Today is the 22nd of December so time for the final Craftlandia Challenge of the year. It is also my final challenge as a member of the design team. I am finding it hard to believe that I joined the team 2 years ago. Doesn't time fly?
That is a very easy theme for this time of year, so I hope you can find time to join us. I suspect that most of the Christmas preparations are done now, so plenty of time!
I thought these snowflake images were so wonderful that I didn't want to cover them up, hence my simple design. I printed the image onto glossy photo paper and then found 2 matching colours from my supply of Adorable Scorable coated card from Hunky Dory. I die cut a strip of the same card as the base and heat embossed the sentiment (Uniko) in white. I have used a snowflake stencil by Clarity for the insert and the envelope. I made it larger than my normal cards, just to help showcase the snowflakes. It is 7x5.
I liked the images we were given so much that I made another card from a second image. I made it in exactly the same way but heat embossed the sentiment directly onto the panel this time.
You can see that the card is glossy on the upright photos as there are reflections showing.
You can find all the details and the linky over on Mia's blog here.
I have enjoyed being part of the Craftlandia family for the last couple of years. It has helped me get out of my comfort zone and use digital images more. Guess what? They really aren't as scary as I thought they would be! Thanks Mia.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Beautiful cards. Thank you so much, Hilary, for honoring Craftlandia Challenge as a DT member for so long. I wish you all the best, my friend. If you ever decide to come back, you will make me very happy. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties with all the lovely snowflakes, Hilary! My, time does fly - I remember when you joined that team. You created some gorgeous cards there!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and snowflakes, love the glossy background paper. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Hilary they are just so magical in those icy colours. Beautiful cards and who doesn't love a snowflake! I have never heard of this challenge before so will check it out.
ReplyDeleteStunning vibrant colours Hilary on this beautiful snowflake card xx
ReplyDeleteThese cards are wonderful. I like the gloss and the snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteSo nice your membership at Mia's wasa journey outside your comfortzone!
Two beautiful cards, Hilary! Wonderful snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a beautiful snowflake image, two lovely card an d if this years all sent then nice to make a start on next!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely festive season.
B x
Wonderful cards
ReplyDeleteLovely sense of drama with the rich, dark colours and the snowflakes Hilary — two beautiful cards! Your envelope and insert make wonderful finishing touches too.
ReplyDeleteThe cards area really gorgeous! You are right - the images are indeed really awesome, and I'm glad you worked your design to hightlight them. Wish you a wonderful holiday season, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, the snowflakes look so good on glossy paper!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleasure to share this challenge with you, Hilary.
Merry and blessed Christmas! Besitos...
The snowflake panels really are gorgeous and I would be loathe to cover them up also. Your envelopes and inserts are beautiful as well. It's good to free up your time because, yes, it does fly. Merry Christmas, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous snowflake cards, so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and you were right not to cover the images, but what you have added made them wonderful. Happy new year, may all your dreams come true in 2026.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe it's been 2 years. I know they'll miss you. These cards are so beautiful, Hilary!
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