Hello, friends! It has been a long time, I know! I took a bit of a break from blogging after stepping down from my design teams, but I am super excited to be participating in this exciting event! Taheerah does such a great job putting it together and the sponsors this year are AMAZING!!! TWENTY FIVE days of inspiration and prizes, people!!! For. Reals.
I created this super fun card using a slightly less traditional color scheme. I absolutely LOVE this Very Merry stamp set from Simon Says Stamp! I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers and used a couple of washi tapes in black and gold to get a cool, modern vibe. Spectrum Noir's Glitter brush pens added the perfect sparkle to the ornaments and the stars!
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Have a super Happy Christmas!!!!
Cute, cute, cute. How did I miss this stamp set from Simon Says.
ReplyDeleteDebbieC
Nice a really unique take on christmas
ReplyDeleteGreat use of washi tape.
ReplyDeleteso cute! I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteVery cool card, non traditional, but still packs a punch! Great use of washi tape!
ReplyDeleteLove the non-traditional colors.
ReplyDeleteFun card! Love that "noel" stamp!
ReplyDeleteOh what a great stamp! Black is the new green? Ha! Very modern Jingle. Have a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteCute card! Love the color combo.
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Such a fun card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great image! I love the silvery tree!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image! LOVE!!! ♥
ReplyDeletehow cool! Love the tree in grey!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, Jingle!! Great color combo and good to see you again!
ReplyDeleteCute card! Thanks for sharing some holiday inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery festive card!❤️
ReplyDeleteLove the non-traditional colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love it. Nikki
ReplyDeleteLove this design! 💓 Colors are great together! 😍
ReplyDeleteVery cute and what a great idea. Simple and sweet.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card, love your coloring too!
ReplyDeleteOooh, FABulous card!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! The sentiment is so whimsical.
ReplyDeleteLove the scripty Noel.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty way to dress up a card.
Like the modern colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteNeat color theme on your card!
ReplyDeleteWow! Such a pretty card!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card! Hreat coloring!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing nontraditional cards, they always inspire me.
ReplyDeleteCool and contemporary, Jennifer ... and such great shimmer! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty coloring! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteSuch a modern looking card!
ReplyDeleteNice card.
ReplyDeleteLove the modern twist on Christmas cards. The colours are wonderful - love the gray tree!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I like your use of washi tape for the top and bottom borders. The perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the non-traditional colors, they really work on this card.
ReplyDeleteThe simplicity of this card makes it that much more incredible! LOVE the gold and black "bands" around the top and bottom and the tree is so pretty! TFS!
ReplyDeleteunusual color scheme, but it works. thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery creative design and fun non-seasonal colors - very inspiring:)
ReplyDeleteOh wow--this is so cute & festive--love how you used the Washi tapes!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and
ReplyDeleteyour card is so
pretty! Love the
design.
Carla from Utah
Great card! Thanks for sharing on this fun extravaganza blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, I love that stamp. Thanks for the card idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the Very Merry Stamp from SSS. So happy to see your very modern take on a holiday card using this! TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat card.. love the stamp you chose. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteLove that pretty tree!
ReplyDeleteTotally cool & modern! Awesome card, Jingle!
ReplyDeletemy goodness, the modern look of this one is amazing! The washi and the black sequins hit the spot!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!! Great color combo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the simplicity.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute - I really like the grey tree with red balls - looks cool and modern!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely set of stamps and they look so fresh with the non-traditional colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteClean and simple and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove this it's not so fussy -
less is better.
thanks for sharing.
What a fun card!
ReplyDeleteVery unusual color scheme. What a fun card!
ReplyDeleteSuch cool color choices on your holiday card, must try this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, festive little card!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jingle. I love the Merry stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. I love how the Noel looks like it is ribbon. Very nice
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is very merry, very contemporary and very cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCute and so cheerful. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteVery cool looking card. Never thought of black as a Christmas color but you sure used it to show me no color is impossible for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity of your card. Nice.
ReplyDeleteCute.
ReplyDeleteVery festive.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Very festive and "artsy". Thank you for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable card, that tree with the Noel in front is just perfect! I missed this stamp set somehow and now that I have seen your card ~ I WANT IT!!
ReplyDeleteI don't recall seeing this stamp before, but I absolutely am crazy about the lettering! Your color scheme is unusual, but it works! Great job. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteFestive and fun Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteLove the whimsicality and offbeat color scheme of this card. It made me grin!
ReplyDeleteIngrid
Love the card!
ReplyDeleteAwww, this is such a sweet card. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool card! I love the noel tree :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card! Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteI love the modern look of this card with the non-traditional colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the colour combo!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove what you created!!!
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree..it's so unusual!tfs
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love that tree image and the coloring... the gold/black borders look great.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card. Love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute; love that stamp!
ReplyDeleteYou broke the.mold on this very cute card. Well done.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love the modern look! The colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeletelove the big sequins and little tree!
ReplyDeleteso cute! Love the sequins and chevron tape
ReplyDeleteI love your colors and coloring.
