Apologies for the dark shadows in this photo but you see it was taken at night whilst Santa and Co. were doing a test run for imminent globetrotting!
A brief post today...
Papers: Melissa Frances 'Countdown to Christmas' and Clear acetate for the clock (the latter had been forgotten but found when I was searching for something other than plain paper to stamp on!)
Dies: Sizzix Bigz - 'Stars' and 'Mini Reindeer & 25', Spellbinders 'Circles' and 'Eyelet Circles', Joy Crafts 'Round No 3', MFT 'Postage Stamp Stax'
Stamps: Crafty Individuals Clock Face 'CI-354', Inkadinkado 'A Visit From Santa' and Unity Itty Bitty 'Ticket to Christmas'
Little details: All the stars and the 25 are cardboard backed and coated with Distress Glitter 'Clear Rock Candy'. The clock (on clear acetate) is embossed using Stampendous EP 'Winter Wonderland'. The clock hands 'Prima Junkyard Findings' are also coated with Distress Glitter. Santa is embossed using 'Red Tinsel' EP on patterned paper. Padded reindeer are coated with Stampendous Silver Crushed Glass Glitter. Ticket is embossed on acetate with Judikins EP 'Silver Twinkle'. Little tree on the postage stamp image is decorated with Stickles. Most edges are inked with DIs for definition 'Salty Ocean', 'Festive Berries' and 'Bundled Sage'. Gems and twine from stash. Top Banner by Melissa Frances.
I'm so glad you took the time to visit! Enjoy the rest of your day.
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stamp on anything other than paper
SSS Wednesday - Product from SSSS - Melissa Frances Papers
Our Creative Corner - Forgotten Things
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Cut It Out
Creative Card Crew - Christmas
Cherish This - Memories for Life - Åpen utfordring
Crafts Too Challenge You - Texture with a twist - style Shabby Chic
Hi Nicola -- This is such a fun project!! I love all of the different papers that you used. So cute!!! And the embossed clock on acetate is genius. Fabulous make. And thanks for your kind comments on my latest post. You know what it's like to have chronic health problems. I appreciate your support. -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWow - so much colour and sparkle and so many lovely details. The clock on the acetate looks brilliant, and the sparkly reindeer are such fun. I love your spotty number 25 tied together with twine, and all the little vintage images are so sweet. Beautiful make - thank you so much for playing along with us at Our Creative Corner.
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This is amazing
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Dear Nicola
ReplyDeleteYou have quite blown me away with this card.
Astonishing use of the CI stamp (have you considered e-mailing this card over to Jean and Malcolm for them to take a peek!)
Love all those wonderful details, in fact this is so much more than a card which is exactly what I was telling someone just the other day, that your cards are a gift in themselves.
Wishes
Lynne
P.S. I will chat soon :)
WOWOWOW!!! This is just whaaaay off the charts, Nicola! Speechless, my friend! Thank you for sharing.
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Wow! The clock is absolutely gorgeous - fantastic crafting - thanks for entering my CHNC challenge 142 - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for September - I'd love to see it there too. x
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola. This Christmas card is just breathtaking! I love everything about it. It's got such a lovely vintage feeling yet I love all of the color! The Melissa Frances papers are darling. I also LOVE the layered glittery clock face. So beautiful on the acetate. I also love the glittery reindeer! They are gorgeous! It ALL is! Can't wait for your blog drawing. It's on my side bar and I've left my comment. Fingers crossed. :) Thanks for sharing this BEAUTIFUL Christmas card with everyone at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. It's gorgeous! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteWow an absolutely gorgeous card Nicola, I love everything about it!!!
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A fabulous card Nicola full of wonderful Christmas colour and sparkle. There is so much detail to look at and I particularly love the clock.
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Oh my goodness Nicola, this is fantastic! I love how you stamped that beautiful CI clock face onto the acetate, it looks stunning along with the Junkyard clock hands.....those reindeer are gorgeous flying up above too. This really is very, very beautiful and should be displayed in a prominent place! Thanks so much for joining in our Forgotten Things Challenge at Our Creative Corner. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card Nicola, with lovely colours and small images !! I must think to apply to your 1rst BlogAversary Candy also oops, not forget it, it's so kind to you my lovely. Hugs, Coco xxx
ReplyDeleteTotally GORGEOUS!!!! I absolutely love this, that clock just looks outstanding! Fabulous make!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Nicola, looks like lots of work but a great finished project.
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Wow!!! This is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Creative Card Cew.
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Cathy DT
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so stunning nicola.the clock is fabulous and i love all your added details and gorgeous colours :D
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What a fun Christmas card. The big clock with all its layers is so pretty! Very beautiful designed as well. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty! Love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Nicola, love all the gorgeous elements on this card, all carefully cut out and placed. The embossed clock is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Katie
Coool - a paper package filled with loads of vivid colours, glitter and lovely winter-details! A wonderful make and really joyful - so definitely Santa-worthy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at OurCreativeCorner!
Claudia x
A fabulous creation Nicola. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I love all the different elements you combined and this just goes to show that holiday decor does not have to be stuffy and boring! This piece is full of sass and spunk! I'm so glad that you shared it with us here at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Nicola! Love all the shimmery Christmas goodness and the fancy clock! Thanks for joining along with Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWOW! There are so much detail and effort put into this wonderful Christmas card! I love it, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteNicola your work is so beautiful.! I love the layers and and the amount of detail you manage to layer on is fantastic. I would love to see the way you decorate your house during the festive season! Toni x
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ReplyDeleteBring on Christmas! This is a stunning card Nicola! I love the clock face and all the yummy details. Fab fab fab! Hugs xxxx
ReplyDeleteI can always tell one of your beautiful cards Nicola as they are so full of life and carefully constructed layers. This is perfect for Christmas. Thanks so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteCoolest clock ever...so invokes that wintery feeling! Love the bright colors too!
ReplyDeleteHow darling Nicola,
ReplyDeleteI love how the sparkly reindeer are flying over the clock!
I just started on Christmas yesterday. Oh dear it will be here before we know it! Hugs Lynn
Such a fun and fabulous Christmas card. Loads of great elements on here. Thanks for joining us on the STAMPtember® Blog hop and playing along with this week's challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteWonderful christmascard! Thanks for playing with us in Cheris This!
ReplyDeleteMerete
Another gorgeous make Nicola, love all the details you've included. Hope Santa's practice run went OK.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
lovely card!! very cheerful... and beautifully embellished!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for joining us at CCC xx Jan
ReplyDeleteOoh wow! Absolutely stunning :) Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Card Crew!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly amazing Nicola so much work involved with all your layers what patience you have. Love it to bits.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at C2CU.
Crafty hugs from Shirl x x
This is a lovely, lovely original make! It has filled me with the Christmas spirit already! Julie Ann xx
ReplyDeleteWow Nicola! Such a work of art!
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