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Saturday, 19 November 2011

Welcome Christmas silhouette

Good morning! Just popping in with a quick card for the Less is More challenge where this week's theme is 'silhouettes'. The minute I saw this I thought of the gorgeous silhouettes in the Welcome Christmas stamp set and whipped up this snowy scene:


It was quite hard to photograph this predominantly white card so please bear with all the photos! The sponged and stamped panel has been mounted onto Cherry Cobbler card stock although you really can't appreciate the gorgeous rich colour of it here...


...or here! Still, you can see that I masked off the snowy ground with a torn piece of scrap paper and sponged the sky in Baja Breeze ink. I sometimes like to add a touch of pink at the skyline for a winter scene. The sledging children silhouette was stamped in Basic Black ink over the top of the sponged background and then I added snowflakes with my versamark pen and embossed them with white embossing powder.


You can see them a little bit better in this photo. I zoomed in here because this is my favourite part of the whole card! The flourish is from Season of Joy - isn't it fabulous?! - and I stamped it off before stamping onto the panel. It makes such a lovely base for the sentiment I think.


This group of sledging children is a gorgeous image too and perfect for making outdoor winter scenes.


Supplies needed for this card:
Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Season of Joy, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Basic Black
Card stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Other: Versamark pen, white embossing powder, heat tool, stamp-a-majig
I'd be delighted to order any of these supplies for you and I can have them delivered to your address in the UK. I am committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to help and advise. Just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593. 

Christmas is definitely on its way - my youngest son started humming Away in a Manger yesterday. You'll get some idea of life in our house if I tell you that my daughter joined in, but meowing instead of humming, after which we all joined in. When we had finished meowing our way through Away in a Manger, my eldest son beamed around at us. "Now that's what I call Christmas spirit!" he said.

I'd better go off and do my chores now, but I shall be back later to enjoy all your silhouettes.

Hugs,


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61 comments:

  1. Irene19 November 2011 at 11:45

    Hello Vicky

    Your card is brilliant and so gorgeous. Love, love it.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  2. Susie19 November 2011 at 11:59

    Beautiful card. Perfectly designed.

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  3. Carol19 November 2011 at 12:18

    Fabulous card Vicky, and as Susie says - perfectly designed. Carol x

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  4. Loli 19 November 2011 at 12:29

    Hola Vicky, fantastic card, this stamp is wonderful!!!, well done as always:D.
    In my house the christmas time is since september, my son love the christmas carols and we listen every day christmas carols in the bath time:D:D:D:D.
    A hug from Palma and take care

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  5. Viv19 November 2011 at 12:44

    Fab card again Vicky as always, such a fun scene too :O) Viv xx

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  6. Sue19 November 2011 at 13:09

    A fab card Vicky. Sue.x

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  7. nicky19 November 2011 at 13:21

    LOVE IT
    Nicky

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  8. Suzilou19 November 2011 at 13:25

    Great scene love the stamp, another gorgeous creation :)

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  9. Cath Wilson19 November 2011 at 13:40

    Brilliant and I so love your delicate background - perfect. Great stamp x

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  10. Mandi19 November 2011 at 13:57

    So a bit of a cat's chorus then? lol Bet it was a hoot

    Stunningly beautiful card....as always!

    Thanks so much Vicky
    mandi LIM

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  11. Margaret19 November 2011 at 14:00

    Fabulous Vicky, so elegant and classy!
    M x

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  12. Sandra19 November 2011 at 14:43

    Stunning,gorgeous Christmas Card.

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  13. Kathyk19 November 2011 at 14:47

    Fabulous, love that flourish

    Kathyk

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  14. Deborah Frings19 November 2011 at 15:54

    Vicky - a lovely card - the kids sledding is lovely, and I do like the subtle hint of colour in the winter sky!

    I adore singing Christmas carols and songs - and as soon as December arrives I dig out my CDs and play them loudly!!!

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  15. Sasha19 November 2011 at 16:41

    Fabulous card, Vicky. I loved this image when you used it on another card. It's so nostalgic.

    Love your new photo...you're looking very glam!!:)

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  16. Sientje19 November 2011 at 16:46

    Wauw this is so BEAU-TI-FUL ! love the sillouette image of the children

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  17. Sarn19 November 2011 at 16:49

    Hilarious tale of the humming/meowing!

    Great silhouette card too x

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  18. Canonbury creations19 November 2011 at 17:03

    Love this image Vicky so nostalgic! I love Christmas carols and we are singing next Sunday at the turning on of the lights at Hampstead, no carols though:) All pop and gospel. Love your new photo!
    Val x

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  19. Loraine Arderne19 November 2011 at 17:05

    Beautifull cards as always. Love your new profile pic!

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  20. Jane Goldman19 November 2011 at 17:12

    Super card Vicky ! I too love the flourish, I find this silhouette quite tricky to use , but you have given me inspiration ! Thank you ! Also love the blushing bride ink on the horizon !
    Jane x

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  21. Anonymous19 November 2011 at 17:31

    You are all mad in your house! Lovely card today but I suspect it looks even better in real life.
    Thanks for adding a new photo I might not have recognised you when we meet up!
    Linda x

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  22. Victoria19 November 2011 at 17:39

    Your son might like this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HEMsoBLR1o

    Beautiful card! I really love the subtle background. Just gorgeous!

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  23. Aileen19 November 2011 at 18:05

    Gorgeous use of the silhouette. I love the flourish grounding your sentiment too. x

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  24. Suzi B19 November 2011 at 18:27

    I love this Vicky, just gorgeous!
    Suzi B xx

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  25. Brenda R19 November 2011 at 18:43

    Love the pink in the skyline along with the snowflakes. Perfect!

