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Saturday, 30 July 2011

SWEET STAMPIN DT CARD ~ CHRISTMAS IN JULY...!

Morning all....!

Oooooh I am so looking forward to my 2 weeks off now....and just think of all the crafty time I can have lol..!

So onto today's card and it's another fabulous challenge over at Sweet Stampin...and this weeks theme is.....so get all your glitters out....it's "CHRISTMAS IN JULY...!"

Our wonderful sponsor for this weeks challenge is....

Tiddly Inks

and here is my wee creation.....


James Bear in the Snow ~ Lili of the Valley


Close up of James


Close up of sentiment


Side View

Items Used

Stamp ~ Lili of the Valley
Papers ~ Nitwits "Beary Christmas too"
Colouring medium ~ Promarkers, Chalks & Prisma Pencils
Pearls ~ The Hobbyhouse
Sentiment ~ Lili of the Valley
Bakers Twine ~ Crafts-4-You
Stickles
Card Blank ~ Craftwork Cards

Thank you for looking and all your lovely comments :o)

I would also like to enter the following challenges :-
Papertake Weekly ~ Fab Sketch
Crafty Cats # 93 ~ Christmas in July
Totally Gorjuss # 91 ~ Christmas in July

So do pop over to Sweet Stampin....see my teamies gorgeous and inspirational creations and get your glitters out....lol...we love seeing your beautiful creations too...

So that's all from me....going to have a wee play and apparently we are gonna see some lovely sunshine this week...has summer arrived at long last...hehehe...

So I hope you all have a super day and a big hello too to all my lovely, new followers too..

Catch ya laters..


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36 comments:

  1. Unknown30 July 2011 at 08:39

    This is so sweet Vicky, love the burgundy colour with the blue, looks gorgeous. Wishing you a happy weekend and lots of hugs going your way ........... :) xx

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  2. Berry 30 July 2011 at 08:41

    What an adorable image Vicky and such fab use of colours really bright love this hugs Rebekah xx

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  3. Anonymous30 July 2011 at 08:52

    Wow your card is gorgeous! That image is just so sweet.
    Have a lovely week-end.
    Hugs xx

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  4. Denise 30 July 2011 at 09:02

    Really lovely card - cute, cute image.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  5. Teresa30 July 2011 at 09:09

    This is a beauty Vicky, I love this image and great papers, really love it.
    hugs Teresa xx

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  6. Chrissy30 July 2011 at 09:12

    Little James..I had forgotten about him...he is so cute. lovely Christmas card Vicky.
    Hope you have a fabulous 2 weeks holiday...lovely time of year for that.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  7. Evil Edna30 July 2011 at 09:20

    aww sweet. EE

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  8. Faye30 July 2011 at 09:28

    Oh Vixx, this is lovely, your colouring is fab too. Hope you enjoy your two weeks off. :)
    xxx

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  9. Janette30 July 2011 at 09:28

    Hi Vicky, Oh what a fab card, do LOVE the dp used and think the maroon sets it all off nicely....

    Hope you have a good 2wks off and the sun shines for you..xxxx

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  10. Christina30 July 2011 at 09:29

    Wowwww this is such a stunning card! Love everything about it!!
    Hugs Kristel

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  11. Debs M30 July 2011 at 09:43

    this is one of my fave lotv stamps and was prob on most of my cards last year! You coloured him beautifully, great bp's too

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  12. Wendy30 July 2011 at 10:39

    Gorgeous card Vicky,cute image and love the colours.Hope you have a fab holiday.
    Wendy xx

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  13. Jules30 July 2011 at 10:45

    Hi Vicky

    Clearly summer was waiting for you to be on holiday to enjoy it!!!!

    We have been given a good forecast here for the next week!!

    Loving your cute card.

    Fabby papers and such a cute well coloured image.

    Have a good day.

    Love Jules xx

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  14. Sally30 July 2011 at 11:30

    All these cute bears! This is just fab, James is such a sweetie and this is a brilliant Christmas card. Fingers crossed for the sun over the next two weeks.
    Have a great day
    Hugs Sally xx

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  15. Jennifer30 July 2011 at 11:56

    Beautiful Vicky....adore the colour scheme, and adorable image xx Jenny xx

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  16. Anna-Karin30 July 2011 at 12:00

    Hi,
    I love this card. Beautiful coloured cute image and lovely papers. I hope you have a great holiday, lots of crafting:)
    Take care
    Hugs
    Anna-Karin

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  17. Claire30 July 2011 at 12:48

    Absolutely gorgeous card hun - and I would say that as James the Bear is a huge favourite of mine - I just love him! Great colours too which makes a perfect Christmas card. Have a fabby weekend sweetie. Hugs, Claire x

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  18. Amanda R30 July 2011 at 12:58

    Love your coloring and the little bit of twine on the card, very cute! Enjoy your time off!

