Saturday, January 19, 2013

Another Christmas Card

Here is my third card for the design team application at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown. I used the sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges.

I just love the rustic look, so when they came out with the wood grain background paper in bulk from the Dakota paper pack, I was in heaven! I adore this paper! But I haven't used the houndstooth pattern on the opposite side of it yet. When I saw the recipe challenge at 52 CCT, to use patterned paper and to decorate the inside of your card, I knew it would be perfect! I could use the pattern paper as my card base, so the pretty houndstooth pattern would show on the inside!

 
The recipe also calls for glitter, so I put red glitter on my holly berries, and gold glitter on the banner "string" to tie it in with the gold ribbon.
 
Here is the inside:
 
I added red glitter to the holly berries on the inside and green to the holly leaves.
 
Materials used:
Cardstock: White Daisy
B&T's: Dakota
Stamps: Remarkable Wreath, Christmas Love
Ink: Barn Red, Olive
Other: gold ribbon and extra fine glitter (not CTMH)
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6 comments:

  1. Mynn xxJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Sarah, this is just beautiful! I adore the gorgeous simplicity and fabulous elements! hanks so much for joining us at 52CCT! I hope you'll join us for our challenges at Inkspirational and Technique Tuesday, too! HUGS and happy weekend! :)

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  2. JacquelineJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Hi Sarah - I love your card both inside and out, gorgeous glitter accents too. Thanks for joining in this week at 52CCT - Jacqueline xx

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  3. Danielle VincentJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Gorgeous card Sarah! Especially love how you did the inside. Thanks for joining us this week at 52CCT!

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  4. Ruth MJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    What a great use of that wonderful patterned paper and I love your wreath! The glitter details, inside and out, are just the perfect touch!
    Thanks so much for joining us at 52 {C}CT & I hope you play along with us again soon! Ruth x

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  5. Betty WrightJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Sarah, love the colors! I see you are getting an early start on your Christmas cards this year. Great idea! Thanks so much for playing along with Crazy4Challenges Sketch Saturday!

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  6. Louise van VurenJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Great use of the double sided paper and glitter and a decorated inside too. You card follows the recipe and has turned out beautifully. Thanks for playing along with us at 52 CCT this week

    Louise xx

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