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Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Peace, winter, joy ....

... that's what is says on my second card for this week's Less is More - LIM45 challenge.  The challenge is to make a one layer card with the theme let it snow!  My dark blue card (here) didn't quite turn out as I planned.  So I had another go.  And I'm much happier with this one.

I used a flourish template to make a faint pattern to follow as I stamped the snowflakes.  I started off by stamping the text stamp and the scalloped snowflake, and then masked them off.  Then I stamped a selection of smaller snowflakes following the flourish pattern. 


Stamps:  Fiskars - Winter Wonderland
Inks:  Kaleidacolor - Blue Breeze
Accessories: Flourish template and card from stash

I really like the shades of blue and turquoise in the card - looks so cool, but I think I may add some glitter to give it a really frosty feel too!  I'll add a picture of that later.

I had a busy evening doing more on my craft inventory.  If you've got a craft room of any size - you will have a quite an inventory of crafting goodies.  I suspect that you have more than you think - I have!  I've been collecting my craft stash for about 10 years and I have wildly underestimated how much it would cost to replace.  So, if you haven't got your craft room listed separately on your insurance, check it out - it's more than you think. 

That's all for now.  Lots to do today - post Kathryn's passport application, do a bit more Christmas shopping and start writing my Christmas cards!!  I'm running late and those that have to go to the US are already late! 

14 comments:

  1. Beautiful Xmas card Deborah! Love the swirl of snowflakes, now we'd like to see some real ones!

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  2. What a beautiful CAS card, I love the colours :o)
    Jackie xx

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  3. Gorgeous christmas card....lovely colours


    Anne

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  4. Blue is my favorite color. Frame this beauty and proudly display it. Deborah I am in LOVE with this fabulous piece of art!
    Hugs!

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  5. This is just lovely Deborah love the differing shades of blue.
    suzi b x

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  6. Oh, Deborah, this is amazing! I LOVE the different colors of blue that you chose--they work together so well! :)

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  7. Super idea using the flourish as a template for the snowflakes - lovely effect with the blues & aquas too.
    Not surprised about the inventory - dies & inkpads are not cheap.
    Paula (PEP)

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  8. This is fabulous Deborah
    so modern, LOVE the design
    Many thanks once again
    mandi LIM

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  9. Beautiful card Deb! Makes me sing, walking in a winter wonderland! :)

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  10. Beautiful card, Deborah. I love all those wonderful shades of blue. :) Ann

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  11. It was inspired to use the flourish template as a basis for your snow flurry!
    It looks amazing!
    I must remember this idea!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. A beautiful and gorgeous Christmas card.

    irene
    xxxx

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  13. A glorious confection of blues - I love this, the design is spot on

    Kathyk

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  14. Beautiful card, I love how you have placed the snow flakes and the change of colour too! Have a great weekend. Tracey x

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