Another quick holiday card. Basic and simple layout. No challenges again.
I used a pine tree sent to me by my good friend, Benzi - thanks Benz. I used the wet paper stamping technique on the tree. Spritzed the w/color paper with water, stamped the tree in old olive, dried it, then stamped over it with always artichoke. Gives it a little layered and 2-tone effect. Added dazzling diamonds to the tree and underneath. I paper pierced the main b/g mat. Popped up image mat on dimensionals. Used versamark, then real red and clear embossing for the sentiment.
So glad I was able to use this beautiful stamp Benz and, once again, I thank you. Perfect for the holidays.
Thanks for taking a look.
PT: Only paper piercing today
Date: Friday, November 12, 2010 GMT Views: 4260
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Fri, Nov 12, 2010 @ 8:03 AM
Beautiful card Pamzi. Love the crisp clean layout. Your tree is simply dazzling! What a great stamp from da Prez Benz! Glad to see you found a little time to play with da rubber. Still holding you up there my friend! RYPH!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 @ 9:03 AM
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree how lovely are your branches!!! WOW Pamzi this wet stamping technique is awesome and I am so jealous as I wanted to try this the other week when it was one of the challenges. I love the greenery in the background as well. Love the classic Christmas colors that make this one memorable creation.
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Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 @ 1:22 PM
Look at this FANTASTIC tree!! Wow, I just love the layout you used for this, Pamzi. Your DP is the perfect pick for this card. Your diamonds are dazzling and the red ribbon is perfect. This classic Christmas card is a super addition to your stash
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Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5463
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 @ 2:40 PM
I thought you created that DP - looks great. I love what you did with this tree - looks so realistic. Love the colours of the this card and that ribbon is perfect with it.
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Sun, Nov 14, 2010 @ 11:47 AM
Pam, I love what you did with this tree. Your technique looks awesome. I really thought you had stamped that background to make your own but I guess not. It is perfect for the tree. I like the added dazzling diamonds underneath the tree, too. Beautiful ribbon and a gorgeous creation. I knew you could do something wonderful with the tree stamp when I sent it. I am certainly loving this one.
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