Saturday, December 11, 2010

Holiday Cards and Gifts Blog Hop - Snowy Tree And Interlacing Ribbon

I joined the Holiday Cards and Gifts Blog Hop created by Scrappin Thirdeeschik and hosted by Jamie.
You're welcome to hop from one blog to another, to get lots of inspiration and to feel the holiday spirit.
Don't forget to leave a comment wherever you visit, and maybe you'll win a candy on the way...

If you get lost along the way, here is a list of all the participating blogs:
-Jamie at Glitter, Stamps, and Paper, Oh My http://www.glitterstampsandpaperohmy.com/
-Jessica at Overjoyed Scrapper http://overjoyedscrapper.blogspot.com/
-Jill at The Scrapoholic http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/
-Stacey at Stacey's Creative Corner http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
-Mandy at the Polka Dot Spot http://stamping4u.blogspot.com/
-Nikki at The Glamorous Side of Scrapping http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
-Crazy about Cricut at http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
-Nicolette at Beyond Scrapin http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
-Liz at Skittles and Scrapbooks http://skittles-and-scrapbooks.blogspot.com/
-KarelJ at One by One the Flamingos are Stealing my Sanity http://karelj.blogspot.com/
-Sandra at Sandy's Scrapbooks http://sandysscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
-Kristin at Lil Sweetpea's Place http://lilsweetpeasplace.blogspot.com/
-Meighen at Scrappin_3rdeeschik http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
-Ellen at Card Monkey http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
-Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
-Denise at Dee's Designs from my heart http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/
-Jesi at Jesi's Things http://jesisonaroll.blogspot.com/
-Dorly at Moderna Art & Designs http://modernadesignsart.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE

We don't celebrate Christmas in Israel.
Actually, until yesterday the weather here was so warm and sunny (even in December!) and now it's getting rainy so we're wearing more than a T-shirt…
All of you who have snow piling up your doorway - don't be jealous.
At least you have enough water in your country, and you can enjoy the lovely sight of snow, so white and elegant (unless you're stuck in traffic… lol)
I made quite a few Christmas cards for family members and friends who celebrate it.
You can see several of them in my former posts, and I promise to show a few new ones in the following posts.

This is my Christmas Card #7, with a large Christmas snowy tree and a special motif of interlacing ribbon.
Ingredients:
This card has a white CS as its basis.
The next layer is a green canvas textured CS, its edges distressed for a Shabby Chic look.
Then there's a shiny gold paper, and a piece of patterned paper (from my stash) in shades of gold and green.
There are 2 main motifs on this card - the snowy tree and the interlacing ribbon piece.

For the interlacing ribbon piece I used black canvas textured CS.
Both its edges were punched with EK Success Binding Edge Edger Punch.
Then I used a narrow green satin ribbon, interlacing it from one side to the other all the way down, and simply tying its ends.

For the snowy tree I used Michael Strong's Cloisonné Christmas Tree stamp (large).
I stamped it on black canvas textured CS, then I heat embossed it with white EP, cut it with nail scissors and glued it 3D for extra dimension.
I also added clear, green and red blings, to add some Christmas glam.
Take a closer look at the side view of the card, to see how attaching these 2 motifs with 3D foam tape creates nice shadows on the card's background.
(You can enlarge each photo by clicking on it)
Now hop over to your next stop, Jamie's blog at Glitter, Stamps, and Paper, Oh My
I hope you'll find it inspiring. Merry Christmas!
Challenges
J is for Jewels and Gems for Alphabet Challenge Blog (19.12.10) .
Challenge 60 - Snow for Totally Gorjuss (17.12.10) .
Challenge #106 (CBC106) - Christmas Embellishments for Belli Challenge (22.12.10) .
Snow Much Fun for Daring Cardmakers (17.12.10) .
WMC35 - CASE YOUR FAVORITE for Wee Memories (17.12.10 --> 19.12.10) .
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed. Have a creative day! Dorly

53 comments:

  1. WOW WOW WOW, I love this card. The laced ribbon is just beautiful. It Looks like it took a while. Great job, Great Card, Great inspiration
    Thank you
    HUGS
    Meighen

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  2. This is a gorgeous card. I love the laced ribbon idea, love it.
    Nikki
    glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
    www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

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  3. Beautiful card! I love the lacing technique. Great new use of that punch. Snow here today on the East coast of Canada. Enjoy your mild temps!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  4. as usual, Dorly, I enjoyed seeing your. Barb S

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  5. Stunning! I love the ribbon weaving that you did and that tree is gorgeous!

    Stacey
    staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

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  6. Very nice card; I love the card's "corset" at her side.

    Ellen

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  7. Beautiful card Dorly.
    Love the ribbon technique.
    TFS
    mary l.

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  8. Beautiful card...love the way the ribbon looks on the card...TFS!!!
    reanie@valornet.com

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  9. Simply Marvelous! Love how you did the ribbon!

