Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Some happy news!

Hi everyone!  I'm so pleased to tell you that I'll be a guest designer at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog all this month of December!  Many thanks to Joy Taylor for recruiting me - I know we're going to have lots of fun!  I hope you'll join me every Wednesday this month as I play along with the Design Team!

This week, Joy has provided a beautiful photo montage:


{images courtesy of Pinterest}

Beautiful, isn't it?  My eye went right to the music and the many greens, so here is my take on it:


I used these Hero Arts stamps: Classic Holly, Music Background, and Sending Holiday Cheer, these Spellbinders Nestabilities dies: Classic Oval Large and Scalloped Oval Large.  I also used old paper distress ink for the subtle music behind the holly branch, and I coated it with Glossy Accents to give it dimension.  

I hope you'll join us this week at the Simon Says Stamp blog - there's a $50.00 gift certificate up for grabs from the Simon Says Stamp Superstore!

                            

25 comments:

Joy said...

Your card is stunning Lin, I am super pleased that you are joining us this month....hugs!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Lin :-) I have been admiring this in the DT blog for a few days !! absolutely stunning !! Great choice of stamps and colours ,, beautifully done ! :-)

I am so glad you agreed to join us for December :-) I know it is a busy month for everyone and to accept more work is very much appreciated xx :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Shelley said...

Way to go Lin!!! Beautiful card!

Paula (PEP) said...

Congratulations. Super with the traditional seasonal colours & I especially like the way those holly leaves extend beyond the image panel & your gorgeous little bow.
Paula (PEP)

Barb said...

I'm so happy for you, my friend! Congratulations! Love this beautiful card, and I'm really looking forward to seeing more each Wednesday! Hugs! :)

jintyoo7 said...

Congratulations, Lin! What a treat for SSS fans everywhere to have you as a guest designer all month :)

Elizabeth Allan said...

Congratulations Lin!

CinnamonSally said...

Congratulations on your guest slot Lin, this card is fabulous.

Nancy K said...

So happy for you my friend! Enjoy your Guest Designer Month, I know you will provide us all with fabulous inspiration...like this beauty! Truly a gorgeous card, Lin.

joy said...

Hi, Lin! Just popping in to say congrats on being guest designer for SSS! Love this card - really pretty! Will be checking the site for more of your inspiration.

MarcyK924 said...

OH AWESOME!!! What a perfect blog for you to be a GD!! LOVE your card - I can't wait to see what else you have for us! Hugs, Marcy xoxo

Alice said...

congratulations, Lin!! so excited for you! =) beautiful and classy holiday card, too! love the design!

walchowDesign said...

Congrats on being a GD, Lin!

Brenda said...

Huge congrats Lin! I am so happy for you (and US who will be inspired by you)! Loving your card with the wonderful colours and textures!

Sue McRae said...

Congrats Lin! Wonderful holiday card and I love the idea of stamping the music background on pp.

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Gorgeous card, Lin! I love the design and the classic Christmas colors you used :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Yvette said...

Congratulations Lin! Beautiful card.

Tracey said...

STUNNING card Lin!!! HUGE CONGRATS on Guest Designing on Simon Says...I would LOVE that gig!!

Karen B. said...

Your card is most beautiful, and speaks so much of the holiday season. Congratulations on your guest design spot too, so worthy of it!

Judy1223 said...

Congrats on being names a guest designer at SSS this month... Your card is gorgeous, as always!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Beautiful greens and I love the touch of the ruby red on this! Congrats on your guest designing! Looking forward to your month long creations!

Dawn T said...

you'll be a great designer for Simon Says Lin. Congrats... lovely card and a big congrats on your published card at Papercrafts. Saw it on the digi issue

Suzanne C said...

Whoo Hoo! Well deserved! Beautiful card based on the inspiration!

Maureen Morton said...

So excited that we will be seeing more of you. This vintage card is lovely - I know how you love that music stamp!

Anna-Karin said...

Big congrats Lin! I am sure they are very happy to have you as a guest. Lovely card!