Hello friends! We're kicking off another Double D challenge today. This time around Diane is asking us to show our Christmas stockings. That sounds like fun, doesn't it? Here's a cute board for inspiration:
I'm back to my Power Poppy stamps for this one. Gee, look at that sunshine in the photo. As of this writing it's been rain rain rain for several days.
The brick is supposed to represent the edge of a fireplace. The boughs and bow are decorating the mantel. I think it was kind of a good idea, but I definitely see things I'd do differently. A lot of my Christmas cards this year could stand a do-over, sigh. It's a cute stocking, though, isn't it?
Speaking of cute stockings, check out the prize for a random winner. How fun!
The team votes on creative winners -- not an easy task, I tell you. We always have the most awesome entries and it's a treat to look through the players gallery. I hope you can join us.
In the meantime, enjoy all the team's samples on the Double D blog and say hello while you're there. Happy holidays!
Stamps: Power Poppy Fully Stocked clear stamp set (retired) Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor for stocking, Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth solar white 110 lb card base, SU gray sand-able cardstock (retired), scraps red & green cardstock, scrap wood grain designer paper Ink: Palette Noir, SU Poppy Parade Coloring: Tombow markers and blender Other: Anthology Blizzard (white) dimensional crystal, glitter, Wink of Stella, enamel dots, Sizzix Brick Wall embossing folder, Impression Obsession Pine Pair, Poppystamps Prim and Proper Bow, foam mounting tape
This is such a lovely card my friend! I do love that pretty stocking and the brick is such a great idea too! It does remind me of a fireplace!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great idea and I adore the white space on your card. I recognized your digital stamps and I will pin this one for future cards. Just look at that shading on the pear.
ReplyDeleteYour Power Poppy stamped cards are always so gorgeous and seem to fit into our themes like a glove! Beautiful coloring and I see nothing on this card that needs a do over, you are too hard on yourself, it is a GORGEOUS card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean "supposed to"? As soon as your darling card popped up, I thought, "how does Leslie DO it?! She makes a whole scene from the smallest amounts of paper!" It's a beautiful holiday scene, and I love that sentiment in red, too! Loving it, Leslie! I have not even begun addressing my cards yet. Had the cervical procedure on Friday, which has helped the tremors. Today I will strive to hold a pen! Hugs to you, my friend, and more hugs of happiness to you and Rich for the fur children! xx
ReplyDeleteI don't see a "do-over" on this card Leslie...it is absolutely delightful!! I love your nod to the fireplace with the brick and the garland on the mantle, but that stocking image is definitely the winner! What a gorgeous image and so beautifully colored too! AWESOME card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is nothing wrong with this card. It's beautiful. I love that stocking and your creative fireplace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute stocking! I love how everything is placed and would definitely not do it over. Beautiful Christmas card. Sometimes we are our worst critic. The fireplace looks great and I have to tell you I love the rocking horse!
ReplyDeleteLovely as usual. I'm so not into the holiday season this year. Beats me why... Have a great day
ReplyDeleteI think you are doing yourself down unnecessarily with that comment. Your card and mantel piece are delightful xx
ReplyDeleteMust be something in the air...I am not overly happy with some of mine either. However, all of yours I have seen...you are too hard on your self. They are gorgeous, beautifully designed and sure to make any recipient smile. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a cute stocking, for sure! And I love the bricks and the bough and the bow. I don't think you should do anything different with it!
ReplyDeleteI love your design it's very dramatic (in a good way!) That stocking image is just darling, and I adore the jingle bells too! Merry Merry!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over the shading and coloring of the goodies in that cute stocking! I adore this whole festive scene including the realistic fireplace and bough, etc. No do overs please!
ReplyDeleteWe had rain for days now just freezing with forecast of snow!Absolutely beautiful card and stocking soooo beautifully coloured,love the textured brick wall looks perfect
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What a pretty Christmas stocking, Leslie! And it's so full of goodies! Love all that texture!
ReplyDeleteLove your stocking, and your creative idea to have the brick folder for the side of the fireplace, love the way you dressed up the mantel too!
ReplyDeleteNo do-over needed at all. I love how this turned out, Leslie! The mantel decoration is beautiful and works so well with the pretty pretty stocking. This is adorable!
ReplyDeleteA beautifully designed card , lovely colouring too. What a cute stamp ♥
ReplyDeleteTotally get that your stocking is hung by the fireplace. LOVE the glitter green bough decorating the mantel. And that stocking IS adorable. Never seen a pear in a stocking ... cute! xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Leslie! What else can I say? It's always a pleasure to partake of your creations. I love everything...the coloring is always top notch and all of the different MM is perfect. Those pine boughs are gorgeous. Great stocking stuffers!
ReplyDeleteOH WOW this is absolutely AWESOME Leslie! I totally got that the stocking was hanging at the end of the beautifully decorated mantle ... GREAT idea and beautifully executed! Your coloring is always perfect and this gorgeous stocking shows off your talents perfectly! LOVE everything about this card ... made me *gasp* as soon as the page opened! Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't see a thing that needs to be done over in this fabulous card - love it and love how the bricks give it texture. How do you manage to create all your backgrounds when you take a photo of your cards? All your photo skills complement your cards! Love it!
ReplyDeleteRain here too but better than snow for us right now;)
This is simply stunning, my friend. That brick and the way you "hung" the stocking on the side are just GENIUS!!! Love your coloring too. Great design, just AH-MAZING!!! You always blow me away with your beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome card!! I love the brick!
ReplyDeleteLeslie you are too darn hard on yourself. I love your card, they way you did the fireplace ( I would of never thought of this) the glittery greenery and the beautiful coloured hung stocking, what's not to love! A very festive and beautiful card, I absolutely love this! Hopefully the rain has stopped, it's just been cold here no snow down where I live but lots of snow north of me. Have a wonderful day Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI love your fireplace and mantle with the pine greenery and the placement of your sentiment…very nostalgic and beautiful! I was just thinking today of the Christmas stockings my Mom sewed up for my brothers and I…a simple red striped flannel with red Pom Pom trim. They usually held an orange, some whole walnuts, new crayons and a coloring book. Those were simpler times and such a good memory. Thanks, Leslie, for sharing this sweet card, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteHello gorgeous card! How in the world did you get by me?? Leslie, I am so impressed with your creative fireplace and mantle! It was a VERY good idea, and your stocking is the most adorable ever - brings me back to my own childhood when we littles were appeased by our stockings while mom and dad slept a little longer!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I saw this beauty in the DT gallery! I somehow missed it in the FollowIt newsletter!
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this one knocked my socks off, your fire pace is stunning with the sprig of greenery and that Christmas stocking is gorgeous ♥
ReplyDeleteI think your card is perfectly adorable Leslie! The brick fireplace and decorated mantel came out perfectly and the filled stocking image is just right. I don't know how you can improve on perfection. It's just as sweet as can be!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Beautiful photo! I always love seeing your designs Leslie! You captured Christmas right here!
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