Monday, 18 November 2024

We Love Stamping November Reminder

Today is the 18th so time for a reminder for the current challenge over at We Love Stamping. The challenge where we love to see you using your stamps. 

Our theme this month is:
**Christmas**
OR
Anything Goes

These are my favourite Christmas trees. They are a stamp by Chocolate Baroque called Christmas tree tangle, which I have had for several years. I decided to keep this one simple and let those trees shine. They were stamped onto glossy black cardstock with versamark and heat embossed in white. I decided to add interest by using a circle so simply matted onto white and then black and then onto a square white 5.5inch card. Before doing that I cut a mask for the trees and splattered the background with a white paint pen. It kind of worked, but the splatters are small. Not sure if that matters.


The sentiment by Uniko is stamped in black and clear heat embossed. I also stamped the trees in black on the envelope and white insert and used a little white pigment ink under the trees.


Don't forget there is always a prize to be won and This month there are three prizes of Sweet Dixie Christmas die sets from Aldridge Crafts. Why don't you head over to the challenge blog to check it out? The prize winner is selected randomly and in addition the DT will choose a top three for special mention.

I hope I have inspired you to join us this month, all you have to do is ensure that stamping (including digi) is featured somewhere your card. It would be great if you could join in with our theme, but anythings goes is always an option if you are out of ideas. The challenge will close at noon (UK time) on Wednesday 4th December.

I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

18 comments:

EmmaT said...

Fantastic festive card, love the B&W its very stylish

papierelle said...

You always surprise me. Your idea and design is once again extraordinarily beautiful and I love the stylized little landscape.

brenda said...

Those tree really do shine as was your plan Hilary, the white EP against the dark backdrop is so dramatic.

B x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous white embossed trees, Hilary - love them atop the glossy black!! I'm maxed out at We Love Stamping but thanks for the inspiration!! Have to keep those Christmas cards going!!

Linby said...

The trees look amazing on the gloss cardstock and the splatters are a fab touch. The envelope also looks great.

Loll said...

Those trees are gorgeous!! Love the white and black card ... so elegant and classic!! I think the splattering adds a special touch to your design, Hilary!! Great work! xx

crafty-stamper said...

Love the beautiful white embossed trees and the splatters are perfect just looks like a starry sky.
Carol x

Bonnie said...

I love these lacy trees, Hilary! They show beautifully on the black and your splatters look perfect to me!

Christine Alexander said...

the zentangle trees are so pretty and the circle frame allows them to shine ♥

kiwimeskreations said...

What a stunning card Hilary - love the white on black, and that tree stamp is fascinating
Blessings
Maxine

Greta said...

I can see the splatters and they do add to this gorgeous card! So classy!

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is really gorgeous Hilary, very stylish. When I stamp in versamark and then do the white embossing powder I usually find that it hasn't stamped properly and then it is back to the drawing board. 🤣 Well done.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Leslie Miller said...

I think it's perfect and I LOVE those trees. The splatters are just right!

Mervi said...

Stunning and mystical card, love;-))m

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I love this intricate design Hilary, a lovely, festive card.
Lorraine

Crafting Queen said...

Very elegant card.Anesha

Maria said...

Oh, so elegant and lovely!! Those trees are amazing!!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Very elegant card Hilary!