Good morning, everyone! Thanks so much for coming back for Day Number 4 in my Christmas in July series. For today's card I'm using the new Designer Series Papers called Holiday Lounge and the beautiful new Gifts of Christmas Stamp Set. I've also used this week's MoJo Monday Sketch (with a few adaptations)! These are certainly non-traditional colors for Christmas -- Taken with Teal and Sahara Sand but I must say I love how this card turned out. As you can see, I gave the Dove more than a little bling with Dazzling 
Diamonds Glitter (applied with a 2-way glue pen) and added some of the luxurious 5/8" Whisper White 
Satin Ribbon. The three Square Rhinestone Brads on the Photo Corner add a bit more bling and I thought a nice touch. The circles were cut out with the Circle Scissor Plus. And, of course, I added a little something to the inside of the card as well (click on any photo to view a larger image)!
Well, I think that will do it for today! I'm so glad that you stopped by today for a bit of Christmas in July. I hope I'm giving you some ideas and inspiration as you begin to think about your special cards and projects for Christmas -- it's only 147 days and counting!
More surprises await you tomorrow when you visit Inspiration in Action! I look forward to having you back soon!
Blessings, Gretchen
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! I saw this linked to Twitter and am so glad I could comment.
Posted by: Carmen O | July 30, 2009 at 08:48 AM
I love the glitter on the dove. I never use that much glitter--what a great idea!! I do think the crystal brads add a nice touch to that photo corner. Mine just looked stuck on because it was on the sketch (which is exactly what happened).
Posted by: Tasha Hickert | July 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM
BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!! Love the DD on your dove!
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM
WOW!!! I LOVE this card and the colors!!
Posted by: MaryJo Marshall | July 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I love the way you popped out the dove--the whole card is stunning! I CASED your idea on my card and gave you the credit on my blog today. Check it out!
Posted by: Doris | July 30, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Glitter, glitter, and more glitter. Looks stunning with the glitter.
Posted by: Cam | July 30, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Such a beautiful card. Love how you used the colors and DSP.
Posted by: Tankergypsie | July 30, 2009 at 08:02 PM
These cards are absolutely gorgeous!! I'm at work and the gal I share a cube with saw the cards and said, "What? Christmas cards in August?" ha ha ha You can tell she's not a stamper!! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Sue McMillen | August 03, 2009 at 12:42 PM