I have made a lot of design team cards lately, but haven't just played in awhile, so this morning, I perused Paper Playful's list of challenges and found lots of inspiration for a card...
I created the background by smooshing ink on my glass plate, adding water, and dragging the white cardstock through it. Once it was dry, I randomly rubbed VersaMark and heat embossed with clear EP. I like the texture and shine it added! (see closeup below) My sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp Build Me a Snowman. My cup of cocoa is Honey Bee Stamps Love You S'More. Branches from a MS punch and green cardstock and a PaperTrey Button (cut from extra background) finished it off.
Here are the challenges I'm entering...
A Cut Above Sept - AG with a die cut
Addicted to Stamps and More #500 - die cuts and/or stencils (I used die cuts)
As You Like It - layered or flat **I chose layers because I just love layers! I also love CAS/one layer cards, but I am never satisfied with how mine turn out. I always end up adding layers. :)
Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #45 - coffee, tea, or cocoa
Creative Knockouts #554 - lots of layers
jingle belles - cardstock Christmas (no patterned paper)
Just Us Girls #791 - die week
Merry Little Christmas #64 - AG Christmas and family friendly
Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stamp It
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Stamp It
Word Art Wednesday #714-715 - AG family friendly
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed day!
11 comments:
That inky technique added such great visual interest to your cardstock ... awesome holiday card ... so very glad you joined our Cardstock Christmas at Jingle Belles.
Great Christmas card. The smooshed background looks fantastic. Love the cocoa cup and hearts. This design oozes a warm and cozy feeling. Thanks for sharing with the September Challenge at A Cut Above.
Very nice card, Debbie! I love the way you did your background. And adding clear embossing powder is a really nice idea. I love the coffee cup with the hearts coming out of it. Such a nice touch. Someone will love getting this for Christmas. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We really appreciate you!
That background looks fabulous paired up with your cup of cocoa! Love the design and how you added the sentiment on the tag with the twine tied button and greenery. Thanks for playing along with us at JUGS!
A gorgeous card fabulous background . Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Knockouts
Love that background technique a lot! Your sentiment and cup of cheer are great too. Thanks so much for playing at Just Us Girls!
Love that chance to "play" in the craft room! Good for you and thanks for sharing your source for inspiration. Thanks for sharing your card with us for the Stencils and/or Dies Challenge at Addicted to Stamps & More! Cathy ATS&M DT
What a fabulous card, I love the color palette, the inky goodness, and that cool embossing technique is awesome too! So pleased you could join our Cardstock Christmas fun at Jingle Belles!
This is just the sweetest card for Christmas, so cozy and warm. Lots of fabulous work here, it's obvious you have a real eye for color and design. I LOVE it, thanks for playing along with us over at A Cut Above, I hope we see you back again soon!!
Judy~ ACA CT Designer
Fabulous card and background! Thanks so much for joining us at the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!
Such an amazing background!
Thanks for joining us for the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!
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