I've used my lovely Medallion stamp for this card and the fab new in colour Lucky Limeade. The ribbon is Old Olive as I didn't have any Limeade, but I'm happy to put any greens together - if it's good enough for Mother Nature, it's good enough for me! It also serves as a useful colour comparison for anyone who thought Lucky Limeade was similar to Old Olive - it really is quite different. You can see how I've 'stamped off' to create variations in the shade of Lucky Limeade - I love making layered backgrounds using this technique.
The tag shape is from Welcome Christmas and is so useful for sentiments. I used the Merry Christmas from Season of Joy and stamped the swirl from the same set which never seems to leave my hands at the moment! I'm a big fan of the Medallion too. It's a huge image and as well as being great for stamping layered backgrounds as I did on my card today, it makes a great contemporary card on its own, is brilliant for stamping wrapping paper and gift bags like this one I made a while ago...
... and popped up gift tags like this one...
Altogether a very useful addition to the craftroom!
Supplies needed for today's card:
Stamps: Medallion, Season of Joy, Welcome Christmas
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Garden Green
Card stock: Naturals Ivory
Other: Garden Green marker, Old Olive 1/8" taffeta ribbon, 1/8" handheld punch, corner rounder, stamp-a-majig
I'd be delighted to order any of these supplies for you and 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.
I have a new Stampers 6 club group starting in January and there are a few places left on it, so if you'd like to have a lovely parcel of crafty gorgeousness to open each month, do contact me as soon as possible. I'm offering places as Christmas presents this year too, presented in my voucher box, which can be personalised. Now wouldn't that be a very special present to open on Christmas morning?! Start dropping those hints now ladies!
This was supposed to be a very short post as I've got heaps to do... so I'd better stop wittering on now or I'll find myself spending Christmas on the naughty step!
Hope you're enjoying your weekend and I shall be sneaking back later to have a look at everbody's green creations! See you then,
A fab contemporary card Vicky and great use of a non xmas stamp. Love the gift bag and tag too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card Vicky, the colours work really well together
ReplyDeleteThat medallion is so versatile; I love the way you have created a whole panel with it. Lovely greens too!
ReplyDeleteGreat card as always. Love the gift bag and tag too! Nx
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! as usual Vicky :D
ReplyDeleteThe catoloque arrived ... thank you x
Suzi B xx
Totally wonderful Vicky, you are so right the greens go beautifully together! Your card is fabulous and the parcel too, the tag finishes so well, love them all, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeosu as ever Vicky
ReplyDeleteThat sntiment looks fabulous against the medallion background
Thanks so much
mandi LIM
It's s superb effect Vicky!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see something you've made I fancy getting the stash... which is why you are such a successful SU demo I should think!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
WOW love this, great sentiment and love the stamp :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous Vicky!
ReplyDeleteM x
Wow this is a stunning set xx Jan
ReplyDeleteCAS and beautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso like that lovely bag and tag!
Great ideas.
Lynn
very elegant!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - I really like that you stamped the flourish so subtly on the label. Such a lovely touch! Your gift bag is going to make somebody smile when they receive it. TFS
ReplyDeleteCheers, Karen
alteredsccrapbooking.blogspot.com
Stunning work, as always, Vicky:)
ReplyDeleteGreat card and I LOVE the bag and tag, they look perfect
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This is fab Vicky, you always come up something so lovely.The tag and bag look great also, well done :O) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteA stunning way to use a stamp that like you say is 'huge' and you can sometimes feel a little daunted at the prospect of using it, but you have used yours in the most brilliant and innovative way, as usual. It's nice to see an 'old favourite' being used too
ReplyDeleteHi Vicky
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card ....Chrissies right ...when you see what you can do with the stamp....you want it....or them...i have this Medallion stamp ...i haven`t used it much...but think i will case your card PLEASE!!!!!!!!
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Sylvie
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Just beautiful. Liked your comment about greens and Mother Nature! xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgous card, I've got that stamp but not had chance to use it yet. Well most certainly be having a go at that gift bag.
ReplyDeleteJo x
Wow! Fabulous as always Vicky.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Hello vicky
ReplyDeleteA stunning and gorgeous card, with a fabulous gift bag. The greens are gorgeous.
luv
irene
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Sooooo gorjus
ReplyDeletejenjoy x
Love the way you have used your medallion. Love the greens. x
ReplyDeleteLovely card- I like the way you added interest by rounding the corner!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Vicky, thes medallion makes a wonderful patterned background, and looks SOS tricking on the gift bag.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Vicky. I love how you used the Medallion stamp. I may have to case this beauty in blues.
ReplyDeleteYou really have great uses for that stamp. Sad to say, I've used it once, but you have inspired me, I will dig it out and see if I can't make a few gift bags for Christmas instead of buying them. :)
Hugs,
Carole
Fab card Vicky. I love how you can achieve different shades of the same colour by stamping off. The amtching bag and tag is gorgeous too!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Victoria ~x~
Lovely card you have made using the Medallion stamp...Like Carole I think mine has only been out of the box a couple of times...
ReplyDeleteAnne
Gorgeous use of greens in this card Vicky, though medallion is not a Christmas stamp it does have a feel of Christmas about it ! Beautiful choice of ribbon, it's those perfect little touches that make a card just right !
ReplyDeleteJane x
Stunning card and EVERYTHING else.
ReplyDeleteWish I lived closer for your class, I'd be there in a shot.
Gorgeous as ever Vicky and yes I was one of those who thought Old Olive was like Lucky Limeade - shame on me!! - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteTee hee Vicky!!! Looks like my huge Stampin Up stamp needs to come out again .. ..thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHope you have had a good weekend.
Love Jules xx
Love how you've made such a brilliant card using part of such a large stamp and one colour of inkpad!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know I could be joining you on that naughty step!!!
Jenny x
I never would have guessed that the Medallion stamp would make such a wonderful Christmas card, but it does! Trust you to figure it out!
ReplyDeleteLove how youve used the medalion stamp it looks stunning in the green har har on the naughty step been there for years !!!!! nothing gets done on time here oops Luv Sue x
ReplyDeleteYou on the naughty step ! Never ! What a fabulous stamp and you have utilized it so well and that green is perfect just love old olive. The bag and the tag are scrumptious little works of art even without a gift inside that bab would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteMarie
You have such a great style, that rounded corner on the background and the stripes on the ribbon look so good with the sentiment topper.
ReplyDeleteVicky, with all your wonderful blog posts, I bet your SU business is flourishing!! Your card with the medallion stamp is fabulous. I just got that stamp and it's HUGE! I never thought to use it like you have here...thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFabulous suite of stamped goodies. Fantastic design, as always, Vicky - love your style Karen x
ReplyDeleteWOW, great card.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card.I love the vibrant green colour
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Vicky - I am a fan of SU products, so it ticks all the boxes for me! Love the bag too.
ReplyDeleteSylvia x
Brilliant card using part of such a large stamp, never thought of doing that, thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used that stamping off technique in the background. It's simple but gives such an amazing effect!
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