Hi there, it our first challenge of 2012 at Christmas Challenges {with Sketches} and this week its my turn to design the sketch so I hope you like it :-)
For a bit of extra fun we're going to be adding a twist to some of our challenge and this week as well as using the sketch we'd like to see die cuts and/or punches too
This time around our challenge is sponsored by 'My Favourite Things' so don't forget to visit the challenge blog to see the sketch and to find out more about the prize on offer
The backing paper is from Raspberry Road Designs, distressed with a craft knife and matted on pink pearl card. I've created a panel using STampers Anonymous tree stamps and Memento Bamboo leaves ink, I inked the sky with Victorial Velvet distress ink. The circle frame is a Marianne Die cut, swiped with versamark and embossed with gold EP. The gorgeous angel rubber stamp is by Chrissy Armstrong from Whimsy STamps, she is coloued with promarkers. To finish off I've added some die cut filigree corners from Make it Crafty, some rolled ribbon roses and die cut leaves. The sentiment is from the same stamp set, its stamped on a creative acrylic tag.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges
Christmas Cards all year round: Non traditional Christmas colours
Craft your passion: anything goes plus distressing
Cupcake Craftroom: anything goes
52 Christmas Throwdown: anything goes
Incy Wincy: anything goes
Magical Monday: anything magical
Marianne Design Diva's : Its Christmas
My Craft Spot: winter wonderland
One Stop Craft Challenge: Winter wishes
Sentimental Sundays: anything goes
Sundays with Chrissy: Beat the winter blues (I hope my warm colours count)
The Pink Elephant: anything goes
Thanks for visiting today. Make sure you pop over and check out my teamies blogs as they have made some stunning cards again.
Claire xx
Hi Claire, thanks for your great sketch. Love your card! Love, Wilma
ReplyDeletewow this is just so so beautiful! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Card you make Claire. lovely colors and images.
ReplyDeletehave a nice day, Monique
Great card Claire
ReplyDeleteHugs Marga
Hi Claire: That is one of the prettiest cards I've seen this christmas season. !
ReplyDeleteSharon
LOVE your card..
ReplyDeletewhat a lot of challenges you're entering, I think it was more work to put all those links up, than to create the card? LOL
How do you keep up with so many challenges, what I mean is, how do you know there's all these challenges?
Stunning card Claire
ReplyDeleteTrish xx
Your cards are always so lovely Claire, great colour choice. Loved the sketch too. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year. Carol x
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, as usual, love the sketch, think I might even have a go. Caz
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and a beautiful image. Thanks for playing along at Magical Monday
ReplyDeleteMarion
Very nice! I love all those details and soft and elegant colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at sentimental sundays!
What a great card Carol ;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovley sketch ..
Just gorgeous! So unique as well. So glad to see CCWS are back! Thank you for joining us at Sentimental Sundays. Olivia
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunningly striking - love those colours & your forest & the way it all co-ordinates with the patterned paper.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
Great card Claire, Happy New Year to you and yours
ReplyDeleteBeryl x
A stunning card - fantastic images and colours. Thank you so much for joining us at 52CCT this week - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful card, Claire. I've just enlarged it to see all the wonderful details. Great dimensional look.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, I just love it! Thanks for joining our distressing challenge this week at Craft Your Passion!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up with our first ever challenge at 52CCT! Your card is amazingly gorgeous--love the angel with the flowers and the corner bling! Fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is just soooo beautiful! I love it. Thanks for the nice sketch, it was lovely to work with, Claire! Have a great 2012 :o)
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what a lovely card Claire and the best wishes for you and your family
ReplyDeletehugs Betina
Gorgeous card hun. Thanks for joining us at Bearly Mine this time. Happy New Year to you and yours. luv gina xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card!! We'll take your "warm colours" LOL!! I love all your layering and the trees!! Your colours are amazings!!! Thanks for joining us at Sundays With Crissy!! Come back and play anytime!!
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Sarah ☺
Very pretty card again Claire!! Hugs, renata.
ReplyDeletefabulous colour combo on a gorgeous card! thanks for joining us @ CCAYR. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, really elegant. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Cupcake Craftroom this month, good luck and happy new year! Pami x
ReplyDeleteLove your warm colours Claire on this gorgeous car,thanks for sharing with us at Sundays with Crissy.xxx
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Claire. Thank you so much for joining us at Marianne Design Divas this month. Good luck in the draw.
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Suzi DT x
Beautiful card! I love the colors and your sketch! I must check out that challenge! Thanks for sharing it with us at My Craft Spot!
ReplyDeleteAmber
amazing card - colors and image !!! thanks so much for playing with craftyourpassionchallenges - hugs Joanna
ReplyDeleteamazing card, colors and image !!!thanks so much for playing with craftyourpassionchallenges - hugs Joanna
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous card! The layers are fabulous and your details are wonderful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper
Beautiful card! I Love all of the pretty layers! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!
ReplyDeleteKimberly
Amazing layers and a elegant image ,beautiful are the roses.thank you so much for join us at Marianne´s Design Divas this month and hope you will return.
ReplyDeleteHugs Artesania Dt
Beautiful Card, Love the Angel Image!! Thanks for Playing this Month at Sundays With Crissy!!
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Patricia
What a beautiful card! I love that forest - and the combination of pink and green. Gorgeous!
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