Welcome to our Stamp Simply Christmas Blog Hop and Sale. The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store needs more space for incoming product. Some of the Christmas items currently in stock are being offered at reduced prices to clear those shelves. Today the Design Team is here to inspire you in the creation of your Christmas projects, and with the papers and some of the other items in use being offered at SALE prices, what better time to stock up than now!!! Sale prices are in effect while current inventory lasts -- when it's gone, it's gone -- so sorry.
This is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, August 22 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Monday night or Tuesday, so please check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!
WOW! it's hard to believe I'm making Christmas cards already, when its almost 100° outside... But it was fun working with some of my favoriate cardstock, I love how rich in color it is, and anything you make with it looks wonderful. I cut out the leaves you see toward the back of the card from the piece of cardstock I cut to make the card base, and thought it was pretty, and couldn't throw it away. The die template that looks like a snowflake, really isn't a snowflake at all, but I thought it was a good subsutute. The only snowflake die I have has been discontinued, and I thought it best not to use it. I used my PrismaColor pencils to color my little snowman, and added layers of Nestabilities under him. This card is a "Z" fold card, and requires a 12"x 12" piece of cardstock. I love this card, and have made it many times before.
Be sure and visit the Design Team members listed below, they have some wonderful projects to share with you today.
You can click on the pictures to make them larger for easier viewing, and all supplies are listed below.
Thanks for visiting today - Linda ❤❤
Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Linda Duke - me as a guest designer
Supplies:
Stamps: Vintage Christmas Set - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Cardstock: Very Vanilly - Stampin" Up! K&Company Glad Tidings - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Spellbinders™: Ironwork Motifs, Standard Circles SM, Petite Scalloped Circles SM. NOTE: SOme Spellbinders Die Templates are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Ribbon: May Arts Wrinkled Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Stamp Pads: Pitch Black Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad.
Misc.: PrismaColor Pencils, Liquid Applique, Buttons, Crystal Coarse Glitter - Michaels. Kaiser Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Webster's Pages - Sparklers - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Linda - your JustRite Christmas Card is stunning!!!
Posted by: Kellie Fortin | September 09, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Cool fold! Thanks for letting us enter the contest!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | August 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Your card is absolutely gorgeous! Such wonderful details! TFS!
Posted by: Lorraine M. | August 22, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Beautiful card!! The snowman's expression just makes me smile. Love the staggered levels of the folded card. Great job!
Posted by: Dana Herin | August 22, 2011 at 09:37 AM
What a wonderful card! LOVE IT! Also, what a generous blog candy. I, too, can't believe it's about time to get started on those Christmas cards. It was 100 degrees here yesterday. Hard to think Christmas when it's that hot. lol
Posted by: Nancy Jensen | August 22, 2011 at 09:34 AM
So cute! Love the happy snowman!
Posted by: Gail L. | August 22, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Wow, Your card is so elegant & Beaitiful!!! TFS
Posted by: dianne davis | August 21, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Oh my... It is hard to find the words... Perfect, the right word for this card is PERFECT !!
Posted by: S. Patterson | August 21, 2011 at 05:21 PM
Your card is fabulous! I LOVE the layers and the none snowflake is perfection. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | August 21, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Beautiful vintage card...love your sweet snowman and the holly leaves on the last panel! Wonderful details, thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Traci Major | August 21, 2011 at 02:06 PM
I love "Z" cards!! This is soooo lovely and Christmas-y!! But I gotta ask, how are you going to put it in an envelope?
Susan
Posted by: Susan G | August 21, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Wow, a gorgeous card!
Posted by: Gerdie | August 21, 2011 at 12:16 PM
What an elegant card!!! I need to try one of these Z Fold cards.... Alice Roushia
Posted by: Alice Roushia | August 21, 2011 at 09:07 AM
love, love, LOVE this card. Gread job!!!
Posted by: Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) | August 21, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Love your card it's really beautiful, great snowman image. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Carol E Brooker | August 21, 2011 at 07:09 AM
your cards are always so lovely. such inspiration. thank you.
