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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Penny Black Christmas Hedgie


We have a new Midweek Throwdown challenge starting today at Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps, the theme is Christmas In July!  This was a pretty easy challenge for me because I bought a bunch of Penny Black Christmas Hedgehog stamps last month.  They were on sale but the truth is I'm hopelessly addicted to Penny Black Hedgies right now.  

I almost tried coloring this one with greys but couldn't decide which ones, you know... Cool Grey, Warm Grey, Toner Grey, etc. so I went for my safe Hedgie colors in Copics R37, R24, R22, YR21, Y21, RV10, C00, C1, G0000, YG67, YG63, YG61, E25, E17, E50, E30.

I also added some stickles to the star on top of the tree, let it dry a little and added more Glossy Accents to seal any glitter that might flake off.  I used Spellbinders Octagon and Scalloped Octagon dies as well as a Tags Trio die and that what seems to be my "signature button" on the tag with crochet thread.  For a little texture on the white panel I used a Sizzix snowflake embossing folder.  The cardstock colors I've used are Stampin' Up! Garden Green, Neenah Solar White & Red Linen.

I hope you'll join us for our Christmas In July challenge at Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps this week.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - All Time Favorite Penny Black Stamp (ah just one?! The entire Hedgie collection please!)
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge - No Designer Paper
Little Red Wagon - Christmas In July
The Paper Variety - Christmas In July
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20 comments:

  1. Linda PalmerJuly 6, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I love PB hedgies too. You did a beautiful job of coloring this one. Great card. I am with the CMC group of ladies that follow each others blogs. I am now signed up to follow you.

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  2. JulesJuly 6, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    this is super cute Jan!

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  3. Cathy P in AZJuly 6, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Hedgies are some of my PB favorites! :) He is ADORABLE and your card is wonderful!

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  4. Jeanne J. July 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Jan what a great card! I love all the attention to detail - the embossed background - the sweet button with the bow - the little tag - and of course your AWESOME coloring/shading! Really super! I love it!

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  5. LindaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great card! I love every detail. It is perfect!

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  6. thekolbesJuly 6, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Love it

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  7. Avril TannerJuly 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    So cute! Love the image and colouring! Thanks for playing along with LRW!

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  8. Pam PritzlJuly 6, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Oh, he is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time ... great job w/ the coloring too! Thanks for playing with us at TPV!

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  9. Kath StewartJuly 6, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    such a sweet card...I can see why this is a favourite stamp..thanks for joining in the fun at Penny Black Saturday hugs kath xxx

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  10. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    What a fun card, love PB images too!
    and your embossing,Thanks for playing the ABC Christmas Challenge this time, really hope we see you next challenge too! hugs Samantha

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  11. MichelleJuly 7, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    HI Jan

    Oh sweet card, these little hedgies are so adorable.

    I love the layout of your card, the embossing looks fabulous.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.

    Michelle :o)

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  12. BrendaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Great card - love the hedgehog!

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  13. jayneJuly 7, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Very nice card! I love the embossed background and the hedgehog!

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  14. HannahJuly 7, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Gorgeous card Jan, such a cute stamped image, penny black are excellent at that aren't they? Perfectly coloured. Thanks for playing along at TPV :)
    P.S. I love your watermark image, so cute :)

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  15. Terry @ Krazy's PlaceJuly 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Adorable! Hedgie is a favorite. He's just too cute. Popped over from Make it Monday for a closer look.

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  16. KerrieJuly 9, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Oh what a sweet card .. cute image.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  17. KyetraJuly 12, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love the use of embossed paper on the background. I just started making cards and I had not thought about doing that. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. NanaConnieJuly 13, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I love Penny Black hedgies to pieces and can't believe that I missed the one you used! I have to get that one. Love the card - the embossing is superb and I adore the scalloped edge of the octagon. Perfect coloring! P.S. My hedgies are always gray because I never know what Copics to use other than the grays. Now you've given me info and inspiration. Thanks, Jan. :-)

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  19. DorteJuly 14, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Lovely Christmas card you have made. The embossing folder look great.Thank you for joining our N challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge.
    hugs Dorte

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  20. Lacey StephensJuly 20, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Wonderful card. Great take on the No Nonsense Challenge. Thanks for playing along with the ABC Christmas Challenges. We have another fun challenge for you today: O is for "Older image" - image must be at least a year old. We hope you can play along again.
    ~Lacey
    www.stampandcreate.com
    ABC Christmas Challenge DT

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