Figgy Ornaments
I’m sitting here, stunned that it is September. Where has this year gone? When I think back to all that has happened, I realize, yes, many months have passed. But it all seems like a blur, for some reason. Do y’all feel that way, too?
I’m hoping things slow back down this Autumn, as I really love to enjoy the cool colorful days of September and October. My favorite time of year in the mountains, and this year I have Lady G to enjoy it even more! 
Before we know it, the Holidays will be here, so I decided to make some Christmas cards with Karen Lockhart’s new releases.
I absolutely LOVE these Itty Bitty ornaments. Isn’t it just the sweetest image? I colored the ornaments with my Copic markers, then cut and embossed them with a circle Nestability die. I sponged around the edge with Ranger vintage photo ink, then added Ranger glossy accents to the ornaments. That really gave them such a “real” look, don’t you think?
I used my Spellbinders Label die to create both of the bracketed style panels from Basic Grey’s Figgy Pudding paper. I chose to play off that single center blue ornament and accent with Prism’s suede brown dark cardbase. Card measures 4 1/4″ square. The circle and the polka dot panels are both up on dimensionals. The velvet ribbon is retired SU!, and the sentiment is PaperTrey.
As I was digging through my stash for some bling, I found this clear snowflake. I purchased it well over a year ago from Michael’s in the dollar bin. It’s made by Darice. I added a little aqua AMuse bling in the center, to make it “pop” a little more and tie in with the colors.
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a great day! HUGS!
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Beautiful, Trudee — the glossy accents is beautiful on here and the papers are wonderful!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 2nd, 2008 12:10
Very pretty! I like the little snowflake embellie!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | September 2nd, 2008 12:22
Oh I just love the die cut background!! The paper is perfect!
Posted by: Harley | September 2nd, 2008 12:26
What a cute card!! Love those little ornaments. That one is on my list for when I place my next order at Ellen’s.
Posted by: Tracy | September 2nd, 2008 13:40
Your card is so very pretty, Trudee!! The glossy accents look wonderful on those ornaments, and I love your die-cutting and pretty papers!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 2nd, 2008 13:44
WOW!!
Love it!!
Great card Trudee.
Posted by: Terry | September 2nd, 2008 14:41
Trudee, you always impress me with your eye for color and design. I love that you used non-traditional Christmas colors. The Spellbinders Label is my favorite of their new dies and Karen’s Itty Bitty Ornaments are adorable. So I guess I’m saying I LOVE this card!
Hugs,
-mary
Posted by: mary | September 2nd, 2008 14:51
GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: Linda C. | September 2nd, 2008 14:52
the tiny ornaments are way too cute, and love that paper, love the decorative framing of the image!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | September 2nd, 2008 14:54
I love the card! I can’t wait to see more!
Posted by: Amy | September 2nd, 2008 15:06
I love it, Trudee!
Posted by: Kate Hart-Sampson | September 2nd, 2008 15:49
Gorgeous Trudee!
Posted by: Shawna | September 2nd, 2008 16:44
So pretty, T! Awesome coloring, as usual, and I love the velvet ribbon!
Posted by: Shel9999 | September 3rd, 2008 19:34
Great card!
Posted by: Michelle | September 4th, 2008 09:20
Stunning Trudee!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | September 4th, 2008 11:53
Stunning! I love that velvet ribbon!!
Posted by: Danielle | September 4th, 2008 16:51
OOOH this is soo pretty! I LOVE the colors, paper, ribbon, so awesome T!
Posted by: jacksonbelle | September 4th, 2008 18:10
Love this, Trudee… those ornaments are adorable. Great layout!
Posted by: loricraig | September 4th, 2008 22:25
Absolutely gorgeous, Trudee! I love that little polka dot frame (or “polkanots as Rachel calls them) for the cute little ornament image and the velvet ribbon is perfection! Rachie asked to see the Smilies today but Mom was just too busy! Ahh, maybe tomorrow!
Posted by: Beth | September 5th, 2008 01:13
What a very nice card T. M. C. to you too. Love, M…….
Posted by: Marcia | September 5th, 2008 09:37
Oh I just love your work!! & blog:)
I gave you an award on my blog
Laura
Posted by: Laura Davis | September 5th, 2008 14:05
Gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Michele | September 5th, 2008 21:02
This is absolutely FABULOUS Trudee!!!! I love this image, and totally love this card!!!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | September 7th, 2008 12:25
Cool card!
Posted by: Shirleyone | September 7th, 2008 13:22
So stunning! I love how the ornaments pop off the paper!
Posted by: Nancy Grant | September 11th, 2008 03:11
Love this design with the Nesties and those darling ornaments! The glaze adds fantastic dimension to them. Wow!
Posted by: leslierich | September 13th, 2008 14:11
It is so beautiful! I love it.
Posted by: Lynnette | September 14th, 2008 22:13
This card is fabulous!! Love your detail Trudee!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | October 9th, 2008 00:41
This is an absolute stunner! I love this!
Posted by: liannallama | November 1st, 2008 19:44
So beautiful, Trudee! I miss you–hope you’re doing okay!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | November 4th, 2008 01:34
This is a stunning card! I just got this stamp and this Spellbinders set so I’m anxious to try them!
Posted by: Jana | November 4th, 2008 16:33
Very creative!
Posted by: Holly | December 30th, 2008 18:57