Greetings - it is lovely to have you visit again - I do enjoy it when you call by.
This year I have got all my Christmas cards made, but not yet ready to go.. I do need to get my overseas postings done before the 29th, or I will have to pay and arm and a leg to be sure to get them delivered before Christmas...
As I make them in bulk, I tend to do an assembly line production of a reasonably simple card - well that is what I try to do - the simple part does not always work! The initial design was fine, but then as I worked I realised I had to adapt things along the way as the basic design did need a tweek, and then I started to run out of, or run short, of some of the materials.... and here is the final result, which was 'gussied up' a wee bit as I adapted it slightly for the
I borrowed the Embossing Folder I used on the white panel, and do not know name of it, but it depicts Christmas Ornaments.
The stamps is from Stamps Happen Inc, and it stamps and embosses well, with all the detail being picked up.
This panel was mounted over a couple of gold corners - cut from small square dies from the CB Vintage Corners.
The extra that I added for the challenge was the ribbon and the stars - which did seem to liven the design slightly, but I only had that one piece of ribbon, so this is the only card to have this treatment!!
Thanks for visiting, and be assured, I treasure your comments.
May your day be blessed.
Beautiful, Maxine. Love the elegant simplicity.
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is beautiful. The gold embossing against the red adds such elegance. Nicely done!
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Denise P
MMSC Design Team
Very stylish and elegant Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at Lexi's this time & good luck, love Jacky x
ReplyDeleteelegant and stylish great card
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at OSAAT this week would love to see you next week too
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laney
I guess we'll be getting one of those soon ;-)! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteAll the red and gold is so beautiful and I love what you did in the corners for this sketch! I'm not even done with my cards. You are way ahead of me girlfriend. I would love to have your address, my email is melisa.waldorf@yahoo.com. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and pray for God's blessings for you and your family. Big Hugs! Melisa
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful holiday card Maxine. I just love all the embossing and the white space. Great take on the MM sketch. Thanks for playing with ODBD Shining the light challenge this week.
ReplyDeleteHello Maxine - I was sure I had been and left a message here!! This is a great Christmas Card - you are so organised!! I love those corners and the embossing - adds so much texture! Love it! Thank you for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week - we appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteLinda MMSC Design Team
What an elegant holiday card Maxine! The red, white and gold are beautiful and I love all that embossing! Thanks for joining us for this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, I'm looking forward to seeing your next entry!
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Marsha
MMSC-DT
Maxine this is so classic and elegant. What a beautiful card filled with the "Reason for the Season". Love it. Great job with the sketch. Thank you so much for playing along with the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge.
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Carol
Midnight Madness Design Team
Absolutely beautiful - thanks for celebrating with us at OSAAT this week
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Debbie x
Hi Maxine!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
The red and white looks so great together and with the gold embossing is fab!
Thank you so much for joining in on our challenge. We really appriciate your support and hope to see you again next week.
Mvh
Gunn
Midnight Madness Design Team
Oh Maxine, this is just so pretty! I so love all the wonderful gold on this card! Thanks so much for playing this week in the midnight madness sketch challenge! Hugs!!
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MMSCDT
Hi Maxine, this is a beautiful Christmas card! I love the colours and the wonderful embossing in gold and also with the embossing folder. The sentiment is so fitting for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you too for commenting on my card. I really appreciate it. God bless, and take care.
Pretty Christmas card, Maxine! I admire that you make yours. I wish I had the time. I haven't even been able to get boxed ones sent for years! But you and the other card designers that are making them have inspired me to buy a box this year and try to get them addressed! Well, one step at a time! LOL!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Maxine. I love all the details.
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