Saturday, August 15, 2009

OCC Challenge - Christmas in August!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

If you're here for the Gina K. Blog Hop please click right HERE. Missed the post last night click too :) !!!

It's time for another OCC Challenge today!!! Loretta has challenged us to create a *CHRISTMAS* card/project...can't start to early with them....now I only have to create 99 more - LOL!!!

Anyway - I'm also teasing you with some brand spankin' new Stampin' Up goodies that will be available in the new Holiday Mini Catalog on September 1st!!!






















Here is what I've done......First I embossed my White and Real Red CS with the new Textured Impression Folder - *Pals-A-Plenty*. After the White CS was embossed I added the cool new Platinum Shimmer Paint - awesome and fun stuff guys (it will be available in three different colors !!!)

Next I used some Real Red CS and added the new Silver Merry & Bright Rub-On sentiment. Once it was rubbed on I punched the senitment out with the new Ornament Punch.

The circles were created with the Spellbinder Circle Dies. Each circle and the ornament were raised with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added some Silver Cord and Real Red Striped Ribbon for decoration.

Before I forget the beautiful Sketch is from Verve Visual - AVS204.

Please stop by the OCC blog to find out all the information on how to play along!!!

Don't forget to stop by - Jennifer, Frances, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog for more inspiration!!!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will have a wonderful weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Real Red (SU)
Accessories: Merry & Bright Rub-Ons, Real Red Striped Ribbon, Textured Impressions Folder - *Petals-A-Plenty*, Shimmer Paint - Platinum, Silver Cord, Stampin' Dimensionals (all items are Stampin' Up), Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: Rub-Ons and Embossing

34 comments:

Denise Marzec said...

Oooh, that new embossing folder is PRETTY!! Great layout too. :)

Yvonne Hagane said...

Gorgeous Christmas card, Silke!!!
The touch of silver is so pretty!
Have a great weekend:)
Hugs, Yvonne.

StampOwl said...

this is stunning Silke

LorettaL said...

I love how you used that new shimmer paint! I didn't order any, but I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Gorgeous card!

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Silke - how do you do it - produce so many amazing cards one after the other! I LOVE this card - the res and white are so dramatic yet so clean cut! Love this, what agreat start to your Christmas cards LOL!! Thanks for sharing - always a pleasure to see! God bless you!

Debbie Olson said...

Silke, this is absolutely fresh and fabulous! I had looked at that embossing folder in the catalog and thought is was too busy, but now that I've seen you use it, it's on my next order for sure. This card just shouts elegance!

Joycelyn Pelkey said...

I just love the elegance of red and white!! SO, so beautiful!!

Joycelyn Pelkey said...

I just love the elegance of red and white!! SO, so beautiful!!

Cindy Haffner said...

Red and white, so pretty!

Carol L said...

I'm all eyes for that new texture plate!! SO pretty! New shimmer paint? You really ARE a tease! LOL
This is just GORGEOUS!! I LOVE the festive colors:)

Tosha Leyendekker said...

OHHH!! This is GORGEOUS Silke!! LOVE the red/white!! And the texture is fantastic!! WOW!!

Karen Giron said...

This just screams FABULOUS! Love the embossed background against the red - lovely, lovely, lovely!

Velta said...

How beautiful! You are making me want Christmas to come soon...I need to get myself in gear and start on some Christmas goodies. TFS!!

Grace said...

Oh wow Silke... this IS a teaser! LOVE the pretty EF and that platinum shimmer paint... wow!!!Great layout and beautiful texture and color combo... you did it again.... simple elegance!

Stamp and Smile said...

wow, an AMAZING card!!! LOVE your take on the OCC Challenge. The red and white is so HOLIDAY for me... only 99 more to go... I have 100! Ha... :)

Joanne (jojot) said...

wow....a holiday delight...and that emb. fldr. is a wow

Jennifer Meyer said...

Hi Silke :) Your design is SO pretty, I LOVE the NEW supplies from SU and your created such a gorgeous card! I have to wait until Sept 1st to order the NEW ornament punch, thanks for the wonderful inspiration.

Hugs, Jennifer :)

LeAnne said...

Love it, Silke!

Jenny Gropp said...

This is Divine! You are too good... so simple and soooo elegant! I love it!

Cheryl said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I just found your blog via SCS, and I must say, your creations are just fabulous!

Bev J. said...

What a neat Christmas card-like the embossing the the ornament punch. tfs

Betty Wright said...

Fabulous Christmas card, Silke!!! LOVE the new SU products. Great stuff.

Lisa Kind said...

Very pretty Christmas card...good luck with the other 99! love those silver pearls too!

Pam Varnell said...

This is sooooo gorgeous Silke. Love how the ornament looks.

Marilyn (stampwithMJ) said...

Gorgeous! Great design and the ornament looks fab in red and silver.

carpediem said...

What an elegant card! The shimmers paint looks beautiful! How do you apply it to the embossed image? laura j

Niki Estes said...

Silke, this is beautiful! I love the colors, embossing, and the ornament hanging from the silver cord is the perfect touch!

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Oh my, this is just heavenly, Silke! Love the shimmer paint and the gorgeous striking color combo. Beautiful!

Unknown said...

I am so loving the red and white! And the touch of silver string & silver brads is just perfect!

Kathy Jones said...

Gorgeous Silke!!! Love the crisp feel of Red and white and that embossing looks totally AWESOME!!!!

Deborah Saaranen said...

Wowzers-- the texture and candy cane colors move this one to the top of the class Silke!

Antje said...

I just love that Christmas card!!! Gorgeous!

Cindy Major said...

This is so wonderfully elegant!

Cindy

Simone said...

Das ist eine herrliche Farbkombination! Sieht richtig Klasse aus! Was für eine tolle Karte, Silke!
LG Simone

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