February 26, 2014

Christmas Joy

So, I finally got a chance to make a Christmas card yesterday for the current challenges going on over at Festive Friday and Jingle Belles.  Jingles Belles theme is "red" and here's FF's inspiration picture.


So lovely, isn't it?  These two challenges seemed to go hand in hand.  I love it when that happens!  :-). Anyway, here's my card...




I obviously used red a fair amount and I picked out the snowflakes from FF's picture too.  I first cut my partial circle and then stamped my snowflake (it came from Michaels many years ago) with white StazOn ink.  Then I sponged Ruby Red (SU!) ink overtop.  I cut a strip of paper with all the Christmas words (Recollections from their Home for the Holidays paper pack) and attached to my white card base.  I added some ribbon (from Michaels) along one side then attached my circle.  The snowflakes are from Dollarama, of all places.  They are clear and I sponged some white StazOn ink to make them show up a bit more.  Added some green rhinstones and adhered them on.  Lastly I added my "Joy" with glitter stickers by Dear Lizzy from the Neapolitan collection.  There is some gold foiled words on the paper I used which is hard to see but you get a better look in the detail photo.

Well, that's all for me for now.  Thanks for visiting and have a lovely day!

9 comments:

  1. Love the dimension that the sponging gives to your Christmas ball! Thanks for joining us at Festive Friday!

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  2. oh *WOW*! what a gorgeous card and such a totally FABULOUS take on both challenges, and a great take on our "RED" prompt at JINGLE BELLES! absolutely LOVE the combination of elements you've used here, especially those beautiful snowflakes! <3

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  3. What a fabulous combination of elements ... and great find on those cool snowflakes ... so glad you went *red* with us at jingle belles.

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  4. I love those pretty pops of green on your card, Kim! What a beautiful card! Thanks for playing with us again at Festive Friday!

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  5. Such a pretty card! I love your design and those snowflakes are wonderful! Thanks so much for joining us at Festive Friday! :)

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  6. Beautiful, Kim! Love the addition of the fresh and sparkly green! Thanks so much for creating along with us again!!!

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  7. Wonderful colors and design.

    Hugs diane

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  8. I'm behind on my visiting so I'm only now seeing this card and, boy, do I ever love it, Kim! A wonderful layout for showcasing patterned paper and that red orb you created is simply perfection. It totally looks 3D!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Hey Kim!! I'm glad you left a comment to nudge me to get over here. I am so behind in my browsing and commenting!

    First... Your card is awesome, I love the inked snowflakes! Thank you for always joining us!

    Okay, you asked about milk paint. Do a Pinterest or Google search for Miss Mustard Seed and take it from there. Her personal blog is dedicated mainly to her own home and decorating, which is so gorgeous. The milk paint blog is dedicated to all things milk paint, and if you do look on Pinterest, you'll lose a lot of hours to so many beautiful pieces! Your project sounds lovely though, and if you love that chippy, distressed look, it might just be what you're looking for! Thanks for your comment!

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