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Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Always Bright

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a card that I made using some ribbon that I picked up for 75p (about 50 cents) in a garden centre for the whole reel!  I love a bargain and this one really made me smile.


To create this card I took a kraft card blank and embossed white snowflakes and swirls from the 'A Bright Tomorrow' 30-130 stamp set using Versamark ink and white embossing powder. I then took a Fantastix stick and drew over the swirls and snowflakes with Tim Holtz Gathered Twig distress ink to create the shadows, I rubbed the excess ink of the embossed areas with a damp cloth, stamped a tag and then added my bargain bow and a charm to complete.

Talking of bargains, don't forget there is still time to enter my giveaway, details here.  For an extra entry today please leave a comment including the phrase 'I came here via Cathy A's blog' on the Penny Black blog here. 

Thanks for visiting me again today.
Hugs Cathy
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18 comments:

  1. kiwimeskreations12 September 2012 at 07:50

    Oh Cathy what a beautiful bargain, put to stunning use!! Wonderful card in great 'non-traditional' colours!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. Kaypeanut12 September 2012 at 10:23

    I simply adore those swirls and snowflakes. Thank you for showing us we don't have to make Christmas cards red and green.

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  3. Isha Gupta12 September 2012 at 11:47

    Gorgeous card Cathy!!!TFS

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  4. Paula (PEP)12 September 2012 at 11:51

    Very decadent with that gorgeous bow - love the effect of the darkening around the snowflakes & the brown with white is utterly striking.
    Paula (PEP)

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  5. Lisa's Creative Niche12 September 2012 at 12:53

    I love the bright white on the kraft cardstock! I also love how you made the shadows around it to help it stand out!

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  6. Joan V12 September 2012 at 13:26

    Oooh, love a bargain and love it even better when you use the bargain item. This card is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Kailash12 September 2012 at 13:39

    Wow Cathy, such a gorgeous card with that luscious bow!!

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  8. Annette Allen12 September 2012 at 13:44

    wow wee totally gorgeous...such an elegant card..

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  9. Barb12 September 2012 at 15:18

    Gorgeous, elegant card, Cathy! I love your fabulous snowflakes and swirl! Awesome ribbon too!

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  10. Anonymous12 September 2012 at 15:39

    What beautiful card! So elegant and I love that ribbon.
    Katherina

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  11. Anonymous12 September 2012 at 15:40

    Oops! Forgot to say 'I came here via Cathy A's blog' . Thanks Katherina

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  12. Dorothy C.12 September 2012 at 17:26

    What a gorgeous card. I love stamping on kraft so I'm definitely going to borrow this technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Denise Bryant12 September 2012 at 18:52

    Beautiful card, and that ribbon is gorgeous! What fun to get a whole spool for such a bargain... you were at the right place at the right time!
    DeniseB

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  14. Prairie Scrapbooking12 September 2012 at 21:10

    Great ribbon bargain! Stunning card. I love it!

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  15. Crafting Queen14 September 2012 at 13:26

    I love the background you created, thanks for sharing how you made it. :)

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  16. Katie15 September 2012 at 08:38

    Great card! The snowflakes really shine! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  17. Greta15 September 2012 at 22:40

    Gorgeous card, Cathy! I LOVE that ribbon--what a deal!

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  18. Eemeli18 September 2012 at 09:23

    Gorgeous! Love those non-traditional colors you have used.
    -Eemeli-

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