Monday 2 September 2013

Snow and ice at Christmas time

Good afternoon everyone! I am back again, having a little break from the on going dt-call work over at the Paper Shelter to give you some new inspiration from the Crafty Card Maker's design team. Still quite stable when it comes to my shoulder and neck pain. Can it be cause I phoned the doctor? LoL Had a dentist appointment today and got the whole mouth cleaned up with a splitting headache as the prize for that. Oh well, it will pass. And got tons of painkiller...


My card then, because I actually managed to make on this time. I am so happy about that. Hate to let my teams down. Well, I had to make two cards as my first one wasn't Christmassy enough and therefore  something in a style I normally wouldn't use on my cards as my first love is coloring, not the card making it self. Why I don't paint pictures instead? Well, it takes to long and I am easily bored. LoL I used to paint in oil and has taken a few classes. The last one was different and we had to paint with really broad brushes. I think I lost the join and old technic there. Maybe it comes back to me who knows?


The image is from IndigoBlu. They have some fantastic stamps and I love this even if it's just first time out and I bought it way before last Christmas. I think I will use it a few more time this year as the cards get done really fast and I don't have to colour with my bad shoulder, on the other had the stamp is big and need it's strength to give a good print. 



I have embossed the image in detail white embossing poweder that has been laying around for ages. For the extra snowing effect I used some of the Frantage embossing enamel and some champagne flakes. Maybe I over did it a bit, but hey it was my first time and it was fun. You actually should try it out yourself sometime. Also don't forget to take a look at what my fellow teamies has been up to. You will be singing Christmas carols any minute now. :)

This week's challenge is "Christmas snow and Ice", and this is what Lin has written in her blog post over at CCM. 
"Welcome to our latest challenge, hosted by Josephine, who has chosen the theme of 'Christmas Snow and Ice'. 

As the hot weather draws to a close, Josephine would like to see us preparing for Winter with some  
Christmas Snow and Ice!

Your creation must be both Christmas related And have snow or ice on it in order to qualify for the Winner or Top 5 slots
 
PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE RULES BEFORE ADDING YOUR CREATION AND CHECK IT MEETS THE CRITERIA AS LAID OUT ABOVE - ANY ENTRY NOT COMPLYING WILL UNFORTUNATELY BE REMOVED 

We are sponsored by
DI'S DIGISTAMPS 
with a $10 GIFT VOUCHER


with these two gorgeous stamps:-

Archie and Pals
Bertie The Snowman 
 
As a family business we're a friendly, helpful, bunch at Hobby Art.  All our stamps are designed by us and manufactured in Britain.
Look at the gallery on my blog - jennymayes.com - for lots of card ideas using the Hobby Art range.
We're pleased to sponsor the Crafty Cardmakers Challenge and look forward to seeing the entries.   

Good luck everyone.  Jenny and all. X"


Love n hugs

Marie

Challenges for this card
Make it Monday - Always anything goes
Challenges4everybody - Anything goes
The Kraftyhands challenges - Anything goes
Created with love challenges - Christmas snowflakes

18 comments:

craftin-dawn said...

Fab card! Love the white embossing! Thanks for joining us this week at Created With Love Challenges for our Snowflakes Challenge!
DawnD

Sylvia said...

A lovely card Marie.Thank you for joining in the Kraftyhands Challenge.
Sylvia x

Chris Hanselman said...

Beautiful card. Love the snow. Thanks for joining our Christmas Snowflakes challege at Created With Love Challenges

~~Chris

Josephine said...

Gorgeous - love that image! It's great when you've got a stamp that works so well without too much added, and definitely a boon when it comes to Christmas cards.

Meggymay said...

Beautiful card, loving the image you used.
Yvonne

coops said...

so stunning marie.i love this stamp too and it looks great on the kraft card :D

xx coops xx

Anonymous said...

Hey Marie, great card, seen you through MIM, hope you can visit me sometime!
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Mimi

Sherryn said...

super stamp and gorgeous card - saw it on MIM xx

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

What a delightful image for this beautiful card! ~ Blessings, Tracey

Garden of Grace

Lady Bug Stampers said...

stunning card love the image and the snow is fantastic. Thanks for joining in the fun at Created with Love Challenges.
Linda K. DT

Nannieflash said...

Hi Marie, oh wow what a stunning card I love it simple design with fabulous results. Hope your feeling a bit stronger. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Tracey said...

This is beautiful Marie, so elegant :)
I hope you're having a fab week.
Hugs
Tracey
xx

loz said...

Fabulous card and lovely image Marie. Visited from MIM for a look..Loz

Sandy said...

Wonderful Christmas card, love the image done on Kraft card, just fabulous. Thanks for linking up with Make It Monday this week.
Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
Hugs,
Sandy

designermc said...

Beautiful! Enough said.
Nancy

Anne Lise said...

Så mye fint du lager :)

Anne said...

Love your card! So glad you popped in the share it with us at CCC. Hugs x

RitaK said...

Thank you for joining ATSC With this beautiful wintercard, just love it :-) Hugs Rita