Well I've finally made a start on Christmas cards. Isn't she sweet? I know she looks cold but she has her teddy for cuddles!
I've used a pink Bazzill CS for base and cut a Sizzix on the edge die snowflake border. I glittered those snowflakes with Distress glitter and daubed with Snow-tex. Discovered that by layering vellum over vellum it achieved a good ice slab appearance so the background is two layers of vellum with the upper one embossed with Sizzix snow flurries texture fade and liberally covered with Snow-Tex. I then cut two more layers using Spellbinders Fleur de lis squares. The lower layer is white CS and upper layer is vellum again embossed with snow flurries folder.
Next stamped the gorgeous munchkin - stamp by Crafty Individuals (CI-240) with a pink Brilliance ink and embossed with Adirondack EP (Wild Plum). The little ticket at the top left (Unity Itty Bitty stamps) and the Jingle Bells text (freebie from Crafty Individuals) were also done the same way.
I thought I had some silver stickles as I wanted to coat edges in silver for definition - unfortunately there was none in my stash. So all the sparkly silver edges that you see were done by heat embossing. (Ran Brilliance silver ink around the edge and then coated withg Judikins EP (Silver Twinkle) before blasting with my heat gun. Any edge that wasn't silvered was instead coated with Snow-Tex.
Added some bobble ribbon along the base of the Snow Baby to resemble snow. I really wanted to make the card sparkle (though that isn't captured too well by photo) so I was delighted when I went thru my stash to find some Idea-ology tinsel that I had bought when reduced last January and had long forgotten about - ran that along left edge. Diecut some Memory Box 'Precious Stars' and again inked and sprinkled with Judikins EP to get some silver blingy stars. Also diecut some Winterberry sprigs (Memory Box) from white SEI Velvet paper so that there are lots and lots of textures going on.
Punched several size snowflakes from CS, vellum, and silver paper (that I ran thru a flourish texture fade so that it wasnt just flat paper) and affixed all to the card. Gave the snowflakes little gem centres too. Also included some Magnolia silvery berries. Finally attached the metal bells and little teddy to complete.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing all a lovely weekend!
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Our Creative Corner - Forgotten Things
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Embossed
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Emboss It
Crafts Too Challenge You - Texture with a twist style (Vintage)
Country View Crafts - Layers
Creative Creations Challenges - Early Christmas Makes
Flourishes - Make A Good Impression
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Non Traditional Colours
Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Cute and Cuddly Christmas
Inspiration Emporium - Falling for Faux (Faux snow and ice)
wow that is a Christmas card and a half Nicola, wonderful design, Annette x
ReplyDeleteWOW Nicola this is one fabulous festive card. I love all your lovely details. Judy x
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, this is such a gorgeous Christmas card, love the frosty look of the embossed vellum, perfect for the lovely image.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
I love all the layers and t4extures.
ReplyDeleteThe little girl on the card looks like she is getting cold and wants to go in for hot chocolate and cookies.
Wow.! So beautiful! I love all the layers and detail!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful details and textures going on on this beautiful card Nicola, and using one of my all time favourite Christmas stamps.... Beautifully put together and I love the colour scheme of it, it goes so well with all that snowy texture. A real beauty!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Nicola, I like the image and all the embellishments.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Nicola, your card is so very beautiful! I love that sweet child image and your embellishment of the card is wonderful. I love the little bells and ticket at the top and the embossing adds so much texture. A really beautiful card. hanks you for joining our Forgotten Things challenge at Our Creative Corner. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love the colours and all the beautiful detail
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie P
This is beautiful! Love all those sparkly embellies and die cuts - anyone receiving this card will surely treasure it.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is an amazing card! I love the color palette, and all the texture is fantastic! Thanks so much for joining us this week in Flourishes' Timeless Tuesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow Nicola this is just stunning. Simply love the layers and your technique, so delicate and delightful. The simplicity of the monochromatic theme makes this card stand out. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs, Katie
Ooooooo Nicola, what a fabulous and cute Christmas card !!!! I miss words as usuals to translate my feelings and all the beauty I see on it, you know what I mean. And I love this Crafty I. stamp too... WOW! Big hugs, Coco xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is one of those projects that really make you stop and look at it for hours! It is simply gorgeous, divine, beautifully vintage and so festive. I love every detail and all the sparkle and I would be quite speechless if I didn't have as many compliments to say! lol ;) xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Nicola. I love the image and the colours are gorgeous. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Nicola, you have captured the essence of Christmas in a wonderful shabby chic card. I just love the colours and layers.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the weekend.
hugs {brenda} x0x
so stunning nicola.really gorgeous pretty image and colours and your details are beautiful :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
This is stunning! Love those colors and the silver accents. And that pom-pom trim is so cute. Thanks for playing with CSAYL.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and more Nicola. She doesn't look cold just all dressed up for the winter
ReplyDeleteI too have just made my first Christmas card ... succeeded to pressure from my class lol.
Crafty hugs from Shirl x x
Oh, how delightful, Nicola! An adorable image, and the snowtex and the embossing all adds such delicious texture. Love those bobbles too!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oops - should of course also have said: thank you so much for playing along at Our Creative Corner!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
This is a beautiful Christmas card
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Absolutely lovely, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteI am sure I am only grinning now but will soon start with some X-mas makes too *giggle.
Thank you so much for sharing this adorable make with us at Our Creative Corner!
Hugs,
Claudia x
What a beautiful image! Love that you used the deep red ink! I love the pom poms and glitter too! Gorgeous card!
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ReplyDeleteOh where do I start - possibly by saying this is the most beautiful project I've seen using this stamp.
All your delightful details bring such WOW factor and I do like the colour palette on your card.
Whoever receives a Christmas card from you surely treasures them and displays the card year after year.
Wishes
Lynne
Gorgeous Nicola! I love all the texture and sparkle of your card creation. Fabulous colour palette too! Thanks for playing along with our dry emboss challenge for our Timeless Tuesday Challenge over at Flourishes!
ReplyDeleteWow... how gorgeous, Nicola. All the elements and details are just fabulous! What a beautiful holiday card. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic creation! Your attention to details is impressive, this is SO beautifully put together, Nicola!
ReplyDeleteA feast for the eyes Nicola - it looks good enough to eat. Love the combo of silver, pink and white, and what a great idea to layer vellum over vellum. Thanks so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteEine wunderschöne Karte. Danke für deine Teilnahme bei CSAYL. LG Jenny
ReplyDeleteWow! This is just stunning! Absolutely gorgeous card! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is truly beautiful and thank you for sharing this in our challenge at Sparkles Christmas "None Traditional Colours challenge" good luck and hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx
ReplyDeleteYour work is amazing! All the beautiful layers, touches and embellishments are always perfect!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Nicola your work gets more and more amazing - I wouldn't have thought it was possible but every time I come here and see your work I think my jaw drops further! This is so beautiful, amazingly constructed and just a delight to see. Thanks so much for joining us this month at Our Creative Corner - Love from Laura xxx
ReplyDeleteNicola, this is such a pretty Christmas card! I love all the layers and frosty snow!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Love the colour combination and those fabulous layers and textures. Thanks for joining us at C2CU this month.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous creation - love all the details and that image too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge.
Helen x
Back again with my CVC hat! Thanks for sharing your fabulous card with us this month.
ReplyDeleteLove the snowy scene and the monochromatic stamping! Gorgeous work!
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