Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 18 card makers took part and I sent my card to Suze in New Zealand. I have not heard that she has received it yet, so I hope it arrives eventually (I have now heard that it arrived on 29th). It went in the post on 2nd December so that should have been enough time, trouble is, you just never know.
This month it was a tic tac toe, I chose to use the diagonal line from top left to bottom right. Green, stencil, friendship, doodle and red.
You have to look closely but you can just see my doodle on the frame. The card used for that layer is kraft and I used a silver sparkle pen so I think it does get noticed in real life. I sprayed some cosmic shimmer over the inked panel to give it a nice sheen, but unfortunately and as usual, I didn't do it very evenly!
I received this lovely card from Jeanne in MN USA. My picture doesn't do it justice, the light has been terrible recently.
I am looking forward to another year of sending and receiving cards from around the world.
If you would like to take part in the next card chain challenge, you have until 6th to sign up hereThank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
18 comments:
Beautiful card Hilary and love all the sparkle-beautiful card you received from Jeanne too
Carol x
Oooo - just love your postage stamp design, Hilary, and your doodles add the perfect touch! That Christmas tree looks so cute atop the shimmery stenciled background too!! Happy New Year!!
This style is very artsy and beautiful. I don’t think it matters that the shimmer mist is unevenly added, I think it’s a great homemade touch, as is the decorative doodling. Fun, playful design. Wishing you a happy New Year.
Oooh, that makes me think of a rich tapestry fabric Hilary - a lovely card! The subtle doodling looks fab and I think the “unevenness“ of the shimmer spray adds to the textured look of the panel, love it!
All mixed media and a wonderfully artsy card, with a unique look, which I love Hilary x. Jeanne's card is adorable and what a lovely sentiment on it x.
Love the design so much, the postage stamp with all the details of the doodling, the shimmer and the lovely dimensional tree work so well together, it's very artistry! The dark green gives a beautiful contrast!
Happy New Year!
Such a beautiful card, Hilary. Love the sparkle! And what a pretty card you received in exchange too!
Seems like the postal system is not functioning so well in many places. I too mailed my card early in December but haven't heard from my recipient as well. Hopefully the cards will arrive soon!!
I saw your card and also thought 'tapestry' - its so richly coloured and gorgeous. Happy New Year to you! Thanks for being a link in our chain again, Jo x
Hi Hilary,
the background is marvelous! So special.
I love the little christmastree too.
I was not in the Chain, maybe later this year.
This is another very unusual design and I love it!!!
Lovely card. Really like the die you used. Happy New Year. Anesha
Beautiful Hilary -- yours and Jeanne's both. Love the colors and cosmic shimmer of your card. The background is truly enchanting and then the little Christmas tree adds to the magic. The mail here has been iffy, too. I would love to see everything return to normal.
This is a wonderful background for this adorable tree, Hilary! I know the shimmer is beautiful in real life! Love these colors!
Love the misty blend of colours n the background Hilary.
My card to Pia took three weeks and that was closer to home than yours.
B x
Fabulous, love this and the colours are stunning...x
The light has been awful for taking photos...However I can see your doodling on that gorgeous card! Love the sweet card from your friend too! Stay warm...
Beautifully artistic creation, Hilary! Love the one you got, too!
Wonderfully lovely card, sweet lady. I adore the abundance of shimmer and the way the coloured panel telegraphs a sense of stained glass art or windows.
Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life
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