Thursday, 28 November 2013

Christmas Blessings

I had fun with my Pan Pastels creating the evening sky on this one, I love the pretty colours, and you should have seen the state of my fingers once I'd finished sponging!
 This is a large, 8x8 card, which gives you an idea of how large the die cut stable scene is.  It was made with a Joanna Sheen Signature die, which cut beautifully, even without wax paper, I love the intricate scroll design on the stable roof.  I stamped a gold star and heat embossed with gold powder above my nativity scene, then filled it in with Gold Halo Mix glitter, which has to be the glitziest glitter ever.
For the matting and layering, I've used black pearl paper with silver Christmas carol words on from Craftwork Cards, alongside purple mirri and satin board.  I then layered up some gorgeous gold mesh ribbon and some purple Christmas ribbon, and added a big, luxurious bow to match.
The sentiment was computer generated and die cut into a tag shape, I finished it with a giant gold pearl.  A few purple gems are the final touch. 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Crafting by Designs -  Christmas / Winter 
Creative Craft - #24 - Non-Traditional Christmas Colours
Songbird - #28 - Die Another Day
Sketch 'n' Stash - #126 - Sketch
The Paper Nest Dolls - #18 - Bows
Christmas Card Challenges - #52 - Faith
Pile it On - #47 - Non-Traditional Christmas - I used non-traditional colours 
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13 comments:

  1. Sabrina29 November 2013 at 03:47

    Lovely colours, beautiful Nativity scene, and an incredible sized card!
    TYFS and joining in all the fun at Christmas Card Challenges #52. :)

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  2. Jane Savage29 November 2013 at 08:17

    Beautiful, Wendy. That silhouette looks amazing against that gorgeous sky.xx

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  3. Chrissy C29 November 2013 at 11:12

    Beautiful, as always

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  4. cuilliesocks29 November 2013 at 11:41

    Beautiful card Wendy, love your sky and the image is just lovely set against it, Kate x

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  5. Jenn Zeeb30 November 2013 at 05:32

    Thanks so much for playing along with us this week for the Paper Nest Dolls "Bow Challenge” with us! Just loved your card, and hope to see you back here next week!

    Paper Nest Dolls DT
    Jenn Zeeb

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  6. coops30 November 2013 at 18:03

    so stunning wendy. i love the silhouette image :D

    xx coops xx

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  7. Julies Crafty Creations30 November 2013 at 20:02

    Lovely card, Thanks for sharing it with us at Sketch and Stash and good luck
    Julie x
    My blog
    Lacy Sunshine DT member
    Sketch N Stash DT Member
    Crafty Friends DT member
    Brown Sugar Challenges DT member
    Pennys Challenges DT member

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  8. ~@ngie~1 December 2013 at 17:40

    a gorgeous card & lovely image... loving the dp's :)

    Thanx for joining in with us over at Sketch N Stash... good luck :)

    love n hugz Angie xXx

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  9. Jo Grason2 December 2013 at 09:47

    gorgeous card! Thank you for sharing with us at Songbird Challenges, good luck. Jo xxx

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  10. Sher4 December 2013 at 02:01

    Beautiful Nativity scene. Thanks for joining us at Crafting By Designs.
    Hugs - Sharon/DT

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  11. BethieJ4 December 2013 at 16:52

    SO PRETTY!!!
    Thank You for joining us last week at PIO!
    Have a GREAT day!

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  12. Unknown4 December 2013 at 20:19

    Very Christmassy....Thank You for playing along over at The Paper Nest Dolls Bows Challenge.

    Paper Nest Dolls Dt
    Keeley Ainsworth

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  13. Marlene Atkinson4 December 2013 at 22:15

    A gorgeous card showing the true meaning of Christmas, gorgeous colours. Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Challenge this week. Marlene DT

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