Thursday, November 25, 2010

Christmas All Year Long...



Goodmorning! This is the final hop for the Christmas All Year Long Challenge. Though I started out with the greatest of intentions, other obligations have come up and I haven't been able to participate for the last several months. But, now I have my card ready and with great joy enter into this challenge. I am the first on the list so if you're beginning with me you're right on track. From here you will go over to Carole's blog. So let's get hopping, shall we?

Here is the card I made for this challenge...



As you can see I made another Stitched Card. I have used #3063 Vintage Tila from the Christmas 2010 Collection. She is available from Diana here at the store. If Diana is out of stock you can be sure that she will be getting in more very soon.

The stitching pattern is from a CD that contains a number of different books of stitching - all instructions in Dutch! It was a gift from a dear friend in Brazil!
Tilda is colored with Copics and is sitting on a piece of gingham ribbon from SU (retired) I used my MS punch in each corner (sorry I don't remember the names of my punches once I put them on my shelf and discard the box.

Here is a closer view of this little Tilda...



On the inside panels I used some generic DP that I've had for years and then added the mated panels of white using the punch around the page by Martha Stewart. The sentiment on this panel is from SU's "God's Blessings" I think it's retired as well. Again I used the ribbon and added a little Christmas tree charm from my stash.




Here is the panel where I will write a personal note. I have used the new Magnolia "Merry Christmas" sentiment at the bottom and then stamped a few snowflakes using a stamps from SU's "Short and Sweet" set.

Well I hope you're ready to head on over to Carol's blog and see what beautiful creation she has come up with.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a little love...

Maggie Blessing & Hugs,
Barb




42 comments:

  1. This is so pretty, I like the fact that white is the dominate color and the red the accent. It is just as beautiful on the inside as the our!

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  2. wow, this is gorgeous, Barb! Very pretty stitching pattern - that must have taken a lot of time! Love the color combo too and your coloring is wonderful!
    hugs,
    Silvie
    xx

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  3. Wow, this card you've made is really special! That stitching there is a work of art! So elaborate! The colors are just perfect and it is just as beautiful in the inside!
    Love it!

    Hugs, iulia

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  4. Another little masterpiece my friend, love how you have her seated on the ribbon and as always loving all the stitch work, STUNNING!!!
    smiles
    Paola

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  5. SO sweet and delicate! Fabulous stitching and I love the colors! Beautiful Barb!!! Hugs, cathy-Lynn

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  6. Very pretty. Love the ribbon Tilda is sitting on and the stitching is wonderful.

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  7. Beautiful card, love the stitching it hads such a delicate touch to the card

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  8. Hi Barb!

    Tilda is so sweet sitting on that gingham ribbon. Love your stitching too. It would take me forever to do that! Gorgeous card!

    Angie

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  9. Barb your card is just to cute love the stitching.
    Happy Thanksgiving

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  10. Hello Barb, (I have my cup of tea, ready for the whole blog hop! Such a sweet and delicate card! Love the stitching, and Tilda ofcourse! Wonderful card.
    Hugs.
    D.

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  11. Your card is beautifull Barb. What a lovely Tilda is that :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  12. This is so beautiful! Love this Tilda!

    Big Hugs Tanja

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  13. magnifique! j'adore le stiching. bravo
    Nadyne xx

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  14. Love your stitching on the card! Wonderful coloring on Tilda Barb!

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  15. Hi Barb!
    This definitely has the wow factor.
    Your embroidery work is beautiful.
    Love Tilda sitting on the ribbon.
    Hugs Maz

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  16. This card is very sweet Barb - love the way you have the ribbon on the front of the card and the inside is gorgeous!
    Sandy

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  17. Beautiful card! I love the stitching

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  18. So pretty. Love the colors and the decorative stitching.

    Kerry

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  19. Oh Barb!!
    You card is BEAUTIFUL and perfect in every way.
    Love the sentiment too :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  20. Wowzer Barb, I knew I was going to see something special when I saw your name on the list. I was right!!! Tilda is adorable and I like the way you have her sitting on the gingham ribbon. Your embroidery work is exceptional--fabulous pattern. Luv luv luv this card. Fantabulous.

    Hugs.
    Norma

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  21. Wow Barb!!! Another gorgeous card! I can't believe you stitch too! So awesome!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  22. This is just fabulous Barb. As always, your coloring is wonderful and your stitching is beautiful! Thanks for joining the Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop!

    Julie

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  23. What a beautiful little card!! Tilda looks so sweet sitting on that darling gingham ribbon.

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  24. Tilda is so sweet sitting on that gingham ribbon. Love your stitching too Barb.And the inside is beautiful to.
    Harma

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  25. It's gorgeous Barb. It really does look like an expensive handkerchief from far away. It's like those ones that they put on for display. It looks awsome :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  26. Such a beautiful card inside and out! Just lovely!

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  27. Oh Barb...another stunning creation, darlin'!! Your stitching is so beautiful...and you coloring is absolutely breathtaking!!! Love the ribbon that Tilda's sitting on. I may have to "borrow" that idea!! hehe! Pat Frank

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  28. Barb,
    This is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration. All I have to do is come here and get a jump start. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
    Love,
    Aletha

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  29. This is absolutely STUNNING. I love the crispness of the white and red, so fresh looking and how perfect to have her sitting on the gingham ribbon. Your beautiful stitching is the perfect accent.
    hugs, Diana

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  30. Such a sweet card, Barb! Your coloring & shadowing is perfect! Love your stitching too. You do such beautiful work!
    Huggies ~ Sharron♥

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  31. Barb, this is such a stunning card..your stitching is so lovely and the setting you have made for Tilda is so gorgeous!!! Neautiful!! Hugs..Jacque

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  32. I love the beautiful red stitching on your card...makes your card a treasure!

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  33. Loving the super clean lines about this card! You're getting really good at the embroidered detailing. Another Fabulous share!

    Hugs to you~
    Leslie Avila

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  34. Absolutely beautiful, Barb!!! I adore your stitching and your coloring is always sooooo beautiful!! Awesome work my friend! I hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are doing well!!!
    big hugs! Sharon

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  35. Barb,

    You are so amazing with a needle and stamp! This card really is sweet and excellently created in every way.

    The MS punch set is Eyelet Lace. I have this one too and put a removable label on mine because I have a hard time remembering them all. That is one of my fave punch sets and it is really pretty punched all the way around. All the elements of the card work together very well. You are a superior card maker, IMO.

    Happy Holiday Hugs, Martha

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  36. Barb,

    You are so amazing with a needle and stamp! This card really is sweet and excellently created in every way.

    The MS punch set is Eyelet Lace. I have this one too and put a removable label on mine because I have a hard time remembering them all. That is one of my fave punch sets and it is really pretty punched all the way around. All the elements of the card work together very well. You are a superior card maker, IMO.

    Happy Holiday Hugs, Martha

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  37. Dear dear Barb, wunderful, marvulous.. this has to be one of the most gorgeous cards I have seen n a while... luv your embrodery and the red and white ribbon Tilda is sitting on.. and adore the inside of the card.. So special and so perfecto...
    Hugs, Jean

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  38. Just beautiful Barb! I'm really enjoying your stitched cards and of course your wonderful colouring!

    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  39. Barb, This is so wonderful!! I love the clean lines and the red and white, and how perfect is Tilda on that gingam ribbon!!!! The stitching is awesome, you sure do have the talent for that!!!!! Perfect,perfect!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  40. Have a DYNAMITE day my friend!

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Hugs....Barb