The gorgeous papers are by Maja Design 'Vintage Frost Basics'. I machine stitched most straight edges and then inked with nearest shade of Distress Ink. The three 'fishtail' strips were all embossed using Tim Holtz snowflake texture fade. Got my fingers messy sprinkling on Stampendous Frantage and dabbing on lots of Snow-Tex. The garland at top is cut using Sizzix 'Beaded Garland' decorative strip. Punched lots of little snowflakes, painted with glue and then coated with Distress glitter in 'Clear Rock Candy' - love this stuff!! Finally added some pom-poms and lace bow with jingle bells attached.
As always, thank-you so much for stopping by.
Nicola x
I wish to enter card to the following challenges:
Inspiration Journal - Christmas in June
Simon Says Stamp Monday - I ought to use this more (embossing folders)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes
Craft Hoarders Anonymous - Spray it! Paint it! Smear it!
Hi Nicola, Such a beautiful card and you have captured the winter scene perfectly with your pom poms and snow.
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This is such a sweet and very beautiful card with the delightful touches such as pompom trim and that lovely garland at the top.
ReplyDeleteI need to be like you and turn my attention to Christmas makes however the big difference between you and me, is that I am completely lacking in motivation and inspiration.
A beautiful creation my friend.
Wishes
Lynne
A beautiful winter card. So soft looking and snowy!
ReplyDeleteOh these papers do look wonderful! And what a great card you have created with them!! Absolutely love the textures of the card and the snow effect looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Nicola, I love it!!
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
A VERY special creation Nicola. The vintage look of this card is just wonderful. With the snow, pompom snow balls, jingle bells and especially the lace bow a card like this would be high on my wish list. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card. Like a Burrier and Ives Christmas scene. It hearkens to days gone by and lifts our spirits with it's beauty. One can see that a lot of love and work went into this beautiful card. I love everything about it. The pom poms are a sweet touch. I love them as they are so vintage looking.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful card Nicola, a great design and perfectly designed with all the elements and snow to fit with the image. Love it xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation Nicola...A winter beauty Love the image & detail..Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a total delight Nicola, you created a lovely snowy feel and it's all so beautifully decorated.
ReplyDeleteMany thank for your visit the other day and much appreciated, I am slowly easing back into blogland and hope that I am not such a stranger as I improve.
B x
Hi Nicole, great work, specially loving the lace bow! Have you got rain like us or do you really have snow??? Ha ha x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Wonderful imagery, great composition and beautifully done - someone will be thrilled to receive this! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteNo one does Christmas cards quite like you Nicola - this one is breathtakingly beautiful with the frantaging, the gorgeous Maja papers and your gentle distressing - and the pom poms are an absolute delight!
ReplyDeleteI love your new blog look too, it is fabulous! Hugs, Anne xx
This is SO cute! The image is beautiful. Love the vintage look. The lace bow is delightful. Thank you so much for joining us at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog. :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! This is so perfectly vintage and so beautifully composed. It really looks like these children are standing in a snow storm. Your work is wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge 10!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Looks perfectly wintery!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anon :)
Hi Nicola....this is a stunning Christmas card. I love the whole design which is beautifully finished with the lace. TFS
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Annie x
This is just a perfect wintery look! I love the blues and pinks together! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work!! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteSo soft, sweet, vintage, and all around wonderful. Thanks for playing along with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteSimply delicious, Nicola - the image is so lovely, and I love the shabby paper edges, wonderful banners and lovely snowy effects! Absolutely gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Lovely shabby chic and vintage christmas card! Love the pom poms, banners and trim! Fabulous! Thanks for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "I Ought to Use More of this".
ReplyDeleteI've got Christmas on the brain too! Love seeing this in June! This is brilliant, so gorgeous! I love the image, the blues, the wintery feel, and pops of dark red! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good idea to start your Christmas production Nicola, I love this card absolutely delicious. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration, it could help as I plan to start earlier than usual my Christmas production too! (at least I really want to this year!!! :) Hugs, Coco xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Nicola! Absolutely beautiful, it has such a vintage wintery feel to it. Thanks for sharing your project with us at Inspiration Emporium.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great take on the challenge! Thanks for playing along with us for the Craft Hoarders Anonymous and Stencil Girl Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the pick for favorites, this is also a favorite of mine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love those pretty papers and the sweet image!
ReplyDeleteAw, this is gorgeous, Nicola! Wonderful choice of colors and papers for a vintage design. I love the snowy look you've given this card, and the detailing is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I think the temp. may have even dropped a few degrees here.
ReplyDeleteYour and Inspiration!
Hugs Lynn
So, so beautiful Nicola. You have a way of taking papers and turning them into works of art. Love the garland and the little pearls working alongside the 'snow'. Hope you are doing ok over there. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Christmas card. I love all details, the bow, girland and snow :)
ReplyDeleteNicola...your card is absolutely stunning! I so love the blue with the snowy look you've given to this beauty. The design is flawless! I love the sweet little vintage children in the center. Your layers of the different cardstock colors and rectangles and banners looks so good! The little garland at the top....so sweet! I always love your work. <3 Candy
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