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Pink & Brown Holiday

Hi Everyone! I've been suffering from some wrist/carpal tunnel issues that are keeping me from crafting, but I thought I'd hop on and share another holiday card I made, but hadn't shared with you yet. This one uses the Candyland Christmas set from The Cat's Pajamas. Oh, and by the way, they have a sweet little 25% off everything sale that ends today, so if you haven't already stocked up on swanky stamps, head on over!

I started by cutting a Classic Cream and Espresso Roast shape with my Labels 1 Nestabilities. I then stamped the image from Candyland Christmas and colored with Copics, using the Nestability as a stencil to sponge around the edges with brown ink. The DP is from the Nana's Nursery DCWV pack and the ribbon is from American Crafts.

26 comments

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Gorgeous work! And very clever using Nesties as a stencil. I´ impressed.
x Natasha x

Leigh Ann Baird said...

I love this color combo! I also have wrist/carpal tunnel and sometimes elbow issues and have to take crafting breaks. Of course, it always flairs up when I am most motivated to craft! I hope you feel better soon.

Stef H said...

Your cards ALWAYS look so professional. Your coloring is spectacular!

Hope the wrist is better soon. I'd hate to have to miss all your great art!

Happy New Year.

Stef H

DoxieGirl said...

so cute! I love that sentiment!
~Kendra

Carolyn Mustopa said...

I love, love, love this card!!! TFS. You inspire me, as always. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Arlene said...

Love the yummy colors - great concept and execution - wonderfully done.

Sharon in NE said...

Julee, sorry about your carpal tunnel.

Adorable card!

Lauren said...

Great Card. Hope you feel better soon.
Happy New Year to you and yours .
Lauren xx

I must try that stencil thing with my nesties next time. Thanks for the idea.

Deborah said...

Gorgeous~!!

Anonymous said...

Well done, well done! (clapping in the background) I love the border when you colour the Nesty's while the paper is still inside of it!

Dawn Easton said...

Love the sponging you do Julee...wish I could get such a nice even look when I do it...lol
That image is cute!
Sorry your wrist is hurting...hope it gets better soon!

Michelle B. AKA JustPaintingAround said...

Your sponging is amazing. I thought you had air brushed it at first!

Jennifer Meyer said...

Sweet card Julee, LOVE the yummy paper and darling design.

Happy New Year, Jennifer :)

Ifat Art said...

Sorry about your wrist... I hope it'll get better soon.

You did an awesome job on that card. It's lovely.

IfatArt

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous! I love how you used the nestie to create another "layer" ... adds some nice depth! Always love your work...and wishing you some relief from carpel tunnel. You may want to try some physical therapy...helped me...and some anti-inflammatory meds. Happy New Year!

Sophie said...

I love this card!!!

Anonymous said...

Neat idea about using your Nestie as a stencil. This is simply charming. Love the shapes. Hugs, Mary

Tina said...

So very pretty!

SparkofWhimsy said...

Very pretty.

I hope you get to feeling better, because I know that really hurts.

Have a beautiful New Year and thank you for all the inspiration you've given this past one.

Angelique

Bev J. said...

Cute card in pretty colors. Hope your wrist improves. A wrist/hand brace (from Wal-Mart) I used when I was on the computer cleared mine up.

Lisa said...

OUCH! I feel your pain. Quite literally. I picked up a water bottle the other day to put on the dispenser and I picked it up JUST THE WRONG WAY and something in my wrist went "pop" and my CT said "GOOD MORNING!" and has been bugging me ever since. SIGH.

Glad you have a stash of goodies there to keep us addicts at bay!

Jackie Pedro said...

The sponging is gorgeous! Love this card, Julee!

Hope your wrists and hands are feeling better! Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

MORE CANDY?? What are you trying to DO to me?? ahahahah

Happy Early Blogga-versary!! Your counter says 2 days!!

squirrellyshirley

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

aaawww! this is adorable, julee! i love that little house with poochie just peeking out! and of course the pink and brown. hello!

Michele Kovack said...

This is gorgeous!!! The coloring is just fab!

LAURENCE said...

Your card are so fantastic
This is mine
http://creasdelaurence.canalblog.com/archives/2009/01/02/11941458.html
Bye LAURENCE