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Holiday Sketch Blitz - Day 4

Today is day 4 in our 5 day Holiday Release Sketch Challenge Blitz over on the Verve SCS Forum.

My sample features a sneaky peek at the new Ornamental Christmas set (releasing this Sunday night). The Verve Divas are showing sneak peeks of this set and another set called Poinsettia Christmas over on the Verve Blog today, so be sure to hop on over there for some more eye candy.

I started by stamping the ornament in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then stamping the pine branch stamp a few times above the ornament. I used Copic markers to color and shade the ornament, as well as highlight the swirls and the pine needles. Next I sponged the outer edges of the stamped panel with first Creamy Caramel and then Close to Cocoa ink. The panel is matted with Chocolate Chip cardstock and then I used my sewing machine to sew a zigzag stitch down both sides.

The Christmas Wishes sentiment is also matted on Chocolate Chip and sponged with creamy caramel and close to cocoa. The papers are from the BasicGrey Wassail collection. I finished off with a Kraft card base, sponged with Close to Cocoa ink and some riding hood red taffeta ribbon.

So what do you think? This beautiful set could be yours if you participate in today's sketch challenge. Plus, two lucky winners who complete all 5 sketches in our Holiday Release Sketch Blitz will each win all 6 of the new sets plus the three new plain jane stamps - a $99 value! To view today's sketch and the challenge details, head on over to the Verve Forum. You can also download and print a handy dandy pdf of all 5 sketches if you join the Verve group over on Papercraft Planet.

25 comments

Amy said...

Julee, I love this ornament, and I love your card!!!! Can't wait to see more....

Anonymous said...

Julee, this is stunning!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

OMG is this absolutely gorgeous, Julee! WOW!

Shannan Teubner said...

This is gorgeous, girl! Your coloring is awesome!

Dawn Easton said...

Oh my Julee, this is gorgeous...so elegant looking! Your shading on that ornament is perfect!

Catherine said...

Julee, absolutely stunning. Gorgeous all around, from the new set, sketch and your card :)

Kelly said...

That is really a pretty card!

Anonymous said...

Julee, another beautiful card! I love this stamp!
Peggy

Dolce Deb's Designs said...

This is a beautiful and breath taking holiday card. great job and TFS.

Debbie/Phx AZ

Anonymous said...

Julee I LOVE this card. The shading on the ornmanent is beautiful!!

Lorie said...

This is truly beautiful!

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh my goodness, fabulous ornament, love it!! Absolutely gorgeous card!! Kelly

Michelle Woerner said...

WHOA! This is drop dead gorgeous! Very rich and a perfect Christmas card!!

Anonymous said...

Julee, this card is just simply gorgeous! I looove the ornament and love the way you shaded it! Totally Fab!

Jennifer Meyer said...

Gorgeous card Julee, LOVE the beautiful stitching, stunning dp and wonderful design! LOVE the NEW images!!

Have a wonderful weekend, see you tomorrow on the OCC, Jennifer :)

Christi Flores said...

Wow! This is amazing!!

Jackie Pedro said...

This is just gorgeous, Julee!!

Amber Hight said...

This is so beautiful Jules! I can't wait to get home to my Verve stamps:) Those ornaments are SO awesome!

Sue said...

As always, your card is stunning - elegant and beautiful and this stamp seems so versatile! Can't wait to see the whole set...

Anonymous said...

Oh Julee, this is terrific! Love the image, great sketch and yummy ribbon. Blessings, Diane/Lost in the 60's

Pat (mspfd) said...

Super stunning! Love that image!

Myrt said...

.....fantabulous card, Julee - so elegant!

Denise said...

Just gorgeous Julee! What a great set, and your coloring and shading is perfect!!

Tanya said...

WOW! I love this card!!

dpkennedy said...

This is gorgeous! Wish I could have joined in, but good luck to the grand prize winner!!