I've used Bazzill CS. The beautiful top quality papers are from Maja Design (It's Christmas Time collection). Dies are by Cheery Lynn and Memory Box. I'm just loving how easy it is to create diecuts and the 'extra' punch that they can add (no pun intended!). Distressed the first layer and edged with Antik Metallic paste in silver. I've stamped the forest using stamp by 'Just for Fun' and little snowflakes stamp by Fiskars and embossed them with Stampendous Winter Wonderland EP. I daubed some 'snow' with Adirondack paint dabber and gesso. Added some frantage silver glass glitter. Snowflake punches by Martha Stewart, pearls from Kaisercraft, Bird House by Prima (Ingvild Bolme). Partly distressed the papers and 'house' with Distress Inks.
Thank-you so much for taking time at my blog. I hope that it's warm wherever you are!
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges;
Maja Design - January Mood Board
Creative Craft Challenges - New Beginnings
LEJ Designs - New Beginnings
Try It On Tuesday - New Stash
Tuesday Throwdown - Shiny and New
You certainly have been putting it through it's paces here Nicola! Love what you have created and thrilled for you that you are having so much fun with your Big Shot. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, love all the layers and details. Looks like you are enjoying your Big Shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at TioT's this time.
Yvonne
Stunning card my lovely friend:) Gorgeous diecut and fabulous stamped:)
ReplyDeleteWelcome in Big shot land:))
Big hug,
Sonia
Wow, this is fabulous Nicola.
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Laine
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Oh wow Nicola this is stunning hunny, I love it
ReplyDeletehugs Mandy xx
Oh my, this is such a stunning piece of art work, Nicola. Love the beautiful disressed effect and gorgeous embossed trees. :)
ReplyDeleteStunning... absolutely stunning! Perfect details and a lorra lorra love went into making this card. That's why I admire your work. You don't cut corners.
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Ooh Nicola, I love this gorgeous card, the colours are so striking, I just want to keep looking at it! Your die cutting is superb and I love the whole layout of the card - the little bird house is fabulous. So glad you are enjoying your new BS, I have a BSE (electronic) but it has gone on the blink and I am so lost without it....... Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteThat is goreous . . . you amaze me!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Great start with your new toy!! This looks fabulous - such a stunning creation :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, Nicola! Those white trees against that blue background makes an absolutely elegant card. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous! You've combined such great die cut elements! The swirl is one of my favorites, as is the tree branch. The bird and birdhouse are such beautiful elements too, and I love the white winter scene. You've created a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, love the snowy feel and the colours! Looks like you are loving your big shot and if this is your first creation...wow we are in for some fab makes! Trace x
ReplyDeleteHello Big Shot pro! Love your card and the die cut layers. You are going to have sooooo much fun playing with dies. Yay! xx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card and the trees are gorgeous as are all the embellishments
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Janet
wow so stunning nicola.gorgeous blue colours and your diecuts and distressing are fabulous :D
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Gorgeous card, love the colour and all the elements!
ReplyDeleteYou will love working with your Big Shot Nicola, I've had the Express for a couple of years and it's worked overtime.
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage feel to your card, so cleverly achieved with colours one doesn't always associate with that style but works beautifully.
B x
Ooh Nicola, I love your card !!! so gorgeous and really beautiful... Love your forest, your bird cage, Maja papers are always wonderful papers too... and overall I love the way you use them ! I will remember the Stampendous winter powder too I don't have. Thanks for sharing, fab week to you. xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, lovely, lovely card, Nicola! The embossed trees are stunning. LOVE the Maja papers (and have you come across Pion too? - oh, those Scandinavians!) and the die-cuts. I can well imagine you're in love with the BigShot - I wouldn't be without mine now! Father Christmas was very kind to you then, what with the cases too - so glad you got them - trinket case is next on my list (once I've sorted out some stamp storage)...
ReplyDeleteGot one of my Cabinet card die projects finished and posted, so a pretty good day!
Alison xx
Oh this is so pretty, I love the blue and white togather, the embossed trees look beautiful and the little bird house is just so adorable. I am sure you will have lots of fun with your bigshot too =)
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Oh and whilst I am here thank you for joining in with LEJ Designs as well
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Blue gorgeousness! Love the white scene...fab color contrast!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation... so glad you are having fun with your new big shot... I love mine!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteA breathtaking card, just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty Nicola, You must have been a very good girl this year. Have fun playing with your new toy from Santa!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
An absolute beauty of a card and I love all your gorgeous details. I'm sure you'll have endless fun with your big shot. X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteI see - you are enjoying your new Big Shot as much as I am ;)
Thank you for sharing this with us at TioT!
Hugs,
Claudia x
Gorgeous card! Love your embellishments. Thanks for joining us this week at Creative Craft Challenges. NancyD
ReplyDeleteLove your colors and embellishments. I am very glad you entered this week at Tuesday Throwdown. I hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge.
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CraftyGirl
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Tuesday Throwdown DT
This is just lovely! I love my big shot - you'll soon begin to wonder how you ever managed without it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Tuesday Throwdown!
Hugs
Julie
This is beautiful. Love your embossed trees and decorations. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.
ReplyDeleteKim
Hi Nicola, Must have missed this one! This is a lovely card, love the colour and a great use of your Bigshot.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at TioT
Avril xx