Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Winter....

When I think of "Winter", I think of curling up with a warm blanket and a good book as the snow falls outside.  We are sharing our "Winter" ideas for the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge.  Because of the holidays, we won't be having a challenge this week.  It is our hope that you'll be inspired by what the design team has created for you.
There's a small voice in the back of my head that says, "Winter is Coming."  So, as I anxiously await for the new season of HBO's Game of Thrones, I revisit the Stark family in the pages of George R.R. Martin's thrilling epic saga with my new Winter themed bookmark.

Vellum snowflakes surround a Hero Arts stamped image. Look closely.  It could be a Weirwood tree! A Tim Holtz ticket and Simon exclusive die cut tree embellish my project. Be sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog to see what some of my fellow design team members have created to inspire your Winter projects. 
Happy Stamping and Happy Holidays!
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22 comments:

  1. Kirsty VittetoeDecember 26, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Such a fun and fabulous creation Michelle! I love all of your wonderful details!

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  2. SandraDecember 26, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Really great idea! And you're so right! Love to curle up with these cold days! Gorgeous! Hoping you're enjoying the holiday season! Hugs, Sandra

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  3. Julie Tucker-WolekDecember 26, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    This is gorgeous!! I loveeeeeeeeeee the trees!!!!

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  4. Tracey HoldykDecember 26, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    OMG I love this, the texture, colours, stitching... everything.

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  5. Mona PendletonDecember 26, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Wowza Michelle! Love all the layers and stitched details! Hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

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  6. Shannon JDecember 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! The details are outstanding! Just amazing!

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  7. Suzanne CDecember 26, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful book tag! Love the tree and the design with the beautiful stitching! A good book today with the chilly snow is a perfect idea!

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  8. cmDecember 26, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Such a lovely book mark; makes me want to pull out a couple good mysteries, curl up on the couch and disappear into another world for a bit. Fabulous details! Hope your Christmas was ever so merry, and you enjoy some well-deserved relaxing time over the next few days!c

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  9. Candy CDecember 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Michelle...your book mark/tag is so pretty. I love the colors and the design using the white silhouette tree against the dark brown background and the black die cut tree in the foreground. Very cool! I also like the cross stitching on either side. It's a really pretty book mark...too pretty to leave in a closed book! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful 2014. <3 Candy

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  10. Anna-KarinDecember 27, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Winter is coming - what a great inspiration idea! And I love that you photographed the bookmark on the open book. Love the bookmark you created Michelle! That tree stamp from Hero Arts is so pretty and the warm colours and vellum snow are perfect. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

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  11. Angi BarrsDecember 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    WOW! This is gorgeous. Love the snowflake! Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas!

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  12. Andrea Ockey ParrDecember 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    So many lovely layers and colors! And I, an eternal librarian and book nerd, adored the idea of a bookmark for those cold winter days. I always get a kick out of your interpretation of the themes and this piece is simply stunning. It definitely is WAY better than some of the books I've read!

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  13. Miriam PrantnerDecember 27, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    What fantastic textures! I love the stamped image, the snowflakes, the hand stitching, wonderful bookmark!

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  14. alexandra s.m.December 28, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    This is incredibly beautiful Michelle!
    TFS I hope you're having a wonderful Holiday!

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  15. barbarayaya62December 28, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Wonderful bookmark! as always a great idea!!!!! BArbarayaya

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  16. DarnellDecember 29, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Another astonishing creation from you, Michelle! That bookmark is incredible!! Happy New Year!! Hugs, Darnell

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  17. Meihsia LiuDecember 29, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Oh.. this is such a beautiful bookmark, Michelle. Love the stitching. :)

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  18. Cornelia (fun stamping)December 29, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Dear Michelle, I really appreciate your wonderful comment on my blog - thank you so much!
    Wow - you book mark is amazing! I wish you a very happy New Year, stay well and creative! Hugs, Cornelia

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  19. wienerhoneymoonersDecember 29, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Stunning and amazing as always!!! I surely love your style so whimsically romantic and vintage yet modern and lovely!!!

    Happy New Year My Friend Michelle!!!!!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Now, this would have me rushing back to my book! Gorgeous!!!

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  21. Words and PicturesDecember 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Brilliant! The stamped tree is fantastic against the amazing background - absolutely one of my favourite creations of yours ever!! And against the Throne of Kings background pages too... what could be better!
    Alison xx

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  22. Jackie RockwellJanuary 5, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Love this too! The tree image is wonderful. This has a vintage romantic flair.

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