Monday, June 27, 2022

Oh, Christmas Tree

Hi everyone.  I've made a Christmas Tree card to play along with a couple of fun challenges.  I used a pretty tree die called Corbel Tree Collage (Simon Says Stamp).  The die cuts away the design leaving the card front with the aperture.  I cut it from both white card stock and from card stock layered with Persian Dawn (Cosmic Shimmer) Gilding Flakes.  I love the beautiful colours from these gilding flakes. :)  It took me a while to add all the little bits on top of the background, but I'm happy with how it looks finished.

Close-up ...
The photo from above shows a lot more of the shimmer of these beautiful gilding flakes. :)


And sending it to Rudolph Days June Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes.

I so appreciate all the hard work of the Owners and Designers from these challenges.  They help keep my Christmas card stash growing throughout the year.  Thank you!

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Stamps:  Love Bug Christmas (sentiment) - Unity
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Versamark
Accessories:   Corbel Tree Collage die (Simon Says Stamp), Persian Dawn Gilding Flakes (Cosmic Shimmer, Gold Embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool

Challenges:

36 comments:

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous Gilded die cut Christmas Tree, Lolly. TFS the Stunning close up of the trees shine. Wishing you a very Happy and Special Birthday today from all your friends. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Karen said...

That tree is just stunning! Worth every minute you spent creating it!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Stunning card, Loll - so elegant! And happy birthday wishes to you - enjoy your day!!

Bobby said...

You should be happy, Loll. That tree is beyond gorgeous.

I Card Everyone said...

It's gorgeous, Loll, and worth all the persnickety piecing!

Happy birthday, my friend!
=]

HilaryJane said...

Happy Birthday to you, I hope you have a wonderful day. Your gilded Christmas tree is amazing and it was well worth doing the inlaying as the effect is stunning xx

Jan said...

A lovely card Loll, as always. Your designs are inspiring!
Hope you have a Happy Birthday!!!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous tree, Loll! I love the mix of colors and shimmer from the Gilding Flakes...well worth the work you put into it!

I hope you're having a well-deserved Happy Birthday ~ xx

Carol Cel said...

This is beautiful. All that work -- gorgeous. I hope it is going to someone special!

Julia Aston said...

First off, Happy Birthday Loll! Second - what a gorgeous card with the gilded flakes - I can imagine how finicky it was putting all those pieces in their spots - but what a gorgeous result! xx Julia

Viv said...

OK.... now I know it's your birthday so you're allowed to do what you want but seriously??? Another tub of gilding flakes I now need...
Lovely card my friend... hoping your birthday brings you everything you wish for! xx

Nancy said...

Happy Birthday to you, Loll!! Beautiful card!

Pat said...

This tree is beautiful using the gilding flakes Loll, and must have been a labour of love, but worth it as it looks gorgeous. Wishing you a Happy Birthday Loll and hope you have a good day. x

Lisa Elton said...

This was worth the extra effort, Loll! What a pretty card! Happy Birthday sweet friend XO

Darnell said...

This card was worth the effort, Lolly! It's just gorgeous and glimmery and a keepsake Christmas card! I hope you're continuing to have a terrific birthday! Love, Dolly

Anonymous said...

Beautiful tree, Loll. Happy birthday my friend. Hope you are having a great day,

TK said...

Beautiful and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope your day was simply fabulous

Papercraft Boutique said...

Stunning Christmas tree, Loll! The shimmer of the gilding flakes and the shine of the heat-embossed sentiment are so beautiful! It was worth the time and effort to add all the little pieces onto top of the background. The dimension and effect is absolutely wonderful!
I hope you've enjoyed your special day! :-)
Hideko xx

Susan said...

Beautiful tree, Loll! I must get out my gilding flakes and do some Christmas cards with them - you've inspired me!

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Loll this is amazing - love the gold shimmer and shine.
Happy Birthday - I hope you had a wonderful day :)
Blessings
Maxine

Aquarius said...

A spectacular card and such patience to adhere all those tiny pieces.

Julie B said...

Such a pretty tree Loll, the effort was well worth it! :)

Cathy said...

Stunning card Loll, I'd forgotten all about my stash of gilding flakes!! Happiest of birthdays to you too, I hope you enjoy your day, Cathy xx

My Paper Epiphany said...

Oh wow that is super special! Love it!

Brenda in IN said...

Stunning. That's what this card is. So much patience to inlay all these little pieces but what a gorgeous result. I hope your birthday was wonderful.

Trina P. said...

So gorgeous! I have this die and LOVE what you did with it! Your patience with the GF was worth the effort. The shimmer must look incredible IRL.
Hope you were spoiled and had a wonderful birthday yesterday!

Bonnie said...

What patience to get these flakes in place! This is gorgeous, Lolly! A very special Christmas card!

Leslie Miller said...

Holy moly, this is beyond amazing! Those gilding flakes, sigh... So gorgeous! I hope you had a lovely birthday, Loll.

Ina G said...

Simply splendid and spectacular Loll. Lovely Christmas Tree Die and how good it looks with gilding flakes. Sentiment is just perfect. Hope you have had a wonderful Birthday my friend.

Robyn Oliver said...

A simply stunning card Loll, very CAS and beautiful with the shiny gilding flakes... love it, Robyn

Vicky Hayes said...

Your cards are always inspiring Loll. This one had me wondering how on earth you had the patience to position all those pieces so perfectly! I’m hopelessly late but I’m also here to deliver birthday wishes. I hope you had a wonderful day. Vicky x

Brenda said...

Wow, what beautiful shimmer on this card Loll! Those gilding flakes look gorgeous, making this tree look so elegant. Love it! Hugs, Brenda

Carol said...

Gorgeous tree with the mulitcolored flakes, Loll! So the flakes are showing through cut apertures from the panel behind the front one? This simple yet elegant card is really striking! I appreciate the work you went through with those flakes...and it was worth it! Thanks for sharing it with us at Christmas Craft Creations!

Whisper said...

Absolutely delightful and thanks for joining us at June's Rudolph Days Challenge, Luv Sam x

Ina G said...

Here with my DT hat of Loll. Love that simple tree die and just stunning with gilding flakes. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Craft Creations.

BożenA said...

WOW! This beautifully inlaid Christmas tree shines wonderfully. A time-consuming but very effective technique. This is a really elegant Christmas card.
xx