Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Elegant Christmas

Hi everyone. 

A simple CAS Christmas card. :)

I started by embossing a small scrap of gold metallic paper with the Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp).  Then I die-cut three of the Lavinia Snowflake die - retired (Poppy Stamps); two from white card stock (glued together to make a thick piece); the other from the gold embossed paper.  I paper pieced the center of the ornament from the embossed gold paper over top of the white die-cuts.  I also added a few gold metallic half pearls to the center of the white snowflakes.  I finished by gold heat embossing the sentiment Season's Gifts (Penny Black).  Simple and easy card to make.

I was inspired by the mood board at Peace on Earth Challenge #55, so adding my card to their gallery.
 

... and also adding this to the Simply Clean & Simple January Challenge where I played along with their optional challenge this month:  Winter.


First time using the Filigree Embossing Folder, so I'm sending this card over to NBUS Challenge #58.  This is my second entry. :)

Close-up.  Sorry for the blurry photo, I need to get a new camera!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Seasons Gifts (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Gold Metallic Paper (Tonic)
Ink:  Versamark 
Accessories:   Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), Lavinia Snowflake die - retired (Poppy Stamps), gold metallic half pearls (Studio Katia), Princess Gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool

Challenges:
Simply Clean & Simple - Anything CAS Goes with optional theme: Winter

30 comments:

Jan said...

It may be east, but it is glorious LOLL!!!!! TFS! A must try for next Christmas!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Jan said...

Sorry, that was to say EASY

Leslie Miller said...

Goodness, Loll, this is gorgeous and elegant! The gold and white make a stunning combo. Perfect arrangement with the snowflakes. Funny how it appears warm and cold at the same time. Breathtaking!

I Card Everyone said...

CAS, crisp, and just fabulous, Loll!
=]

BożenA said...

Stunning card, Loll. Very elegant in this color combination. I love the little snowflakes scattered around the baubles. The idea of embossing the golden inside of the bauble is truly brilliant. Great inspiration, my dear Loll!
Hugs,
BożenA

Pat said...

That is such an elegant and beautiful Christmas card Loll, and I adore the gold and white, and the pretty gold dry embossed piece in the bauble accompanied by the gems and sentiment..love the font, are all such pretty touches. x

HilaryJane said...

This certainly is very elegant and what a clever idea to emboss the gold centre. The snowflakes look amazing too. I love it xx

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

Gorgeous!

nancy littrell said...

Aaahhh....CAS Perfection, Lolly:-) I LOVE the Gold and white color combo and all the pretty textures. A card that needs to be seen IRL and touched:-) TFS my friend. Good for you getting a good start on your 2024 Christmas stash! Love and Hugs...Nancy

Cat Craig said...

Simply gorgeous! The gold and white is so elegant.

Sandy said...

Absolutely out of this world gorgeous!
Sandy xx

Colleen said...

So stunning! You always inspire!

Bonnie said...

This is so elegant, Lolly! I LOVE the embossed, gold ornament and those floating snowflakes! WOW!

Lisa Elton said...

CAS perfection and prettiness! Love this, Loll! Thanks so much for the beautiful card that arrived today xo

Darnell said...

This is super elegant and so pretty, Lolly! I love the dimension and CAS design using the white-on-white with the embossed gold! Hugs, Dolly

TK said...

Delicate and beautiful! The sweet snowflakes almost look like little flowers, ushering out the snow

Julie B said...

Simply elegant. :)

Linda said...

This is so beautifully elegant. I love the delicate snowflakes around the pretty bauble.
A little late but, Happy New Year to you my friend. Hope 2024 is a good one xx

Izzy Scrap said...

Such an elegant card with your beautiful CAS design and the white and gold die cuts. Love it ! xx

Lucy E. said...

This is so lovely!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Yes! Very elegant and beautiful. x

Bobby said...

That definitely is an elegant ornament, Loll. I love it with the gold centered snowflakes.

Nstiz said...

Gorgeous card! I have that die and love it and love how you used it with the gold. This card is classy!

Melanie Hungerford said...

Absolutely stunning card, I don't know what else to say! Love everything about it, thanks for sharing with us at Simply CAS!

kiwimeskreations said...

CAS, elegant and absolutely stunning Loll - this is a masterpiece!
Blessings
Maxine

TK said...

Congrats on Top 3 at PoE! It truly is a beauty, Loll

Susan said...

Congratulations on being one of the top 3 at Peace on Earth! That's a wonderful interpretation of our mood board, and a gorgeous CAS card! Love the gold embossed centre of the ornament, and then the white on white of the outer part.

Marcia Hill said...

It may be a simple card Loll, but it is a STUNNER! I absolutely LOVE white and gold together and this card just totally SHINES! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Christine Alexander said...

So pretty and so elegant Loll xx

Julia Aston said...

SO pretty with all the white and then the embossed gold ornament!