Hi there, today's card is for my hubby at Christmas, I always end up making his card at the very last minute so this year i was determined to get his card made in good time. I really struggle with cards for the menfolk in the family and had racked my brains for ages but finally took inspiration from new stamps. You can't beat the smell of lovely new rubber to get the creative juices flowing lol.
I wanted to recreate a romantic winter scene with a couple arriving at a grand party on a frosty night (not that we'll be going to any grand parties unless my lottery numbers come up lol).
The background is made using a swirly stamp from Stampers Anonymous stamped in black in to coated cardstock and inked lightly around the edges. I stamped the main image (from Joanna Sheen's Vintage car stamp set) and the castle (from Clarity Stamps) on some silk coated cardstock and masked both with eclipse masking tape. I brayered the sky using memento tuxedo black and stamped in the forest and inked in the snowy hills, road and a little shadow under the car with tuxedo black ink and a make up sponge. The car is coloured with promarkers
I then added lots and lots of Judikins glitter to give a real frosty sparkle. It doesn't show up too well in the first pic but you can see it a little better in this one
To finish off I've added some 'snow' with a white gel pen, added some white organza ribbon and a computer generated sentiment matted on a spellbinders die cut
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Artistic Stamper: Christmas
Bling it on: Its Christmas
Crafts and me: Winter snow/snowflakes
Crafty Calendar: Cold and frosty
Joanna Sheen Challenge: Christmas wishes
Let's ink it up: Christmas projects
Make my Monday: Seasonal glitter
Oldie but Goodie: Christmas no red or green (my Clarity tree stamps are my old stamps)
Passion for promarkers: Celebrations mega Christmas challenge
Sparkles Forum: the one you love at Christmas
Sweet Stampin' Challenge: snow something
thanks for popping by
Claire xx
OMG what a stunning card Claire, your hubby will love it, I know I do. Thanks for joining us at LIIU, good luck with the challenge. Hugs Suzanne
ReplyDeleteYou certainly created a lovely romantic glittery scene... delightful. thank you for joining us at MMM
ReplyDeleteSuzi B x
Wow! This is just stunning, Claire! ... and that glitter...!!! I love it!, Bo, xx
ReplyDeleteJust stunning Claire
ReplyDeleteTrish xx
This is a gorgeous card Claire I'm sure your hubby will love it
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in at SFC this time
Jackie x
This is just stunning Claire, I love the monochromatic look and the sparkle and shimmer on the card gives it a special touch. Thanks for playing along with An Oldie But A Goodie this fortnight. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Claire
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
Oh wow Claire I love how you create these scenes, can I come over for some lessons. Bet he loves it!
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracy x
What a gorgeous card Claire! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx
ReplyDeleteClaire: This is fantastic! What a pretty scene you have created. So romantic to think of a couple arriving to a fancy dance on a sparkly, snowy winter night.
ReplyDeleteYour hubby will love it!
Sharon
Hi Claire, what an absolutely stunning card! It is just beautiful, love the scene you have created and the sparkle is wonderful. Thanks for joining in with us this week at Sweet Stampin. Sarah
ReplyDeleteThat is a real beauty - isn't it strange how just the right tilt of the card will enable the camera to catch any glitter/sparkle. Love the little scene you created.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
PS - I'm also last moment for my husband! This year I'm taking one of the cards he's already seen but I know he & I both like particularly.
This is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteClaire, this is really fabulous! I love the look of the fancy place and the romantic couple. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOH MY WORD. THIS is absolutely stunning!!! LOVE the black and white--such a wonderful winter scene!!! Thanks for joining us this week at MMM! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the monochromatic colors and your bling...gorgeous!!! Thanks for playing along at SSCB!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell pick me up off the floor!!! This is incredible Claire. So much love for one man...lucky him, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteDot x
Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Sparkles for our "One you love at Christmas" challenge
Hope you will join us again, good luck x
WOW - absolutely stunning, thank you for joining us this week at Make My Monday - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Claire, a stunning piece of work.
ReplyDeleteIrene x
Wow - what a stunning card! Love the mono look and the sparkle you have added makes a magical scene. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x
ReplyDeleteWow, such an outstanding card, great winter feeling. Love all the details.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is amazingly breathtaking! Love every inch, but those trees are gorgeous! Your hubby will be so thrilled! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly gorgeous piece of work Claire! Vx
ReplyDeleteClaire, what a gorgeous card you have made here. Congratulations on winning the Polka Doodles CD on the Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - I'd like to have won it but couldn't as I'm on the DT!!!!! Best wishes, Kym xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's so romantic Claire. Well done. I know what you mean about the smell of a stamp.LOL Thanks so much for sharing your card for your OH with us at MMM, during our glitter week. Lovely to see you joining us. Caz
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Gorgeous Claire!! Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Hazel xx
Wow Claire! What an absolute stunner of a card. The colours and stamping are awesome and lucky hubby to receive such a beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you over at Make My Monday and really hope to see you again.
Hugs, Fliss xx
OMGosh! this is amazing!! Wow i'm speechless I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Oldie But A Goodie this time and good luck with the challenge
Hugs Laurie x
Stunning entry, thanks for joining Oldie But A Goodie challenge, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
WOW What a breath takingly beautiful card, absolutely stunning design
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
WOW a stunning card Claire, I love the monochrome look. I've not seen the vintage car set, think I'll have to go and take a look.
ReplyDeleteSue x
Wow, this card is amazing, I love your brayering, you are really good at it.
ReplyDeleteI actually popped by to say that I am delighted that you won the blog hop and thanks for your kind words about my tree decorations (I am still not sure about them but I do not think I shall have to worry about them for long as the family keep eating them!) and I was treated to seeing this magnificent card, wow!
Happy Christmas to you and yours.
Dionne
Aww, this is lovely. Thanks for joining us at LIIU.
ReplyDeleteTracy x
Wow that is beautiful Claire - thanks for joining the Joanna Sheen Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeleteWendy -x-
Claire, your card is sheer genius! I am awe-struck! Congrats on your win St MMM. Well deserved! Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteOh my this is just gorjuss, thanks for joining us at Bling It On this month.
ReplyDeleteShell xx
This is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white, and i love the sparkle!!
It is over the top gorgeous ♥
Thank you for joining us at PfP,
hugs from Maya
this is just adorable!! I LOVE the silhouette couple! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeletesuper card!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Bling It On this time would love to see you next time too
hugs
laney