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  19. Vicky30 July 2011 at 13:39

    Hi sweetie totally gorgeous card I nearly used this bear for my crimbo card he is so cute. Hope you enjoy your 2 weeks off work hun I'm sure you will.
    My son has just started his 2 week hol as well.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  20. Anita30 July 2011 at 14:27

    Vicky, this is totally adorable! Love this little guy and your papers are lovely. Enjoy your two weeks off!

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  21. Cazza30 July 2011 at 15:32

    Oooo Vicky this is super cuuuute, I love it hon!! This stamp has to be one of my favourite Christmas ones and you've coloured him perfectly and teamed him with some stunning DP's - just perfect!
    Start of your holidays, wahoo!! :o)
    Hugs,
    Cazza
    xxx

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  22. carol30 July 2011 at 17:46

    oooh GORGEOUS card, love the added twine, thanks for joining us at CRAFTYCATZ this week, x carol

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  23. Sue B 30 July 2011 at 17:52

    Ooh love this Vicky! Gorgeous colour combo and James Bear is coloured beautifully! Love the layout - perfect card!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    And yes, the sun is shining!!! :-))
    Hugs Sue xx

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  24. Junie30 July 2011 at 18:14

    Hi Vicky !!! What a STUNNER !!! just gorgeous !!! YAY you have two weeks off ... .lucky you !!! hope the sun shines on you for the two whole weeks !!!
    Sorry not been around been trying to keep Lucy occupied, then we had our anniversary last week and Lucy's birthday also and today a wee party for her friends !!! Its been busy hope to get some cards done really soon !!! HUGS

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  25. Unknown30 July 2011 at 19:47

    Hi Vicky, this little chap is just adorable - I love all the James Bear stamps. Beautiful colour combination and lovely layout. Hope you enjoy your holiday and the sun shines for you. Luv & Hugs Trish x

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  26. Debs30 July 2011 at 19:54

    Stunning card Vicky - love the LOTV image and as always fantastic colouring.
    Yay for you 2 weeks off - so many fun filled crafty hours to look forward to - enjoy!
    Debs xx

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  27. Elena30 July 2011 at 21:34

    Vicky~Your card is so awesome. Love your coloring. Hope someday I'll get it and do some great coloring like you! I love the image too! I'm a sucker for cute bears.

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  28. Lynsey30 July 2011 at 21:44

    Hi Vicky, this is such a sweet card! Love the colour scheme.
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  29. coops30 July 2011 at 21:50

    aw gorgeous card vicky.i love this sweet little bear and your papers and design are stunning ;D

    xx coops xx

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  30. Elaine30 July 2011 at 23:33

    This is gorgeous Vicky..no surprise there though! All your cards are gorgeous :)
    I love these little teddy's and the papers are fab too.

    Enjoy the weekend.

    Love Elaine xx

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  31. Mau xx30 July 2011 at 23:35

    This is gorgeous Vicky, I adore James, he is so sweet xx
    Love the papers too and the cord is a perfect addition xx
    Enjoy your lovely break from work x

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  32. xxxtglxxx31 July 2011 at 02:05

    Gorgeous crimbo card hun! :)

    Love the papers and the twine adds a perfect finishing touch.

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  33. Carole of Brum31 July 2011 at 03:06

    Ooh lovely, the stripey paper makes it very colourful too. Lucky you having 2 weeks off, all that craft time to yourself! CoB

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  34. Lee31 July 2011 at 19:47

    Soooo cute i just love everything about this one Vicky.xx

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  35. Curly31 July 2011 at 21:01

    OMGosh this is adorable I just love the LOTV image and those cool blue colour theme is wow,

    Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz this week, for our challenge 93 Christmas in July.

    I have some Calorie free Candy if you are interested.

    Good Luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget Crafty Catz DT :0) x

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  36. cardmaking bird31 July 2011 at 23:46

    Awwww, isn't that the cutest bear!! Fab DP too! Hugs, Marie xx

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Thank you for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them all, hugs Vicky xx