Welcome
Thank you for taking the time to visit -
I will not be 'around' the internet for the next week or so as we are moving next weekend, and there is still a lot to be done, as well as a farewell and three Christmas 'Events'...
This card is for the start of the new, December Challenge at We Love Stamping,
where the challenge is to use Winter flowers or foliage.
where the challenge is to use Winter flowers or foliage.
There is also some other information to share:
A change to selecting Guest Designers as often those selected by the DT do not make contact, so in future anyone interested in being considered for a GDT spot should add GD against their name when entering. A Guest Designer will be selected from those entries and the Design Team will of course still select their Top 3.
I started by brushing the stencil (discontinued) with the ink that was on my brush
I then stamped the wreath (a magazine freebie) three times, moving it slightly between stamping -
I used Memento inks in Cottage Ivy, Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout
The ornaments were stamped on a snippet of card in the Cottage Ivy ink, painted with Twinkling H2O paints and trimmed out, before I coated them with Glossy Accents.
These I placed in various spots on the wreath and stencilled swirl.
The sentiment was from another freebie set, and stamped in Cottage Ivy
I ran the edge of the panel over the dark green ink pad to give definition, and did likewise on the insert.
The insert was stamped with the wreath in Bamboo Leaves, and then I painted with gold and red paint - and you can see why I stamp, don't draw my images :)
The envelope was similarly stamped and painted, but using all three inks for the wreath.
A few clear rhinestones finished the card.
The prizes this month are from AALL & Create:
I am linking this to:
30 comments:
A great design Maxine, good luck with the move, are you going far?
The wreath stamp works so well with the stencil Maxine and what a lovely set with the design carried to the insert and envie.
B x
Hi Maxine, a beautiful card and love the stencilled design behind the stamp. Good luck with the move and enjoy your parties. Have a wonderful week... Megan
A beautiful Christmas card inside and out and I love that you also decorated the envelope.
Good luck with our move and all your Christmas events.
Thanks for taking the time to come and play in the Snippets Playground. See you up in the treehouse for a mug of hot chocolate later. xxx
Fabulous design Maxine, love the pale stencilling on the back and the cute wreath with the glossy ornaments!
This looks so playful and beautiful! Love those floating lines! Enjoy the weekend!
Such a gorgeous card and envelope Maxine. Very clever how you have moved the stamp around to creat this. Love the ornaments they are gorgeous.
Happy first Advent Sunday to you.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
A very stylish Christmas card Maxine, so beautifully finished on the inside too and wonderful envelope! Good luck with the move!
Thank you so much for playing along with us at I spy with my little eye!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Lovely design, Maxine. The subtle stenciling really pulls everything together. Thank you for sharing at Word Art Wednesday this week. Take care!
So beautiful Maxine! Do come back after you settle in - Merry Christmas and 'Happy House Move' to you! xxx
Di xx
Hello Dear Maxine,
First let me Thank You for always commenting on my blog while my commenting is once in a while because of my longcovid and having to make choices between crafting household work and blogging .
Gonna try to make more time do do the blogging rounds more often .
And what a beautiful Chrismas card You made .
Have a nice week
Hugs and Creativity
Cinderella
XX
Absolutely stunning with this gorgeous design, amazing creativity and beautiful colours xx
Good luck with the move Maxine. A very pretty Christmas card.
Another beautiful card Maxine. Your work is so stunning. I wish you lots of luck for the shift - its a stressful thing to be doing at any time of year, let alone the festive season with everything else going on. Take care xx
Your stencil works beautifully with the stamping. Also a wonderful matching envelope. Good luck with your move.
Maxine, I love the swirls, the shiny elements, and so much more about this card. Beautiful!!!
Great use of the stencil on this one. Love how you have added the ornaments to it. Good luck with your move. I hope everything goes smoothly xx
I hope your house moving goes well, Maxine. Hugz, Mxx
This is such a pretty card, Maxine. I love the gorgeous swirls and accents. Thanks for sharing your card. I always enjoy visiting your blog. I also appreciate all your encouraging commments, and I hope that your blog break is refreshing and comforting as you settle in to your new place. I prayed for you this morning.
Karen
Lovely Christmas card!
What a beautiful card this is, different too from thme norm stamping ones. I love the way you finish things off - the envelope and the inside of the card. Such care and it shows.
Good luck with the move, I will hold you in prayer.
Blessings,. Neet xx
I love your cool layout with the fabulous swirls and circles. Thanks so vry much for joining us this time at the Creative Fingers Challeng
Maxine, "Moving is more than physically challenging-it also has an emotional element to it." May you experience the strength according to your need during these days. You are such an encourager to so many and I'm sure that will continue to matter where you make your home. What an awesome design for your card and such a great job with stenciling. I love the intentionality that I see in your cardmaking and this one is not only lovely but unique! The inside and envelope are icing on the cake! Blessings to you my blog friend, Kathy
Love the design of this card. Beautifully done.
Hugs and Blessings
Absolutely gorgeous and thanks for joining us at Crafty Calendar xx
Very pretty card and matching envelope maxine. Thanks so much for sharing with this month's "I Spy With My Little Eye" challenge theme "Sparkle and Shine"
Pauline xx
LOving your design. The colors are festive and joyful.This card says Merry Christmas even without the wording.
Glad you move is done. I never liked moving. It is a lot of work.
Hugs and Blessings
This is stunning Maxine, a gorgeous design and love the added gems. A beautiful design.
Faith x
How clever of you to link the wreath stamp with the stencil, it looks fabulous and makes for a beautiful design which in turn leads to a beautiful card.
Blessings, Neet xx
Very Creative--love it!
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