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  10. This card is beautiful. The lace up the side great. TFS

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  11. Fabulous card! I love how you did the ribbon!!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  12. Very pretty Dorly!! I like all the colors, ribbon, and your design!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  13. Beautiful card you did an awesome job

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  14. Very nice card. Love the tree. TFS.

    patnbobcuddy@gmail.com

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  15. So beautiful--you have a lot of paience.
    Krista from www.KristasPaperCafe.com
    Dee invited me to the blog hop.
    http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

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  16. Wow, what a gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing it. Beautiful.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  17. I love the laced ribbon portion - thanks for sharing how you did it. And of course the gorgeous tree from Michael Strong. Love it all.

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  18. What a georgeous card. I love your ribbon technique.

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  19. This card is beautiful! TFS! I'm a new follower. Happy Holidays!

    Terrie Barroso
    terriennz@att.net
    crafteecards.blogspot.com

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  20. The lacing is such a good idea - love your use of MS tree - shadows just make the card special - hugs Leo in UK - have been snowed in but it has gone overnight sigh of thanks

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  21. Oh my! What a breath taking card! The lacing is a divine idea!

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  22. I love your card..Very creative.. I'm a new follower and cant wait to see more of your projects.. TFS.
    theresa
    http://juicycricutcards.blogspot.com/

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  23. the side-ribbon-lacing certainly draws attention to a sweet Christmas card Dorly. Think of you often ...

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  24. Very pretty card...i love what u did with the ribbon..very creative....thanx for the inspiration...:)

    www.nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

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  25. oh my! exquisite! thanks so much for sharing

    Darlene

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  26. Love the card!! I adore embossing and the ribbon lacing adds so much! :)


    TFS, Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
    cplamond@hotmail.com

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  27. What a gorgeous card.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  28. What a gorgeous card. So glad we were hopping together today. I'm now a follower. http://karelj.blogspot.com

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  29. love , love, love this. thanks for sharing.

    i live in florida usa and dont get snow either.


    rhelm@tampabay.rr.com

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  30. Very Very cute! Love the ribbon!

    ohwhatsername@live.com

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  31. The lacing you did with the ribbon is absolutely gorgeous! Love your card!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  32. What a totally awesome card! The lacing is so clever...just love it! TFS!!
    Happy Holidays to you and yours!
    kathlee154@gmail.com
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

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  33. Your cards are beautiful. The lacing on this one really adds to it. I scrolled down and saw the poinsetia. It is gorgeous. Great job.

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  34. Truly beautiful card! Thank you!
    lynlee4@gmail.com

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  35. Oh wow! this card is wonderful! I love the lacing and the embossing. It's perfect! I'm sure whoever receives this card will love it too.

    Thanks for sharing and for joining in my blog hop!
    Jamie
    bamiester(at)gmail(dot)com
    wwww.glitterstampsandpaperohmy.com

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  36. That lacing is awesome! I've never seen it before! TFS!
    I'm in Alaska... in the snow.. and yes, it's lovely... but sunshine is nice too! ;0)

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  37. יופי של כרטיס! והסרט -רעיון נפלא. יש מצב שאאמץ אותו....
    ליאור

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  38. Such a beautiful card Dorly! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  39. Beautiful cards - thanks for joining in with Daring Cardmakers.

    Lynda xxx

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  40. WOW.. your in Israel? WOW!!!
    I love your card, very interesting how you did the lace up.
    I am a new follower of your blog and will be checking out your other creations.
    TFS and a chance to win
    Bonnie C
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

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  41. Beautiful card- love the ribbon lacing and the beautiful Michael Strong image. We are enjoying snow and are expecting a Blizzard according to our weather forecast west of Chicago! Thanks for joining the Belli Challenge!

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  42. These cards you made are beautiful. wow

    Chris
    http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com

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  43. Beautiful card and the lacing was gorgeous! TFS!

    pam_lash at yahoo dot com

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  44. Dorly, how beautiful!! That lacing card is wonderful! Thanks for the "invite" to check out your blog......it's pretty snowy here, that's for sure.....good time for crafting!!

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  45. WOW!!! Gorgeous card. Love that you incorporated a punch that is totally for something else and made it lacing ribbon. The rest is fantastic also. TFS I will be lifting this one. lol

    I am also having a blog hop. If you have the time, hop on by.

    Kathryn
    www.wamfamily.blogspot.com
    wamfamily at surewest dot net

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  46. Dorly, I love that MS tree, and your laced piece is pure genius! Beautiful card!

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  47. I LOVE THIS CARD!!! the lacing is sooooo cool and the tree is awesome!!!
    new follower!!! www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

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  48. So pretty! Love how you did the ribbon! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Wee Memories :)

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  49. So pretty, Dorly! LOVE your ribbon treatment! Thanks for playing along in the Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge!

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  50. WOW...I love that ribbon! I have to try that. It adds sooo much to the card! Thanks for joining us at the Creative Belli Challenge.

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