I made a mask with one of my Labels framelits and sponged Summer Starfruit ink into it to create a golden glow. The pine needles from Watercolour Winter were stamped over the top and Early Espresso ink sponged round one side for a little definition before removing the mask.
The heart ornaments from Tiny Tags were stamped in versmark on Naturals Ivory then heat embossed in gold. I used the small heart punch when cutting them out - it's not an exact fit but it certainly helps! The card was finished with this lovely sentiment from Beautiful Season.
Here's what you'll need to make this card
Stamps: Watercolour Winter, Tiny Tags, Beautiful Season (sentiment)
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Early Espresso
Card stock: Very Vanilla, scrap of Naturals Ivory
Other: Big Shot, Labels framelits, Sahara Sand marker, versamark, gold embossing powder, heat tool, stamp-a-majig
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I was listening to the great Pam Ayres on the radio yesterday and was delighted to hear some of her housework tips: Fed up with hoovering but like the warmth of carpet? Pam recommends installing hard flooring and sticking bits of carpet to your slippers instead! Cleaning your windows is a mistake she says - dirty windows stop people from looking in and seeing the mess! I may not have taken all her advice but my housework was done in record time!
I'll have a designer paper idea for you tomorrow - hope to see you then!
Hi Vicky - this is absolutely gorgeous! love the mask, the colours and the stamps! really beautiful christmas card hugs Karen
ReplyDeleteLove your card V ! What sweet little hearts! I also LOVE Pam Ayres! I went to one of her concerts once when she visited Australia-she is hilarious! Hope you are having a lovely week my friend !
ReplyDeleteVicky, this is absolutely amazing! LOVE the scene you've created--and your gold hearts are an amazing accent! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :)
ReplyDeleteI need more of those housekeeping tips! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Vicky! I love the warm colors!!!
p.s. I've given you a blog award over on my blog...
Beautiful card Vicky, I love the soft glow and delicate sponging.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sponging, Vicky. Your Christmas hearts are lovely! 45 days until December has me feeling a little panicky. I need to get busy on my Christmas cards! :) ann
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Vicky..great use of the franelet and lovely colouring love the stamps
ReplyDeleteAnne
Hi vicky
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ... Stunning card... Love the hearts ... Brill idea as usual.... I love Pam Ayres....
Enjoy your day....
Hugs Sylvie xxxx
Love the housework tips Vicky might have to try those!!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas card is stunning and perfect for our challenge this week at 52CCT - Thanks so much for joining in - Jacqueline xx
Wonderful masking, inking and embossing. Looks fabulous Dahling! xxx
ReplyDeleteOne word, Stunning!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your recent win, can't remember which one it was as you win so many.
Wow Vicky, this is another stunner. Love those pine needles, a beautiful card. xx
ReplyDeleteYour card has a lovely clean design! Love how you used a die for masking - the effect is really nice!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Stunning and beautiful Vicky. Thank you for the
ReplyDeleteH word tips.
luv
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Another stunningly simple and beautifully crafted card. I so look forward to your daily posts, they always amaze me. Thanks for joining in with our colour challenge at 52 CCT this week too
ReplyDeleteLouise xx
Stunning card, vicky! I may have to CASE this one!
ReplyDeleteOh another one of your gorgeous Inked backgrounds Vicky and a perfect Christmas glow for your tree ornaments...I love this :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to CASual Fridays :0)
Jenny x
This is the best idea I've seen in a very long time! So ingenious and so well executed, Vicky! What a winner!
ReplyDelete(Thanks for your sweet list of love you sent this morning! I'm off to nail carpet snips to my slippers!!)
Fab card Vicky it's like looking through a window:) The colours in the sponging are gorgeous! I'm using my building work as my housework excuse although I'm liking the carpet slippers:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
The tiny golden hearts look right at home hanging from the pretty greenery! Very nice, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love those shimmery hearts! So glad you could play along this week at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteGreat masking and stunning card! The colors are simply marvelous...x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful, classy, elegant and nostalgic card, reminds me of times gone by, wonderful masking and stamping here Crafting Clair.
ReplyDeleteMarie
This is absolutely spectacular Vicki!! Thanks so much for joining us this week at 52CCT! P.S. I knew there was a reason I haven't washed my windows in a while :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Vicky, beautiful sponging and I love the heart ornaments!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing Pam's tips - made me chuckle! I have a mantra re housework myself - "housework before stamping? Only in the dictionary!"
Thanks for sharing your lovely work with us again at 52 {C}CT! Ruth x
Absolutely gorgeous card...love the inking! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frame for your christmas tree scene. The little gold hearts make great ornaments. x
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! I love everything about it, nicely done! Thanks for joining us this week at 52CCT!
ReplyDeleteOh la la Vicky, ta carte est d'une grande beauté et très inspirante, merci de la partager avec nous, biz
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