Wednesday, November 16, 2011

A Pastel Christmas



supplies: Carnation, Pool, and Grass Hero Hues Layering papers, white, lime, and kraft cardstock, Hero Arts CL459 Merry Christmas Trees, CG119 Flourish Background, CL357 Holiday Dolls (snowflake), soft blossom ink, versamark ink and white embossing powder, glue pen and prisma glitter, clear gems, pink baker's twine

I made this for 2 challenges, the color challenge at Hero Arts

and the color challenge at The Shabby Tea Room:

24 comments:

Michelle said...

Wonderful take on the challenge, Lin! I love those trees!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Gotta love pastels for Christmas, Lin! Beautiful embossing on all of the trees!

CinnamonSally said...

Just beautiful Lin, you have used these pastel shades to perfection!!

Sue McRae said...

You've used the pastel colours beautifully Lin and love the touches of shimmer!

Betty said...

beautiful card, lin! i've been having fun with those trees too.

Virginia L. said...

This is GORGEOUS!! Love your use of these stamps in pastel colors! Just came back from sending stuff off...it sure feels GREAT :) HUGS!!!

Tracey said...

WOW oh WOW Lin GORGEOUS!!! LOVE the pastels for Christmas!

Wanda G (stampcat) said...

WOW! Lin, this couldn't be a more perfect card for both challenges! You are amazing! I love the pastel palette and I love your creation! You always make me smile! Have a great day. :-)

sheila said...

an absolutely stunning take on both challenges Lin! Your card just sparkles and glows....I love the pastels!

Suzanne C said...

So wonderfully soft and delicate! Love the beautiful scene in the soft pastels.

Nancy said...

Such a beautiful Christmas card, Lin! I love the way you have used these soft colors!

Cindy said...

WOW. This caught my eye. What a beautiful card Lin. The trees are so pretty against the pastel background. Great card!

Kelly Booth said...

LOOOOOOOOOOOVE this Lin!!! Sooooo Pretty.....Hugs!

Anonymous said...

So beautiful Lin!! Love the colors and beautiful glitter :-) Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation this week at The Shabby tea Room :-)

Therese Franziska said...

love your special card, Lin!!The background and the stars looks so beautiful!!!Hugs and a nice weekend, Franziska

Stephanie said...

Everything about this card makes me want to run to my craft space and start creating! Thanks for the inspiration :)

Dawn T said...

stunning card Lin. I love these soft pastel colours.

Elizabeth Allan said...

You did it again Lin. You are a color challenge queen!

Kathy Martin said...

So pretty! Love your pastel trees! :)

Kath Stewart said...

you've used those gorgeous colours beautifully and I'm now drooling over those yummy cupcakes...hugs kath xxx

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

I LOVE the idea of using these colors for a Christmas card--GORGEOUS! LOVE your embossing and that glittered snow! FAB!

Brenda said...

Very beautiful Lin! I love your background and the added stickles on the flourish!

Ann said...

Oh my goodness, a perfectly lovely card Lin. Love those pretty colours and the glittery background is gorgeous!

Cynthia Patterson said...

very lovely cards, I love how peaceful they are....great job!