Drove home last night and confess to being dog tired.... have changed the bed and done all the washing and sat down here determined that today and tomorrow I am going to make something particularly as I am now aware it is almost November and I need Christmas cards!
Decided this year that most/all will be CAS and quick and trying to make them in batches of four.
Here's the first -
Am a tad disappointed in the pic (aren't I always) as the stars are actually quite reflective/shiny - I used an Encore Ultimate Metallic Gold Ink Pad - and it really is lovely ink!
The sentiment is one of my very first Christmas stamps and I love the script.
Just added a few little gems for added sparkly.
I made four of these - am going to have another go on dark cardstock and emboss the stars - and if I run out of other one layer ideas then there likely will be more in different colours!
My Presentations are not yet over - have a few more then I have the Ladies National Presentation Dinner at the end of next month - cue long frock!!! My year finishes at the end of February with the Men's National Dinner.... so no doubt another long dress will be required (any excuse!).
I hope all is well with you all here in blogland. Have a few days to myself this week so will try and see you all - if you're still showing up in my Reading List - as Mr Blogger appears to have banished you all to cyberspace.....
Am linking up to Christmas Card Challenges and Christmas at Sweet Stampin' who both have Anything Goes challenges and also to CASe this Sketch - which you can see here.
Have a great day whatever you're doing. x
19 comments:
You won't know what yo do with yourself come Febraury!this is a sure fire quick CAS card but very elegant looking and will be just as striking in other. Colourways. Hugs Mrs A.
Hello stranger! Good to see you around. I think your CAS card is lovely.....now remember when you buy a box of cards they can come in packs of 10...not just 4!...so why not do the same again! I have a gold encore pad too (and a silver) which have had for years, and I love the script on your sentiment...sometimes the oldies are the best eh! (does that apply to people too?) Sounds like come February you will collapse in a heap...till then enjoy your posh frocks.... and take care xx
Lovely to see you with a little time to craft my friend, such an elegant card as CAS defo seems the way to go.
B x
Gorgeous CAS card Viv
Anne
One layer CAS can be tricky, one doesn't want the card to feel bland nor too busy. This design is perfectly balanced and elegant.
Its a very stylish CAS card Viv.
Its good that you are managing to get a little time to craft.
Yvonne xx
Really classy card Viv, super CAS and lovely snowflakes, yes the sentiment is a super font.
Been a very busy year for you but bet you will be a bit sad when it is all over.
Thanks so much for your comment.
Kath x
Style and class all on a card...hugs.x [aNNie]
Beautiful card Viv
Dianne xx :)
Beautiful! Wonderful take on the sketch!
Looks fabulous to me Viv. Good idea to make batches of 4 and keep 'em simple.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
These stars in the bright gold ink look fabulous Viv and I love the clear gems you have added and the sentiment font is beautiful. This is so elegant and pretty and a quick CAS Christmas card and a great idea to make a few of these towards your Christmas total. x
Gorgeous card, the top star shows off the beautiful metallic shimmer x
A lovely layout, that sentiment is fab and so is the main star stamp.
Your card is lovely and very elegantViv. That's a beautiful big star. You've certainly had a very busy year. Enjoy your few free days. Barbxx
I love it! It's clean and beautiful!
That's one very classy Xmas card Viv!I cheat and make all mine the same now and mainly choose a digi image then colour it and add sparkle lol.People never know if you make them all the same! Wow your year is going by so quickly too,nice to see where you have via on facebook...and yes some lovely dresses too ;) hugs Viv xx
Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges!
Monica - CCC DT
A gorgeous CAS design. Thank you for playing at Christmas at Sweet Stampin'. Tracey
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