Saturday, July 4, 2015

Muse: Christmas Visions


Happy 4th of July to all my friends in the States...we are spending a quiet day at home getting various chores done, catching up on recorded TV shows (personally I am watching Hallmark Christmas movies for card inspiration) and a bit of crafting too. Yesterday we went to see the Oakland A's play, unfortunately they lost but the fireworks after the game were amazing! Here are a few photos I took...




So here's wishing everyone a fabulous holiday...

Muse: ChristmasVisions
After watching a few movies I decided I would play along with the Christmas version of Muse. Kimberly's inspiration card is so amazing, here is my take on her card.  I pulled out some NBUS to play with and thought this set from Neat & Tangled was perfect. 


Kimberly's Inspiration Card...amazing right!

I have more new followers that I would love to introduce you to.....first up is Hazel from My Card Attic, Kelli from KS Craft Shack, Sue from Sue's Paper Craft and Alicia from Golden Goddess Designs. Thank you all for following my blog...I am so honored!

Ingredients
Solid Card Stock: Michael's - White and PTI - Pure Poppy
Stamps: Neat & Tangled - Winter Wishes
Ink: VersaFine - Black

26 comments :

  1. Kim, you make me feel so great!!! The MUSE CV gallery was echoing lonely without your lovely creation! Love that set, I need to pull it out again!!!! Such a clean airy feel, LOVE the houses... like I said, I need to pull this out again!!!! Wonderful take, I love all of the originality I see in the challenges, so inspiring. YOU inspire ME!!!! And you are always so wonderful about visiting me, so great of you!!!!

    HUGS!!!!
    -Kimberly

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  2. Pretty fireworks and an adorable Christmas card!!

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  3. Happy 4th, Kim! Great take on the inspiration & you can mail it with 1 stamp!

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  4. Kim, your card is total genius! I love it!

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  5. I love your pretty Christmas take on the MUSE card, Kim! CASlicious and easy to mail and heading for my to-CASE folder! Thank you for sharing the incredible fireworks photos! We've got neighbors setting off some kind of bombs that are making me jump a foot every time! I could have the Big One!! Happy 4th!! Hugs, Darnell

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  6. Wow, these are amazing. I love the CAS design of the first one and the second one made my jaw drop open.

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  7. The fireworks photos are truly incredible! I can't believe you were able to capture the 'burst' before it dissipated! I'm thinking that if you ever get tired of making card (hopefully that never happens!) you can take up photography!

    Adore your card! It's delightfully fun, clean & graphic! The sentiment font is a perfect match!

    Hope you had an enjoyable July 4th!

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  8. Love how you were inspired by Kimberly! Gorgeous card Kim!
    What fun fireworks!

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  9. This is so pretty, Kim ... such a wonderful take on Kimberly's muse! Stunning firework photo's ... what an event! Hugs & Bisous, Anita :)

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  10. Great minds think alike, even if they use different stamp sets! lol! I love the funky feel of these stamps and they translate into a beautiful interpretation of Kimberly's card! So glad you joined us at MCV!

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  11. Super take on the Muse card, Kim, it's a gorgeous CAS Christmas card. The fireworks sure looks good!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  12. Love your take on this case card, it's such a great wintery scene with a contemporary influence, a style I very much like...

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  13. I always love your village scenes Kim! Your paired sentiment reflects the exact feel and I love how you interpreted Kim's Muse card. This is such a sweet card and I love it! Thanks for joining in!
    Hugs XOX

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  14. Wonderful, bold, and CAS! I love it, Kim!

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  15. This is simple elegance at its best, Kim! Love the CAS design and created scene! Wonderful Christmas card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Muse Christmas Vision!

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  16. Simply stunning. I love your color choice--what a fantastic CAS scene you created. You have made me want to take these stamps out to play.

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  17. You are a fabulous photographer! It is not easy to get good fireworks pictures. These are just grand. Bet they were amazing to see first hand, and glad you got to enjoy a good ballgame. Love this CAS card. The red swirl just grabs the attention, so that you see the pretty little village silhouettes. A perfect Christmas card. Love it! TFS

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  18. Oh Kim!! This is lovely!! I really like the the dies you chose and the colors are stunning. Such a dramatic card!! Great design.

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  19. How I would LOVE to see such fiery fireworks for real! Spending 4th of July in the US at some point is on my bucket list! Your card.....love, love and love!
    Hugs~c

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  20. Such a wonderful card! A CAS beauty!!! Love it! And those fireworks! Gorgeous photos! :)

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  21. Just lovely use of the Ellen set!

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  22. Wonderful little scene and perfect CAS design! Love the black & white with red!

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  23. Love your darling red and black Christmas card. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the 4th. I was getting eaten alive by bugs . I was also enjoying one of the most beautiful waters spots in Yosemite. You have me in the mood to make Christmas cards.

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  24. Before I forget, I keep meaning to ask you, how do you know if you have any new followers?? Mine has showed that I have 7 followers for about 12 months and even that isn't correct as it doesn't even show my Mum is following by email. Am I looking in the wrong place??

    So love your card. This was my favourite set from Xmas last year (always love houses) and I must make sure I get my hands on it for my cards this Xmas. The line of houses above the block of red is very crisp and modern. Your second card is so pretty, those ornament stamps are gorgeous. A few more cards for your Xmas stash. Must make some more myself but the weeks keep passing me by.....

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  25. I love the simple color scheme of your Christmas card - lovely and such a sweet neighborhood scene!! So sweet and I just can't believe how quickly you are getting new followers these days!! And, it was great to learn that we have another thing in common - I LOVE Hallmark Christmas movies and watch them year-round!! Thanks for sharing a bit of fun with us in those terrific fireworks pictures!! Happy day to you!!

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