Posted by: laura huffman | August 21, 2011 at 05:36 AM
Love the layers and colours on this card Linda. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Connie MacFarlane | August 21, 2011 at 05:31 AM
So pretty...tfs...would love to win...I'm actually beginning my Christmas cards, too. If I wait and get under a time crunch, I panic and usually make a mess of my cards....much prefer to work at a slower pace with no time constraints.
Posted by: Jan Douglas | August 21, 2011 at 05:03 AM
Love your card, I love how you coloured the snowman, I look forward to your creativity daily.
Posted by: Donna Wannell | August 21, 2011 at 04:31 AM
What an adorable snowman and what a fabulous card..filled with beautiful details.
Posted by: Rebekka | August 21, 2011 at 04:01 AM
I love this card. You always do the most beautiful work.
Posted by: Mi Mi | August 21, 2011 at 02:55 AM
Linda,
This is so beautiful as well as heart-warming. It makes me smile. Thanks for the chance to win.
Tina
Posted by: Tina | August 21, 2011 at 01:01 AM
How festive and I love the folds and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: nancy dempsey | August 21, 2011 at 12:07 AM
oh my gosh, what a gorgeous Z fold!!!
Posted by: Holly | August 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Wonderful card...love the Z fold!
Posted by: Jan Castle | August 20, 2011 at 08:29 PM
LOVE this, totally FANTASTIC!!
Posted by: JenMarie | August 20, 2011 at 07:52 PM
A gorgeous Christmas card...so so pretty!
Posted by: maria | August 20, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Linda,
As ever your card is so artistic and inviting. I love the partially hidden snowflake, the holly and the berry red ribbon. A Christmas tree would look great decorated with many of these cards as ornaments. You are so inspiring! Thank you.
hugs, debra f.
Posted by: debra | August 20, 2011 at 07:32 PM
WOW Linda! What a festive, creative & inspirational card! Love the unique Z fold & fabulous details!
Posted by: Linda Carson | August 20, 2011 at 07:31 PM
You always do such beautiful work.
Posted by: Kara Herndon | August 20, 2011 at 07:17 PM
Love your snowman card it is just beautiful and very inspiring :)
Posted by: Nikki C | August 20, 2011 at 06:15 PM
love all the layering and that burgundy color is so beautiful-you've inspired me to start my Christmas cards early! TFS
Posted by: Fernanda | August 20, 2011 at 05:14 PM
Love the "Z"!
Posted by: RuthJ | August 20, 2011 at 03:30 PM
LInda, STUNNING card, so Rich looking and love the colors! I know that they are Christmas colors, but there are many varying colors of red, and just love this one!!
Thanks for sharing,you work is awesome as usual.
Donna
Posted by: Donna Przybylowski | August 20, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Love the design of the card! I agree it is too hot for Christmas cards.
Posted by: yvonne | August 20, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Gorgeous card, love the multiple folds and the quaint look!
Posted by: Dsdixon | August 20, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Linda, this is perfectly adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara Leonard | August 20, 2011 at 02:31 PM
I think this has got to be one of my favorite snowman image, love the vintage feel you have brought to this, awesome coloring!
Posted by: conniecrafter | August 20, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Your cards are so gracefully beautiful!
Posted by: Lorraine G | August 20, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Wow Linda
This card is so elegant and rich looking! You have such a way of putting the elements together to make each project unique and remarkable. Lovely creation today!
Posted by: Kathy Robitaille | August 20, 2011 at 01:30 PM
Oh Linda, this is sooo cute, gotta CASE this one for sure!!
Posted by: Mickie | August 20, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Gorgeous card, Linda! I love the papers and all the wonderful details! The special fold is great!
Posted by: Carla Suto | August 20, 2011 at 01:03 PM
This card is so awesome! I love everything about it! :)
Posted by: Marie Bingaman | August 20, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Love that snowman. Your details are amazing. Nice job. TFS
Babe
youiesmom@att.net
Posted by: Babe O'Mara | August 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Love that snowman! This is certainly the time to start on Christmas cards. Kind of "cools" the hot summer weather...
