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Saturday, 31 August 2013

Pick a previous ....

... sketch and colour combination - that's the challenge that Sarah has set for us at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown.  You can find our previous sketches here and the colour combinations here.  I had fun going through previous challenges and here's my card:


Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Text-It, Compliments of the Season; Stampin' Up! - Serene Snowflakes
Inks: Versamark; SU - Night of Navy, Bashful Blue
Dies: Lil Inkers - Stitched Circles # 1, 2 and 3
Accessories:  SU Card - Night of Navy; Crystal Glitter; QKR Stampede - Sticky Powder; White Lustre Card


I used Sketch 10 (October 2012) and Colour Combination 16 (April 2013).  I saw this sketch and immediately thought of Christmas baubles, but when I saw the colours I changed my mind and settled on snowflakes!  I masked the edges on the base card and then stamped the text background in Bashful Blue.  I used the lovely stitched circles to cut out the circles (I turned the panel through 180° before attaching it to the card base).  I stamped some snowflakes in Versamark and added QKR StickyPowder which I heated and then added glitter - it works really well and the glitter doesn't shed!  Next I randomly stamped small snowflakes in navy and finished with an appropriate sentiment.  For the inside I cut a mat in navy and on the white panel I stamped snowflakes around the edge and finished with a bold sentiment.  Below is a close up where you can see the snowflakes on the navy panel - they don't show up very well in the main picture.  And you can really see the glitter snowflakes too!




I used a couple of my favourite Walztingmouse stamp sets on this card, so I'm submitting it to the Golden Oldies category over at the Waltzingmouse Pajama Party! 


I'm really looking forward to seeing what combinations you come up with for this week's challenge - see you all soon.

Sorry I've not been around much this week - it seems that going on holiday is not good for my health!!!  I've been feeling really poorly since coming home and last night was the first time I got to play in my craft room.  Have a great weekend!

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16 comments:

  1. Mynn xx31 August 2013 at 17:24

    Deb, this is so pretty!!! LOVE the stitched circles and the hints of glittery goodness! HUGS and have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Julia Aston31 August 2013 at 17:35

    I feel like I'm looking up into the solar heavens with this great card Deborah! Love those edged circle cutouts!

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  3. Lynn Mercurio31 August 2013 at 18:15

    Beautiful Deborah - I love the circles - so fun, and the dimension you created with your background text. A beautiful Christmas card!

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  4. Paula (PEP)31 August 2013 at 21:41

    I know I've said it before but the inside could be the front of the card.
    Paula (PEP)

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  5. Kim Heggins1 September 2013 at 00:08

    What a fabulous card! I love how you used the stitched circles with the sweet snowflake paper, so fun and festive.

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  6. Pauline1 September 2013 at 08:58

    Great card Deb, in my favourite colours for Christmas! Love those circles, and the fabulous stamping!

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  7. Stamps and Paper1 September 2013 at 11:00

    Love the idea of those cut out circles Deborah...lovely Christmas card

    Anne

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  8. Patricia H1 September 2013 at 19:07

    I really like the effect of the snowflakes peeking through the stitched circles! The subtle tone-on-tone navy snowflakes are great, too. Great job, Deborah!

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  9. Bev1 September 2013 at 19:58

    Deborah, I love the circle apertures, and the stamping on, under, and inside.

    Bev :)

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  10. Kate1 September 2013 at 23:23

    Love that tone on tone stamping and those circle apertures letting the snowflakes and text shine through.
    You really know how to finish off the inside of a card don't you !!!

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  11. Unknown2 September 2013 at 00:39

    Cracking card Deborah, I love those wee peepholes on front and how you framed the sentiment inside!! hugs to you for playing along!! Best of luck in the challenges!!

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  12. Rosmarie2 September 2013 at 14:32

    Very nice these circles! You might think there are big snowballs :) Wonderful interpretation of the sketch!!
    Rosi x

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  13. Mona Pendleton3 September 2013 at 05:01

    Such a pretty card Deb! Feels like a real winter wonderland!

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  14. Vicky Hayes3 September 2013 at 15:23

    This is a beautiful twist on a snow-flakey card Deborah! I think I'll be catching up with some festive cards when the children go back to school next week. Sorry to hear you've been poorly since returning home from holiday - it's so often the way. Hope you feel better soon. Vicky x

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  15. Jacqueline4 September 2013 at 10:45

    this is just gorgeous Deborah - a great choice of colours and sketch - Jacqueline xx

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  16. G Peplow5 September 2013 at 18:36

    Smashing card Deborah! :D I hope you're feeling better now, Gay x

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