Yikes - second post of the day! Well, I didn't plan very well but wanted to get an entry in for some challenges, specifically merging Christmas Kickstart's Festive Florals theme with Hero Arts Stay Crafty with Hero to do a slimline holiday card.
I recently purchased the Hero Arts new stocking bouquet set and spent Thursday night stamping and die cutting a pile of all the elements. My thought was to do a bouquet in a stocking but it didn't work well with the slimline size. I decided to create floral swags instead, using another jumbo sentiment from the JOLLY set I used on a previous card. I'm sure I'll get to the JOLLY at some point - LOL!
I colored the elements with Copic markers and added lacquer to the candy canes. I die cut a zig zag panel and stamped PEACE in Soft Sky ink - it didn't show up very well so that became a shadow for the PEACE I stamped in Versamark, gold embossed and fussy cut. I popped the letters over the stamped peace using foam tape. Arranged my floral elements - done! I still have plenty left over to create a stocking bouquet later in the week.
I also add this to Watercooler Wednesday for All Occasions and to Darnell's November NBUS Challenge since my Stocking Bouquet set is getting its first play here.
Thanks for stopping and hope you're having as crafty a day as I am!! PS - The Die Cut Divas have a new challenge up for November Thanks or Thanksgiving. Please check it out & I hope to see you in the gallery this month!! I'll have my feature on the 21st and inspiration on the 30th. Finally, tomorrow will be the October Card Chain Challenge reveal so stop back and check that out, if desired.
Gorgeous card Linda, love the flower swags so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! What a pretty slimline card! I really like the play between the dainty floral images and the bold lettered wording! It's the perfect contrast! The pinking shear edging along the die panel with awesome! Nice job on this card!
ReplyDeleteRachelle : )
love those florals and how you used them on your slimline - might have to see about getting those stamps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral slimline for Christmas, Linda!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!
ReplyDeleteA slimline is such a perfect base for a bold sentiment.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous slim line card Linda.Love the pale blue and red and those beautiful flowers. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.Tristan DT.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! Great design using the smaller floral images with larger font sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is stunning and so sweet! What a beautiful Christmas card, Linda. The die cut sentiment makes a great focal point for a slimline. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous combination of colors and elements.
ReplyDeleteLove your flower swags, Linda! You card is gorgeous and I love that gold sentiment. Thanks for joining Arlene and me at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x
ReplyDeleteYou've composed a really gorgeous slimline Christmas design, Linda! I love the way you bookmarked your beautiful floral swags on either side of the golden Peace sediment! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Keep safe and crafty! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, the PEACE stand out and is a wonderful sentiment. The floral swags a brilliant altogether beautiful. X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slimline, and your elements fit perfectly!
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