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Thursday 20 October 2011

Colour Create and we're hopping at Mo's Dream Team



Yayyyhh - it's the Third Thursday in the month which means that my fabbie teamies at Mo's Dream Team get together for a little Blog hop!  (If you're here to see my Colour Create card, please scroll down!)
This month's theme is The Colours of Autumn as set by our super- talented Jak.  If you're hopping along with us, hopefully you arrived here from Jane's blog and the next person to hop over to is Heidy.
I've used this wonderful new set of Carollers, each of which your can buy separately or as a set of four as I did and you can find them here!  And I finally got the hang of merging digital images, having followed this great tutorial by another fabbie teamie at Mo's, Debbie Pamment- the link is here.
Because the scene is so christmassy, I  struggled with autumn colours a little and maybe they're leaning more towards Christmas.  But their clothes are definitely  autumn colours!! The little paper wreath is from an Anna Griffin Christmas set that I bought years ago and keeps on giving!  Great for a frame for the sentiment.
Hope you can join us in the blog hop this month - don't forget that there are two $5 dollar 'vouchers' hidden somewhere along the way, and you could be the lucky commentor!

Now on to my card for our new Challenge at Colour Create and here's your picture to get those creative juices flowing! The colour palette is:  
   
      Burgundy, Green, Cream and Gold
       with the optional extra of Dimension

20 October - Challenge 82 - Sharon T - Burgundy, Cream, Green & Gold

Another Mo image from me - just can't get enough of them at the moment and this one is the so cute Ragged Angel
I've added some glitter to her wings and the flowers for a bit of sparkle and distressed the edges with some gold stain!
Can you see the gorgeous Holly die cut which is cut with a new Memory Box die - so delicate and yummy!! The roses were made with a couple of dies - the large one a Spellbinder and the small, a Marianne Creatable - my bit of dimension!
At Colour Create this week, we have a fab sponsor, The Rubber Room, so play along to be in with a chance to win something  yummy from them!

Stunning makes from my teamies at Colour Create too so don't forget to pop on over there for a look see!
That's my long post fiinished - thanks for stopping by - have a great day!!

60 comments:

heidy said...

Wow Julie I love your Carollers,absolutly fabolous!
And your Ragged angel is gorgeous too!
Hugs Heidy

Sieta said...

Hi Julie,
A great card with great afdrukje that is very beautiful color.

Hugs Sieta

Marianne said...

Wow, that's a really stunning card. What a beautiful scene you've created and what a great colouring.... Your ragged angel is beautiful too.
I've became your follower too, cause I don't wanna miss anything anymore :-))
xxx Marianne MW

Jane said...

Gonna have to check out 'our' Debs tutorial, thanks for the link! Another lusciously lush card, you 'do' embellies so well (jealous sigh!!)...AWESOME x

Chrissie said...

Now this is absolutely stunning Julie, I love Mo's images and you've really brought these little cuties to life here sweetie.
Oooh I may have to pop over and join in now!
lol Chrissie xx

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie these are stunning x x x

meg said...

Beautiful cards i especially love the carollers

"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M. said...

Masterpiece.... this is absolutely stunning... the detail on these are amazing. TFS

krearia said...

Your carollers look beautiful and I love the way you coloured them.

Mary J said...

WOW! Your colouring is amazing! Gorgeous image!

Rhodidodi said...

Oh this is so lovely!

Carol said...

Wonderful card, love the colours. Carol x

Lee said...

wooo Hooo Both are AMAZING.Your colouring is divine.Colours are fab,detail is exquisite.xx

Mina said...

wow two complete stunners...beautifully coloured and you used the carolers perfectly
Mina xxx

ecpiercy said...

Julie, what beautiful cards! Love the layers and the colors you've used.

Jak Heath said...

Jeepers 2 projects, no wonders you were with me in finishing late, fabulous both of them.

Carla S. said...

Both cards are amazing, Julie! I love the scene you've created with the carollers and your ragged angel is just gorgeous! Fantastic coloring on both!

coops said...

fantastic cards julie.the images are stunning and i love your gorgeous rich colours and designs ;D

xx coops xx

Kim Kutie said...

Very nice card, I love the colors.

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! Trena said...

Julie,
I love the color combination you used, and your coloring on the image is awesome! The whole layout is awesome!!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Gram's Treasures said...

Two beautiful cards...your colouring is awesome! Love the vintage feel of these designs.
Joyce xx

Lynn (toomanycrayons) said...

Lovely cards and thanks for the great tip about the tutorial for merging digitals. Your caroling scene looks great.

Linda said...

WOW!! These are simply gorgeous!! Very beautiful work.. hugs, Linda

Unknown said...

Julie, these ar gorgeous hun! Amazing coloring and great Xmas cards!Love the glitter on the wings!

Anonymous said...

WOWZER!! Julie, your creations are sooo stunning my friend!! I adore the carolers with your coloring and the second card with the beautiful Fall colors and design....LOVE them both!! thanks for sharing! :)

Crea Astrid said...

Wowwww, what a beautiful creations you made ​​with this beautiful digi's. Lots of nice details too. Beautiful holly branch did you use.

