Lovely bright day here after a very frosty morning - such a contrast to yesterday when I had the lights on at 1pm it was that dark and miserable!
Sat and wrote most of my cards and a trip to the Post Office this morning to send the overseas ones so I feel a little more organised - which makes a change!
I used a left over piece of of textured linen cardstock which gave the inked background a bit of texture.
Quite a simple to do card really, -some ink blending, white heat embossed branches and some Silver Nuvo drops for the berries.
The silver does have a lovely shimmer to it and I decided against white snow spatters as I simply wanted it to look like branches against a clear night sky (not sure I've succeeded!)
The sentiment is from SU.
Still a couple more cards to write which I am going to do today and then maybe I shall make a few more - might as well start on next year's!
We will be remaining in the highest restriction Tier once our National lockdown finishes tomorrow. I have a feeling that I may well be buried under what my friend describes as a massive 'cardalanche' by the time our restrictions are finally lifted.
Hope the sun is shining where you are too. x
Linking up with -
Mix It Up - A/Goes plus CAS
Merry Little Christmas - A/Goes
TIOT - Winter Wonderland
Country View - A/Christmas
There's not a robin in sight Viv; Your card is gorgeous and what a beautiful stamp. I love the depth of colour in the background which really makes the white embossing stand out. I'm pleased to say that the sun is shining here today. I've only seen it through the window as I've been catching up with some much needed housework! Take care Hun and enjoy the rest of your day xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely. It just sparkles and the linen behind it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas card Viv like the dark blue with the silver ..we’ve got sunshine today which is nice..
ReplyDeleteAnne
That really is a beautiful stamp and loving what you've done with it on this card. Sunshine here today as well which gives a more cheerful outlook from the windows.
ReplyDeleteLove that silver against the dark textured background, what a great card. I am envious if you have finished your Christmas cards. I have done my overseas ones but still have about 13 to make plus some other Christmas things that I like to make each year. Having more time this year doesn't seem to have made any difference xx
ReplyDeleteOh this is so elegant and stunning, what a great card. I love the linen card on the background, finishes it off beautifully, Stay Safe, we are in tier 3 here in Scotland, not the highest but still a fair amount of restrictions, Hazelx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Viv...super stamp. Tier 3 for me too tomorrow...no difference to today really! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and a fabulous night sky. The white heat embossing looks so pretty and a lovely effect with the textured card x.
ReplyDeleteHi Viv
ReplyDeleteA really lovely card .. .. the linen effect background is a great look! It actually looks like fabric.
Tier 3 for us too! We will all have to just keep crafting!!!!
Love Jules xx
Lovely card. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteBeautiful night sky colours. gorgeous card :)
ReplyDeleteLove the texture of the linen card and your berries look amazing stamped and embossed in white with the silver detail.
ReplyDeleteIt does so look like a midnight sky. The linen card give s a super texture. I have pads of it here and never think to get it out and use. I have just ordered some 300gsm white cardstock in a bulk pack too!! Der. Will venture down to the post office on Saturday when I go and get my flu jab. What fun and games that proved to be tracking one down. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that texture with the blending, Viv! I must try that! The navy background shows those "icy" branches beautifully! Definitely a stamp to use all year round!
ReplyDeleteHi Viv
ReplyDeleteWhat an utterly gorgeous card you've made. Love the blue background, terrific white embossing and all finished off with the Nuvo drops.
Sorry to hear you're in Tier 3 with tight restrictions. Good job we have this creative outlet which keeps us occupied while stuck indoors isn't it?
Hugs, Sarnie xxx
Well it's still dark and wet here...sigh.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the linen textured card really works so well. It took me ages to get into making Christmas cards and it will take me just as long to write them... The job I least enjoy. I do all the postage online so that helps. Enjoy your day!
love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays.
xx Karen
Lovely card. Thank you for joining in with the Country View Crafts Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful contrast, and I'll be the shine is beautiful! It looks pretty from here, Viv
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Viv, I've always liked that stamp, it never fails to look stylish and you've used it to perfection.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday.
Avril x
I adore these frosty branches Viv! That linen texture really does look great! Thanks so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday. Yes, those grey skies are getting a bit much and being in Tier 3 we are less likely to be gong out much! Hey Ho! Spring will be here before know it! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteI adore these frosty branches Viv! That linen texture really does look great! Thanks so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday. Yes, those grey skies are getting a bit much and being in Tier 3 we are less likely to be gong out much! Hey Ho! Spring will be here before know it! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeletewow! For a second there I thought you had done it with a needle and thread! A gorgeous effect on that textured card and so elegant!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Merry Little Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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GORGEOUS! LOVE the textured blue background with the white embossed branches. The silver berries are so beautiful and shiny! Amazing design, my friend! xx
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