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Friday, 7 October 2011

Christmas in pink ....

... this card is for two challenges - I've used this week's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge - WMSC67 and over at Jingle Belles - JB41 - the Jinglettes would like us to make a Christmas card that is pink!  The reason - well, October is breast cancer awareness month "so for every fabulous "pink Christmas" card that gets linked up between now and next Wednesday night, Stephanie and Lauren will each donate a dollar to susan g. komen for the cure!!!"  That's $2 per card! 


I don't think there are many of us who haven't known someone battling with breast cancer - so this is a great way to help raise some funds and boost your Christmas card stock.  Lauren and Stephanie - thanks!

My last submission for WMSC was to make a couple of decorations for my Christmas tree, so this time I've made a card.  And it's PINK!!  I used distress inks to add some colour to the edge of a white card, then I added a couple of layers - deep pink satin mirri with a pretty snowflake paper on top.  I used my nesties to cut out a large ornament - with three layers.  On the top layer I stamped the coordinating ornament from Waltzingmouse and embossed it with clear powder.  I cut an oval and added colour with distress inks.  I stamped the sentiment in dark pink and added some glitter to the word "merry".   I attached the ornament to the card and added some die cut snowflakes - the one in the top right was a present from Gay (thanks!).  I'm really pleased with the way this turned out!



Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Seasons of Love, Vintage Ornaments
Inks:  Versafine - Onyx Black; Distress - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick
Spellbinders: Plain Ovals Sm (S4-112) #3, 2010 Heirloom Ornaments (S4-283) #4 & 5, Create-a-Flake Three (S4-340)
Accessories:  DCWV - The Rose-tinted Christmas Stack; Card, ribbon, gems from Stash

After all the hard work yesterday, I didn't half ache this morning.  But I got on with some more sorting out and actually I'm feeling much better now.  I spent the morning sorting through our office - so much paper work that I've allowed to build up and not filed.  Well, I've shredded the stuff that's old and will finish the filing this evening.  I was really pleased to get into my craft room this afternoon and hopefully I'll manage to have a quick play this evening too.  That's all for now.  See you tomorrow!

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17 comments:

  1. Pauline7 October 2011 at 17:49

    Very pretty Deb, love that shiny retro ornament, I have got Christmas on my mind more than ever now! Beautiful!

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  2. Helen Berry7 October 2011 at 20:16

    Simply fab ornament - love the sparkly snowflakes, the sophisticated bauble stamp and the colours you chose to use x

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  3. Mynn xx7 October 2011 at 22:01

    Oh, wow! This is stunning! I LOVE non-traditionally colored holiday cards, so this was right up my alley! :)

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  4. Astrid Maclean7 October 2011 at 22:03

    Unusual and really striking, great ornament card!

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  5. lauren bergold8 October 2011 at 01:13

    i think next year i would like to commission you to make me a tree full of your gorgeous cricutted ornaments, missus! they are beeeeeeeeeautiful and could easily be the centerpiece of ANYONE'S decor!!!

    for now i will content myself with gazing at yet another magnificent card, a wonderfully pink and festive one, that i adore!

    thank you for playing along with us and helping us to raise some money for this awesome cause!!! ♥♥♥

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  6. SmilynStef8 October 2011 at 02:39

    Wow ... love those rockin' snowflakes ... awesome ... so glad "went pink" with us at jingle belles.

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  7. Kelly S.8 October 2011 at 03:07

    Oh sooo pretty in pink, and I just LOVE that sparkly edge! It's usually so hard to capture with a camera so this one must just positively shimmer in real life! What a gorgeous way to combine these challenges, Deborah!

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  8. Jackie8 October 2011 at 08:23

    Brilliant card, what a magnificent bauble :o)
    Jackie xx

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  9. Toulouse8 October 2011 at 10:42

    Teriffic card Deb, I just love what you have done with the nestie. Your tales of clearning up even motivated me to tidy up the pig stye that is my Messy Desk!

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  10. Vicky Hayes8 October 2011 at 11:01

    What a fabulous shiny pink card Deborah! And what a good idea of Stephanie and Lauren's - must pop over and take a look.

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  11. Christina8 October 2011 at 15:28

    Ooh, how pretty! So shimmery and PINK! Beautiful job, Deb.

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  12. Jenny8 October 2011 at 16:00

    'Pretty in pink' and this most certainly is Deborah, Love it :)
    Jenny x

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  13. StephC9 October 2011 at 15:00

    My goodness, this is gorgeous Deb! I love everything about it, and I'm not a huge pink fan. lol Well done!!

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  14. Sian Ridley9 October 2011 at 16:48

    Well, my envy is in overload now!! This is a beautiful card!!! These waltzingmouse stamps and those very spellbinders are currently sitting in my shopping basket over at waltzingmouse just waiting for me to hit the 'checkout' button when I get paid!

    I love perusing your blog, it's always jam packed full of inspiration. I'm hoping it'll rub off on me at some point :)

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  15. Paula (PEP)10 October 2011 at 01:32

    I can't get over how much you pack into a day. This is just striking with those bright colours & all the layers.
    Paula (PEP)

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  16. Lisa12 October 2011 at 20:28

    wow, this card is a real stunner!

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  17. Lorraine 13 October 2011 at 03:58

    What a beautiful ornament. It looks so lovely in pink.

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