Just Add Ink #181 - Take 2

Hi Everyone,

Well I love the challenge colours over at Just Add Ink this week, and although I've already entered one card, I have actually have made a second.   Here are the challenge colours.  I like them a lot.

This is my second entry using Christmas Lodge retired stamp set once again.  This time I've used the Tree from the set which I've stamped in Versamark and Heat Embossed after sprinkling with Silver embossing Powder.


The front of my Bermuda Bay base card has been embossed with the Lacy Brocade Textured Embossing folder and I've layered this with the Oval Accent die in Basic Black which I've stamped and heat embossed.  Two toned ribbon for a bow adorns the top over a strip of Silver Glimmer above my tree and the greeting from Teeny Tiny Sentiments across the bottom has been cut with Bitty Banner framelits.

It's a classic Christmas Card, quite elegant I think in it's simplicity, but still has the WOW factor with all that silver embossing.  Could also replicate this design quite easily for mass production if you wanted to.


And here is a closer look at the greeting.


actually have Christmas on the brain at the moment with my next card class being a Christmas Card Buffet, so I'm playing with many ideas and products at the moment.  Must say I'm quite happy with how this one turned out.


Thanks for stopping by once again to see what I've made today. 


Comments

  1. Christine BlainSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    This card is a real "wow", Carolyn - so elegant, and beautiful! Glad you were inspired by our colour challenge this week; you've made lovely cards. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink.

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  2. KimBSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    The silver shimmer really does take your breathe away Carolyn. Lovely elegant Christmas card! Thanks for joining us again at Just Add Ink.

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    1. Carolyn LindenmayerSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      Thank you Kim. I really like the impact this simple card makes.

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  3. Nikki SpencerSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Drop dead gorgeous Caolyn! Love the impact of the silver embossing on black...really beautiful! Thanks for playing.

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    1. Carolyn LindenmayerSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      Thanks so much Nikki. I'm really happy with this card.

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  4. Vicki HodgmanSeptember 9, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Such an effective card with the silver embossing Carolyn. Vx

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    1. Carolyn LindenmayerSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:20 PM

      Thank you Vicki. I like how the silver stands out on the black.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Great card Carolyn, you have lots a great shapes on this card and I love your beautiful bow. Chantell JAI

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  6. Narelle FarrugiaSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Look at you making two cards! LOVE the shimmery goodness of this perfect Christmas card Carolyn - these colours work so well for the festive season! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week!

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    1. Carolyn LindenmayerSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      Thanks so much, Narelle. I couldn't stop at one card, when I love the colours. LOL!

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