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Monday, November 18, 2013

Christmas Blues

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I have not got the Christmas blues, but this is the card that I taught at my card class last week.  I still have not got onto my own cards yet - I have been distracted by another big project, but I cannot say anything about that yet...


I started with  blue base and layered a textured white layer over it.


Next came an oval in the same blue as the base.


Then the stamped layer, which was fussy cut by hand as I don't have the die.
I added some chalk to the image, and made an 'eye' with a wee dot of liquid pearl.


The card was finished with some blue seam binding, and pearls.
The image is a retired Layers Of Color stamp.


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May your day be blessed.
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27 comments:

  1. ChristineNovember 18, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  2. Dawn TNovember 18, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    It is simply gorgeous Maxine. A great card.

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  3. MarilynNovember 19, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    This is a great Christmas card Maxine. The dove stamp and the pretty colours you used make it look vintage, which is one of my favourite styles!

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  4. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Such a beautiful Christmas card - love the image, embossing, and colours you've used - really pretty. Thanks so much for joining us for the Flat Friends challenge, Em xx

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  5. Shelly SchmidtNovember 19, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    A simply elegant and beautiful card!!! I think that says it all!!! (WOWZERS!!!)

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  6. PlanetsusieNovember 19, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    How lovely is this card Maxine! I love how you have just kept to one colour, it really suits the image. Such a beautiful bit of cutting out as well!

    Thank you so much for joining us at OSAAT this week, I hope we see more of your creations very soon.

    Hugs to you Sue Pxxx DT member

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  7. mamapez5November 19, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    This is a gorgeous card Maxine. I love the blue, Love the stamp too. A perfect sentiment for cards this year. Kate x

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  8. LozzyNovember 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    What a beautiful Christmas card, love your design and the colours..Thank you for joining us this month for our Christmas Challenge over at Little Claire's and hoping to see you again. Good luck in draw..Hugs Lozzy xx

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  9. DawnNovember 19, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful! I love the colour combo!
    Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafting Cafe in our Winter Blues Challenge this month!
    Good Luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  10. Lynne KNovember 19, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    What a beautiful image, Maxine. I'd never have guessed you'd cut it out by hand! I love the colours too, such gorgeous blues. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations this month.

    Lynne

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  11. brendaNovember 19, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Your card really is lovely and perfect for our theme this month.

    Thanks so much for joining us at Stamping Sensations challenge.

    B x

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  12. Lovely LindaNovember 20, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Such a pretty card - I love that image and am impressed by your cutting out skills! Looking forward to seeing your BIG project! {{{hugs}}}

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  13. marshaNovember 20, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    This is so beautiful Maxine! Your image is gorgeous and I love the embossing.
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  14. verybellemakesNovember 21, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Lovely colours! Love the textured background top. Thanks for sharing at OSAAT and good luck in the challenge.

    Victoria DT

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  15. MiamiKelNovember 21, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Wow, this is a beauty, Maxine! I love the white and blue, it's just a sweet look to the design. Gorgeous! <3

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  16. UnknownNovember 21, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I love your dove stamp! It's so pretty with your coloring. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafting Cafe. Amy A. DT

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  17. Ingrid MasonNovember 21, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Oh Maxine, this card is so stunningly gorgeous in every way ... would certainly take pride of place when I display my Christmas cards. Good luck in our challenge this week. Ingrid xx ( OSAAT Team )

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  18. La Papera GiallaNovember 22, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Wonderful card!
    Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week!
    Monica - CCC DT

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  19. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Oh, that's a beautiful card. Fabulous ribbon for your bow, and I love the image. Thanks for joining in with us this month at Stamping Sensations. Maddy x

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  20. Marlene AtkinsonNovember 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Gorgeous. Thank you for joining us at the Crafting Cafe Challenge. Marlene DT

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  21. Love crafts foreverNovember 23, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Thank you so much for playing with out challenge this week at One Stitch At A Time. Hope to see you next week.
    DT Nataliya

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  22. Sally HNovember 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Wow, Maxine!A stunning Christmas card! Gorgeous stamping with just a hint of colour. Thanks for joining us at stamping Sensations this month and good luck!

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  23. Lynn (aka Lynnpenguin)November 24, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    What a lovely card...the design is just so elegant...love how you added the pearls to the ribbon/bow. Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week. Good luck.

    Lynn, OSAAT DT
    http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.ca/

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  24. Karen (karey2005)November 24, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the design and the colors and everything. Thanks for linking up at Christmas Card Challenges! Karen N (DT)

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  25. BastelmichaelaNovember 27, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    A beautiful card, a great design and wonderful colors.
    Thanks for joining us this week at
    bastel – traum.ch.
    Hugs Michaela

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  26. Jennie -The Artistic StamperNovember 29, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Fabulous Christmassy creation!and thank you for joining us in The Artistic Stamper Challenge

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  27. Melisa WaldorfDecember 2, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card Maxine!! and the pearls are the perfect addition!!

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