Friday, February 25, 2011

Christmas All Year Long February Blog Hop...

Hello to all my friends out there in blog land! Here we are already at February 25th, the year is just clipping by so fast! Today is the day for our monthly blog hop at Magnolia-licious All Year Long and I'm so glad that you could join us! I'm the first in line so if you're starting to hop here you're right on the spot. From here you'll go to Danielle's blog to see her fabulous creation. If you find yourself lost, just hop on back to the Magnolia-licious All Year Long group and pick up from the list there.

So let's get started...

I have used the Twisted Easel card style for my card this month. I have used #161 Lightning Edwin for my image. He is available from Diana at the Magnolia-licious store.

I had some of those little strings of lights left over from a previous creation which I had saved especially for a card with this image. I'm sorry, but I colored Edwin many months ago and didn't keep a list of the Copics I used.

I have used my Nestabilities Labels 10 die for around my image and also for my sentiment, which is from JustRight Stampers. I used one of the Spellbinders Fancy Labels dies for some embellishment. My dp is a double sided from Imaginisce called Polar Expressions All Aglow. I've been having a bit of a problem with the settings on my camera lately (because I switched to take a movie of the children) so I apologize that these pictures are not the best.

Here is a close-up of Edwin...



Here is a view of the card from the side...



Finally, I tried to get a picture of the card closed, but I couldn't get it to lay flat...



Thank you to you all for visiting my blog and leaving your comments. I appreciate so much that you take the time out of your busy day to stop by.

Hugs,
Barb
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31 comments:

  1. PenniFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    A fabulous card. I love this image of Edwin and your twisted easel is great.

    Hugs
    Penni
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  2. PeggieFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Super card. Love your coloring. The stars are just great. Somewhere I have those lights I must dig them out and use them.

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  3. Danielle ChampagneFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Good MOrning Barb, I love this twisted easel card, very pretty. Cute Edwin with his lights all tangled up, very nicely colored. Beautiful choice of paper, perfect for Edwin, and I love the treatment you did to the nice tags using them as deco. Love the little lights you circled the tag with.Soooo pretty.
    Have a wonderful day, hugs. D.

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  4. TeriFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    What a great card!!! Very unique shape, Barb!! I love that little Edwin, he actually reminds me of ME when I'm trying to do Christmas lights!! LOL!! I think your photos turned out fine, besides, the movies of the little ones is far more important!!! Hope you are having a blast with them!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  5. CordineFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    It's stunning Barb! I love those little lightbulbs
    Hugs
    Cordine

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  6. Janiel/ jannyFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    ooooooooo Barb this is adorable dear!! I love the coloring and THE DETAILS..
    hugs, Janiel

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  7. charleneFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Barb this is just adorable I love this little image, great job as always
    Hugs

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  8. ReneFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Edwin looks so adorable even all tangled up! What a cheery card and I really must try this twisted easel style!
    Rene :D

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  9. ♥♥RubyM:)♥♥February 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Barb!!!!!!! This is clever and so stinkin cute wow!!!!!!!!!!!

    The xmas lights tangled around the bottom base is just clever.SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO since my xmas card is already done early.You could just send it right along ((smiles))teheee.

    Once again another cau-te card!!!!Ruby♥

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  10. Sharon CaudleFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Absolutely adorable card, Barb!!! Love the "twist" on the easel card, and your papers and embellies are perfect! Love that string of lights and your coloring is always amazing! Can you believe February is already over???!!! Sheesh! I really need to get involoved with this challenge! Enjoy your weekend! hugs!

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  11. RenateKreativFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful card, I like the Edwin, lol.
    Have a nice weekend
    Hugs Renate

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    so cute and adorably colored Barb! Love this Edwin.. I had trouble getting a photo with the card closed too! lol
    Pam Going Postal

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  13. Sharron aka SharrahugFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Darling card, Barb! Edwin doesn't see too much action so it's nice to see him all wrapped up in lights. Cute accents!
    I can't believe it's already the end of Feb.
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  14. KathyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Barb, this is adorable. Love the twisted easel style (first time I've seen it). Edwin is just too cute, and you've found the perfect embellies in that string of lights. I had to laugh about your camera issue, every time I switch settings to get action shots or video of my little ones, it takes me forever to get it adjusted back properly to shoot cards. But I imagine your precious videos are well worth the camera trouble!

