Thursday 7 November 2013

Snowflakes falling ....

...  well, they're not falling yet!  But, according to the weatherman, we might get a few by late this afternoon.  However, at the moment we have blue skies and sunshine - so much nicer than yesterday.  I have a Christmas card to share with you this morning:

Snowflakes Falling - Photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Uniko Studio - Stunning Snowflakes, Peace on Earth
Inks: Versamark; Stampin' Up! - Real Red, Bermuda Bay
Dies: Die-namics - Fishtail Flags Layers Stax #2; Uniko Studio - Snowflakes; Spellbinders - Rectangles Sm (S4-130) #5
Accessories:  White Lustre Card; SU Card - Real Red, Bermuda Bay




I have seen so many wonderful cards made using Beverley's latest stamps and in these colours from Dynamic Duos - DD#77  too.  I was struggling to come up with something a bit different, and then I saw the new Deconstructed Sketch - DS126, from Jen Shults.  This card came together so quickly after that!!  I cut strips of card in turquoise and red and adhered them directly to the card base.  I cut a rectangle and stamped the snowflakes in Versamark, heat embossed with clear powder and, while still in the die, sponged on some colour to reveal the snowflakes.  I die cut a couple of the smallest snowflakes and inlaid the star in red.  I cut a flag and stamped this super sentiment in red.  The inside is simply a mat of turquoise card, with a snowflake and sentiment on the white panel.  As this card has embossing on it, I'm also submitting it to this week's CAS-ual Fridays - CFC119 challenge.    I'm really pleased with this card.

Snowflakes Falling inside - Photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Before I go off and do some house stuff, I realise that I have welcomed some new followers - so pleased you joined me.  Say hello and welcome to Tracey and Jane.  And that's all for now - see you soon.

9 comments:

Ardyth said...

This card makes me so glad I ordered that set! I love the look of that retro snowflakd and the way you've 'extra' sponged around them gives so much depth! Great take on these colours!

Sue said...

Beautiful card, Deborah! Lovely embossing and inking, just gorgeous.

Stamps and Paper said...

Just love your snowflake card Deborah...great inking and gorgeous colours

Anne

Sarah Fleming said...

What a fun and cheery card! I love that snowflake cut and the emboss resist on the stamped snowflakes. Thanks for playing along with us at Dynamic Duos!

Annette Elliott said...

What a great card! I love how you sponged around the snowflakes...it makes it stand out..but nice and soft! thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos! :)

Jackie said...

Love those snowflakes, beautiful card :o)
Jackie xx

Kim Heggins said...

Beautiful...Love those colors and your snowflakes are amazing...wow!

Sarah G said...

Love this - the pink and blue is a great combination. The Uniko snowflakes look fab too!

Alice said...

very pretty colors and design. beautiful card! thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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