Saturday 9 March 2013

White stamping for Christmas

Week 2 of the challenge month which I am hosting at 52{Christmas} Card Throwdown and, as usual, it's a colour challenge. This time it's black, white and gold. I do love this combination, well, at least I thought I loved it until I came to make my card for the DT. I have made at least three cards which have ended up in the recycle pile as I really wasn't happy with them.  In desperation I give you this one...

White stamping on a black faux tile background, with glitter card and highlights.  I used an image called Open Sleigh and have decorated (albeit minimally) the inside, with vellum printed with gold snowflakes.

Do go and have a look at the cards from the other girls on the  DT - they are awesome

10 comments:

  1. I like the sleigh stamped on black with the window pane effect - very pretty. Love the snowflake vellum inside too!

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  2. I really like your card, Louise! I love that faux tile look. I'm going to have to try it soon!

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  3. Love the gold highlights on the sleigh, gorgeous vellum inside too - Jacqueline xx

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  4. Awww, I'm sorry you felt the need to pitch your initial attempts. :( I do like your vintage sleigh and the faux tile background.

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  5. Just beautiful, Louise! LOVE the faux tile look and I adore the sled image and your bows! Thanks for the fun color challenge--I had a blast!!! :)

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  6. fab Louise, love the faux tiles with the glitter card and what a fabulous inside!

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  7. It sounds as if you were having one of those days Louise - but your final result is lovely. I really like the faux tile effect and the glittery gold looks truly festive! Vicky x

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  8. Very attractive card - this could also be entered for my CHNC challenge extra for March and if you visit my CHNC weekly challenge blog you'll get a nice surprise because you were one of the winners for challenge 114. x

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  9. This is fab Louise, I love the faux tile background! The gold glitter CS and bows add such a classy, festive touch! Love the snowflake vellum for inside the card too!
    You chose a wonderful combo, I love it! Ruth x

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  10. Well I certainly don't see what is wrong with this card at all Louise. I think its wonderful! I love that sleigh and the gold cardstock. Your inside is amazing too. Hugs D

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Louise xx