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.
Fantastic festive card, love the B&W its very stylish
ReplyDeleteYou always surprise me. Your idea and design is once again extraordinarily beautiful and I love the stylized little landscape.
ReplyDeleteThose tree really do shine as was your plan Hilary, the white EP against the dark backdrop is so dramatic.
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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!!
ReplyDeleteThe trees look amazing on the gloss cardstock and the splatters are a fab touch. The envelope also looks great.
ReplyDeleteThose 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
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful white embossed trees and the splatters are perfect just looks like a starry sky.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
I love these lacy trees, Hilary! They show beautifully on the black and your splatters look perfect to me!
ReplyDeletethe zentangle trees are so pretty and the circle frame allows them to shine ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Hilary - love the white on black, and that tree stamp is fascinating
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Maxine
I can see the splatters and they do add to this gorgeous card! So classy!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
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Cathy
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I think it's perfect and I LOVE those trees. The splatters are just right!
ReplyDeleteStunning and mystical card, love;-))m
ReplyDeleteI love this intricate design Hilary, a lovely, festive card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Very elegant card.Anesha
ReplyDeleteOh, so elegant and lovely!! Those trees are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card Hilary!
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