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:
Oh Cathy what a beautiful bargain, put to stunning use!! Wonderful card in great 'non-traditional' colours!
Blessings
Maxine
I simply adore those swirls and snowflakes. Thank you for showing us we don't have to make Christmas cards red and green.
Gorgeous card Cathy!!!TFS
Very decadent with that gorgeous bow - love the effect of the darkening around the snowflakes & the brown with white is utterly striking.
Paula (PEP)
I love the bright white on the kraft cardstock! I also love how you made the shadows around it to help it stand out!
Oooh, love a bargain and love it even better when you use the bargain item. This card is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Wow Cathy, such a gorgeous card with that luscious bow!!
wow wee totally gorgeous...such an elegant card..
Gorgeous, elegant card, Cathy! I love your fabulous snowflakes and swirl! Awesome ribbon too!
What beautiful card! So elegant and I love that ribbon.
Katherina
Oops! Forgot to say 'I came here via Cathy A's blog' . Thanks Katherina
What a gorgeous card. I love stamping on kraft so I'm definitely going to borrow this technique. Thanks for sharing.
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
Great ribbon bargain! Stunning card. I love it!
I love the background you created, thanks for sharing how you made it. :)
Great card! The snowflakes really shine! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Gorgeous card, Cathy! I LOVE that ribbon--what a deal!
Gorgeous! Love those non-traditional colors you have used.
-Eemeli-
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