Saturday 22 February 2014

52CCT - Stash challenge ...

.....  Good morning!!  For our last challenge in February at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown, Jacqueline has come up with a stash challenge - we must use metallic papers on our card.  Here's my take:

Merry Christmas - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Stampin' Up! - Delightful Decorations, Contempo Christmas, Christmas Messages
Inks: Versamark; Real Red
Accessories: SU Card - Basic Black; White Lustre Card; Red Metallic Card; Red Satin Card; SU Punch - Christmas Ornament; Lakeland Christmas Banner; Clear Embossing Powder


I've used a number of challenges to make this card.  The layout is based on this week's CAS(E) this Sketch - CTS#65, the theme of bauble is from the inspiration photo at Festive Friday - FFC#25 and the colour is from Jingle Belles - JB:14:04 where the ladies want us to feature RED.  I made the card base from black card, cut a mat panel in bright red mirri card and a white panel.  I used red satin card for two ornaments; I stamped them both with Versamark, heat embossed with clear powder and then punched them out.  One of the baubles is a little distressed, which I rather like as you can still see the satin finish.  I stamped the centre ornament on white card.  I attached string to the back and adhered them with dimensional tape.  I ran the black strings over the white card, taped them in place and then used dimensional tape to attach the white panel.  So this card has some depth!!  I finished the front with a simple banner sentiment on red mirri card.  On the inside I cut a white panel, added a couple of ornaments and a simple verse.

Merry Christmas inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

For more inspiration with metallic papers, check out the cards from the rest of the Design Team.  I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make.  Last week's Christmas Landscape challenge was fab - so many lovely cards!  See you soon!

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16 comments:

Fabiola said...

oh wouah! ce rouge brillant est fabuleux, ta carte est sublime, biz

Ardyth said...

LOVE how the clear embossing looks on the satin card - I thought they were cleverly embossed, but this is even better - very shiny! Thanks so much for joining us at Festive Friday!

Danielle Vincent said...

Stunning creation Deb. LOVE that red metallic paper. Very nice! Happy weekend to you. Hugs D

Mynn xx said...

I absolutely ADORE the way you did up those ornaments, Deb! How CLEVER!!! LOVE this red and white beauty! HUGS and have a wonderful rest of your weekend! :) Mynn xx

SmilynStef said...

You rocked the metallic papers ... and what a clever take on the sketch ... so very glad you went *red* with us at jingle belles.

Louise van Vuren said...

Amazing, so many challenges! And an awesome card, I might add!
Louise xx

Rebecca Luminarias said...

Such a beautiful card, Deborah--the red metallic is so Christmasy and your ornaments are stunning! Thanks for playing along with Festive Friday!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is beautiful! Lovely take on the sketch!

Kay Miller said...

Ooooh look at those lovely shiny red ornaments! This is fabulous!! Thanks so much for joining us at Festive Friday! :)

lauren bergold said...

oh wow, i soooo love this super-shiny, super-festive card! fab take on the sketch, and on the other challenges, especially our "RED" fun at JINGLE BELLES! <3

Patricia Hays said...

I really like the simplicity of this design with the classic color scheme of red, black and white. Super job, Deborah!

Peanut said...

Ooooh! This card is screaming Christmas, Deborah. Those baubles are fabulous. Great use of metallic paper.
hugs, Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

Anonymous said...

A clean and simple and very striking card. These baubles were my favourite from Stampin' Up - I was so sad when they retired them :-( I love how you've used them here though - gorgeous. Hugs, Gill x

Jacqueline said...

A beautiful card Deborah - love the bold colour choice - Jacqueline xx

Deepti said...

This is so lovely, I like the metallic ornaments :)

Ruth M said...

What a fab and festive card Deborah, red shiny ornaments - what's not to love?! Ruth x

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