Sunday, August 17, 2008

Sleigh Ride!!






Happy Sunday everyone! I'm back in the saddle, as they say--it was great to go away and great to be home again. My dh and I had a wonderful time in Philadelphia and the weather couldn't have been any better, low 80's w/ no humidity and sunny, blue skies--the best!! We saw just about every historical site the city had to offer and walked for miles and miles (my feet will tell u the story)! The 2 pictures above are of the Liberty Bell and Betsey Ross' house (she sewed the 1st American flag ya know). We were able to relax and just enjoy each other w/o any outside distractions--a must every now and again. We always made sure to be back in our suite in time to watch the Olympics every night though--we're obsessed! Loved watching the amazing Michael Phelps swim and the US gymnastics team--we were cheering so loud, I thought the people across the hall were going to complain--LOL! Gotta love the Olympics!!



My card today uses another stamp from the Whiff of Joy line by Katharina Frei. I will tell you that these stamps are great to work with--nice, deeply etched rubber and stamp out fantastic, and fun to color (which is always my fave)! This stamp is called "Charlotte in Sled" and if you check it out on the website, you'll notice that the stamp has only one reindeer attached. Welllll, you know how I love to change everything up--so I stamped an extra reindeer, cut it out and popped it up with dimensionals to look like she has a small team of reindeer--just different & fun! This xmas dp is from Imagnisce's "Snowy Jo" line and the cs is SU's new "riding hood red" cs. All of the images are colored with Copics, stickles added to the jinglebells and snow/snowflakes. The snowflakes and sentiment are from Sweet 'n Sassy's "Snow Friends" stamp set. I added diamond glaze to the sled and some highlights w/ my Inkssentials pen. Hope ya like it and maybe get ya thinking about your Christmas cards (yeah right u say)!!



If I get all my chickies in order, I will be posting my BLOG CANDY on Monday for going over 10,000 blog hits thanks to all of you great blog readers/stampin friends out there!! I've got some great goodies to give away, so be on the lookout for that!

Until then...
Suzanne

20 comments:

  1. Amazing card. I really like how you've added the second reindeer. It looks like it is supposed to be that way. Great coloring and the dp matches perfectly.

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  2. Hi Suzanne, I'm so glad you and your DH had a great time, but I'm glad you are back because I missed viewing your blog every day :) I love these Charlotte stamps and I love your card. Thanks so much for sharing :)

    Christine :)

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  3. Hi Suzanne,
    fantastic idea, this looks amazing..great job. hugs rachxx

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  4. Ooh Suzanne this card is awesome. The idea of adding a second reindeer is so clever!!!

    Inge xo

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  5. What a great card....I love the addition of the light blue to the Christmas colors it is perfect...What a cute stamp...Happy to see your home and stamping....

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  6. Wooow your card is amazing!! Love what you have done with the image!;)
    Hugs, Camilla.

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  7. Suuuuper Suzanne!! Love the idea of adding a second reindeer. Looks terrific as does your colouring and layout.
    Katharina

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  8. Beautiful cars, I love the image

    Love Debbie xx

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  9. I mean CARD not cars, I hit the wrong key oops

    Love Debbie xx

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  10. LOVE your card! I love the Whiff of Joy stamps...I can't wait until the day I can order some...as my checkbook won't allow me to right now! ha ha! I absolutely LOVE how you added the extra reindeer! Suzanne your creations are always so wonderful! I hope someday to be 1/4 th as good as you!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  11. I've never commented before but I come to your blog every day because I just love ALL your cards! Glad you had a good vacation but, selfishly, I'm glad you're back because I've missed the daily inspiration I get from your work!

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  12. Suzanne- I love this, the reindeer raised up is awesome. Glad you had a good time, I personally can not wait until next week when we go. Heidi

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  13. WOW...your colouring is amazing, and that stamp is adorable!

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  14. Wow, what a great idea to add the extra reindeer. Your cards are fabulous. I love your copic coloring! Jeanette

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  15. You're cards are always amazing. The copics and your skills just make them look like they have so much depth to them. Great layering on the reindeers! Oh I wish I had this set not I wanna 'borrow' this card for my Christmas Cards. {sigh} maybe oneday I can get some copics to enhance my art! LOVE YOURS THOUGH!
    Thanks for sharing them and keep them coming.

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  16. hi suzanne!!! this stamp is ADORABLE! will have to go check those out! and your coloring is superb - love the inksentials highlights! hugs!
    marti

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  17. This is great card Suzanne!
    Wonderful colours!!
    I love your composition.
    Hugs mumur

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  18. Wow....... Suzanne, your card is great!
    I love the colouring and image!
    Hugs Gisela

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  19. this is gorgeous Suzanne, genius idea to add another reindeer! love it. x

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  20. I love this card It's very fabulous work the second reindeer !!!! I really like !!!!
    very beautiful job !!!!!!!

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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