I think I lulled myself into a false sense of security recently as I have actually liked my finished creations - all that is apart from this one.........
Have no idea what it is about it but it just doesn't sit right!
There were a couple of challenges about to CASE other cards and that is what I tried to do with this one - everyone else's are 100% better than this one!
I CASED this card and designerhttp://kittiekraft.typepad.com/kittiekraft/2013/10/poinsettia-christmas-window.html
but tried to put my own twist on it rather than just do a straight copy.
(Mainly because I don't have either the same window or poinsettia dies! LOL)
Not sure if it's worked really - perhaps the embossed brick background with the raised bricks is too fussy?
All done on white linen card.
The window die I cut out twice for some depth and added a bit of lace behind it - (next time I likely will cut out an aperture from the base card I think)
Bit of printed Christmas ribbon and some punched leaves added. The flowers from my stash were a dirty cream shade (LOL) so coloured them with red distress ink before they got the stickles treatment!
Challenges -
Twisted Tuesday - Free for All
As You Like It - CASE a designer
C.R.A.F.T - Christmas
Paper Craftin Journey - CASE a Card
Beccy's Month of Holiday Cards - White on White
Crafty Bloggers - Christmas
Thanks for having a look today - comments appreciated - would love to know what you think! Have a great day. x
Absolutely gorgeous Viv love the flower's have a lovely weekend
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Oh wow this is wonderful. Love the embossed wall and the pop of red.
ReplyDeleteHugs DesÃre {Doing Life}
You are far too hard on yourself Viv, I think that your card is gorgeous. I love your design and such beautiful poinsettias.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is Fantastic! I love the white on white and then the vibrant red against it really brings the eye to your card.
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Kelly- DT
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This is just fabulous,gorgeous design.xxx
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ReplyDeleteFabulous stuning card......
Hugs Sylvie xxx
Fabulous Christmas card Viv lovely window
ReplyDeleteAnne
This is a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteIt is very hot here in Sydney, Australia. Above normal temperatures for October.
I love this Viv, the embossing is wonderful I like the window and the poinsettia
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Oh so white and snowy - the poinsettias add that burst of colour. VERY striking as all your cards.
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M
methinks you are too hard on yourself Viv, this card is gorgeous :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
A wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteWell I like it! Picked it out from my notification from Bloglovin as one I wanted to investigate. So stop thinking it isn't the most beautiful card, it is absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful Viv, love this white on white and the dies used...beautiful.xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card Viv! Everything about it is beautiful. I know you said you weren't sure about the brick work, but I think it's perfect and adds lots of texture and dimension. The window die you used is gorgeous, I love the fancy edge along the top. Beautiful work!
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Beccy
Oh you are a hard woman to please ..lol Its beautiful Viv, the Red Poinsettia realy brings it alive.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mau xx
Love this gorgeous card and the raised brickwork.
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Debby
oh wow so stunning viv.love all the white with just the touch of red and such a stylish design :D
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Love your twist on your cased card. Viv. Every bit as lovely. Gorgeous white on White with the dash of red. Love it. Thanks for joining us over at AYL CAROLXX
ReplyDeleteYou're waaaaaay to hard on yourself! This is gorgeous! Wonderful job! Thanks for joining us over at Twisted Tuesday Challenges!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and good job on casing the card. Thanks for sharing with us at PCJ and good luck. Hugs, Gale DT
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