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Thursday, 28 February 2013

Christmas stocking .....

... Hello again - I managed to get into my craft room again yesterday afternoon.  Kathryn went over to a friend's house, so I had some time to play.  I decided to make a card for this week's 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown - 52CCT08-13 challenge.  The challenge this week is to use some felt on the card.  Now I have to admit that I was having a few problems with the challenge, but, after a search through my stash, I came across some cute felt embellishments.  Here's my card:


Stamps: My Favourite Things - Stitched Stockings; Waltzingmouse - Nordic Winter
Inks: Stampin' Up! - Real Red, Gumball Green
Dies: Spellbinders - Fleur de Lis Squares (S4-318) # 2 and 4, Squares Lg (S4-126) #6
Accessories:  SU Card - Real Red; Gold linen texture card, white lustre card and felt stocking from stash



I had two little felt Christmas stockings and one elf body - no head, just a body!  I decided to go with the stocking ;)  I stamped a background using a couple of  stitched stockings images and a few of the tiny stamps in that set.  I used my favourite ornate square dies to cut a couple of mats from some gold linen texture card and a plain white layer onto which I stamped a greeting all the way round.  I used my Fiskars stamp press to get the sentiments in exactly the right place.  I finished the front by adhering the felt stocking to the small ornate square and attached it to the card. On the inside I cut a couple of mat layers, one in red and one in white onto which I stamped the sentiment and border. 


I think I'm going to make another card today using the other felt stocking!

I'm up silly early again - I don't know why I'm getting up so early, but at least I can make use of the time.  That's all for now.  Have a good day!



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10 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper28 February 2013 at 11:25

    Lovely bright Christmas card Deborah and love your little stocking looks good on the gold

    Anne

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  2. Lynn Mercurio28 February 2013 at 15:49

    I love a woman who can keep Christmas going all year long, just like you. This is a fun and fabulous design. Such a sweet little stocking...and the beats and wire for the holly...brilliant!

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  3. Anne-Elise28 February 2013 at 20:59

    What a great Christmas card, Deborah! Love the felt stocking and the die cut! Hugs

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  4. Vickie Z28 February 2013 at 22:05

    Adorable Christmas card!! Love those stamps....haven't even used mine yet!! Hope you not still digging out of the snow!! Hmmmm.....wonder where that elf head went!?!?

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  5. Ruth M28 February 2013 at 22:12

    I love that sweet stocking embellishment Deborah and you've showcased it beautifully! That linen textured gold card adds such a touch of luxury to your fab card!
    Thanks so much for taking part in our challenge at 52 {C}CT this week and see you very soon! Ruth x

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  6. Mynn xx28 February 2013 at 22:38

    Absolute gorgeousness! Love the gold paper detail and I love your sweet stocking! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! ;)

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  7. Danielle Vincent1 March 2013 at 16:19

    Hmmm an elf with no head or a stocking... well, I'd say you made a good choice with the stocking, but it might have been funny to see what you did with the body :o) This is an awesome card Deborah - I love the stamped stockings that coordinate so well with the lovely felt stocking. Thanks so much for playing along with my challenge this week at 52CCT!

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  8. Kim Heggins1 March 2013 at 17:41

    Just simply adorable! I love that paper and your little stocking in the center, just so sweet.

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  9. Louise van Vuren1 March 2013 at 20:06

    Love all those little Christmas stockings! Fabulous card! Thanks for playing along with our felt challenge at 52CCT this week

    Louise xx

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  10. Peanut2 March 2013 at 10:16

    This is fab card, Deborah! And congrats on your DT appointment. Right up your alley. Such a well-deserved honour, so very happy and thrilled for you!
    xxx Asha
    Sunny Summer Crafts

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