The Christmastime is Here Suite is quite amazing – there are so many great elements in these coordinated products. I’ve used these products to make a Christmas card and a wedding card (both are shown below with links to the original posts). For today’s project, I’ve made a sympathy card with these gorgeous roses. Here’s my card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Christmastime is Here. The rose images in the Christmas Rose stamp set and Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper are so versatile. While there are definitely pine cones and sprays of pine behind each flower arrangement, they can be used throughout the year for various occasions. Here’s a look at the Christmas Rose Bundle:
And here’s a look at all of the products in this Christmastime is Here Suite: 
The Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper includes 12 pages (4 each of 3 double-sided 12″ x 12″ designs). Here’s a closer look at the colors and patterns in the Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper:
You can purchase the entire Suite Bundle or any of the individual items in it. The Christmastime Is Here Suite Bundle includes the following:- Christmas Rose Stamp Set (10% off)
- Roses Dies (10% off)
- Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper
- Gold 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Shimmer Ribbon
- Gold Glitter Enamel Dots
- Charming Rose Bracelet (that’s right – jewelry)
- Woven Heirlooms. The sentiment on the front of this card is such a gorgeous one – “Prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family.” Doesn’t that say just about everything you want to say in a sad situation when you want to support someone you love? Here’s a look at the Woven Heirlooms cling stamp set:
I stamped this sentiment with Whisper White Craft Ink and sprinkled it with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. The slow-drying pigment ink captures the Stampin’ Emboss Powder sprinkles and gives me a white foundation where some may have been missed. The sentiment almost looks etched into this black cardstock, don’t you think? 
- Color Combination. Today’s card didn’t start as a sympathy card, but all of those bright colors (Poppy Parade, Old Olive and Pool Party) looked so amazing against a backdrop of black. I have two favorite color combinations from this card I want to share with you today. The first is this combination of Old Olive, Poppy Parade and Basic Black:
The second color combination I love is the mix of Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Old Olive featured in the colors of the flowers: 
Stamp Sets: Christmas Roses, Woven Heirlooms Papers: Basic Black, Thick Whisper White Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends (Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Pool Party, Crumb Cake), White Craft Ink Accessories: White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Here’s a look at each of the items in the Christmastime is Here Suite offering – click on any of the images below to see these products in my online store:
Here are two projects I’ve shared with products from the Christmastime is Here Bundle Suite (you can click on either picture to see the original post for each):
How gorgeous are these new products? I think they are going to make a wonderful addition to your craft room! Your friends will be amazed at the gorgeous Christmas cards you make with these new products. Go, you!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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OH…….SO PRETTY Brian. TFS!!!
Thanks, Kadie! ♥
Stunning. The black really makes the sentiment and red roses stand out!
Thanks, Mary! The black panel is what pulled this card together for me – for that reason.
I love this sweet card for the occasion. The beautiful roses are so versatile. Have a great day!
Thanks, Hilda! This card was created in stages. So glad you like it. ♥
Great idea for sympathy card and beautiful coloring! Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks so much, Windy! ♥
Stunning! Almost dramatic with the pop of colors but the pool party berries ground it all out. I have been fussy cutting these roses but maybe you just convinced me I need the bundle. Just maybe!
The bundle is quite amazing – I would not be patient enough to fussy cut too many of these roses. Thanks, Chris! ♥
I LOVE this card and the way you have turned it into a sympathy card. It is just stunning and a super alternative to a holiday card.
Hi Brian! Your card is so lovely and the colors so well paired, festive, and rich. Your creativity is a joy to watch and learn from, so I am glad I found you on the internet. I enjoy learning from you, and enjoy your positivity.
This is a favorite color combo, your card is eye-catching!