Hugs Astrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/

Claire said...

Fabulous cards, love the images which are so beautifully coloured. Hugs, Claire x

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Julie both your cards are so beautiful and so perfect for the holiday season!!! Great coloring on these amazing images.

CraftyC said...

Wow Julie, these are gorgeous. I love your merging. All foreign to me though, do the basics but hubby calls me a technophobe and I agree lol.
Clairexx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!

Unknown said...

Hi Julie, wow hun I love your work, gorgeous cards! Looked around on your blog and became your follower straight away. Will definitely be back. Hugs, Frea

J said...

Lovely cards - Both look so rich and classy.

Anonymous said...

I love the bright cheeks... I can tell they are cold. Great job!

Linby said...

oooh sooo xmassy - love it.
Linbyx

Bonnie said...

WOW! I can't believe the wonderful coloring and shading on these images. Thanks for the link to the tutorial

Christine said...

Beautiful! Love how you used the theme of autumn colors on their clothing. And will definitely check out that tutorial on merging digitals. Thanks!

Eni said...

wow! Absolutely fabulous cards! wonderful coloring & setup!

Debbie Pamment said...

WOW I knew those carolers would look AMAZING together and you've just blown me way with just HOW good they are! And then there's another gorgeous project! WOW
xXx

Kathy Bradley said...

Julie,
What gorgeous and awesome cards. The carolers group digi is my purchase next week from Mo - you've certainly given lots of inspiration in this card, as well as your second beautiful card. Your coloring and work is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Di said...

The carolers are adorable. You have put this scene together nicely. Great card!

Moments by Marla said...

Amazing cards!!! You did a fabulous job coloring and merging images. Just love them both!!

Carly said...

I'm lost for words! This is truly stunning! Wow. both are just amazing ..... WOW!

Sandy said...

oh wow, oh wow, oh wow SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Whoever gets to receive the beautiful cards sure are lucky! The whole card is stunning and your coloring is fantastic. Love their little red cheeks.

esal102303 said...

Two beautiful cards, wow are you talented. I love the colors and thanks you to the link on merging I am what to learned how to do this. I am new to card making and all the helpful hints are fantastic. thank you.

Sharon said...

Two gorgeous cards Julie!

I love that lush gold bow - Beautiful :)

Sharon x

June Nelson said...

Fabulous cards Julie, just brilliant and the colours are perfect love em!! x

Craftyanita said...

Fantastic and beautiful Christmas cards!! x

Stempelkobold said...

What a stunning card! Wonderful design and lovely coloured. Just perfect! Have a wonderful weekend, Dominique

Riet said...

So beautiful cards,I love the images and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Whimcees said...

Hello!

Beautiful cards! I love merging Mo's images - they are all so wonderful and fit together so well! That card is perfection! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Barbara Diane

SasSa said...

Stunning!!! The stamp is so pretty and the colors, wow. The ragged angel is so pretty too.

SAMARA said...

Dear Julie...I don't know where to start other than to say your work is absolutely "stellar!" Now, about the age thing...not only are you beautiful but how on earth do you get 3 cubs THAT age? Were you 3 when you started??? haha

This card of yours, omgosh...your coloring is OUT OF THIS WORLD (screamed!!!) it is beyond the beyond! The intricacies of your cards (I spent 15 minutes going through detail by detail) are spectacular! Not too busy (unlike me who in University Art Classes kept being told "white space Samara...white space!!!!" but all the same the absolutely perfect amount of accessory to do and say something powerful and beautiful about your image, which is darling - which ARE darling! This particular card (and all) but I shall stick with this, appears to be moving. It is surely the way you have designed the card. It has movement in it, joy in it and celebrates just the way the season should! It is a real joy to be here. NOW I must look for your subscribe by email thingi. Also my lovely...how on earth do you balance even cooking a meal with all the DT's you are on? I can imagine they feel nothing but honored to have you! xox Samara

SAMARA said...

Hey Julie...do you have a subscribe by email gadget?

Alice said...

wow! these are gorgeous, Julie! beautiful coloring and designs. love them both!

Becky Dunham said...

Both of these cards are absolutely stunning Julie! Love the rich colors you used and all the little extra goodies :) Love the way you shade around the images too! I am a new follower and can't wait to see what you do next :)

rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

Tracy said...

Both of your cards are just beautiful! Great choice of papers and some really pretty embellishments to go with those cute images. TFS! :-)

Cynthia said...

Gorgeous coloring and design, Julie!

Cheryl said...

Both cards are so beautiful! I especially love the elements you used.

Grenouille Greetings said...

Two absolute Stunners! And what a lot of comments too! I love the angel and your merged singing trio are magnificent too! Lovely Julie! Hugs, Lesley

Julie's Blog said...

Wow ... I am having so much fun browsing through your blog and am sooo glad I stumbled across this little creation! I have been admiring these images (including the lamp post) from Mo's for so long now and you have convinced me to bite the bullet and go and buy them. I am soooo going to get stuck into some Christmas cards this weekend. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work. Julie :D