Thursday, December 24, 2009

Two Turtle Doves at Belles 'n Whistles and a bit of Sweet Stuff!!!!



Happy Thursday everyone and GOSH!!! Happy Christmas Eve, too!!! I hope that everyone is prepared for that plump, jolly man's arrival!!!

I also hope you have been visiting the Belles 'n Whistles blog every day this month because Summer has already given out some unbelievable surprises EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! The very end of the Advent Calendar at Belles 'n Whistles will be on Christmas Day so you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why----Summer has a magnificent surprise for all of us on Christmas Day!!!!!!!

For my card I have used Two Turtle Doves "On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me, two turtle doves..." and oh my, if she isn't the most precious little thing!!!! I have used Webster's Pages DP, Bazzill for the base, and SU for all matting...She is colored with Copics and propped up for dimension...Isn't she darling???

To match the card I have made a candle lantern shown below:




Although the holidays are almost over (or will be by the time you receive this card and lantern) I would love to send this set to someone just to say thanks for visiting my blog and just to ask you to visit the Belles 'n Whistles blog today and tomorrow!!! I know you will be very happy that you did!!! I will select someone using Random.org on Sunday, December 27 at Noon EST. Remember to leave a comment here and also visit the BnW Blog today and tomorrow. I would love for you to tell all of your followers about my giveaway AND about the Belles 'n Whistles opportunity!!!

Thank you so much for your visit and I don't have the words to properly tell you just how much I appreciate your visits and comments. May you and yours have a most blessed holiday season! Merry Christmas and hugs to each of you!!!

AND just a bit of news: Over on Friday Sketchers on Christmas Day we are having a Blog Hop using a fabulous sketch by Claudia and I think you will find that each of the DT members who are participating will have a bit of sweet stuff for you to win as well as an overall FS bit of candy...So I hope you can hop along with us on Friday!!!! HUGS!!!!!
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37 comments:

  1. Stampin MindyDecember 24, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    These are so beautiful, love the colors you chose. Beautiful coloring. Love that lantern! Happy Holidays

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  2. Kelly SchelskeDecember 24, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Absolutely beautiful Jacque! Love the lantern, it's precious!

    Merry Christmas!

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  3. SharonDecember 24, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    These are absolutely beautiful Jacque. Words fail me! Take care, have a super holiday, blessings Sharon

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  4. MargreetDecember 24, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Wow Jacque.......stunning card and an even more stunning candle lantern you made.........just fabulous!
    Wish you Merry Christmas!
    xxx Margreet

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  5. AnonymousDecember 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    What a great card Jacque and a stunning lantern,really beautiful.

    I wish you a Merry Christmas
    and a happy, healthy and creativity New Year !!

    Hugs Jannie

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  6. AnnDecember 24, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    Wow, what stunning work Jacque, the latern is beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Ann xxx

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  7. JayLynnDecember 24, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    Amazing!! Your work always blows me away! You are my stamping idol :)

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  8. ChristineDecember 24, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    What a wonderful set, it is beautiful!! I sure hope I can get online on Christmas Day to see what is in store for us! Merry Christmas!

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  9. Annette BowesDecember 24, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    Totally stunning, your creations are always so wonderful, wishing you and yours all the best for 2010, take care, AnnetteX:)

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  10. cabio's craft cornerDecember 24, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    Beautiful altered project and a gorgeous matching card! Now that I hope you can take some rest and relax over the holiday season! Enjoy the hot cocoa and the snowy scene :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  11. ☼ Cheryl*December 24, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    Wow, Jacque! I think your card and lantern are gorgeous. I love the colours you have used and there is so much detail! Fantastic!

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  12. MoniDecember 24, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    OMG this is so fab project, believe you had so much fun making it! So gorgeous image and so fab papers! Love all details. Jacque have a Merry Christmas! Hugs;moni

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  13. Kim.December 24, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    Absolutely stunning, perfect card and the gift is one to treasure forever. I have been visiting B&W each day and wow all the work has been outstanding with this as no exception.
    Have a lovely Christmas.
    Kim xXx

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  14. 1LuvnMamaDecember 24, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Merry Christmas Jacque!
    Wow . . . luv your card, but the lantern . . . a stunner! Both pieces are luv-ly! :)

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  15. Maria ThereseDecember 24, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    gorgeous details ♥ and merry christmas to you!!

