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Monday 10 November 2014

Glowing Christmas star using Kinda Eclectic from Stampin' Up

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FOLLOW THAT STAR!
But I digress! I'm here to show you the one layer Christmas card I made at the weekend when I saw the Starry Night challenge at Less is More. I'd been stamping with Stampin' Up's Kinda Eclectic stamp set when I had the idea of using that sunburst image as the glow of the Christmas star, so this was my chance to test it out! Come and see:


I masked off the bottom of the card front with a sticky note and stamped the 'glow' in So Saffron ink. A punched star, a trimmed strip of washi and a row of piercing and the card was done! I couldn't find a suitable sentiment in my collection so I used my computer to print this one.

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Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set
£24.95
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad
£4.95
Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
£15.50
Santa Co. Designer Washi Tape
£4.50
Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack
£7.25
Gold Foil Sheets
£3.75

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I dragged all my menfolk out to the shops yesterday afternoon - I hope you're impressed! They all needed one or two items of clothing and we had presents to get for some upcoming birthdays. On the way home in the car, the conversation turned to Christmas shopping with the boys saying how tricky it could be. I explained that successful gift shopping entailed listening out for clues."For example," I said."I've dropped at least ten hints about things I like while we've been shopping today!" There was an astonished silence.

See you tomorrow when I'll have TWO cards to show you!

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21 comments:

  1. jackiescrafts10 November 2014 at 10:26

    Morning Vicky I love this Christmas card it's simple but striking and the sentiment is perfect. When you create a computer sentiment do you print direct to your card or do you print onto paper and attach It?
    I've posted some notelets on my blog made using my new ink pads and card, they are brilliant I live them all
    Jackie x

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    1. Vicky Hayes10 November 2014 at 20:53

      I don't do this very often to be honest Jackie as it's a bit of a faff! When I do, it has to be because I want a specific sentiment and I usually print it direct to my card.

      Just popping over to have a look at your notelets now! x

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  2. Kathyk10 November 2014 at 10:57

    Smashing make

    Kathyk

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  3. Sarn10 November 2014 at 11:13

    Ha ha ha ha ha . . . I am chuckling at the "astonished silence" by the menfolk! That is so typical!

    Loving what you've done with the Kinda Eclectic set. xxx

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  4. Sid10 November 2014 at 12:39

    Love your starburst Vicky !

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  5. I Card Everyone10 November 2014 at 12:56

    Gorgeous!!

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  6. My Card Attic: Hazel10 November 2014 at 13:06

    What a simply stunning CAS card Vicky! Hazel xx

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  7. Deborah Frings10 November 2014 at 13:57

    I think your Christmas card is absolutely lovely! I did enjoy reading about your shopping trip. I know just what you mean about dropping hints! Sometimes, you just have to be direct! :)

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  8. Irene10 November 2014 at 14:07

    Hello Vicky

    Your card is just beautiful. The glow of the So Saffrn sun looks wonderful and I love the gold star centre.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  9. Em Louise Fairley10 November 2014 at 15:26

    Gorgeous card Vicky! Another great idea for one of my wishlisted stamp sets :) xxx

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  10. Erna Logtenberg10 November 2014 at 18:17

    haha Vicky, I was just thinking, where is that sentiment from.... from your computer! Beautiful card! Xx Erna

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  11. Tanya10 November 2014 at 19:00

    Very lovely card! And your "shopping with your boys" story made me giggle....!

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  12. Lee-Anne10 November 2014 at 20:11

    This is one gorgeous one layer design, Vicky! Fabulous texture and color!

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  13. Jane11 November 2014 at 09:42

    Caught my eye! Love this stamp set and the simplicity of your card.

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  14. Tracey11 November 2014 at 12:38

    Lovely card. Great idea for the stamp set. Tracey X

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  15. Sazzle Dazzle11 November 2014 at 16:37

    Super fun and clever Vicky
    Love how the star is at the base of the card.
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  16. Chrissie12 November 2014 at 18:57

    Great composition Vicky... I assume that the washi is an embellishment!!
    I love how the rays form the starshine!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  17. Anne13 November 2014 at 07:44

    Vicky this is such a clever use of your stamps, very stylish card
    Thanks so much for your LIM entry
    Anne
    Less is More Designer

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  18. Jenny14 November 2014 at 17:29

    Very classy Vicky... perfect positioning of all those elements. I can just picture the conversation in the card....bet you could hear a pin drop in that silence!!! :0)

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  19. Viv14 November 2014 at 18:06

    Fab card Vicky, so clever too. Don't you love men and presents...leave a list I say and be done with it lol...at least you get what you want that way ;) Viv xx

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  20. Connie MacFarlane15 November 2014 at 00:57

    Love the fabulous simplicity of this card Vicky! Beautiful.

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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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