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  26. Lynne19 November 2011 at 18:54

    Simply gorgeous as always Vicky. Love your new photo, you look very posh.
    Lynne xxx

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  27. Janna Werner19 November 2011 at 19:09

    Vicky, first of all: I LOVE ur profile photo!!! And second: I LOVE your card :) The silhouette is gorgeous and the decent pastel colours fit so well! You are still one of my favourite card-crafter, you really know how to create elegant cards! Have a nice day, Janna

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  28. Suze Bain19 November 2011 at 19:31

    Fabulous silhouette and I LOVE the flourish. xx

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  29. jimlynn19 November 2011 at 20:05

    LOL! So nice to know y'all are getting in the Christmas spirit with a sing-a-long!

    Love this beautiful card. The flourish is just the perfect touch for it too. So pretty.
    Lynn

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  30. Anonymous19 November 2011 at 20:11

    Fabulous card Vicky! Love that silhouette stamp and the added snow is perfect!

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  31. Chrissie19 November 2011 at 20:31

    Another fab one Vicky... great new pic of you too!
    There are a lot of carol singing days left before Christmas!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  32. Jenny19 November 2011 at 20:32

    Oh how beautiful Vicky, I think your wintery scene is stunning, topped of brilliantly with the flourish under the sentiment :)
    Liking the new photo too :)
    Jenny x

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  33. Karen Aicken19 November 2011 at 21:10

    PERFECT CAS card! I love that touch of pink in the sky, too.
    TFS
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  34. Jules19 November 2011 at 23:14

    Hi Vicky

    This is one great look.

    Love what you have done here. the sentiment and the swirly background looks lovely.

    Sorry I haven't been around too much .. .. lots happening in the House of Hearts at the moment.

    Have a good weekend.

    Love Jules xx

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  35. Heather T19 November 2011 at 23:26

    Your subtle background is superb and that stamp is so sweet. Your new photo looks lovely; I like the new 'do!

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  36. Maria20 November 2011 at 00:29

    This is beautiful Vicky (I noticed this earlier today). I would never think to use a touch of pink in the sky of a winter card but it looks absolutely brilliant! Maria x

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  37. Anonymous20 November 2011 at 02:37

    Beautiful card, love the detail in the background.

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  38. Jen Mitchell20 November 2011 at 03:32

    You're right Vicky. Those kids sledding on mounds of snow is a gorgeous image. As long as it's not in my back yard! I'd forgotten about the flourish in Season of Joy. It makes a nice background for the Merry Christmas sentiment.

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  39. Marrigje20 November 2011 at 07:39

    Beautiful christmas card. I love the silhouette stamp. I am not yet into christmas. We have to celebrate a few other things first :D

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  40. Michelle20 November 2011 at 08:29

    The silhouette card is great

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  41. Gibmiss20 November 2011 at 11:47

    Hi Vicky
    Wowee!!!!! another stunner ...love it .......
    Hugs sylvie
    xxxx

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  42. Anonymous20 November 2011 at 13:59

    Beautiful card Vicky.. love every card you make!!! :)

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  43. Faith A at Daffodil Cards20 November 2011 at 15:58

    Stunning Vicky, just gorgeous

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  44. Lisa A.20 November 2011 at 17:20

    this is beautiful, Vicky!! Love the swirl, especially with the snow scene..wow...lovely:)!!

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  45. Pauline20 November 2011 at 17:48

    Vicky, this is just beautiful, what a gorgeous silhouette.

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  46. Bev20 November 2011 at 22:34

    Vicky this is a superb card, and I love the snowy scene and sentiment within the flourish.

    I like the new hair style too!! Hope you're feeling better now

    Bev.x

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  47. Susan20 November 2011 at 23:06

    Vicky, your card is FABULOUS!! Love that silhouette scene and you've really made it pop with all the little extra inking! BTW...LOVE your new pic!

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  48. laurie21 November 2011 at 01:18

    Awesome card....just love the scene!

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  49. Sue21 November 2011 at 09:44

    Stunning card Vicky like the bit about the meowing not humming har har Luv Sue x

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  50. Victoria21 November 2011 at 09:53

    Wow! I love this Vicky!! The subtle sky line is fab and those kids with the sleigh are adorable!!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  51. Stempelomi21 November 2011 at 11:25

    great card! I love it!

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  52. Linby21 November 2011 at 17:20

    So beautiful - I love it.
    Linbyx

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  53. Beryl K21 November 2011 at 21:30

    Just beautiful, love it
    Beryl x

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  54. G Peplow21 November 2011 at 22:56

    It's fabulous Vicky, love that stamp and the design is wonderful!
    I love the caterwalling carol singing oh! what fun, I bet you all had a really good giggle, LOL Gay xxx

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  55. Ann Y.21 November 2011 at 23:20

    Yikes! This is fabulous, Vicky. I love the image, love the masked snowy field and subtle sky. I love how you stamped the sentiment and the flourish, too. It's brilliant! :) Ann Y.

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  56. Anonymous21 November 2011 at 23:48

    Another beautiful creation Vicky. Love the sponging effects.

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  57. Bonnie22 November 2011 at 00:02

    What wonderful details with the snow falling in the background and the beautiful swirl!

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  58. GinaA22 November 2011 at 00:39

    Fab card as usual, your attention to detail is amazing.
    Great new profile photo.

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  59. Gillian R22 November 2011 at 10:56

    What a beautiful card

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  60. Carole Campanile22 November 2011 at 20:10

    Your card is beautiful Vicky. The colored sky really gives it a wonderful softness.

    TFS
    Carole

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  61. Sandy24 November 2011 at 21:41

    A beautiful card, love the background you have created for the sweet silhouette of the children and the swirl is fabulous!
    Sandy

    You can view my card here

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I'd love to know what you think. Do leave me a comment - it always makes my day! Vicky x


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