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Friday, July 16, 2010

Christmas in July

This is my first Christmas Card for the year
It is made for The Shabby Tea Room challenge week # 18 "Christmas in July" 

and based on the sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 You "Laura's Sketch 56"




I love holiday card in non traditional holiday colors


My handmade fabric button 


Buttons from Papertrey Ink with Martha Stewart baker's twine


Vintage embellishment from Melissa Frances


Image from The Graphics Fairy


Pattern Paper (polka dots) and Kraft cardstock from Papertrey Ink
Pattern paper (vintage cream) from K & Company


Here's the link to The Shabby Tea Room 


and 2 Sketches 4 You

Have fun!!!


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18 comments:

  1. Willy's creationsJuly 16, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Lovely vintage card you made...love the colours.

    Hugs,Willy

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  2. RosJuly 16, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Great card - love your buttons and that sweet image

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  3. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    This is `Beautiful`:)

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  4. LynndaJuly 16, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Lovely Card as usual Kirsty... love it...sweet...i like the buttons and color used...xx

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  5. cnelsonJuly 16, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    This could not be more darling!! LOVE it in every way possible!!!

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  6. DebbieJuly 16, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Absolutely wonderful ... I {heart} that you used non-traditional holiday colors for this vintage holiday charmer! Thanks for sharing your creation with us in the Tea Room :)

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  7. Stacy Kay BraisJuly 16, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    So adorable and very vintage :)

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  8. Arielle H GordonJuly 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Wow - love this so much! Your buttons are fab and I love all the stitching and details!!!

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  9. ~* steph :) *~July 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    beautiful card, kirsty! love the colors and vintage image. everything is just wonderful. thanks for sharing :)! have a great friday! *hugs* steph :)

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  10. StellaJuly 16, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Love,love,love it. And this bow; breathtaking!
    Kirsty; you are so talented. It's a daily pleasure to follow your blog

    Have a wonderful day!

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Kirsty, This turned out wonderful.. I love it!
    I have the same image saved on my computer.. It is so cute... Hope you have a nice weekend!
    Hugs, Linda

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  12. IrenaJuly 16, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Gorgeous card. The image is great. Lovely details.
    I wish you wonderful weekend!

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  13. Laura DavisJuly 16, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful work!
    Thanks for playing at 2S4Y!
    Laura

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  14. Heather RogersJuly 16, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    So pretty! Love pink for Christmas. :)

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  15. Audrey PettitJuly 16, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    This is so sweet and so pretty! I love your non-traditional approach to a holiday card here. Your button is fabulous and I love that vintage image from the Graphic Fairy. Thanks for playing along with us at TSTR.

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  16. Cindy GrohJuly 17, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Lovely card. I love the vintage image. You have such a great style.

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  17. Deb HickmanJuly 17, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Such a beautiful vintage card.I love the image she's so sweet and the pink and blue colour scheme works so well.

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  18. PapierGirlJuly 17, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Kirsty this is so pretty! I love your choice of non-traditional Christmas colors and that sweet little gingham button is the perfect touch! Thanks so much for joining us this week at TSTR! :)

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