Saturday, July 3, 2010

Art With Heart Team Blog Hop - Christmas in July

Welcome to another Art With Heart Team Blog Hop! Who are the Art with Heart team? Lead by Claire Daly, there are over 90 demonstrators across Australia ... if you want to be come part of this great team just email me for more details. There's a special on just now for joining demos .... check it out here

You may have just come from Kristine Thompson's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post. There are over 10 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! If you leave a comment on each and every blog and then email me, Nikki at nikki@inkyart.com.au, your name will be put into the hat to win some beautiful blog candy. There is a deadline of 72 hours to leave your comments and only non SU demos are eligible to win the candy - although we'd love all visitors to leave some comments please. 

So on with my contribution ...


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I've created a double page spread using Whisper White and I created the background using the Lovely As A Tree stamp set to create the border along the bottom and the snowflake from the Winter Post set to create the border along the top.


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(Sorry about the flash in the photos), here's a close up on the first page - can you see all the Dazzling Diamonds ... I was very sparkly I can tell you ... but Christmas isn't Christmas without a bit of sparkle is it!  I just ran a Two Way Glue pen here and there and then sprinkled the super fine glitter all over.


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The numbers are from the OnBoard Timeless set - coloured in with Old Olive marker and then covered with Crystal Effects and more Dazzling Diamonds.


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And the second page.  I've used a piece of Holiday Treasures and some felt flowers - you can find these on page 144 of the catalogue.   

Well, that’s all from me. Now you’re off to enjoy the beautiful creations of Erica Boxall, a very special lady who is very creative.

And don't forget to enter the draw for some candy.

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19 comments:

Tanja said...

Love trees love awesome as a border Nikki and I love the glitter on the 2004. Awesome job

Judy May said...

The stamped borders are really effective Nikki. Your scrapbook pages always inspire me.

Di Dunk said...

Stunning Nikki. Love the border of trees and all the glitter. Beautiful.

Alisha Watson said...

OOOOO I love it, I love how the page tells the whole story

Tina G said...

Love it! Love the tearing and the glitter and the flowers, and the stamps, I just love it all!

Robyn said...

Hi Nikki Thanks for sharing your fab Christmas memories! Love all the sparkle and snowflakes!

Claire Daly said...

Awesome layout Nikki - great memories to have down and I love your glittery title.

Janette and Sally B said...

Love the little snowy backround. Great card!

Crystal Smith said...

The trees down the bottom look great! I love the varying depth of colour and positioning of your photos. Beautiful!

Kristine Thompson said...

This is wonderful Nikki. So Sparkly and Bright. The way you have done the stamping on the background makes it look like designer paper. Well done x

Lisa said...

Hi Nikki
This layout is gorgeous, love how you have used the tree and snowflake and soo glittery.
Thanks for sharing,
Lisa

Christine Blain said...

Love the red snowflakes, and the Lovely as a Tree border, Nikki. Beautiful, happy layout, my friend!

Kathryn Ruddick said...

What a great way to remember a fun family Christmas - great idea to journal those little notes about who got what, and what you did for the day (and won't do again). In year's to come there'll be voices popping up saying "Oh yeah, I remember that!!"

Sonya said...

Lovely layout - You can never have too mcuh sparkle. I really love the snowflakes.

Anne-Marie Stephanides said...

What a fabulous glittery fun page. Can't help but smile!

Judith Tetley said...

Very pretty..glitter is always a joy for a Christmas scene.
Kind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com

Kathryn Mangelsdorf said...

Nikki, love all that glitter, and love those beautiful christmas photos, great memories.

Kelly Robson said...

Beautiful Christmas layout! I love the trees, they can be used for SO many different creations. Thanks for sharing your lovely work :)

Sue Madex said...

Great layout Nikki. Love the row of gorgeous trees and the glittery letters. What a great way to get a nice snapshot of your 2004 Christmas - love the journalling strips.