I really liked the sketch from Fab Friday #74 and the lovely colour combo from Create with Connie and Mary #376. This card came together quite likely and I'm quite happy with the final result. I wish inspiration always came so smoothly!
The card base was embossed with the Bough and Berries embossing folder (Holidays Catalogue, page 30). A piece of paper from the Typeset Designer Series Paper was added to the card. Then, I stamped a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock with the snowflake and flurries from the Holly Jolly Greetings stamp set, embossing the smaller image with Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder. I punched the right lower corner using the Curvy Corner Trio Punch (HC, page 18).
I used the same stamp set for the sentiment (including the darling dangling stars), and then I used the Voeux Framelits Dies to die-cut the word "peace" out of Silver Glimmer Paper. It should be noted that the stamp set and Framelits dies are offered together as a bundle for 15% off. It is very nice to finally have word dies offered in various languages so I was happy to add those to my collection.
To finish embellishing the card, I added a Metallic Doily with a Element Snowflake on top, decorated with a Iced Rhinestone Embellishment (HC, page 24). Winter Wonderland Embllishments were added as well. (We've had many metal with a rhinestone center embellishments over the year, but I should say those are my absolute favorite - they are small and delicate and easy to work into a design.) Then, I used glue dots to add a couple of shimmery sequins I had leftover from the Watercolour Wishes Card Kit.
Colour Combo: Tip Top Taupe + Lost Lagoon + Perfect Plum
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Souhaits de joie (Holly Jolly Greetings)
Cardstock: Tip Top Taupe, Lost Lagoon, Perfect Plum
Designer Series Paper: Typeset
Ink: Tip Top Taupe, Lost Lagoon, VersaMark
Accessories: Bough and Berries embossing folder, Metallic Doilies,
Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Iced Rhinestone Embellishment,
Sequins (Watercolour Wishes Card Kit), Silver Glimmer Paper, Voeux Framelits Dies,
Element Snowflakes, Very Vanilla Medium Envelope
Very pretty - I love the textures, layering and sparkling embellishments, from the glimmer sentiment to the snowflake and charms, that you've used on your card. It has a lovely modern-collage feel. Thanks for joining us over at Create With Connie and Mary this week!
Posted by: Joanne James | October 12, 2015 at 14:31
I love the eclectic festive feel and our cool colours work so well on a Christmas themed card.
Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary - I always love to see your work. :)
Posted by: Alison Barclay | October 13, 2015 at 07:23
Beautiful layers! And I love these colors for a winter card...perfect with snowflakes and sparkle! Well done! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!
Posted by: Amanda Mertz | October 13, 2015 at 07:51
Wow! I love EVERYTHING about your card, Cindy! The layers and layers of snowflakes are so pretty and the silver accents are perfect! The more I look at it the more details I see and love! Thank you for playing along with our challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
Posted by: Jenny Engelke | October 13, 2015 at 08:49
What a fabulous mix of elements! Love the stamped panel and the combination of the shiny foil doily with the natural snowflake! Very pretty card! Thank you for joining us at Create with Connie and Mary!
Posted by: Chris Slogar | October 13, 2015 at 10:49
This is beautiful! I love how you've added so much texture and dimension. Stunning! Thanks for playing along this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
Posted by: Bridgette Jones | October 13, 2015 at 18:39
Oh this is just so PRETTY! LOVE all the wonderful little 'details' you have included! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
Posted by: Mary Brown | October 13, 2015 at 20:25
Gorgeous card! I love the colors and great mix of textures!
Posted by: karen h | October 13, 2015 at 21:19
You have done a beautiful card with all the layering, textures and sparkle!! You pulled together all these wonderful details with the colors for a eye-popping Christmas card! Thanks for joining us this week for the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.
Posted by: Margaret Raburn | October 13, 2015 at 21:27
Wow! Stunning! I love all the elements on here...the newsprint, the winter wonderland elements...the "paix" sparkle, and the embossed background! Just absolutely gorgeous! Good to hear from you! Thanks for playing along with the color challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | October 14, 2015 at 08:55
How gorgeous! I love the combination of colors you've used on this (otherwise) traditional card. Just beautiful! Thank you so much for playing along with this Fab Friday sketch challenge!
Posted by: Brian King | October 14, 2015 at 11:44