Being asked to be a Guest Designer always gives me a buzz and I'm always grateful for the opportunity.
This month I'm playing along with the ladies at Christmas Craft Creations where the challenge theme is Blue and Silver.
This colour combination is delightful so out came Colorado Craft Company's Big and Bold Winter Wishes Snowflake...
Pretty straight forward, started by blending Distress Oxides in mermaid lagoon, blueprint sketch and hickorysmoke. To that I added a few water splatters and some silver Gansai Tambi splashes.
Once I was happy the background was completely dry I stamped the huge snowflake slap bang in the middle with Versamark and heat embossed with silver powder.
The small sentiment is from Clearly Besotted matted onto non-shed silver glitter card.
Finally I added a trio of silver sequins and get me, a Christmas card made in February!
You can join in the fun at Christmas Craft Creations and get a head start on your Christmas cards too :)
Challenges
Addicted to Stamps and More - Christmas
Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes Christmas optional Snowflakes
Watercooler Wednesday - Helens All About Occasions
Craft Rocket - Sparkle and Bing
Th\at's a lovely large snowflake - works well with the blue and silver
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour combo Claire,the snowflake stamp makes a beautiful focal point
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, it looks very noble!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous snowflake Claire...and you are well ahead of the game for this year! Hope all good with you. xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card, Claire. I like this color combination. It's very elegant. You've embossed the snowflake perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSonja
WOW your card is so beautiful, Claire. I love the BLUE and the big snowflake !!!
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Anke
Fantastic card, Claire. I love the brighter center, darker edges. You mixed the colors perfectly to get this effect. A banner with sentiment on a silver brocade frame perfectly finishes the card
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BożenA
What a fabulous card Claire. Love the design. Thanks for sharing with Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous and elegant design, Claire! It really looks lovely. Thank you for joining us as our Guest Designer this month at Christmas Craft Creations - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors inked together to make a stunning backdrop for your big and bold snowflake -- so pretty! Love that you have a head start, and congrats on your GD spot!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colours Claire, and the snowflake is a gigantic beauty! Congrats on your GD spot and thankyou for playing along at Watercooler Wednesday too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Calire. Love that blue and silver embossing. So classy. Thanks for joining us at the WWC this fortnight. Tristan.
ReplyDeleteStunning card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with ATSM!