Its time for another challenge over at Fashionable Stamping and this week it's Home Sweet Home. My teamies have again excelled themselves and created a wonderful variety of 'Home' themes, so please do pop over here and take a look. We are again sponsored by the lovely Marina of Cottage Crafts who will will give our winner a €7 voucher to spend in her online shop.
For my card, I used one of the new Christmas stamps from Stampendous. I stamped on to a shaped card, distressed the image with Vintage Photo, masked the image and used the free stamp from this months Craft Stamper for the Snowflake border, and stamped in Iced Spruce, which was also used for the shading. I stamped again and coloured with Promarkers and DIs added Diamond Dust, which gives a lovely crunchy sparkle, which of course, doesn't show in the photo, and attached with 3D foam.
I don't know about you, but I do try to make all my Christmas cards, so there was a little batch of this one!
I am entering this card in:
4 Crafty Chicks - Winter
Everybody Art - Oval shape
Its All about the Vintage - Snow
Joanna Sheen - Cold & Frosty
The Crafty Pad - Christmas
That's it for now, hope to catch up with you later- had such a hectic week I haven't managed many visits, so I need to see what you've been up to!
Avril xx
A wonderful card, love the shape and all the other details. Great winter feeling.
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Absolutely love it Avril, I dithered over buying that stamp weeks ago, never did and wanted it ever since !
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B x
Just gorgeous Avril. Love the shape and stamping on the edges and adore that postcard stamp - almost used it for mine too so just as well I changed my mind!
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Morning Avril,
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning - I love it! The background looks fab.
I bought this stamp at the NEC and I'm going to make the family Christmas cards with it. You've definitely inspired me with your design. xx
Makes me feel all winterish- not too difficult this morning with a thick frost! Thank goodness the sun is shining :-) love your card & not surprised that you've made more than one.
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A fabulous Christmas scene Avril, and the Diamond Dust shows up beautifully when you enlarge the pic. Love the card shape and the vintage Post Card stamp.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day - Hugs, Sylvia xx
This is just gorgeous,love the image and fab layout.xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the design and stamp , its a favourite of mine.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
What a beautiful design, Avril! Love the scene you created with that wonderful stamp! The colors and frosty effects are gorgeous. The holly leaves are such a pretty touch! Have a wonderful Sunday!
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ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful shape and with that most gorgeous stamp in the centre, this card will stand out on any Christmas mantle.
Wishes.
Lynne
Lovely card Avril, its my favourite Christmas stamp this year
ReplyDeleteSuch a cozy little scene and a wonderful Christmas Card that reflects the theme perfectly. Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous image, and coloured so subtly and beautifully - I love the welcoming glow from the windows! Beautiful, Avril...
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Beautiful card Avril, I just love the subtle colours and that little house stamp is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Oh my this is so stunning!! Love the image and gorgeous background!!HUGS :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Avril...love that stamp.
ReplyDeleteHugs Debbie x
Love your gorgeous, beautiful card.
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Debby
Hi Avril
ReplyDeleteI love your gorgeous card... such a vintage feel with those images - which I may say you've coloured perfectly.... and ooooh that glitter - fabulous!!
I love the very traditional feel to this card Avril. The main image sits beautifully on the postcard background.
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hugs {brenda} xox
Gorgeous nostalgic winter scene Avril. It gives such a cozy feeling. Have a great week.
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Katie
Hi Avril, this is gorgeous, love the nostalgic feel to this beautiful card. So tempted to get this stamp now as you have showcased it beautifully. Have a lovely day. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Avril...such a gorgeous wintery card! So very beautiful
ReplyDeleteDot x
stunning work Avril - I just adore this! Thanks for sharing with us at the crafty pad and good luck xx
ReplyDeleteWow this image is stunning! I love the way you made it look like a post card but also the vintage feel of it is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful inspiration with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful traditional Christmas card Avril. I love the snowy cottage scene and the snowflake background is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJuliax
Beautiful Christmas card, lovely image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Joanne Sheen Challenge.
Wendy xx
Beautiful Christmas card, lovely image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Joanne Sheen Challenge.
Wendy xx
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning:)
*Hugs, Inger*