It’s Wild Orchid Challenge day today and we’re keeping on the Christmas Card theme, this time round it’s “Blue Christmas”. Now then I am not too sure my card is right, it’s more teal and aqua than blue but her coat is blue (squeezed that bit in by the skin of my teeth lol). It’s another long post as I wanted to show all the detail as well as briefly list what I did so sorry if it bores you to tears lol.
I’ve coloured my first Bildmalarna stamp – Where’s Santa – and it won’t be my last either, I just love these stamps. I’m going to enter this card in Sweet Stamping Challenge IF I remember to enter when I get in from work tonight.
Okay so this is another post overloaded with pictures, just can’t help myself lately. I have used the gorgeous Echo Park Wintertime papers, even the little Winter tag is from the papers. Love the gorgeous icy colours, I best go and buy some more because I can see me using these loads.
More of the small flat gardenias from Wild Orchid Crafts, along with 20mm roses and 10mm roses. I also popped in some leaves punched with a Martha Stewart Branch Punch (which are rarer than hens teeth BUT!!!! Dies to Die For has them back in stock (got me a spare now as I broke mine a while back). They are showing out of stock on the website but I know Tracy has been having problems so if you want one email her (link is on the Contact page)
The snowflakes are punched from acetate using the Sizzix Snowflake #3 die. I then applied glossy accents lightly around the edges and dipped this into silver German Glitter Glass (OMW this stuff is just so gorgeous IRL, the sparkle is amazing!). Once this had dried I applied Glossy Accents again to the uncovered acetate and applied Twinklets to this for even more sparkle. A sparkly gem brad in the centre just finished it off nicely. I added Diamond Stickles to the fur and beard and Twinklets on the ground for snow.
The teal satin ribbon is from The Craft Fairy, loving the rich colour. It’s just the right width for satin ribbon too, not too heavy. I attached a little sleigh charm to some chain then glued this in place under the knot with Crafters Pick glue. Actually I adhere all my embellies with this glue, it’s super strong, dries clear and once dry it don’t budge!
I coloured the image with Copics and used:
Skin: E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair: R59, R57, R55
Santa outfit, Boots, Mittens, frill on coat: BG78, BG75, BG72, NG10
Coat & Hat: B02, B01, B000, B0000
This card is for sale on my Ebay.
Right that’s enough from me today, what a load of drivvel I’ve been spouting rofl. Hope you have a fabby week (hope mine is better than last week too).
Thanks for stopping by,
whow your card is so lovely, so gorgeous. Love it.
ReplyDeleteXX Ilonka
Stunning card Bev,
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
I love it cute image and love the flowers and the snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteMyrax
Gorgeous card Bev!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, Ageeth
Oh Bev, this is gorgeous. I love the teal blue and all the glitz and glamour to this card. Image is just adorable. "Hugs" Carol
ReplyDeleteWowwww Bev,What a wonderful card,I love the image and the colours.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful papers and the details.
Hugs Riet.x
The colour is stunning on your card Bev, love how you made those snowflakes extra sparkly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Tove your Blue Christmas Card. And the Snowflake is stunning! Love the glitter! Image is the cutest! :)
ReplyDeleteWell this is another stunner, Bev - I'm loving all the bling and other details! I totally agree with you about the Bildmalarna stamps, they really are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDiane x
Gorgeous card Bev, love that sweet image.
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Debby
Hi Bev,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning creation. Gorgeous colours and a super cute image.
Hugs,
Fiona x
it's just gorgeous hun
ReplyDeletethe colors are great
and all the details are FAB
hugs angelique
What can I say, stunning as ever and your photos are great.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ali x
wow Bev! I just love the colors and your image is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHugs Trudy
Hi Bev. This is gorgeous. Love the colours and the snowflakes are fantastic. Love the little sleigh charm and the image is so cute. Donna
ReplyDeletegorgeous card Bev...great colouring and details!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
stunning card Bev..love the stamp and the colours you have used. :)
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michelle xx
Oh Donna that is gorgeous, you always manage to get the balance right and the colouring is beautiful. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteFab card Bev, where do you get the glass glitter from? I cant find it
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Oh Bev this is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Heidy
wow bev ~ what a beautiful blue card ~ stunning detail ~ gorgeous!
ReplyDeletevanessa xx
gorgeous card Bev! what a coincidence! I used the exact combo too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love the new image. I love your charm. Perfect design!
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteSandra
Wow this is stunning, so beautiful, love the colours xx
ReplyDeleteBev,
ReplyDeleteThis soooooooooo Gorgeous, i love it
Love Bildmalarna!!! And this one
ReplyDeleteis precious. The coloring and all
the "trim" is magnificant and
unique as always!!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Hugs!
This is gorgeous Bev, love the colours xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Bev! Theres never too many photos for me to look at. Gorgeous card as always....
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
A beautiful card, it is really good to read what you use on your card and in the detail you give as it gives us a chance to create something half as good! Hugs Sarah X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and wow what gorgeous snowflakes!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Gorgeous card Bev, I must admit to liking the image too, i think i need to have a peek at them... only a peek i said...lol
ReplyDeleteI love your colouring, you are superb at it.
Hugs Mau xx
Bev love the blue card images are sooo cute it is really lovely
ReplyDeletethe detail is just great Doris chill out for the night
Absolutely GORGEOUS BEV WOW you are amazing girl!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Teal is one of my favourite colours!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, lovely image, charm and beautiful papers.
ReplyDeleteHugs Yolanda
Oh my word!! This is beyond stunning!! I so love, love, love that stamp, I wish I had some!! I think you qualify for the blue requirement, it's just lovely!! I said it before and I'll say it again ( and again, I'm sure!) Your work is beyond awesome, just stunning!!!!
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Teri
Stunning card! Gorgeous image so beautifully colored! Lovely colors and snowflake!
ReplyDeleteMost EXCELLENT artwork!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a WOW card Bev. Gorgeous colors and coloring and fabulous details.
ReplyDeleteJust when I think you can't do anything more gorgeous than the last card, you do it again. This is lovely.
ReplyDeleteJust when I think you can't do anything more gorgeous than the last card, you do it again. This is lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the beautiful blues and the snowflake is awesome!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteI just love this paper and image. tfs
ReplyDeleteHi Bev,
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the teal colour and the image is gooooorjuss !!!
Hugs Sandiblu xx
Lovely colors...papers...sparkle...oh my!!! Beautiful everything Beverly: )
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs -
Lori
Wow, Bev, this card really does float my boat- in my fav colours and just everything about it is fabulous- just love it!
ReplyDeleteAlice (beemer)
This is a stunning card, I love the colour & all your detail. Thanks for playing along with our Sweet Stampin snowflakes challenge x
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