Wouldn't it be, if it actually were spring? But, alas, it is still winter at this latitude - or 'sprinter' as some have affectionately dubbed it. However, my title makes reference to Christmas, which is also a wonderful time of year. After all, at what other time is it perfectly socially acceptable to swing from baubles after having a little too much eggnog?
Supplies:
Paper - black and kraft Bazzill card, Graphic 45 DP
Image - Wild Rose Studio, stamped with Memento black ink and coloured with Prisma pencils
Sentiment - Amy R Snowman Sayings framed with Spellbinders die from the Timeless Rectangle set
Baubles - were made by cutting some MME paper with Stampin' Up Holiday Ornaments dies. I inked around the edges with barn door and aged mahogany DI to give a little shading. I then stamped the tops with a lace stamp from the Technique Tuesday Borderline Vintage Lace set using gold pigment ink by Colorbox and embossed with gold detail embossing powder.
Other - black satin ribbon
This angle shows the colours better as they appear IRL:
We have another fab sponsor; My Mom's Craft Shop is providing one lucky winner with a £10 voucher.
The team has created some gorgeous cards to inspire you, so I hope you will pop by Christmas at Sweet Stampin' to check them out and join in the challenge. It is so wonderful to have a head start on Christmas cards :)
I would also like to enter my card at:
Weekly Christmas Card Challenges - optional vintage
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - anything goes
ABC Challenges - K is for Kraft
Lexi's Creations - Use your punches and or dies
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes
Thanks for visiting and for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate each one and love having the chance to visit you too.
Hugs,
Dawn
18 comments:
this is so so so so cute. Love your card. Fabby design
Big hugs
Doreen xx
This is GORGEOUS!! Such a cute image, yet such an elegant card - the perfect combo! Your colouring is lovely and I have, now, alas seen another "must have" die - that rectangle behind the sentiment; YUM Donna xx PS I'd love some of your "sprinter" we're having an Indian Summer - the hottest April day in a 100 years (37C or 100F) - and yup, I'm sick of it!
Such a beautiful card Dawn. Your colouring of that cute image on the Kraft looks stunning. I love the baubles and wonderful bow.
Sue xx
LOL! What an unexpected card, Dawn. It's the Christmas Elephant! LOL DARLING image, and you made it even cuter, by creating this amazing and elegant Christmas card to carry him through the cold winter. The surrounding Christmas ornaments look so pretty. It's like he is nestled in the tree, but no need to have the messy pine needles in the way! Just adorable (and wonderful layers, too) hugs, de
Your colouring is stunning Dawn, can't believe you find it challenging! I'm also laughing at the thought of you swinging around on the Christmas baubles lol! Hugs xx
WOW, what a stunning card,Dawn. I absolutely adore the papers you used and the image too.
Michaela xx
That is just superstylish and so elegant Dawn! Lovely colour combination and that cute little elephant is to die for! Also love your classy black and white card you´ve posted before this beauty here, such a gorgeous quote... Take care, Ira xox
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Hee, hee....I love that..swinging around on baubles....it is indeed a wonderful time of the year!!
Fab card, the image is soooo sweet. Wedgie xxx
what a fun little elephant. your card is too cute. thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Card Challenges.
Wow, Dawn, this looks cute and elegant all at the same time. I love the colours you've used. X
I would never have guessed that you find colouring on kraft challenging - your colouring looks just perfect to me. Love this stunning colour combo and the pairing of cute and elegant - it works wonderfully. Hugs, Tracey x
Hi Dawn - this is such a cute card and you've obviously heard about my antics after too much Christmas "spirit"!!!! Tee hee!!! :o) Seriously, lovely colours and great layout. Thanks for sharing your card at Lexi's Creations this time.
Helen x (DT)
I love this. Love the rich red against the kraft. Gorgeous.
Susan x
OMG, this is darling. That image is super cute. Thanks for playing with us at Christmas Card Challenges.
This is such a pretty card, I love the image you chose, and your coloring looks great on the kraft! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges.
Beautiful card. Love colour combination and fantastic patterned paper. Fun image.
Hugs,
Natali
Such an adorable elephant image. I love this card! The colors are striking. --Gail
Beautiful - colouring on kraft is so effective.
Thanks for joining CHNC.
Helen x
(GDT Member)
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