This card was inspired by this year's blog banner for the Jingle Belles blog ( which is kind of an annual tradition for the Jingle Belles..) I was inspired by the bright poinsettias and the sparkly gold elements.
The poinsettia image was gold embossed on watercolor paper, then watercolored. After the paint dried, a little dark green paint was splattered over the panel, which was then outlined in gold Stickles. The sentiment is gold embossed and outlined in Stickles. A gold cord was wrapped around the base card. ( I debated using some of those sparkly dots you see in the photo background, but decided against it. Do you think I should?)
This card is entered in these challenges.
Jingle Belles -- inspired by banner
ABC Christmas -- W is for Watercolor
Simon Says Stamp Monday -- Make it sparkle
Double Trouble #181 (all 3 twists -- make a card, add ribbon/cord, and enter in partner site -- Jingle Belles)
Word Art Wednesday #675 -- anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2448 -- anything goes
Simon Say Stamp Wednesday -- anything goes
Such a beautiful arrangement of poinsettias and so pretty with the gold embossing. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble and Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant slimline holiday card! So pleased you could join our Blog Banner-Inspired fun at Jingle Belles!
ReplyDeletefantastique carte Sandy, elle est si colorée et festive, merci de jouer avec nous chez ABC Christmas Challenge et joyeuses fêtes, biz
ReplyDeleteI was so inspired by that Jingle Belles banner too!! Your card turned out beautiful and I love all the embossing. Thanks for joining us at Double Trouble :)
ReplyDeletelove the touches of gold ... so very glad you joined our Banner-Inspired holiday mayhem at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteSandy, what a wonderful technique to create a vintage-feeling Christmas card! I hope you had a wonderful holiday, and look forward to seeing more of your creations on our Double Trouble card challenge!!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteSandy, Loving the vintage vibe you created with this elegant slimline card! The embossing really enhances the design, too. Thank you for playing along with us at Double Trouble #181. Happy New Year!
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