January Card Chain Challenge Reveal

Today is 2nd of the month so time for the Card Chain Challenge big reveal. This month 26 card makers took part and I sent my card to Gail in Norway.

From all the options available I used the colours, layers and friendship.

I used 3 Catherine Pooler inks called bellini, chiffon and terracotta. The dies and the central stamp are new. I bought them from Clarity Crafts in their recent sale. I really like the frame dies from Clarity and used a different set that cut out for the insert. I coloured the card with the ink before cutting it and stamped the sentiment in terracotta before clear heat embossing it. The leaves are dies that I coloured with terracotta ink and then did multiple layers of clear embossing to make them all lovely and glossy. I have used up most of my stash of ready made cards now, but still have a pack of these scalloped edged 5 inch cards. I also have a pack of giant 8x8 inch cards, which I very rarely use, so I expect they will be hanging around in my stash for a few years yet. I have no idea what possessed me to buy them in the first place!

I was very lucky to receive this gorgeous card from Julia in MA USA. Sadly, the colours look a little washed out in this photo. I am happy to say that they are gorgeous and vibrant in real life. I liked the cover plate that she used so much that I had to buy it.

If you would like to take part in the next card chain challenge, you have until 6th to sign up here

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