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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

The True Peace

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I make just one design of Christmas cards most years, and this one is my most unconventionally coloured ones!  If it looks familiar for some reason,  
Drama Queen was inspired by it.


When I first envisioned this card, I did not correctly remember the angel stamp, (an old one by Anita) and it is smaller than I first thought, but still it is the 'right' one for this card.  I simply gold embossed it on the black - I did try adding WoS to the wings, but it didn't really show up, and in fact dulled the embossing. 

The sentiment is from a Layers of Color (discontinued) stamp set.


The accents are lace and thread (gifts from a friend) and the piercing on the edges of the black layer.  The piercing was done with a spoked wheel that was my mothers, and she used it in dressmaking!!


I am linking this to:
Craft Stamper Make it, Take it Challenge for December. Technique - Embossing
Love To Scrap Challenge - Anything Goes and Scramble
Sparkle and Sprinkle December Challenge - Anything Goes
I used embossing powder
Karleigh Sue Challenge #7 - Anything Goes 
twist of non-traditional Christmas Colours
Get Creative Challenge #29 - Holidays
Craft your Passion Challenge # 290 - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #88 - Anything Goes
Craftin' Desert Divas Christmas Linky Party
Crafty-Dee Bowz December Challenge - Anything Goes with a hand made bow
Artistic Inspiration Challenge #146 - Anything Goes with Twist of Christmas
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #211 - Anything Goes

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28 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieDecember 1, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    What a beautiful card Maxine, love the front embossing and the touch of lace is lovely...xx
     { aNNie}

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  2. InkypinkydelightsDecember 1, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Maxine, Lovely cards and lovely style. Judy x

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  3. UnknownDecember 2, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Gold embossing and old lace, this is so pretty Maxine. Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday in our 211th AG challenge! Blessings, Carole

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  4. RobinDecember 2, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    This is so pretty...I love the embossing! Thanks for playing along with us at LTSCB and good luck. Hugs, Robin

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  5. PamelliaDecember 2, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Beautiful Maxine! Love the pop of red, and the gold on the black background is so elegant! Simple but very festive! hugs :)

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  6. jimlynnDecember 2, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    That's interesting that you used a tool that was your moms to do the piercing! A beautiful card Maxine! Love the gold embossing.
    Lynn

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  7. alexandra s.m.December 2, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Beautifully done Maxine!
    and very elegant as well ;)

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  8. Dawn TDecember 2, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Very pretty Maxine. A lovely design.

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  9. froebelsternchenDecember 3, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    This is so elegant Maxine! Great!

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  10. SewPaperPaintDecember 3, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    One of my favorite color combos! I so love that you embossed these images, they really shine against the black. Beautiful fibers too!

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  11. Barbara BruderDecember 3, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    What a beautiful design. A perfect card for the season.Thanks for joining us at the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge this month. Good luck and join us again soon. Hugs, Barbara

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  12. IsobelDecember 3, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Great project thanks for joining the challenge at
    http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk. Good luck x

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  13. Olga FinkDecember 4, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    beautiful and elegant card!

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  14. SuchiDecember 4, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    The angel looks sweet...and cool embossing! :)

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  15. Ginny MaxamDecember 5, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Maxine, I Love this card! I only make one design a year too and I tend to try to really make an announcement too! I love the drama of the black and gold, At first I thought is was a passport! Love reading your blog !
    Hugs
    Ginny

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  16. EllibelleDecember 5, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    Such a beautiful card Maxine. Love the gold embossing and wonderful details!

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  17. CraftYourPassionDecember 7, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    What a striking card.The words go beautifully with the angel and your embossing is so neatly done.Super card.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week.
    Lisa x

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  18. Shelly SchmidtDecember 7, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I love the gorgeous lace on your card- and the pop of red. Your embossing is always amazing too : ) Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  19. Crafting Suzie's CreationsDecember 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Lovely card thank you for sharing with us at Karleigh Sue Challenge Blog Hugs Sue xx

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  20. MaryHDecember 8, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    It's very impressive in the gold & black. Great idea on the tracing wheel to pierce! Now I'll have to hunt up mine. I really liked the addition of the red thread & lace, and this is so unusual. Very beautiful too. TFS & Hugs

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  21. BarbDecember 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Great card. Love the gold embossing.

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  22. DarnellDecember 8, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    This is the kind of Christmas card folks treasure forever among their keepsakes! And you are the Queen of Clean Embossing! Just beautiful, Maxine!! Happy Holiday Hugs! Darnell

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  23. MiamiKelDecember 12, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Very pretty, Maxine - a striking color combination!

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  24. PatriciaDecember 13, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    So beautiful card love it .Thanks for sharing with us at Craftin Desert Diva's challenge.

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  25. NanneDecember 13, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Great card.
    Thanks for sharing with us ladies over at Craftin Desert Divas
    Hugs
    Nanné CDD DTM

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  26. vmcexpressionsDecember 14, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Nice card!!!! Glad you decided to join the challenge with us at Get Creative Challenges. Good luck, and hope you will join more challenges with us again.

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  27. E. MarieDecember 26, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Unique but lovely Christmas card. Thank you for sharing with Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge and Merry Christmas.

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  28. Ellie KnolDecember 29, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    LOVE your creation for our challenge at Craft Stamper.
    Thanks for joining in the fun.
    xxx Ellie xxx

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