Today I have a reminder post for the current Christmas Kickstarter challenge where I am honoured to be guest elf this month.
I have made a second card, inspired by the amazing inspirational photo (see below). Nothing fussy here, just a simple bauble highlighted with some sparkle.
I have wanted to use this stamp set as it is quite new and I haven't used it before. I really like these bubble baubles, the set contains 3 of different shapes. I decided to heat emboss the image and used gold pearl powder. I then coloured in the bubbles with a metallic pen. The bow and sentiment are also part of the same set. The bow was heat embossed in poppy red and the sentiment in hot gossip which is a sparkle powder. I added a few little spots of the sparkle powder on the bauble and bow just to spread the sparkle around a bit. You can see it a little bit on my final photo.The panel was cut and mounted on craft foam before attaching to a gold card base. It looks like kraft in the photo but it is actually gold.
I was inspired by the baubles on the tree and the red ribbons above the mantelpiece.
I have been really enjoying visiting all the entries this month. There is still plenty of time to join us as you have until the end of the month. I hope to see you in the gallery.
Also sharing this at:
CAS Christmas - Decorations
Merry Little Christmas - #37 August Anything Christmas Goes
Supplies:
Cardstock: White smooth stamping card; Gold card
Ink: Versamark; Spectrum Noir metallic pen, jade green
Stamps: Woodware, bubble mini baubles
Dies: Stitched rectangle, Create a Smile
Embossing Powder: Wow, gold pearl and hot gossip
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
It's beautiful Hillary and I can just imagine how sparkly it is IRL! Congrats on your guest spot!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your GDT spot and love your CAS Christmas card-beautiful bubble bauble stamp and looks very Christmassy embossed with the gold and red
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What fun to be a Guest Elf Hilary, that really is something special.
ReplyDeleteAnd a really lovely elegant seasonal card along with matching envie which always makes a card that but special.
B x
What a pretty ornament stamp Hilary - love it colored on your card and in black and white on your envelope which is always a lovely extra touch for a card sent! thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Hilary! I thought it was gold. I really love that you have a coordinating envelope too, Jo x
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary,
ReplyDeletethe ornament is marvelous! This challenge is on my to do list, but maybe there will be no time for this one...
This is quite simply beautiful Hilary I love how you have done the bubble bauble it really has made an effect that looks so special, I love it
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lorraine x
Love that stamp, you created the perfect Christmas bauble card ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and fabulous design. Great colours too.. Congrats on your GD term.. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling bubble bauble! Your card is darling, with all that sparkling gold, Hilary - LOve that big red bow, too!
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Love the embossing and the matching envelope. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteYay to be guest elf Hilary and what a pretty card with beautiful shimmer and one stand out bauble x. I always love how you do an envelope to match and also the insert x.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful bauble, Hilary! So regal with the gold surrounding it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bauble, Hilary. Very special with all the shimmer and shine! xx
ReplyDeleteLove all the shimmer and shine on your pretty bubble bauble Hilary, it's a gorgeous CAS card. Thankyou for playing along at CAS Christmas too, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty! I was just looking at that stam today - I think you've convinced me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy bauble, Hilary - just love how you colored it and added to the gold card!! Thanks again for the inspiration at Kickstart!!
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