ReplyDeleteI love the clean and simple look to this card. Great!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun. Love your color choice. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFAbulous design. I like the washi tape borders.
ReplyDeleteLove that stamp, very cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love that stamp. It's very cool.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Jennifer! Love the tree :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteCute little tree!
ReplyDeleteI like this card. Thank you for sharing how you created it.
ReplyDeleteReally cute card !!!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this stamp set from Simon, even though I'm a big fan of their products. I love the addition of the sequins as bling for your card! It is very creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat color combo! So cute and cool at the same time!
ReplyDeletevery interesting colours
ReplyDeleteNice card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. I really like that fun stamp.
ReplyDeleteYou are right different but effective color scheme!
ReplyDeleteLove your modern upbeat card! The gray with red accents/word is wonderful and then to trim your card in gold and black, stunning!
ReplyDeleteGray and red is one of my favorite combinations, and I love that stamp!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and fun card. Thank you so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteNice color scheme and I really love the Noel die.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty clean and simple card! I love the grey and red colors and the NOEL die is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored the tree! So cute!
ReplyDeleteVery merry and bright! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHoliday Hugs!
Michele
Love the card, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love this noel-and-tree image; so pretty! And the washi tape most definitely adds a modern vibe! So eye-catching! Thank you so much for joining Taheerah's Extravaganza; you've sent my festive spirit soaring!
ReplyDelete~carol
Love your card, very "hip" and I am partial to non-traditional colors on a Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteFun card!
ReplyDeleteVery classy
ReplyDeleteLovely card and nice coloring!
ReplyDeleteLove the modern look!
ReplyDeleteCute
ReplyDeleteLove the tree and the NOEL! Colors are great also!
ReplyDeleteI very nice and simple card!
ReplyDeleteGreat modern vibe! very cool color combo.
ReplyDeleteGreat card love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors on your card!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Love how you colored the tree. Looks great with the colored lettering.
ReplyDeleteLove the non traditional colors you put together. Such a pretty card!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the colors & the pop of gold!
ReplyDeleteVery stylish design with the gold and the black! Love that awesome and super fun tree!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing unique color schemes for Christmas Cards - it brings such a fun element of surprise. This is BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteFabulous design. Always love your work!
ReplyDeleteLove the wash tape borders - the gold really draws you eye into the gold on the star and your beautiful tree!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! fun seeing you designing! This is wonderful...crisp and fabulous.
ReplyDeleteReally fun card--thanks so much for sharing! (Peg)
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting to use washi tapes in my projects. This looks great.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute card!! I love colors you used. 😊
ReplyDeleteVery original and striking ... and love that Noel stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove your dual-toned card, and that wonderful scripty sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp design and color scheme you used. It looks so sharp and crisp. Great job.
ReplyDeleteNot a color combo I would normally associate with Christmas, but it is such a striking card!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely, unexpected colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool design!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool card - I love your colour choices and the design!
ReplyDeleteLove the color choices!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!! The colours are so different but still so ĺovely.
ReplyDeleteI keep looking at this stamp set...so cool. Love the way that you showcased it...great card!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. Love the non traditionnal colors!
ReplyDeleteI like the non-traditional look of your card.
ReplyDeleteGreat modern looking card!
ReplyDeleteThe image is great and you really pulled out a non-traditional look & Feel Christmas card. THX!
ReplyDeleteFantastic CAS card! The red really makes your card pop.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the washi tape concept! 🙂
ReplyDeletesuch an ADORABLE stamp!! and love the colors!! hooray for washi!!
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteSammibug in Ohio
Nice card, I like it when we use non traditional colors
ReplyDeleteso playful! i've also taken a liking to using washi to amp up my cards. such an easy way to add extra interest
ReplyDeleteI always love Christmas cards with non-traditional colours and this is no exception. So wonderful to see your work again!
ReplyDeleteI love the non-traditional color scheme! Great job!
ReplyDeleteNon traditional colors but the card pops. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp set and non traditional colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! Love the colors you have used!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the non-traditional colors you used!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love the strips of black and gold!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Clean and modern and the colorway is perfect. So nice to see a card free of fluff, flowers, lace, etc. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and creative card!
ReplyDeleteI love this modern vibe on this card.
ReplyDeleteCute card, love the little stars entwined with the Noel.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool non-traditional card!
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet card-I really like it! TFS!
ReplyDeletePs-I'm also a Big, Big fan of happy! Thanks for giving me a dose :)
DeleteLove your non-traditional colour scheme! Great modern look!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Your non-traditional colors make this all the more striking!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute. So fun and festive.
ReplyDeleteI like the nontraditional colors and style of card! Great design!
ReplyDeleteHow simple but elegant.
ReplyDeleteHow cool that you've used non-traditional colors for this cool holiday card!
ReplyDeleteLove this card!
ReplyDeletelovely card!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteFun. Like what you did with the sequins.
ReplyDeleteI love this I always think green green green for trees this shows it can be something other than green and it looks AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely
ReplyDeleteKathleen
Pretty card.
ReplyDeleteCute!!! LOVE your fun color combo!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
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