Hello everyone. Today, I finally took some time to create a Christmas card AND post it right away. Yay me!
Today's card was inspired by this sketch on the Jingle Belles blog.
To create my layers without adding bulk, I used a NBUS snowflake stencil (Festive Backgrounds by Katie Skilton) and Pumice stone distress ink to create a soft background and added a torn strip of ivory vellum, that I have had like forever, for my horizontal band. I found an unopened pack of Memory cards by October Afternoon in my stash. I trimmed off a small strip at the top of this card and rounded the corners with my corner chomper, and paired it with this cute tag from a paper pack that I bought in the Netherlands a few years ago. To finish off my design, I added a Santa hat brad from the Eyelet Outlet and a sentiment strip from my UFO box (by SSS if I remember correctly).
I'm linking up my card at:
Jingle Belles - 'Twas the sketch before Christmas
Allsorts - #829 Anything goes
SSS Wednesday - Quite quirky
NBUS - #77
I love the Santa hat with your cute little tag ... so very glad you got SKETCH-y with us at Jingle Belles. (PS ... you should link-up at Caffeinated Christmas Challenge).
ReplyDeleteI love your take on the sketch, Marianne, and how you found and used all the wonderful elements of your design! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! It's great to see you again! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteA sweet focal image and pretty soft colours for the background snowflakes, thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
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B x
such a sweet Christmas card with a great sketch and adorable image! How CUTE is that mug!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Such a gorgeous card with so many cool details... not to mention a FAB version of Stephanie's beautiful sketch! (That soft stencilled snow is perfection btw!) So pleased you could join our Jingle Belles fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the tag layout on your card. One of my favorite shapes for a holiday card.
ReplyDeleteI love the festive mug, great card!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. Love the retro look of the mug.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us for the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!