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Today is the day we share our mid-month inspiration photos for The We Love Stamping November Challenge, where the theme is Christmas, and we have a very generous prize on offer.
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I chose another nativity scene this time, but used it behind an aperture in the centre of a wreath.
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The image (my original Christmas stamp) was stamped and silver embossed, and coloured with Alcohol pens - the background was coloured using Polychromo pencils
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The wreath was stamped using two green inks, and then a layer of silver embossed branches - the stamp was part of a Magazine freebie set, and this panel was mounted on foam tape for added dimension.
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The sentiment was green embossed onto vellum, and adhered onto the dp, another magazine freebie, and the whole was mounted onto a red card base and the red flatback rhinestones were the final detail
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A piece of washi tape adorns the inside.
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A wreath shape is always pleasing Maxine and so nice adding the Nativity scene focally.
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A beautiful traditional card, love the accents you used too.
ReplyDeleteWell done. A very well executed card. I don't seem to get notification of your posts any more but saw this on my reading list (which I only think to check on a Friday when I write my blog). I hope you are keeping well. Kate x
ReplyDeleteYou've created a very pretty Christmas Card and I love the image. Thanks for sharing your lovely project with us at the Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge.
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Maxine, you are always an inspiration! I am in awe of your talent. Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Maxine, love the idea of the circolar aperture in the centre of the wreath. Lovely Nativity scene as well, so glad to see the true meaning of Christmas in your card. I haven't Nativity stamps in my stash, I must provide! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finished inside too!
Have a lovely weekend!
An absolute stunning wreath! Love the glitter; it fits perfect. Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteA beautiful way to frame out the scene. LOVELY card Maxine.
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I do love that wreath, what a good idea to stamp in different colours and to silver emboss it. The end result has a real depth to it, great card xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteGreat wreath and beautifully done to have the nativity inside the aperature.
ReplyDeleteWOW this is amazing and love it, thanks so much for entering our challenge with your fabulous design at[aNNie designer for The Sisterhood of Crafters]
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Very pretty card and design!! Thank you for joining our challenge at The Sisterhood!
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A lovely traditional Christmas card.
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Hi Maxine, Wow! a beautiful card and love the oldest nativity stamp you have used inside the wreath. Hope you have a wonderful weekend... Megan
ReplyDeleteA wonderful twist to a traditional creation, Maxine! Lovely embossing. Thank you for sharing your Holiday creation with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. Good Luck and Happy Crafting!
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Jan
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Wonderful work Maxine, I've often looked at wreaths in stamps but never ventured that way you've done exceptionally well, and great use of your very own nativity stamp.
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Thanks for sharing, and may God bless you and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X
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Love this card Maxine, the wreath is gorgeous and I love the Nativity scene in the center of the wreath/ You've colored it up so pretty too. The shine from the silver embossing looks amazing! Love this card! Glad you don't need any oxygen, pray that it stays that way for you! Hugs and blessings, Brenda
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Maxine, such fine detail.
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Cathy
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So pretty. I love the silver embossed wreath and such a pretty image in the center.
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine, I always love how you do an inside decoration! CarolG
ReplyDeleteMaxine, from the three posts I have read today, you sure are getting your money's worth with magazine freebies...I love the way you have done this wreath...I'm going to have have to CASE (Copy and Steal Everything) this card. The washi tape the wreath, the sentiment, the jewels all come together beautifully in support of your beautiful Nativity!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Love the stamp and the coloring. The embossing really stands out. nicely designed card.
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Hi Maxine! Your card is so beautiful and creative! I love the aperature and the addition of the silver embossing is stunning! I also wanted to thank you for your comments on my blog...you are truly a blessing! Hope all is well! Blessings, Angie
ReplyDeleteLike your beautiful card! Thanks for sharing at DigiChoosday! Christin
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Christmas card with the Nativity scene and wonderful embossing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
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Your image in the centre is perfect and such a lovely one too for Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus. To use that greenery to surround it is perfect, the perfect foil for an image of Our Lord.
ReplyDeleteblessings, Neet xx