Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Christmas All Year Long kick off Blog Hop!



It's hard to believe that I'm making Christmas cards again. That's right!! Our Christmas All Year Long is in full swing today with our first cards for 2011. This is a great way to discipline yourself to getting at least 11 cards made for next Christmas. I'm so glad that you're joining the hop today and I hope you'll get inspired to join in the fun and start making your cards.

The hop starts with me. From here you'll hop on over to Carissa's blog. If you get lost along the way you can always drop by the Christmas All Year Long blog and find the starting place to get yourself back on track!

So let's get started...I colored this image quite a while ago and since it was an image that was sent to me I have no idea of this Edwin's name nor number. I've checked out Diana's shop and can't find him there. I think he is a older image. Since I colored him without having any dp chosen, I just colored what seemed appealing at the time. Then I had to scramble for some DP. I also used some red card stock that was just a tiny piece and didn't have any more to do the rest of my card with. Praises go to my friend Millie, who came to the rescue and brought me two sheets of Cherry Cobbler, which was a perfect match.

Here's my card...



A side view of the card...



A closer look at Edwin...



On the inside of the card I used #275 Winter Sled Tilda...



A closer look...



This is the notation panel...



Recipe:
DP - Eskimo Kisses
Cardstock - SU
Copic Markers
All embellishments are from my stash
Sentiment - JustRite Stampers


Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Barb
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41 comments:

  1. LindaCJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Simply delightful!

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  2. cabio's craft cornerJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Beautiful card Barb and great to see you used both match Tilda & Edwin on your front and inside of this card :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  3. MoniqueJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Your card is beautifull Barb ! I love the papers you used and your colouring is beautifull as always :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  4. CarissaJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Barb, this is so pretty. Tilda and Edwin are both beautifully coloured. Hugs, Carissa

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  5. LouiseJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful card Barb, love the colors and papers you chose

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  6. Lisette MorrisJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I don't believe I have seen these precious maggies. They are fantastic and your work is awesome!Love the paper!

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  7. ReginaJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Barb!!!! It´s so cute!!!! Your coloring is always perfect!!! So soft and I love this!!:)))
    You are an inspiration to all of us!!!
    Have a marvellous week!!
    Love and hugs
    Regina

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  8. charleneJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Oh my Barb this is just adorable! Love these papers and the images are colored just perfectly...love all the embellishments you have a great eye for them.
    Hugs

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  9. MaureenJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Barb, how awesome is this? I am so impressed that you take as much care with the inside as the outside... I fear I never do (and I know, I should!)

    Beautiful card, beautiful colouring!

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  10. TeriJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Barb!! This is such a wonderful card!! The first thing I noticed were the gorgeous colors and papers you used!! You crack me up, scrambling for papers and such, look how perfect it all goes together!! I love that little Edwin, too! He is colored to perfection as well as Tilda!! I love,love Christmas and am still listening to my holiday music so this blog hop is right up my alley!! LOL!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  11. SandyJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Pretty Christmas Card Barb - love those images especially Tilda with the sled. Have fun this weekend!
    Sandy

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  12. Tracy ValureJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Great card! I love the colors!! Just beautiful!
    Tracy V

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  13. Danielle ChampagneJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Hello Barb, How precious, I love this color combo, the icy blue with red. So great to feature Edwin, love him so. Those older images have such a charm. Very lovely DPs, and such nice details. Love the inside, and the lovely decorated pannel o write the wishes: the frame is to die for.
    Hugs. Danielle

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  14. MyrnaJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love the fact that you didn't use the traditional Christmas colors. So bright and cheerful on a dark and dreary Wintery day today. Beautiful Barb!

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  15. CorinneJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Simply adorable, Barb. So cheery and bright. Love the images you used and your coloring is wonderful.
    Hugs~
    Corinne

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  16. ReneJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Oh how pretty! And I really like the inside...something about the colors...they just go so perfectly together!
    Rene :D

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  17. Pen to PaperJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Barb, what a beautiful card! I love the older Edwin and Tilda images, they are so cute and innocent-looking and you really just want to hug them!

    Great work as always!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  18. PamJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Barb, your card is awesome. I love every detail about it inside and out.
    Hugs from Indiana,
    Pam:)

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  19. CamiJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Very pretty card, Barb! Hugs, Cami

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  20. JacqueJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Barb, this is absolutely darling...I just LOVE those older stamps and your coloring is so pretty on them...You have showcased these little darlings to perfection...Stunning inside too!! Hugs for you...Jacque

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  21. Judy K.January 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Waaaay too cute Barb! I always love your beautiful cards and your sweet comments!
    Judy K.

