April 06, 2013

A Sketch, a Tree, Some Bling and a Great Colour Scheme

Well, the title really says it all.  This card came into being with the help of four challenges.  First up is Cas(e) This Sketch.  It was a great sketch this week and I immediately got the idea for my card right away.  The tag was perfect for what I wanted to do.  Here's the sketch...



Now here's my card...

(A closer look at the bling)


Now, the next blog that influenced the making of this card was Christmas Cards All Year Round.  Their challenge was to use a tree.  Rather than a traditional Christmas tree I went with the bare branch tree embossed in white.  This is an old stamp and no idea who makes it but pretty sure it came from Crafts Canada.  Remember that now out of business store?  Well, you Canadians might.  :-). Anyway, next is the bling.  That influence is courtesy of Jingle Belles.  You had to add glitter, bling etc.  I've got some in the ribbon (from Michaels) and my fav dazzling diamonds glitter (Stampin' Up!) around the tree and on the snow banks.  And last, but certainly not least, the challenge blog that came up with the colour scheme.  Festive Fridays!  Aqua, pink and gold.  What a pretty and untraditional combo.  The snowflakes are by Technique Tuesday and Inkadinkado.  The ink colors are all ColorBox.  I think the sentiment is Inkadinkado as well.  Whew!  It came together fairly easily despite one false start.

Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend!

11 comments:

  1. I DO remember Crafts Canada! A huge warehouse full of every little thing you could ever need...

    This is LOVELY, and I can't believe you were so organized to have so many challenges included in one project! I love the strip of stamped snowflakes, and the tag is so pretty as a focal point!

    Thank you so much for playing with Festive Friday again!!

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  2. I love the sparkle of the bare tree. The colorful, yet soft, snowflakes behind it is a wonderful border! Thanks for joining us at CAS(E) this Sketch!

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  3. Ah! You did it! This FF colour scheme is driving me CRAZY, but you did it! AND combined it with a sketch challenge - clever girl! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS(E) This Sketch, Kim!

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  4. Love the partial embossed tree! The glitter are lovely with the pretty snowflakes! Fabulous take on all the challenges, Kim!

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  5. What a gorgeous take on these challenges! I love these soft pastels for a winter card...such a treat for a cold time of year :) I love the bits of shimmer, the masked snowflake strip and of course that gorgeous tree!

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  6. Well...all I can say is all those challenges came together perfectly in this creation, Kim! So pretty, and very 'together'...you would never know it was a result of so many different inspiration sources. Lovely!! So glad you shared!!!

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  7. Quatro-fabulous my dear ... way to combine all of the challenges into this holiday masterpiece ... so glad you joined us at jingle belles.

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  8. what an amazing and beautiful holiday card, i could stare at this all night! thanks for blinging along with us at JINGLE BELLES this fortnight!!! :)

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  9. Oh my, I love ths card. It's gorgeous. The colour scheme is so pretty and your bling tree is stunning. Thanks for joining in on my prompt at Jingle Belles. :-)

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  10. Wow. This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing at Christmas Cards all year Round. I hope to see you next month too.

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  11. Wonderful stamped card and tag. Thanks so much for joining us at CCAYR and we hope to see you back again soon. "Hugs" Carol, DT

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