I stamped the "Fun Year Round" frame in Vivid Inky Blue on Pure Luxury White and then filled in a few areas outside the circles with different shades of purple Copics. Next I stamped the bubble burst and snowflake elements in blue, purple and lavender. TIP: to make the elements inside look more layered, mask the surrounding circles before stamping, see how the little heart in a circle is behind the larger one? It may be a little difficult to see in the pic, but I filled in some of the little spots inthe flakes with a Stardust pen, gives wonderful silver shine! I added some adhesive metal dots and rhinestones to the centers of the flakes for some sparkle and popped up the circle punched greeting centered over the large circle in the lower corner. The circles in the frame insure perfect placement opportunities for all your greetings and embellishments! Frame is layered on Pure Luxury In the Navy and Lovely Lavender. I really enjoy making more graphic, modern Christmas cards like these!How about some blog candy? I have one copy of my new "Fun Year Round" set to give away. Leave me a comment below, I will randomly choose and post a winner tomorrow. Followers and subscribers can leave TWO comments! Not following yet? Go ahead and add me to your Blogspot or Google reader today and get two chances to win!
Thank you for visiting today! I look forward to finding some time after finsihing all my kids' activities to go through the CSS color challenge hop and hopefully make a card for the challenge myself! :)
*the navy may look a little black, but this combo looks so fresh in real life! I just can't figure out how to make my navy look more blue in pics (without distorting the other colors, of course!)
Well, I hate being first, but someone has to! Great new set! Thanks for a chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your designs, and I follow your blog in Google Reader, so I will leave two comments. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I am entering again! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love this new set....it's so cool! Love the purple Christmas card, too!
ReplyDelete2nd subscriber post. :)
ReplyDeleteMelanie- Thank you for the chance to win your new set! Your cards are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win, it's my birthday and it would be a great present.
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Oh yes- I am already a follower!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and color combo - think I *need* this set!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I love that color combination. I don;t think I've ever done anything quite that color either. But it definitely is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win your set!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a busy day ahead! This is my second comment as a subscriber. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I really like that color combo especially with your new set! Your tips the other day were very well thought out too.
ReplyDeleteThis is my second entry as a subscriber. I have enjoyed all of your stamp sets and use Just so hoppy often.
ReplyDeleteGreat color combo for this new set!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Gina
2nd comment follower
ReplyDeleteSweet card!
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Gina
Love the new design! Thanks for the chance to with these.
ReplyDeleteEeeek!! MY kind of Christmas card colors! Love it, GF!
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ReplyDeleteI love all your sets but this new one is really nice. Thans for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThis is also my second post as a subscriber. Just have to say your family is just beautiful. Looks like yoou all have great time together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set and and a great opportunity to win it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! I get to enter a second time since I'm a subscriber. Thanks for another chance.
ReplyDeleteI really love the versatility of this set! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute. What a fun set. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another chance. I'm a subscriber.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!! And your designs ALWAYS amaze me...the tip sheets are INVALUABLE! Any thoughts to putting them together in an ebook format?
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Kim Marie
Subscriber entry :)
ReplyDeleteKim Marie
Ooh, I love the purple color scheme and it's so cool to see what all you can do with this pattern.
ReplyDeleteOooh thanks for the chance to win some super candy.
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Penni
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Second entry for being a follower.
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Once more for being a follower. Thanks Mel!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win your fab new set!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!! Not a colour combo I would normally think of for Christmas cards... love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combinations you used for card. Christmas in July is fun.
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ReplyDeleteLOVE this set Melanie!
i really want this new set, but at the moment it is not in my budget.
ReplyDeleteso, it would be wonderful if my name was picked to win!!!
thanks for the chance!
sandyh
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ReplyDeletesandyh
What a fun card! I love non-traditionally colored Christmas card and this totally fits the bill!
ReplyDeleteGreat card love your use of colors love a chance to win this set
ReplyDeleteBTW, I added myself as a follower through Blogspot. Now you are there as well as in my personal favorites as bookmarked on my computer!
ReplyDeleteCute set....thanks for the chance to win....
ReplyDeleteJulie G.
I like the color combination - has a cool, wintery feel to it - which I must say 'feels' kind of nice in our hot summer weather. :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog and receive your emails. Love all the projects you post.
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Julie G.
Melanie - you are TWO good to us (hee hee) - and you do bring us "Fun Year Round". Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThe wheels are turning looking at this new layout. So may options, so little time.
ReplyDeleteI will keep my fingers crossed!!!!
Love the set and love the use of my favorite color - lavendar!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great set, I would love to win it. I have not had a new set in so long. I can think of so many different ways to use it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Thanks for the chance of winning this new set. Have a good one, Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne ( lhurlburt@cogeco.ca)
ReplyDeleteCute stamps! So versatile too. Great job on the card.
ReplyDeleteCute stamps! So versatile too. Great job on the card.
