52CCT - Pick a Previous ....

... Morning! It's time for our new challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown - 52CCT17-16 and, as we've got five Saturdays this month, Patrick has selected the bonus challenge as PICK A PREVIOUS THEME. You can click on the tab at the top of our page at 52CCT to check out previous themes. Here's my card:

Stamps: Uniko - Jingle Bells
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Mossy Meadow; Versafine - Onyx Black; Brilliance - Galaxy Gold
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Mossy Meadow; Wink of Stella - Dark Green

This week I've made a really CAS one layer card. The layout is based on the sketch from this week's CAS Colours & Sketches - CASC&S#171, although I've changed the direction of the curves! I'm also submitting this to Addicted to Stamps and More! - ATSM#191 where Anything Goes. I've actually used a couple of previous themes on this card - Bells from January 2015 and Holly from August 2013.

This lovely holly flourish is a multi-step stamp. I stamped the leaves and ribbon in green and then, using my MISTI, stamped the poinsettia in several shades of red. I added the simple and bold greeting from the same set. I added a touch of sparkle by colouring the ribbons with a dark green Wink of Stella brush. On the inside I cut a mat layer of green card and on the white panel I stamped the Christmas bell.

Do visit our blog to see more inspiration cards from the rest of the team. Do play along, it's never too early to start on your Christmas cards, in fact it's a great help! You've got plenty of time to join in, deadline for submission is midnight (BST) Friday 6th May (7.00pm EDT). Have fun!