We have a new challenge starting today over at I Love Promarkers, this week our theme is, "Christmas is Coming". I'm sure the nine weeks left 'til the most magical day of the year will fly by, so, if you haven't started your cards yet, why not dig out your Promarkers and play along. We are sponsored this time by Marianne, who are offering a fabulous prize to the challenge winner.
In keeping with our sponsor, I used these lush Marianne papers and a Marianne poinsettia die. I bought the papers last year but still have plenty left as I hardly wanted to cut into them because they're so gorgeous, they even smell great! The other dies I used are from the Spellbinders Fall Foliage set, my latest craft crush, I'm sure my Calibur is sick of the sight of them!
The image is a Lili of the Valley stamp, another of last year's purchases and this is only the second time she's seen ink. Why do I keep buying stamps?! After colouring, I went round the edges of the topper, whilst still in the die, with Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass, and highlighted the falling snow with Star Dust Stickles.
I recently came across the burgundy angel hair stuff in my stash, I've got no recollection of buying it but it's lovely, somewhere between fabric and mulberry paper. I had a bit of a job tearing it but I'm glad I persevered.
The border punch I used is Martha Stewart, such a handy one for Christmas projects, and I finished my card off with, rather unsurprisingly, some ribbon and a bow.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
The Crazy Challenge - #130 - handmade flowers
Anything Goes - #78 - make your own embellishments
Stamp and Create - winter wonderland
Oozak - die cuts
The Craft Garden - recipe, choose 4, I chose, flower, pink, ribbon and sparkle
Lili's Little Fairies - anything goes
Fluffy Kisses - Lili of the Valley DT
9 hours ago
Hi Wendy this is gorgeous image is coloured beautifully and I love the paper's beautiful colours. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card gorgeous colours Ginny ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy this is a stunning Christmas card love the images and papers,love the pine cone, not seen that one before.
ReplyDeleteKaz.xx
Love this pretty image, coloured brilliantly and beautiful papers and embellishes.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
I love the vintage look to this card, gorgeous. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteLovely, and yes the papers are gorgeous, kate x
ReplyDeleteThis flowers is gorgeous on this stunning card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us at anything goes challenge.
Hugs Emma xx
Stunning card Wendy, such a sweet image and coloured so beautifully. I love those papers and wonderful detailing too.
ReplyDeleteSue
Your Christmas card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteLovely flower.
Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge!
stunning card wendy - fabulous layout and details - the poinsettia is just gorgeous! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the pine cone effect. Great die.
ReplyDeletejust love that stamp so sweet. It's amazing what you find when you least expect it. When I had a clear out the other week I found things I cannot remember buying and they are lovely.
ReplyDelete~Wilma x x x
hi Wendy, beautiful card, such a lovely image, great design.
ReplyDeletepam
so gorgeous wendy.your design is stunning and i love the image and colours ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
A beautiful card, she is so pretty. Elaine
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy your card is so lovely and wow fab colouring, I love all the detail on it too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me know about the other challenge xx
Absolutely love your cute card Wendy.
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Debby
Great card, I just love the image! Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge.
ReplyDeletegroetjes, Ellen