Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Christmas Peace, Hope, Love

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a good week so far. Tonight Melanie is hosting a blog hop with her newest release from Gina K Designs called Festive Frame.
I love how you can use this set simply by embossing the beautiful flower frame or dress it up by stamping it and coloring it.
I chose to color it in for this card. I stamped the frame on pure luxury white cardstock, colored it with Copics, and then cut it out...omitting the double lines on the inside of the circle and on the outer edge of the frame:
I stamped one of the beautiful sentiments in the center of the opening in two colors of ink. After mounting the panel to the front of the card, I stamped the bird from First Christmas and added it to the card as well.
I used some All Spruced Up ribbon and the Bow Easy to create the bow. Finally, I added some gold dots to the corners.


Melanie Muenchinger, the Illustrator of Festive Frame has invited a couple of her friends to join in on the blog hop tonight, so click on their blog links to see the projects they've created for us:
Then, check in on these GinaK Designer's participating in the Blog Hop tonight:
Carolyn King
Donna Baker
Erika Martin
Jessica Fick
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Theresa Momber
And our fabulous Center Stage Spotlight Team:
Deb Felts
Diana S. Queen
Melissa Cash
Sharri Seffens
After you're done hopping to all the Designer's blogs stop by GinaK's Idea Center here: Festive Frame for lots more ideas on how to use Melanie's stamp set. And, don't forget to check in on GinaK's blog so you can leave your comment to be entered as a chance to win this stamp set, too!
Thanks for stopping by!

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68 comments:

  1. Giovana November 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Love the colors you used Cammie!! Your card is really pretty!

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  2. JenMarieNovember 10, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Totally FABULOUS!!

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  3. MelanieNovember 10, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    poo it idnd't take my first comment : GREAT MINDS! LOL! love the white on white layers and love the pale mint shading, gorgeous!

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  4. Susan WhiteNovember 10, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Cammie, love how you added the cardinal, You card is beautiful!!

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  5. IlaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Oh Wow!! this is So Gorgeous Cammie...the sentiment is Lovely and the flower frame looks like stained glass..Beautiful!!

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  6. Theresa MomberNovember 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Oooooh, gorgeous coloring, Cammie!

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  7. Betty BentonNovember 10, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Love the cardinal with the red poinsettias! Lovely!

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  8. SharriNovember 10, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Gorgeous Cammie! I love the look of the frame without the double lines and the coloring is amazing!

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  9. Darlene LNovember 10, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    The cardinal is just the perfect addition on your card done with the festive frame. Your coloring always amazes me.

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  10. LoriNovember 10, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Absolutely fantastic Cammie!!

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  11. MariaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Cammie! This is fabulous! And the cardinal is perfect! Love it!!

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  12. Carmen (guatelicia)November 10, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I love how you added the bird! Great job!

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  13. BarbaraNovember 10, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    I love the combinatin of the Cardinal and the Festive Frames.!!

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  14. ginalovesdaveNovember 10, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    I love the cardinal! Gina

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  15. MaryNovember 10, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Your card is beautiful Cammie. Adding the cardinal was a wonderful idea. What a wonderful Christmas card.

    Mary

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  16. Payne Holler CardsNovember 10, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    beautiful coloring! that cardinal is perfect perched on the frame!

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  17. AnitaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Spectacular!

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  18. AlitaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    WOW!
    I just love this card!
    I too have this stamp set and am just amazed at how each one who has this can make such different but unique items from the same stamp set.
    Thank you for inspiring us with your work!
    Alita
    Bridalflowers2@yahoo.com

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  19. Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin)November 10, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Gorgeous, Cammie! I love how you added the cardinal.

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  20. Joan ErvinNovember 10, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    This is gorgeous, Cammie...the red against the white is soo striking and I love how you added the cardinal!!!!

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  21. MarenNovember 10, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    So gorgeous, Cammie! I love it!! :)

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  22. JennieNovember 10, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Beautiful! Love the cardinal and the pop of red in the writing :o)

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  23. Lynne PhelpsNovember 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    I love how you completely changed the look by trimming off the double border! And the red and aqua color scheme is wonderful!

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  24. WordbirdNovember 11, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    I just love this!...your cards are always just fresh and clean and beautiful! ;D Diana

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  25. joyNovember 11, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Really like the addition of the red cardinal. The colors are so dramatic!

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  26. Erin SmetakNovember 11, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Oh Cammy, this is gorgeous! I love how you added the cardinal! It works perfectly w/ this!!!
    Fab job!!!

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  27. MelissaNovember 11, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Very pretty Cammie! I love how you cut the frame and added the cardinal. LOVELY!!!

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  28. Carol ANovember 11, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    What a fantastic card! Love the cardinal with the poinsettas!

