we would love to see how you would like to travel - bus/car/train/plane or in my case a sledge ride!
I've used the sledge from Tim Holtz Deco Christmas, stamped in Black Versafine, I tore a mask from copy paper and stamped one of the Tree Line stamps with Iced Spruce to create the scene for my 'journey' I blended Stormy Sky and Chipped Sapphire for the sky and used gesso through the Speckles stencil for the falling snow.
I don't think I've ever made a Christmas card so early, but I've been dying to use this stamp since getting it in January!
The rest of the Design Team have some fabulous inspiration for you, so please pop over to the main blog where you will also find all the challenge details.
Thanks for calling in,
Avril xx
That really is a great stamp Avril, please stop tempting me i'm trying to focus on using stamps I already have this year...
ReplyDeleteIt makes for a lovely CAS card, perfect for posting and a fabulous design.
Thank you for the inspiration, i've got at least another 4 weeks before I begin to panic about Christmas cards.
Have a super week.
Hugs Tracey xx
Wow, I love your card! The stamp is just gorgeous and wouldn't it be fun to be on that sleigh ride looking at the pretty winter wonderland that you created 😁. Your Christmas card is perfect and I enjoyed reading how you made it too; I'm surprised that you were able to wait this long to use that amazing stamp ...lol 😉. Wishing you a happy new week! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene Avril, a gorgeous card..xx
ReplyDeleteI beautiful scene and very refrehing on a hot day like this one here!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter just told me that she never longed more for autumn than this year!
A wonderful card!
Hugs, Susi
What a beautiful scene you've created, Avril!! I love the trees in the background and the colors!! It's so amazing!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Wonderful card! Have a great evening, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt is fabulous image and I can see why you have been dying to use it for so long! I love the scene you made - very Dr Zhivago! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteI usually start making Christmas cards in January, I don’t know how you resisted using this beautiful stamp until now:) beautiful treeline and textured snow.
ReplyDeleteIts a magical traditional Christmas scene. The stamp looks fantastic, how did you resist so long in using it.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Lovely winter wonderland card.
ReplyDeleteLove the winter scene, and textured snow!
ReplyDeleteI would love to 'take a ride' in that mode of transport Avril, it's a lovely scene and loving the silhouette image.
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Fabulous card Avril, love the sleigh and the misty tree line
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ReplyDeleteA really lovely Winter scene, Avril
ReplyDeleteI love your card Avril. I have this sleigh stamp but have not always had good luck with it. But the more I look and read I think I know how I will use this stamp next time. I always enjoy your blog!
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This looks fabulous Avril! I have and love that stamp too. Love how you did the background. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Winter scene ..... its never too early to start your Christmas cards Avril xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card, transports a cosy mood. After all the extremely hot days we are all longing for colder days. Your card is refreshing.
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Sabine
A really beautiful and magical card Avril and now already I'm humming the winter wonderland song :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen that set of stamps - so just had a quick look before commenting - nice! The strolling man looks great too.. I must not be tempted as my Xmas collection is already in my bedroom as it doesn't fit in the art/craft room :)
Don't want to panic you but it's less than 4 months to Christmas now - it'll fly by... I've 28 made and about another dozen that need assembling ( I find the double sided tape in the humid/hot weather lifts so that job left for cooler days).
Happy Monday Avril...
Gill x (p.s hope your friend with the crutches is making good progress)
Get you, the early bird! I have not even thought about the festive season other than buying a few small gifts whilst I was in France. Love the winter scene you've created :-)
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This is a so gorgeous and fantastique card Avril !! I love the beautiful stamps, this sky is also fabulous!! Great Art piece !
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very nice day, big hugs, Caty
Oh, lovely winter wonderland - the trees and the sky particularly make me sigh with happiness.
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This is lovely. Beautiful wonderland scene. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Avril I NEED THAT STAMP!!!!! Absolutely love this well done!! xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card, Avril. Hugs, my friend.
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