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  22. TinaHJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    “Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you” What a real treat too, I love your cards, and know I will be back for more. It is always my intention to do "Christmas all year" and with your beautiful examples, I may just jump in tonight. Thank you!

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  23. KathyJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    So pretty inside and out, love your soft color choices. I love the older images too, they have such a sweet old fashioned look to them. A real work of art here, love everything about it!

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  24. JulieJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Gorgeous card Barb! Fabulous coloring, and I love the embellishments. Thanks for joining the blog hop this month!

    Julie

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  25. CandyJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Oh Barb!
    Great Card :o)
    Love that you used some paper with pink in it! Both papers are so pretty. Love your colouring - as always.
    Such a surprise to see a full Tilda image on the inside as well!
    Your ribbon, pins and flowers are just perfect embellishments!!
    Hugs, Candy

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  26. ColleenJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Barb,
    Hi, I'm new to your blog by the way of Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace. I read your comment to her and thought it was one of the nicest well thought out comments I'd read. I just had to see your creations, they are as beautiful as the comment you left for Becca.

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  27. JuliepJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    This is gorgeous Barb. I love the design, the coloring and the inside is just as beautiful as the outside.

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  28. Janie PrintzJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Beautiful card inside & out Barb ..
    LOVE the perfect papers you used & glad your friend was able to help you out with the matching cardstock. Don't you just love friends like that !!!
    Your coloring is so wonderful.
    Hugs, Janie

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  29. NormaJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Barb, your card is really BEAUTIFUL! Oh, excellent choice of papers after you've pre-coloured Edwin and Tilda. Do you know I can't decide which is easier to, to choose the matching papers before or after. In either case this usually takes me ages to do.
    The inside of your card is just a beautiful as the outside. Love your perfect bow. Hhhh....mine never turned out so good--even with the easy bow!

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  30. Linda PalmerJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Darling card. I love the way you colored your image which is so cute and beautiful dp. Beautiful card.

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  31. KrisJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    “Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you.

    Loved looking through your blog and creations since I've never been to your blog before...lovely!

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  32. Linda RJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Barb, you have definitely created some beautiful cards. Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you.
    Love your coloring technique which I am still trying to learn more on using the Copic Markers. Enjoyed looking through your blog since I have not visited here before. Thanks for showing the inside of the cards, helps give me more ideas. Will definitely be back. Keep up the gorgeous work.

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  33. SabrinaJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    “Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you! You left a comment on her blog on Jan 6th, and that led me here. I'm glad I did! The attention to detail on your designs is amazing!
    I'm moving in a week and will not be designing and creating for a while as I'll be storing my things until I find employment, get my own place, and then come back to get my belongings. So until then I'll be envying everyone in the mean time and possibly going through withdrawal. Happy creating Barb!

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  34. Kelly January 26, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I love the image on your card, I have never seen it. This is really nice. I still love Xmas cards the best.

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    so sweet Barb! I love this Tilda...she's one of the first ones I ordered in fall '07! Wow... hard to believe it was that long ago! I need to get them out! I need to do a lot of things! ugh! lol I just purchased the punch around the page set you used inside! yea! love it! I'm inspired to use it now! : )
    TFS!
    Pam Going Postal

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  36. Picture ThisJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    “Becca at AmazingPaperGrace.com is Sharing the Comment Wealth and I picked you”

    GORGEOUS cards!! I am just getting into the COPIC coloring and MAGNOLIA stamps. *Sigh*...another addiction is born.

    DawnW

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  37. CordineJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    It's gorgeous! Love those DP's
    Hugs
    Cordine

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  38. Stampin'PiperJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Oh hun, what a beautiful card! Love the papers and Tilda and Edwin are just the cutest :)

    Big Hugs Tanja

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  39. KarenJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I love the colors you used on your card, very well done

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  40. Sharon CaudleJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Oh gosh...I've GOT to get around this hop! LOVE your card, Barb! those papers are some of my favorites and your coloring is always gorgeous! Fantabulous my friend!!!
    hugs, Sharon

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  41. Jodie from OzJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Barb, Beautiful card, I love the combo of images, the papers and embellies you've used are gorgeous along with your wonderful colouring. Have an amazing time at CHA. hugs Jodie from Oz

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Hugs....Barb

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