ReplyDeleteleaving my second message since I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to have a chance to win this new set. Thanks for all you do and the inspiration. Sandy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. I have been on a stamping budget lately and love the opportunity to win! Love all your stamps and creations.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteBecause I subscribe to your blog, I am entering a second time. I am a long time reader and love your alternative ideas!
ReplyDeleteVery versatile set. So many possibilities. Thanks for the subscriber second chance!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful card. I am loving this stamp of yours.
ReplyDeleteI read your post in my google reader. (2nd post)
ReplyDeleteI visit your blog every day because I find it so inspirational, but I rarely leave a comment. I love your beautiful work and I should tell you more often. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.
ReplyDeleteI love the combo and you did an awesome job with it! I get your updates daily and always impressed.
ReplyDeleteand my second one for being a follower - thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Unique Christmas card--very versatile set! I like the color combo.
ReplyDeleteI am a subscriber for my second entry.
ReplyDeleteStunning card! What a fun color combination! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe past couple of years I've have been trying non-traditional christmas colours for my card. Love this one of yours!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance of win the stamps.
Sharon
The past couple of years I've have been trying non-traditional christmas colours for my card. Love this one of yours!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance of win the stamps.
Sharon
Melanie your card is gorgeous!!! I love those colors. And you stamp set is so fun. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDelete2nd entry for being a follower. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI read your blog every day and am a follower also.
ReplyDelete2nd entry for being a follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnother fantabulous set you created! Love visiting you blog and seeeing all your creations.
ReplyDeleteMY second entry for signing up to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI receive your blog by FeedBlitz. Does that count as "following"? If so, here's my second comment!!
ReplyDeleteWell, drats, don't think my first comment got posted. I'd love to win this fun new set!!
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win this set. Thanks for the chance. I love your work and stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteyou are too good to us! thanks for the fun and all the inspiration Mel!
ReplyDeleteSandra
I'm on you email list and this is my second entry. I would soooooooooooooooooooo love to win this set. I love all of your stamp sets and have a lot of them, just not this one so please pick me.
ReplyDeleteokay, I subscribe via google reader - would not miss my daily visits here!
ReplyDeleteSandra
I'm still saving up to buy your "A Beautiful Life" stamp set. Would love to have "Fun Year Round" as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the new set. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMartha
Love the purple Christmas card!! Great inspiration!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card!Thank you for the chance to win your new set!
ReplyDeleteI get your blog by E-mail and have been enjoying your creative projects for at least a year now. This one is no exception! Thanks for a chance to win this great new set.
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
Oh I would sooo love to win these fabulous stamps. Thank you for the opportunity to try and for your generousity. The completed card looks really fab.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Trish
Hi,
ReplyDeleteMy 2nd entry as I'm a follower of yours for quite a while now (and enjoy it thoroughly)
Hugs,
Trish
This card is gorgeous... I would have also never thought of those colors!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!!!!
~Ola
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I'm also already a follower!
ReplyDelete~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
This is a great stamp set.
ReplyDeleteYou may have started a trend for new Christmas colors! These are great.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combo - and thanks for the opportunity to win a set of your stamps!!
ReplyDelete2nd subcriber post - this stamp has fascinated me form when i first saw if, so it would have a very good home woth me..... :-) Bless you and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSee how many followers you have got...even from afar!!! Your stamps are simply amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could win this set of stamp!!!
ReplyDeleteMelanie - another totally awesome stamp set! I love the large sets. They are so flexible. This circle set will be a wonderful counterpoint to the Inspiration Mosaic set!
ReplyDeleteKeep those sets coming!
Google Reader really helps keep me up to date! Love following your blog - its right at the top of my list! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp set and all the cards you have made already!
ReplyDelete2nd subscriber post
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the colors together. Thanks for a chance to win your blog candy.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your blog everyday. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set and I plan on making it my mine like the Mosaic. This non-traditional color combo is fabulous, It full of brightness and light!
ReplyDeleteWhy wouldn't every entry be a double subscriber??? So much to learn and get inspiration...I just can't imagine! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteReally like the colors you used...don't think I have ever seen that combo before. I can imagine all kinds of uses for this set! Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI adore the big image!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great life!
Terri E.
Subscriber.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good life!
Terri E.
I do enjoy seeing your daily posts. I am a follower. I appreciate the chance to win any of your sets. They are all so clever.
ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite color. I love it for Christmas. Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and I have so many friends who would simply love the color choices you made-ooo!Great new set. Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI love your posts as a subscriber! Thanks for the second chance too.
ReplyDeletePROBABLY MISSED YOUR DRAWING but wanted to say your stuff rocks!
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ReplyDeleteLove the new set!
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ReplyDeleteMel, I have a friend that would adore this color combo...she is a purple kind of girl. Thanks for the chance to win your set. Always appreciate your tip sheet on your sets.
ReplyDeletePutting my second chance in...thanks again!
ReplyDeleteLove the color on this card and the new stamp set. tks for a chance to win some blog candy.
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