Friday, 4 March 2016

Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge






Welcome to a new challenge at Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge, this month the theme is shaped card,

I don't tend to make many shapped cards so I have opted for a quick and simple Z fold card.
I started with a piece of cardstock 11 inch x 41/4 scored at 51/2 inch and then scored the front of the card at 2 3/4 and folded to make the Z.

for my image I created a stencil from christmas ornament die, placed it over a piece of craft card and sponged with white pigment ink.  To create a more defined outer edge I used a white pencil around the stencil before i removed it.
The image was stamped in Crumb Cake and then highlighted with some white pencil and gel pen. I also added some glitter to the roof and over the bauble.
I used a sentiment from the same stamp set for inside the card, and then added some gold ribbon around the front.
I was inspired by a card on the Inkylicious blog for my card today.



7 comments:

  1. What a lovely card Gail and I love how you used a stencil to get your gorgeous bauble on the card. So creative and I love the shape.

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  2. OH I lOVE THIS CARD... it is fabulous.. love the colors and all the details.. and the CAS style yet it has a big bang

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  3. I've never done a "Z card" - must try it - thanks for the measurements! I love the kraft background for the lovely winter scene, and also love the way you put it in an ornament - a great card!

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  4. Clever to think of the Z-fold to shape your card, and it truly looks so lovely. The colors are perfect and the scene within the ornament is just beautiful. Well done! TFS

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  5. Gail, this is a sensational card. I love the design and the colours. So elegant!! xx

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  6. WOW! Beautiful Christmas card. Use vellum added tab delicacy. This is a unique inspiration.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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