We put our tree up a few days ago. It is amazing how just adding one holiday decor item, such as the classic Christmas tree, can totally put you in the holiday spirit! And also inspire you to create!
As I was looking at my tree this morning, I closely examined a few new additions. One of which was this gorgeous beaded beauty that I purchased recently. It helped to bring focus to our chosen color scheme these year; green, white & silver! I thought it would be fun to create a Christmas card inspired by this special ornament.
This card is a quick & simple Christmas greeting (gotta love simple during all the hustle & bustle of the holidays!). I used my faithful silver detailed embossing powder from SU! along with a silver tag rim to help tie in the shine factor. I have found when embossing with silver powder, the results are much better if used in conjunction with the Encore Metallic Silver ink pad from Tsukineko rather than an ordinary embossing pad. Any area that does not hold the powder thoroughly blends in because of the silver ink showing through! I had fun combining images from Borders & Corners Circle to create some fun background paper!!! Dig out yours and experiment! You can achieve a look that is retro, or more structured and modern!
The sentiment is from Believe. I really like the fonts used in this set. A kind of classic elegance is what they emulate, which I think is a style we all try to communicate with our holiday cards! I added a few bits of white velvet ribbon as a finishing touch.
What inspires YOU today? It could be an ornament like me, or perhaps an ad you saw in a magazine today, or maybe even the shirt you chose to wear. Reign in that inspiration and create something beautiful, just for the heck of it! I would love to see what you come up with!
Great post Nichole! I am inspired by my surroundings on a daily basis. I think I will take you up on this offer and see what I come up with in the next few days. BTW, your tree/ornament is BEAUTIFUL. My colour scheme is burgundy, vanilla and gold…that is my timeless classic combo.
Yay! Glad you are back. Don’t you lOVE Christmas? Thanks for the tip on silver embossing and Thanks for the inspiration!
I love it when I’m inspired by something and it actually turns out like I saw it in my mind! Simply elegant… the card and the ornament! Thanks for the inspiration. Looking around for my inspiration today may be just what I need to get out of my slump.
Hi Nicole! Ok, I know this is a photography blog, but will you share with us how you got such a great photo of your tree ornament? I love the shot! And I know I can’t get one like it! Please share how, will you?
Hugs,
Amy
No time for stamping today.
But as for inspiration, I enjoy looking through magazines until something catches my eye. I see a neat layout or color and I’m off to create something of my own. Inspirational moments are the best!
Love the ornament. I’m sure your tree looks great! 🙂
Have a great day!
I was inspired by my daughter’s new Gymboree leggings. The colour combo is fun and Christmassy (is that a word?) – Real Red, Pink Passion, Pumpkin Pie, Cool Caribbean, Certainly Celery, Old Olive. I stamped a row of snowflakes (the one from Holiday treats) in these colours on an otherwise white card, stamped “Sending Joy” from holiday Treats in the bottom right corner in black and voila! Thanks Nichole – you’re so talented!
PS – I’m envious of you ladies who seem to have control over your Christmas tree – at least enough to have a ‘colour scheme’ – our colour scheme is modern garish – the brighter and more mismatched, the better.
hi nichole!
i totally dropped the ball and i went online to order my snowflad seranade today and it’s already SOLD OUT! ahhhh 🙁 can you let us know when they will be back in stock?
thank you for sharing your thoughts with us yesterday and for the inspiration today! 🙂
Nichole, I bet your tree is gorgeous! Isn’t is amazing where we find our inspiration?!
Love it, love it, love it. Your card makes me happy again that I bought that set. Love all the silver embossing on the green card. Thanks for the inspiration. I am looking around my house in a whole new way.
Beautiful card. I received all my Papertrey sets this week so am going to have some kind of fun this weekend.
Will let you know what I come with..
Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration.
Janine
Beautiful, Nichole! Everything you touch is inspiring!
Very elegant and stylish card!
I’m getting my inspiration of a lot of things, for example a simple embellishent or stamp can inspire me to make something nice:)
Have a great day!
Inge.
Beautiful…ornament and card. I love the simplicity of that card. It’s doable!! Time is flying, and this is a great idea using one (of the many) sets I have from Papertrey! Yey!! Thanks, Nichole!
Hi, I just wanted to comment that every single thing on your blog is just beautiful! You have such a wonderful gift. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful card. My question is do you put a sentiment on the inside?
Beautiful inspiration, beautiful project! I love it, Nichole!
Ahhhhh!!! This card and so many that you create are “ahhhhhh” for lack of a better word. Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us. Sh
Wow stunning card ,very effective ,love it .Dawnx
Beautiful, elegant card Nichole!
I’ve studied this lovely card and I give up: how did you make the white piping?!?
Holiday hugs to you, Deb
Hey Nicole,
Would you please put in a link to the “Honorable Mentions”?
Thanks, and enjoy the holidays and the time spent with your children and husband.
Susan Schlessel
It may be simple but it is Absolutely Gorgeous! I love the silver EP on the green cardstock.
Your ornament is beautiful too!
Thanks for sharing.
Dee
Oh my gosh! These are all amazingly wonderful and creative projects, most of which I plan to CASE as much as I possibly can. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your talented gifts with us. Your work takes my breath away.
These are quite awesome and ingenious ideas…Thanks for sharing!
So excited