Posted by: Pati Olson | August 20, 2011 at 12:28 PM
What a gorgeous card and such a happy little snow guy. Makes you almost forget how hot it is outside, LOL! Your coloring, layering, and choice of papers, style of card, and colors together are definitely you!! Thanks for sharing your darling project!
Posted by: Lynda Hill | August 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Such a sweet snowman! The card is luscious.
The green button(?) is most unusual The eyes are going.
Sharon L
sharondotlemon @sbcglobal dot net
Posted by: sharon L | August 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Oh my goodness, this is beyond gorgeous! The papers, ribbon, everything has a beautiful vintage look.
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | August 20, 2011 at 11:31 AM
I've always loved this little snowman, and you have brought him alive again in this beautiful and interesting card.
Posted by: aggiesgirl | August 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM
How do you make a Z fold card? The card is great.
Posted by: Betty B | August 20, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Love the Z fold card, here I thought I was jumping the gun with Halloween....now I feel better! Your cards never fail to inspire me.
Posted by: Kathy Ethington | August 20, 2011 at 10:55 AM
WOW! This card is amazing-love the layers and dimension. You have inspired me!!!
Posted by: Nancy | August 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Love the colors in this beautiful card. I especially like how the holly leaves pop out fully on the third page of the Z fold card. It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: judi farr | August 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM
What an absolutely adorable, beautiful card. Love that snowman and the fold is great.
Posted by: Ruth Ann Smith | August 20, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Wow that is a really cute snowman! Love the whole Z card look!
Posted by: jean w. | August 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM
This is just beautiful. I haven't started my Christmas cards, but maybe you have given me just enough mojo to get started! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Elizabeth C | August 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Great fold and your image is simply fabulously coloured and framed with the snowflake. Great card!!
Posted by: Marisa | August 20, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I KNOW I should be starting my Christmas cards now, but I just can't seem to get in the mood. This card really gets my Holiday cheer stirred up. And winning those goodies would really get things going!
Posted by: Sandy Hays | August 20, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Love the card! Cute snowman, and love the sparkly snowflake around him! The holly on the inside is nice touch!!
Posted by: Donna S | August 20, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Well, I must say that your use of this image has me wanting it ALL!!! Oh how I love Christmas and this blog candy...WOW! Going over to Sharon's store now...Thanks Linda!
Posted by: velta | August 20, 2011 at 09:40 AM
wonderful card--the snowman is so cute.
Posted by: Sue D | August 20, 2011 at 09:25 AM
What an elegant card. Love it. I especially like the look on the snowman's face...he's a jolly guy.
Posted by: Terre Munk | August 20, 2011 at 09:24 AM
What a beautiful card, you're a very talented lady.
Posted by: Beth Gooden | August 20, 2011 at 09:03 AM
I just love snowmen and this one is adorable!!
Posted by: Stacie | August 20, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Beautiful work, Linda! You are such an inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.
Posted by: Patti C | August 20, 2011 at 08:49 AM
I love the colors you have chosen for this card. The way you have used the angled card base to give dimension is so simple and so effective. Your cards are always so beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy in Idaho | August 20, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Gorgeous card, Linda. Thanks so much for a chance at the giveaway. Can't believe Christmas is really not that far away.
Posted by: Linda E | August 20, 2011 at 08:26 AM
WOW! I don't think I've ever seen a stamp colored with pencils this good~. beautiful work!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | August 20, 2011 at 08:20 AM
what an adorable snowman and your embellishments are amazing as usual!
Posted by: Lynda | August 20, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Your projects are always so beautiful..I can tell you put your heart and soul into them. Wonderful.
Posted by: Ginger Benedict | August 20, 2011 at 08:10 AM
What a cute z fold card and I love that happy little snowman.
Posted by: Shirley | August 20, 2011 at 08:08 AM
This is simply a piece of art. Have never made a Z-fold card, but that is soon to change. Everything about your card is beautiful--the colors, the holly, and especially the snowman--dreaming of snowflakes fluttering right now.
Posted by: Jeannine | August 20, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Wonderful card Linda, I love it!
