Saturday, October 25, 2014

Papertrey Blog Hop: Non-Traditional Holiday

Papertrey Ink is having a fun blog hop today - holiday cards with non-traditional colors!  They have given us six non-traditional color swatches to work with.  I picked these rich colors.


I had an idea that I don't think translated well to paper.  I thought about looking into a frosty window at a party scene.  I don't think this gives the impression - I probably should have had a smaller window.  But after covering myself, my desk, my carpet, my cats(!) with glitter - I was posting this card!!

Be Jolly

  • Stamps: Papertrey Ink Birthday Style, Snowflake Flurries, 'Tis the Season
  • Paper: Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow
  • Ink: Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow, Scarlet Jewel, Canyon Clay, Simply Chartreuse, Tropical Teal
  • Accessories: Papertrey Ink Birthday Style Dies, Martha Stewart Fine Crystal Glitter, Stampin' Up Heat 'n Stick Powder, small circle punch
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21 comments:

  1. ~amy~October 25, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    This is wonderful! Love how you were inspired.

    I just can't seem to manage color challenges with more than 4 colors...love what you've done.

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  2. Nancy Penir October 25, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Kim, your card is exactly what you intended, a party scene within a sparkly window. Gorgeous! Isn't it amazing what a mess we make for an A2 sized result!

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  3. Leigh PennerOctober 25, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Oh, this is fabulous, Kim! I love it!

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  4. Connie MacFarlaneOctober 25, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Love it Kim! I think it looks great.

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  5. Marcia HillOctober 25, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    I think you captured your party scene just beautifully, and I love how it still looks like a CAS card! You did a great job IMHO!! :0)

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  6. Carol DOctober 25, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    There is definitely a party going on there! I love your card, and the inspiration.

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  7. Lynn PutOctober 25, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    This definitely says party/celebration! Love the glitter and fun banners. Great card!

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  8. Megan CarrollOctober 25, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love it!

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  9. DeeptiOctober 25, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    This is lovely, I love the subtle dimension in the design :)

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  10. MarjoleinOctober 25, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Ha, ha, all the glitter everywhere, OMGosh!
    That's why I only use glitterpaper or a glitterpen (wink of Stella or Stickles) :-)
    Else I put glitter all over my face, ha, ha, it shows for days!
    BTW, great, great non-traditional-christmas-color-card!
    That's quite a party going on over there, ha, ha, looks like they're quite jolly!
    Bye,

    Marjolein

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  11. Tenia NelsonOctober 25, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    LOVE!!!!!

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  12. RhondaOctober 25, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    ALL that glitter!!! Looks great.

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  13. snappy scrappyOctober 25, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I think it's gorgeous...I know how you feel about glitter...such a mess, but I love the look!!

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  14. BethieJOctober 25, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Card!! LOVE the glitter!!
    Happy Hopping!! :)
    Have a GREAT day!!

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  15. Jacquie SouthasOctober 25, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    I love the fun & festive feel of your card - worth the glitter everywhere :)

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  16. cmOctober 26, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Fabulous, fun and festive, Kim! A pure delight! I want to know the outcome of the marching band competition! Fingers crossed....
    ~c

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  17. MargeOctober 26, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Your card is SOOO delightful in person -- the thumbnail didn't begin to do it justice!!! Sooo glad I came to see it up close -- LOVE it totally!!!

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  18. Lisa EltonOctober 26, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    This is just terrific, love it Kim!

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  19. Andrea L - EnchantINKOctober 26, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Can just imagine all that glitter! And ... I get the effect ... looking through the window! I think I would like to go to that party! Looks like fun! Hugs xxx

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  20. Narelle FarrugiaOctober 28, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Absolutely stunning Kim!

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  21. Maile BellesNovember 6, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Oh my! This card is adorable.

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