Saturday 28 June 2014

52CCT - Stash ....

....  Hi all - can you believe that we've arrived at the last Saturday in June?  It also means that it's time for our new challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card ThrowdownLouise's final challenge for us is a fun one - she'd like us to use charm(s) on our cards.  Here's my card:

Charm - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

Stamps: Stampin' Up! - Christmas Messages
Inks: Versafine - Onyx Black
Dies: Spellbinders - Fleur de Lis Squares (S4-318) #4, Squares Lg (S4-128) #7
Accessories: White Lustre Card; Red Mirri Card; Red Ribbon; Charm - from Godiva Chocolate Box


Last Christmas we were given a box of Godiva Chocolates (absolutely yummy) as a present.  On the box was this magnificent charm - it's die cut metal with a beautiful faceted gem.  It was attached with green ribbon (you've seen that on a previous card of mine) and I kept it, know that it would be useful.  I die cut the red mirri card to create the frame, a square of white card and then simply attached the charm using extra strong double-sided tape.  I added the red bow with a sticky dot.  I decided to leave the front of the card and put a simple, but bold, sentiment on the inside.

Edited:  This week's challenge at Less is More - LIM#178  is to use a recycled element on your card.  I'd say this counts - so, hoping that Chrissie allows, I'm adding this to the challenge.

Charm inside - photo by Deborah Frings - Deborah's Gems

More more inspirational using charms, check out the cards from the rest of the team and from our Guest Designer, Marie of NJ Stamping Queen.  I hope you all have fun with this week's challenge and I look forward to seeing what you make.  Bye for now.

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15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow Deborah! Love, love, love! You were so right to keep this beautiful charm from the box of chocolates - it looks fabulous!
Have a great weekend, hugs, Gill x

Fabiola said...

magnifique Déborah, très chic et classe, biz

Chrissie said...

Looks like you pre-empted our challenge too Deborah... that's the second one today... we'll let you off! Your card is just fab!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

meg said...

Beautiful and elegant

Jen Nelson said...

great card
Thanks for joining us this week
Jen xx
Less Is More

Jane Willis said...

That's gorgeous, the charm was certainly far too good to throw away!

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Well done on the recycling - your card is stunning. So envious of people who have Christmas 'in the bag' early ... I can't keep up with now.
Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
Sarah xx
Less is More

Michelle said...

What a lovely charm - no wonder you kept it for such a challenge as this

Danielle Vincent said...

Oh my...what a gorgeous way to repurpose Deborah. This is stunning. So great that you decided to keep that charm :o) Hugs D

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Stunning work!

Warm hugs
Maarit

Anne said...

Awesome charm on your gorgeous card Debs, you must have mind read our challenge lol!
Thank you very much for your entry into this week's Less is More Challenge
Anne
LIM Designer

Ruth M said...

Wowsers, that is STUNNING Deborah! The charm is gorgeous and I love that you've given it centre stage, allowing it to shine in all its glory! The bow and red mirri fancy die cut shape complement the charm beautifully!

Have a great week! Ruth x

Patricia Hays said...

Making the charm the star of the show here was a super idea! It's a lovely, very elegant card!

Skylark said...

Stunning card Deborah. What a magnificent charm to have come from a chocolate box! Stef

Sid said...

Beautiful !!

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