Christmas Tree

Okay, this really gave me a workout.  It took about two and a half hours to color.  I was pretty much done coloring and was doing some embellishments such as Stickles on the ornaments.  I decided that the cranberries on the garland night look good with small dots of liquid pearls to give them dimension.  Not!!!  Up near the star I started with the liquid pearls.  The dots were coming out too large and just didn't look good.  I very carefully tried to wipe off the two dots I had done.  What I got was a large red smear.  Nothing would take it off.  I was just going to tear the card in half and put it in the circular file.  I decided instead to cut out a larger star than what had been on the tree.  I Stickled it up and put it on a pop dot.  Fortunately, it covered my red smear very well.  the card actually looks much better in real life, when you can see all the glitter.  That was my adventure in card making this week.

I almost forgot!!! This is mt DT entry for Digi Doodle Shop's Challenge this week.  It's red and green.  So everyone get something Christmasy going and play along.


Copics:  B01, B02, C0, C1,  G28, G29, R21, R22, R24, R29,  Y19, Y21, YR07

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Heart Song Inspirations Gold or Glitter
Pile It On Traditional Christmas
2 Sisters  Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss Christmas Traditions
Mami Doodles Christmas
Crimbo Crackers Make It Sparkle
Shelley's Images Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday   Christmas Time
Wags 'n Whiskers Christmas Themed
Emerald Fairies  Christmas Green
Creatalicious Challenges Christmas/Sparkle
                                            




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20 comments:

  1. JudyNovember 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Diane, Bless your heart. Listen sweetie, your hard work in this card are very obvious. I absolutely, positively LOVE IT! The coloring quality goes without saying, but what really caught my eye is the way you layered the tree. What a unique idea, and it really gave the card that "IT factor" Beautiful, beautiful job hun. I'm very proud of you!

    xx

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  2. DoreenNovember 17, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    This is gorgeous,well worth the effort you put in.xxx

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  3. StarNovember 17, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Oh my goodness! This is absolutely gorgeous...and I can't believe you hand colored it! It is amazing and beautiful.

    xx Star

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  4. TammyNovember 17, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    WOW! What an eye-popper! Incredible coloring and colors, I can see why it took you a couple of hours to complete!

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  5. Denise November 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Oh wow!! Diane this is stunning - you really took on a job with this image - well done you. And well done for saving the day with that star. I love this so much, I can't stop looking at it. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  6. KraftyKoolKatNovember 17, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Wow!! Diane this is awesome. Your arm must be aching after all that colouring, it was well worth the effort though.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  7. lalkygirlNovember 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    what a stunning card ,beautifully coloured and a gorgeous design
    tracey x

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  8. Bettina L.November 17, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is a stunning looking christmas three. Love how the three pops off the card and right at ya!! The stickles and star look perfect and so does that bow. Hugs Bettina

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  9. Darlene November 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    OH WOW this is awesome! Looks like you just plugged it into the socket!! Beautiful!
    Thanks so much for joining our "Anything Goes" challenge at Shelly's Images! Please come back and join us again real soon!!

    Darlene
    Shelly's Images DT
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  10. SherriNovember 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    All your efforts were well worth it! The tree is gorgeous! And the star turned out to be one of those happy accidents because it is just perfect!

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  11. Turtle In The SandNovember 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Stunning traditional card. I had my eye on the tree, so glad to see you chose it and brought it to life. My DH always tells me I don't know when to quit. I color something to my satisfaction and then get the bright idea to add something and poof, I have made a mess. So glad you were able to cover your red smear. This card is way to pretty to be in the circular file. Hugs, Linda

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  12. Pretty Paper JunkieNovember 17, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    This does look like it took a very long time to color. It's always that last touch of something that gets me. I just don't know when to quit. But lucky for you to have a plan B and it turned out gorgeous. And you tie a mean bow.

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  13. downrightcraftyNovember 18, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    oh great choice of Christmas greens, thank you so much for joining us at the Emerald Garden Faerie
    Hugs Kate xx
    ps I have new candy if you are interested:)

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  14. KarenNovember 18, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Gorgeous Diane, what alot of colouring too, you did a great job!, fab bow too.
    xx

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  15. tellanaNovember 18, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Very wonderful! That ribbon placement is so cleverly thought out.
    Hugs,
    Liva ❤

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  16. LouiseNovember 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Beautiful Christmas card, perfect for our make it Sparkle Challenge. Thanks for joining us at Creatalicious
    Louise

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  17. JulieNovember 21, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I am speechless...well almost. This is gorgeous! I have always wanted to use this image but thought it would take too long. You sure make it look possible.
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  18. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    You must have some patience to colour this..but my what a spectacular job!Great rescue too.Love a story with a happy end :)
    Lisa x

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  19. WeirdCatNovember 23, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Looks great and phew that you found a solution after all that work
    Ruth x

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  20. coldwaters2November 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my word Diane this is absolutely gorgeous that tree looks amazing loving the red ribbon this is one super card.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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