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  29. StampinCathyNovember 11, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    This is stunning and super inspiring. Love the colors and details on this card.

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  30. Betty NNovember 11, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    Love your coloring and the addition of the cardinal!
    Great card!

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  31. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Love the cardinal. Great look.

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  32. DeannaNovember 11, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    Good job. I love your variation. It looks more homey without the double lines.

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  33. SheliaNovember 11, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful, the white on white is gorgeous. And the cardinal is fabulous. I love to see cardinals in th winter on a snow laden branch. Makes me think of that

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  34. Sue VanDeVusseNovember 11, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    I love how you cut this out. Your coloring is amazing. Beautiful job with this beautiful set.

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  35. wendypNovember 11, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    Absolutely stunning!!! I love the addition of the cardinal to the frame!!!

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  36. Mary Anne / MA54KNovember 11, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Love the addition of the bird! Beautiful!

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  37. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    oh my WORD, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! your shading/coloring is stunning... wish i had an inkling of your talent, girl ;)
    (((hugs)))

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  38. Jenny McGeeNovember 11, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful card, love the cardinal and the bright colors. So pretty.

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  39. Teri CNovember 11, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    STUNNING! Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing this.

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  40. Chris Olsen, GlowbugNovember 11, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    This is stunning Cammie!! I just love your layout with the poinsettia in the corners, your white background, and your fab coloring! Gorgeous!
    ~Chris

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  41. Cat TidwellNovember 11, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Oh so awesome Cammie! Such gorgeous coloring and love the w hite on white!

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  42. Carla S.November 11, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, Cammie! Outstanding coloring! I love how you added the cardinal!

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  43. StampinDiNovember 11, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful card! I love your coloring and how you used red for some of the words in the sentiment. They really pop out!

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  44. DarlaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous!!
    I will be adding this to my "must CASE" list!! :)
    Thank you so much for sharing!!!
    Darla

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  45. StarlaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    *THUD*

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  46. KimNovember 11, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Cammie~ Sorry it's been so long since I visited! Hope you are doing good hun! What an AMAZING card! WOW I am in awe! Gorgeous coloring!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  47. TinaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Cammie... how GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE that you put the cardinal in there... he is my "challenge" this season and I might have to CASE this card!!! LOVE IT! (Even if you're NOT gonna be my friend anymore... :-P *hugs* Ms. Piggy)

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  48. Theresa's StudioNovember 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Received this set last week...great idea to use the cardinal too. Thanks.

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  49. Christy Farneth-KerrNovember 11, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I love the arrangement. What a great Holiday card:)I am going to have to check out the frames now thanks !!
    one more thing to add to my wish list :)

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  50. GulffireNovember 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Perfectly beautiful. I love the simplicity and the subtlety of your coloring.

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  51. BrendaNovember 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Very beautiful Cammie, I love it!

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  52. JessicaNovember 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    What beautiful cards. TFS

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  53. Cindy LeeNovember 11, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    What a lovely card!!

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  54. Janice MNovember 11, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful!! I love the added cardinal!!

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  55. DebNovember 11, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Gorgeous Cammie! I love your coloring! It is bold and yet still soft and serene. The two-toned sentiment really draws the eye...so beautiful!

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  56. Stacy MorganNovember 11, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Stunning Carolyn, oh I love how crisp and clean this feels. Fabo card!

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  57. Sue DNovember 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Beautiful card and I love the cardinal!

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  58. ScrapacatNovember 11, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Love the addition of the cardinal! Terrific coloring, too!
    ~ky

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  59. Donna BakerNovember 11, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    gorgeous card - love the combining of sets!

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  60. Barbara HaleNovember 11, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Since I ordered both First Christmas and Festive Frame stamp sets I guess I don 't have any really good reason why I cannot at least try to create something like your project. Just beautiful.

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  61. LageneNovember 11, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful card! Such rich red poinsettas & cardinal!

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  62. AKiteFlierNovember 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    FABULOUS Cammie - love the cardinal and those tiny gold balls on the corners are a perfect finishing touch.

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  63. Crafty Math ChickNovember 11, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Just lovely Cammie!

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  64. Denise MarzecNovember 11, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Gorgeous!! LOVE this set!

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  65. Tami GrandiNovember 11, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    absolutely beautiful- so elegant! Thanks for sharing

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  66. Tosha LeyendekkerNovember 12, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    GASP!!!!!! Oh my word girl is this ever gorgeous!!! Your coloring is exquisite my friend!! WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!

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  67. ChristiNovember 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Oh, your card is gorgeous! I love the cardinal with the poinsettia frame! So beautiful!

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  68. theneonNovember 14, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    This is such a stunning card -- thanks so much for sharing your great talents.

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