Friday, December 2, 2011

Countdown to Christmas #9 Christmas Roses

Can you believe how time is flying? I just can’t believe I’ve been doing the countdown for 9 weeks now!!! Wow!!!
Here is the latest Countdown Project for you and if you sign up for my newsletter you will receive the free PDF delivered to your inbox! If you’ve already signed up now worries….you will continue to get it!
Here is my project hope you like it.
CTC #9 and Sketch and horses 039
Now I have to say not only did Sandi create the design for this she was my inspiration!! You can ask her …when I saw HER card I said and I quote “ I want that one”…she just giggled. You see her card is such a ME card. Go on over to her website and you’ll see why!!
With that said and her card emblazoned on my mind I went as dark as I could since she wouldn’t give me hers! She’s no fun.  Hehe……Just kidding!!! She’s an amazing talent and great friend who keeps me laughing. She still won’t share that dang card though!!! hehe
So you’ll just have to settle for mine….dark but dramatic, don’t you think? I think I will call this “Christmas Roses”!
Make sure to check out the other cards that the other amazing Artists have done and don’t forget to leave a comment everywhere you go…..we’re all giving blog candy on week 10!!!
Now on with the show!!!
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 in!!

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38 comments:

Linda Geater said...

Wow Lee, Im impressed!!! I was sure you would have a job going away from the white but you did it, and what a stunner it is too. Just makes you want to put a rose in your mouth and do the tango lol.
Well done!!!!

irishgalkelly said...

Hi Lee! Oh, it does look like the tango that Linda mentioned! It is such a gorgeous card! I love your flowers. I think this could be used for a wedding by changing out the sentiment too. Very classy!

Kate Creasey said...

Lee, I don't see dark I see elegant. Really great job! Love those roses.
Kate

lisa808 said...

Love the flower in the middle of your beautiful bow.

sandi maciver said...

OMGOSH, blow me over, you didn't do a white card, haha...you sure did fool us all, and your card is absolutely stunning, I love the Christmas roses, nice job girlfriend.

Mary Caci said...

This card is gorgeous, I never would have thought of these colors for christmas but they certainly work well on this card.

scrappingnana said...

Very stunning card. Love the little roses you made and the embossed strips. TFS

Pat P. said...

Great card, love the roses.

NancyS (momsnack) said...

Unusual colors but it turned out great!

Anonymous said...

When I saw the black coming up, I thought "yeck", but once the full picture was up, WOW! I love the card. So dramatic and so different. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Deborah

Jane C said...

Very rich looking! I like this card though I would never have thought to use these colors, I find it striking!

Shelagh Freemantle said...

Wow!! So beautiful and the flowers are amazing. This has a very dramatic feel about it......and we all love a little "drama!" Hugs Shelagh.

Amanda Sevall said...

It's gorgeous! I love it! :)

Anonymous said...

Very elegant and oh so pretty !!
Cindy Henry

Anonymous said...

Lee,Great card! I really will have to get that flower fusion sizzlet after seeing this. I have some on my birthday list that would gladly admit to a year older in order to receive a card like this! Thanks so much for your "dramatic" turn!
Gail S.

Sara (Storey) Sauve said...

Gorgeous! I think I'll simplify it a bit and steal the idea for my Christmas cards. I really like the gray on gray effect -- very classy!

judyjstamper said...

very stunning!

Carol Carriveau said...

This is such a rich and elegant card....interesting colors but they obviously work very well for any special occassion - I can see as an anniversary card - very sexy! Also beautiful as a Christmas card. Great work!

Texas JennyWren said...

Lee, your Christmas Roses card is beautiful. I LOVE the colors you chose. Beautiful.

Jeanne H said...

Yup, a dramatic card. Love it muchly.

Carey said...

I can't believe it has already been 9 weeks since you began this. I absolutely love this project but I say that every week don't I. You have such an elegant way that you post your cards and such. Thanks for the inspiration.

Carey and Roscoe

Else49 said...

Lee such a different card but beautiful. Those roses as just so colourful.

craftyM said...

Don't you just love embossing folders! I SURE DO! THank you for the inspiration. Beautiful card!
Marita Kovalik

JKB said...

What a striking card!!!! Really gives me ideas.

Pat K said...

This rose card is so beautiful, love your work!

Karen said...

How great it is that we are all so different! I love the color combo of black and red, so your card suits me perfectly! Yes, Sandi's is very pretty and "you", but yours is "me"! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Very dramatic indeed, quite stunning...love those folders...Denise Trottier

Glenda said...

I think your card is AB-SO-PAWS-ITVIELY STUNNING Lee! That is way better that a WOWZER by the way - LOL! The diamond jewels finish off the elegant look with the heat embossed Merry Christmas. Well done, Sandi will be SOOO impressed!

Glenda D

Kathy Mc said...

Will agree, Lee, that you card is quite different from Sandi's but that's what makes us individuals. Yours is still beautiful ~ rich and elegant!

Gail said...

Great job on the card Lee!

Heather wright-porto said...

OH MY GOODNESS!!!
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this card Lee!!!! WOW.
GREAT job!!!! OMG!!!!!

Verna Hardwick said...

Great job! Very pretty!

Patti said...

It may be dark but only in color. The red flowers say "joy". Beautiful.

farnorthstamper said...

I never would have thought of such a dark color for Christmas, but it really is very effective.
Very nice,
Bonnie s
stampin-ak at gci dot net

Anonymous said...

Beautiful take on this design Lee.

Lind a Allen said...

I love the card and now with the box that will WOW some people. Thanks so much for sharing the countdown to Christmas with us all. I have enjoyed it so much.
Merry Christmas to all of you wonderful ladies
Linda A..

Rachel B said...

I love that you used black as your Christmas card. So stunning with the texture.

Jeannie said...

Since I'm working my way backwards, I see how nicely this fits your box! Gorgeous card!