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  16. MaryDecember 24, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful card and lantern. Love the colors you chose. Merry Christmas!

    Mary

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  17. charleneDecember 24, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Jacque this just goes over the top ! Stunning is all I can say...thanks so much for the daily postings from the Belles 'n Whistles advent calendar I learned so much history and was blessed by each and everyone of you !
    Merry Christmas my friend !
    Hugs

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  18. Tineke's hobbyDecember 24, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card!your images are always coloured so beautifully i like the lantern
    have a mery christmas and new year!
    GR Tineke

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  19. Random Acts of KraftingDecember 24, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Wow, such a beautiful card. Very delicate.
    Merry Christmas,
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  20. WhimceesDecember 24, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful project! Wishing you a Merry Christmas with your family!

    I check your blog every day and thank you for sharing all your wonderful creations!

    Barbara Diane

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  21. Kerry D-CDecember 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    ooooooooooooooh!!! Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! This is GORGEOUS!! STUNNING!

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  22. TraceyDecember 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    WOW!! Incredible Jacque! I love this! Stunning!!

    I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Wishing you nothing but blessings for 2010! xx

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  23. CrystalDecember 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    WOW your card and project are STUNNING!!! I love all those flowers around the image!! Gorgeous work!!!

    Merry Christmas
    Crystal

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  24. KimDecember 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    WOW WOW WOW! Another stunning creation hun! Absolutely ADORABLE! Your creations blow me away Jacque! Amazing work hun...thanks so much for the chance to win this beauty! Wishing you and your family a VERY Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and joyful new year!
    Big Hugs~ Kim

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  25. jan farnworthDecember 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    very pretty love it.

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  26. Suzan LDecember 24, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Oh My Goodness Jacque, Your card and matching lantern are soooooo gorgeous!! I love the DP that you used and the color combination of gold and turquoise...just beautiful!! And, the all the little rosebuds...how wonderful!! Oh and the lantern...you have outdone yourself!!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  27. ChristyDecember 24, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Love this Jacque!! Would make a lovely addition to my holiday decor!! Merry Christmas!!!

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  28. RietDecember 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    What a beautiful creations Jacque,i love your images and colours.
    So gorgeous papers and details.

    Merry Christmas!
    Hugs Riet.xx

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  29. JulieDecember 24, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Gorgeous!!! I love that lantern.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  30. NancyDecember 24, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Oh Jacque you are a amazing artist!This card and lantern are stunning! So many details and everything is perfect as is all of your projects! Jacque thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent! Thank you for a chance to win this awesome set!
    Merry Christmas to you and a very Happy New Year!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  31. DebDecember 24, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Fabulous Jacque! I am totally blown away!
    Hugs, Deb H.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Merry Christmas to you! Your card and lantern are totally fantastic!! What a great idea. I want to case that for sure!! Thanks for sharing such inspiration.
    Beth Greco

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  33. DaviDecember 25, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Your card and latern are so beautiful!! What a cool idea. Love the wonderful colors, coloring and the embellishments. :)

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  34. Susie LittleDecember 26, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I love how you have used the lace!

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  35. JoAnnDecember 26, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    I love the card and the candle lantern. I would to see a tutorial on this candle lantern. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Sharon CaudleDecember 30, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Oh how I love that lantern!!! Could you please post a link to the directions for us? It's so beautiful! Your coloring is top notch, Jacque! Love it all! hugs!

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  37. Lori aka Lo LoDecember 30, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    OMG...the lantern is stunning! It's sooo beautiful! The card is very pretty. You did such an amazing job on both the lantern card. You are sooo creative. Great job sweetie!

    xoxo,
    Lori

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