Wednesday 8 January 2020

An early start!

There's no doubt that joining in Christmas challenges means less panic come the end of November. I did a few from the middle of 2019 and it was the first time in years I have not felt I have been chained πŸ™to the craft desk churning out nothing but Christmas cards -  so I am going to try and join in again this year as often as I can!
The CAS Christmas challenge this month is to use a tag on your card.
So here's my card for the gallery
A blended ink background  (Cracked Pistachio/Peacock Feathers) on a scrap of card and liberally splattered with white acrylic paint was my starting point, then cut to a tag shape.

The sentiment white embossed and added some die cut trees.

I used a snow embossing folder for the card base and cut out another row of trees putting them across the card and added a torn scrap of paper. I gave this torn piece a liberal application of some Stickles but left the trees behind plain.

Used foam pads on the tag to pop it up and some Stickles on the trees on the tag. (None of the Stickles show up very well but it does have a nice sparkle πŸ’Ž!)

The ribbon was hand dyed with Cracked Pistachio DI.

The photo taking really frustrated me as we have yet another very grey and horrible day here!

I'm hoping that  the forecast is correct and we get rid of these dark overcast skies as it would be nice to see some bright blue even if it's frosty!

Have a great day whatever you're doing! x

Linking up to

ABC Christmas - Die Cut/CAS/Embossing
Crafty Calendar - Add a Tag
C@SS - Add some sparkle

23 comments:

Christine Alexander said...

Viv, what a beautiful winter scene with your tag and trees. Love the mix of blues for your background. Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.

Kathleen said...

Super design and lovely tree dies, lovely card.

Kath x

Carole said...

Hand dyed ribbon!!....what will you do next. I love your tag card...super! xx

Bonnie said...

Your ink blended yielded the most beautiful color, Viv, and perfect with the snowy splatters! Love how you've placed the die cuts to extend beyond the tag and the died to match ribbon! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!

Bunny said...

This is a lovely Christmas card. It is always nice to be ahead of the game and not feel stressed about making holiday cards. I actually had mine ready to mail out the day after Thanksgiving. It was such a peaceful feeling. Then I just made them for fun and have a decent collection for the upcoming 2020 season. [Bunny]

Lindsey said...

This is so pretty! Love the combination of tag, die cuts and lots of white space. I hear you on trying to photograph on a grey day! Thanks for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge!

Aquarius said...

A super winter scene - always a good idea to make a few Christmas cards during the year to save the stress in December.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Well done on starting early, lovely colour

Sandy said...

Fantastic idea! Love the background colors of your tag.
Sandy xx

Loll said...

Beautiful tag card Viv! Love how the row of trees extends beyong the tag. Always great to make the cards throughout the year. xx

KandA said...

Gorgeous card and such a lovely frosty scene xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Your Christmas card is beautiful VIv love the addition of the Trees

Anne

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Robyn Oliver said...

Lovely, lovely, lovely card Viv

Mac Mable said...

Wow what a stunner and the tag looks fabulous against the crisp white die cut row of trees x.

Mia said...

Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafty Calendar. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
craftartista.blogspot.com {My Blog}

Lynne said...

Fabulous card Viv, love the way you've taken the tree's beyond the tag x

Danni Reid said...

LOVE your beautiful winter scene, the trees are gorgeous!

Karen Dunbrook said...

love this....well done.
xx Karen

Susan said...

This is stunning! Love the way the trees are behind and on top fo the tag. Wonderful textures and layers, yet still a very CAS card.

Pat said...

I adore these die cut trees and snowfall in white on white on the base card Viv, and then the added trees to the bottom of the tag to match ad what a a wonderful colour you have made with the two DI's A great design! x

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Gosh, this is so serene and beautiful! LOVE everything about this gorgeous creation. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin', truly gorgeous in every way! Hugs, Wends xoxo CaSS DT

Wei said...

Such a smart idea to create a tag on a card. Thanks for playing along with us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Looking forward to seeing your creative projects in the future galleries again.