Monday, September 29, 2014

Snowy Christmas Night ... Take 2


Hi everyone.  Made this card last week, but only finding a little time now to post it ... life has been very busy! :)

Here's a CASE of a card I made a while back for Speed Challenge #2.  I didn't time myself for this card ... but I'm pretty sure I was over the 10 minutes mark again :) I changed up the design slightly, making a smaller panel and having more white space. I also used a smaller sentiment ... and two trees that I had in my "extras" box (always good to use up some of those!).  :)

I do like this design and color combo and so wanted to make another Christmas card (this one will get donated).  Supplies are listed below ... for how to's please check my original card HERE.

There's a new challenge up at Speed Challenge (#3) ... haven't had time to play yet, but I'm hoping to soon.  Hope you'll check out this fun challenge ... there are amazing inspiration cards made by the design team!







Stamps:  Joyful Greetings (Paper Smooches); Snowflake stamp from Patterned Pines set (SU)
Paper:  White (Neenah); silver foilglimmer (SU!)
Ink:  Peacock Feathers (Tim Holtz Distress); Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  Frostyville Border die (Memory Box); Holiday Cheer dies (Sizzix), sponge, Musical Flourish embossing folder (Cuttlebug), silver cording


23 comments:

MaryH said...

LOVE IT! But then I always do. Embossing the tiny silver trees really made them shine from this card. Great snowflake border against your marbled icy blues and the silver cording drew the eye upward. Really like that background. TFS & Hugs. Hope life is not getting 'too' stressful.

Susan said...

Gorgeous card, Loll - my favourite blue and white! And I just looked at the first one which you posted while I was away - love it equally well!

Brenda said...

This one is just as beautiful as your first one Loll. I so love those colors together. Hugs, Brenda

Bobby said...

Love the design and those "extra" embossed trees.

Cathy said...

Beautiful card Loll, love the inky bg and the embossed trees look fantastic, Cathy x

Becky said...

This is beautiful! Wonderful colors.

Kylie said...

I love these colours too. Love the trees on that background. Beautiful! xx

sandie said...

Wonderful Xmas background and fab texture on the trees x

Craft-E-Place said...

Stunning card. I love the colours, these are my go to colours for my Christmas cards this year!
Elaine

Lisa Lara said...

Those silver trees are amazing Loll.

Lyndal said...

LOVING the embossed metal trees Loll!

Julie B said...

Another little gem Loll. I love the coloured background, so icy looking. :)

Kim M said...

What a beautiful card! Love the background and those silver trees! :-)

Benzi said...

Wonderful dies, beautiful silver, embossed trees, and a gorgeous background..makes a beautiful Christmas card.

Pamellia said...

Wow Loll, this version is gorgeous too! I love the metallic trees with the embossed pattern, so eye catching!! The bit of metallic twine is a fantastic embellishment! Another stunning holiday card! big hugs :)

Viv said...

Really like this Loll.. the embossed metallic tress are brilliant... one or two of my friends may be getting a CASE'd version with your permission?!'

Stamps and Paper said...

Lovely embossed Christmas trees Loll and beautiful background colours

Anne

Unknown said...

Hi Loll! What a fabulous card! I love them both though! Thank you for the shout our about the challenge, it is much appreciated! I do hope you can join us soon! :) Here's to speed crafting! :) Big hugs,
Ingrid xxx

Julia Aston said...

Beautiful silver embossed trees Loll! love the blue and white and pretty silver cord!

Bonnie said...

This is so pretty, Loll! I wish I could get my sponging to look so smooth! I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I've watched you sponge on your video and it looks so easy. Then I try it and it's all mottled! I guess practice makes perfect!

Lee-Anne said...

That background just blows me away, girl! And those embossed trees...WOW! Love this!

Anita in France said...

Love these crisp, wintery colours, Loll ... such gorgeous swirly trees and glisteny sentiment! Anita :)

shirley-bee said...

Fab card, Loll! The embossing on the trees adds beautiful dimension.