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  44. Shelagh FreemantleNovember 18, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Lee, so beautiful. I love all the embossing! Classy as always! Hugs from Shelagh.

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  45. Heather Wright-PortoNovember 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    love all the embossing! :D :D :D very nice :D

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  46. JKBNovember 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    What a gorgeous and elegant card! Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Gail LNovember 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Great card! I'll be giving it a try!

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  48. Carole'Anne AKA Stampin StressawayNovember 18, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    you are such a wonderful stamper and I love your inspirational blog I love yha muchly girlfriend

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  49. lisa808November 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    So pretty with the silver embossing.

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  50. Kathy McNovember 18, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Your square folded card is very striking with the silver embossing and green (pear pizzazz?) contrast. Love the tree trimming image!

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  51. CareyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    I love it. You really do great work and I enjoy looking at it.

    Carey Rogers
    aka Roscoe's mommy (the swap eating dog)

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  52. scrappingnanaNovember 19, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    This is gorgeous. Love the silver embossing. Great project. TFS

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  53. PattiNovember 21, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    What a beautiful surprise when you open the card. Very elegant.

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  54. JeannieDecember 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Neat card! I seem to forget to think out of the box when I'm making Christmas cards!

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