Posted by: Manon | August 20, 2011 at 07:51 AM
oooo so nice! I love it!! I hope you don't mind, but I am going to have to CASE your card :-)
Posted by: michelle b | August 20, 2011 at 07:50 AM
I love getting ideas from you...great job.
Posted by: cookie | August 20, 2011 at 07:44 AM
I knew I'd like your card, Linda. I've never made a z fold card before, and you surely did a great job of it. I love the coloring and the holly especially! Thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Janet L. | August 20, 2011 at 07:44 AM
That snawman face is just adorable. Your card as always is beautiful.
Posted by: Darlene Groseclose | August 20, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Linda this is one gorgeous card love how you did the snowflake and the coloring on the snowman is stunning . I check your blog daily to admire your beautiful creations.
Thanks for a chance to win
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | August 20, 2011 at 07:17 AM
I "Believe" you did an absolutely fantastic job on this gorgeous card!!! The layers are perfect and I love how you used the holly by cutting them from the left over dp!!
Posted by: Victoria Merrick | August 20, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Linda, As usual you just blow me away with your creativity. This card is outstanding. I truly wish I was your neighbor! Thanks for always sharing with all of us. You inspire me.
Posted by: Charlette | August 20, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Linda, you've done it again. I subscribe to your blog and every single time, I am amazed and drooling over your creations. This is no exception. I LOVE snow people.... I have to use yours to create my own.... Thanks for the continued inspiration! Love it! Hugs!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | August 20, 2011 at 07:01 AM
That is one fabulous card, all the details are just perfect! I would display that as a work of art!
Posted by: Darla | August 20, 2011 at 06:57 AM
soooo stunning. love everything about it. i've been scrapping Christmas pictures of the kids w Santa, opening presents etc. just to let you know how far behing i am, my baby is now a senior in college lol
Posted by: bethann d | August 20, 2011 at 06:48 AM
love love love your card! I have been working on Christmas for over a month, lol.
Thanks for sharing,
Anne
Posted by: anne | August 20, 2011 at 06:45 AM
This card is a work of art! Love the snowflake extensions radiating out into 'space', the whole front cutout, your holly in the background, all the layers - it is all so dimensional. Great work.
Posted by: Cindy Lou | August 20, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Wow! That is one gorgeous card! Love the vintage feel you created with this darling image!
Posted by: chriss blagrave | August 20, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Great Card and especially love the snowman face.
Posted by: Sandee Quitter | August 20, 2011 at 06:36 AM
How beautiful! Love the colors and the way you colored the image!
Posted by: Clare Curcio | August 20, 2011 at 06:36 AM
This card is absolutely adorable! Such elegance yet still cute with that adorable snowman!!
Posted by: Andrene | August 20, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Simply beautiful card with lots of wonderful layers and details.
Posted by: Lynn | August 20, 2011 at 06:29 AM
That is a beautiful card. Thanks so much for chance at the giveaway. I would make great use of them.
Posted by: Sonya Everding | August 20, 2011 at 06:27 AM
What a sweet snowman image. Fabulous card - It makes me feel like Christmas!
Posted by: Heidi Kimmerly | August 20, 2011 at 06:26 AM
Love the snowman! And all the detail on your card is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win the yummy blog candy too!
Posted by: Nancy | August 20, 2011 at 06:15 AM
What a cute snowman! He makes that card pop!
Posted by: Patti | August 20, 2011 at 06:05 AM
Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara in SC | August 20, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Gorgeous work of art! Your coloring is awesome, and I love the snowman! Fabulous!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | August 20, 2011 at 05:57 AM
Wow, that is the most beautiful card I have ever seen.I would love it if you would do a
tutorial on how you made your z card.
Posted by: Carol Parks | August 20, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Gorgeous and whimsical... total package! I just love those papers!!
Posted by: Holly aka Toy | August 20, 2011 at 05:40 AM
What a great card, Love your coloring on the snowman! I like what you did with the holly on the inside, too.
Posted by: Joanne O'Brien | August 20, 2011 at 05:38 AM
A very beautiful card!!!!
Posted by: Wanda H | August 20, 2011 at 05:28 AM