As I have been thinking about Christmas over the past few days (see THIS earlier post), I decided to continue that trend with my card. I have to say that The Snowflake Spot (sadly, retired) is one of my absolute favorite sets, EVER! As soon as I decided to participate in this challenge, I KNEW I wanted to use it.
For my color-combo, I consulted my new "creative buddy", the SU! Color Coach. I really don't use a lot of *blue* in any of my creations. But I really like the new Marina Mist color and decided that it was finally time to challenge myself to take it for a spin. Marina Mist + Bashful Blue + Silver = one really gorgeous combo! Although it is tough to see in the photos, my snowflake image is stamped on Shimmery White cardstock, for a little added flair.
The new Glass Glitter from the Holiday Mini Catalog is fabulous! Because I can't just decide on a project and NOT add lots of little details as I put it all together, I went with the glitter border. Glitter is so easy to adhere to any project with a layer of Sticky Strip. It's TOO easy, maybe that's why I couldn't help myself! HaHa!
Stamps: The Snowflake Spot (retired), Perfect Punches
Ink: Marina Mist classic ink, Versa-Mark
Paper: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver, Shimmery White cardstock
Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Glass Glitter in silver (Holiday Mini), sticky strip, Scalloped Circle punch, silver embossing powder, Silver elastic cord (retired)
Non-Stampin' Up! Supplies: pearls
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Anne Marie, this is so pretty, love the colors and of course the bling, I always need some bling somewhere. You did an awesome job and congrats on entering into the challenge.
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie this is just stunning girl..Love the silver and blue and those pearls are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful I love your snowflake stamp.
ReplyDeleteOH my...simply gorgeous, beautiful detail!!!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness! This is probably one of the most ecquisite holiday cards I have ever seen! It's stunning! A show stopper for sure -- with its' beautiful hues of aqua and silver, just the right amount of bling and the snowflake - just has so much WOW factor! I hope you entered this card all over the place and in many challenges - it's a winner! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the dazzle and bling in this card!!! Such a WOW factor!! Simply stunning. Thanks for playing @ PPA!!!
ReplyDeleteSucha pretty card! great colour combo and the beautiful bling. I don't have many SU sets but I have this one from my mom and I also love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card! I love the colour combo you used, and your use of embellishments. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness!!!! I think I'm in love with this card! Simply gorgeous. Love all the blue - and of course, the pearls. Fabulous job.
ReplyDeletelynn
WOWZA!! A show stopper for sure, or shall I say BLOG STOPPER! LOVE the glitter around the edge, hope no Hello Kitty bandages were involved this time! (wink, wink!)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the tinsel! Beautiful! Thanks for playing @ PPA!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is gorgeous! I love that color combo and the glitter glass is definitely on my "wish list"
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is stunning. the pearls, the emobssing and that big, chunky glitter are incredible. I hope the recipient will appreciate all the thought you put into this.
ReplyDeleteThis card is absolutely amazing! I love that snowflake!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! The glitter edge is a perfect touch and so are the pearls on the snowflake.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!! There is nothing more to say! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this card!d Wow!
ReplyDeleteTee
This is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
Courtney