Monday 2 January 2023

December 2022 Card Chain Challenge

It's reveal day over at the Card Chain Challenge - and my goodness this month WAS a challenge!
There was this simply HUGE Tic Tac Toe board - 25 squares in all - I wonder if anyone managed to use them all?  Not me that's for sure, I had enough trouble selecting five! I chose the second column - and got my thinking cap on.

To be honest once I decided on which line to use, I managed to pull together a make which I sent to my partner Joanne this month and hope that she likes it!
So here's the challenge line I chose-

Slimline, Bird, Black, Deer and Stars

My background was done using (from the bottom up) -
Seedless Preserve, Victorian Velvet, Shaded Lilac and Chipped Sapphire. I lightly inked the moon blending outwards with Iced Spruce.

I am a relative newbie to this challenge but it's kind of given me something to aim at - and it has the added bonus that each month you receive a lovely hand made card from somewhere else in the world!

I received a lovely Christmas card from Kath in this month's chain- a beautiful row of tiny poinsettias- delicate and very pretty - thanks Kath! x
 
Thanks for looking today - December simply flew by - in fact 2022 flew too -
Happy New Year to everyone! x


25 comments:

papierelle said...

You have created a beautiful winter scene. I love it.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

I have to agree Viv 2022 did fly by, heres hoping it's a bit more relaxed in 2023. I love your card and it fits in with what the line asked for perfectly.

Sue xx

Carole said...

A stunner of a card Viv...love it! Happy New Year to you! xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card Viv...Happy and healthy New Year to you...

Anne

HilaryJane said...

It is beautiful Viv, you have given your scene such wonderful atmosphere with your amazing blending xx

AlisonC said...

Wow what a challenge. I love that quirky owl and the beautiful atmosphere you've created.

Aquarius said...

This is beautiful - I can imagine this is quite a challenge to use a whole line from this tic-tac-toe chart. You've done a grand job - I'd find it difficult to actually choose a line, let along carry out the design 🤣🤣. All the very best wiahwa for 2023

Ellibelle said...

A stunning card you created here, I am sure Joanne was thrilled to receive this beauty!
Happy New Year!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

What a gorgeous scene, Viv - love the blended purples! So glad you've joined the card chain! Happy New Year!!

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card Viv love the inky background and silhouette stamps
Carol x

Pia S said...

So fun to see you have joined the chain as well, Viv. And what a stunning card you've made, love that you used purples and the scene is beautifully designed.
Wishing you Happy New Year!

Julia Aston said...

We used the same line from the board for our cards this month Viv! I love the Lavinia stamps used here (I have most of them so very well may case this design!!!) Beautiful off stamping of your tree and the brilliant full moon highlighting the owl! Happy New Year!

Angelnorth said...

I can confirm it’s even more lovely in person — thanks Viv! It has pride of place with the “handmades” on the shelf in the kitchen where I can admire it frequently. Happy new year!

Arlene said...

WOW! Incredible background and card. You created a beautiful card.

Christine Alexander said...

love your lavinia card ♥

Brenda in IN said...

That is a lot of choices to pick from. You even added stars! It is a wonderful card and stunning moon with the tree in front of it. It is such a treat to get a card from somewhere else.

Bonnie said...

This is fantastic, Viv! I love the colors of the background and the sweet reindeer and owl! You are rocking these Lavinia stamps, my friend! Happy New Year!

Kath said...

I'm glad you liked the poinsettias - your card for Joanne is lovely too.
Kath x

Lee said...

Stunning card.Happy New Year to you all.xx

TK said...

Beautiful card, Viv, the colors and content are just wonderful. Kudos for using FIVE things from the board, I can barely count that high let alone use five items

Loll said...

WOW! Amazing card you made for Joanne, Viv! Your scene cards are so inspiring and I'm loving the amazing colours you use. Always a treat to visit your blog. Love, Loll

Sarn said...

My goodness that’s a stunning card you’ve inked up here Viv. So many lovely elements to admire. Simply fabulous xxx

Pat said...

This is a beautiful scene Viv and I love the pinky purple through to the blue tones, and the sweet added owl on the branch and the deer looking up at it is perfect, and finished with the pretty stars...a very lucky person who received this delightful card. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and creative 2023, and I look forward to visiting you throughout the coming year. x

Imke said...

Absolute amazing card, Viv. The background, the moon, the animals - just great.

Happy to join this fun Challenge too.

Imke MY CRAFTY PLACE

Ros Crawford said...

Hi Viv! I love this card! Very atmospheric. Thank you for your comment and I am staying dry, in fact I hardly venture out these days. My hands are always so blue and cold and I wear gloves all the time now so going out causes more pain, plus I prefer to be home. I will endeavour to try and visit more often, even though the typing is a nightmare. Happy New Year!!