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  15. Patti JoFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Cute as can be!!! Love how you did this twisted card with your perfect accents!!! Adorable Barb!!!

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  16. SandyFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Hey Miss Barb! How you are accomplishing all this I will never know - even when the kids are at school or daycare, there is the laundry and the shopping and the constant cooking --- and wait a minute - this is supposed to be about your delightful card. I must say, Twisted easel cards are in vogue right now and your card is Christmas Festive. Love the papers and the embellishments. Very smart! Getting your Christmas cards going. A very merry card indeed!
    Hugs,
    Sandy

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  17. Only By His GraceFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Another gorgeous card. I love the brightness of this card. Your coloring looks awesome. I love the twisted easel card and must try it.
    Hugs Maz

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  18. Christina C.February 25, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Wow, Barb, your coloring of Edwin is amazing. What a fantastic card...love the twisted easel pyramid card! I adore those little light embellishments...sooo cute!

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  19. CamiFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Barb! Great twisted easel card featuring Edwin! He is always so forgotten and you've done a great job!
    Hugs, Cami

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  20. cathylynnFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Twisted lights, twisted card....I must unwind so I can tell you that your card is DELIGHTFUL!!!!!!!Love the colors and all the details that you so cleverly add. What a remarkable woman you are!! Hope all is going well with the little ones. Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  21. JeanFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Barb, this is absolutely fabulous.. our coloring is so gougeous and your Edwin is perfect I love your easel layout and your colors you used and everything is looks great..
    Hugs, Jean

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  22. Lisette MorrisFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    What a great twisted easel card! I love the lights!

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  23. RobinFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This is a super fun card, what a cool idea! I love your colouring of Edwin too! The lights sure just finish off the card!

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  24. JulieFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Such an adorable card. Your coloring is just fabulous! Thanks again for the help this month with the blog hop!

    Hugz,
    Julie

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  25. Card CrazyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oh how dear! I wouldn't believe anything could get me back in the spirit so soon - til this darling card!
    BTW, when did you find time?
    Sue S.

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  26. NormaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Oooh Barb, you're starting our blog hop with a bang!!! WOW. Your card is unique. Not only is it a twisted easel card, which is a new style and I haven't tried making one yet, but I haven't seen it done this way either. So creative of you. I love it. TSF. Your colouring of Edwin is awesome. And that DP is just perfect!

    Hugs
    Norma

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  27. CandyFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Hi Barb,
    Love your sweet card!
    Edwin is beautifully coloured.
    Love the twisted easel and your decorations are great!!
    Hugs, Candy

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  28. PatFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Hi Barb! How cute!! Don't you just love the twisted easel effect?!! Such fun! This care is really adorable! I love all the stars for embellies! And your colors are perfect. Maybe one of these days I'll start making Christmas cards...but I bet not! I'm having too much fun with Spring cards! I really like the new blog...it is new, isn't it? Or am I just having one of those CRS moments?!! Love the pics above of the kids...you'd better pace yourself, sistah!! They've got a boatload of energy...not to mention all the fun truble they can get into in your house!! Love that the girls enjoy markers! LOL!! Have a great weekend!! Hugs. Pat

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  29. MoniqueFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I love your card Barb. Gorgious image, beautifull coloured and I love the little details in your card :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh wow!! This is so very sweet!! I love your twisted easel design and your coloring is awesome!! TFS! HUGS

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  31. cabio's craft cornerMarch 1, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Cute and adorable easel with this Edwin image. I have to try this easel sometimes. You also remind me about this Edwin image. I have, but don't have time to ink it yet.
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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Hugs....Barb

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