Hi crafty friends, I’ve managed a couple more Christmas cards,
inspired by some blog challenges.
I tried my brayer on the embossing folder, not totally successful…bit patchy.
I cut a mask so I could tier the single tree to make a taller one.
I altered the die cut shape, by moving it and cutting off the top.
Added some ribbon to reflect the sketch challenges, and some adhesive gems. Coloured with Blender pens
The next one I used a blending brush to add some ink to the embossing.
I fussy cut 3 trees to make one taller one…..(which do you prefer?)
Here’s what I used
Added some “grounding” ink
Below you can see the single small tree…..too small imho.
I used lots of white snippets for the mice, trees and greeting, and a blue snippet for the first mat.
Challenges entered:
{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 34, , (ribbon acts as divide)
Inkspirational Challenge #291 - SEASONAL (winter, Xmas)
Peace On Earth Challenge #41 (tree)
Last but not least
Pixies Snippets Playground Challenge #455 (lots of snippets used)
Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate your visits and comments.
Lesley
xxx
Both cards are adorably cute!! Love you singing little mice scenes!!
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Two super cute cards with the singing mice and some clever work with the tree and also the die cutting. I would find it difficult to choose between them and they cover the challenges perfectly 😉
ReplyDeleteTwo sweet Christmas cards here Lesley. My preference is for the first one but only because I like the taller tree.
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering a piece of homework to the Snippets Playground. Breakfast Club croissants beckon!!! X
You are clever to have grown that tree Lesley! Love these kind of shenanigans as it makes our stash go further :) Both cards are lovely but I prefer the blue background for a winter card. Enjoy the sunshine while it's still summer! Vicky xxx
ReplyDeleteClever stuff Lesley! I'm slightly with Sarn, the taller tree just has the edge but both cards are really adorable. You have the patience of a saint!
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Di xx
Lesley, I LOVE this set - what a beautiful card you made with it! Brilliant idea to beef up that little tree - I'm SO trying that! Thanks so much for playing at Sparkles!
ReplyDeleteThese are both adorable, love the music theme, and great trick how you masked to make a taller tree! Thanks for sharing with us at Sparkles Christmas challenge.
ReplyDeleteLesley... such a cute, sweet card! Did you mean to enter Christmas Card Throwdown? I am not sure I am seeing the sketch. Great card!
ReplyDeleteLesley... I left you a comment on 52CCT. I would never think of removing. I am so happy you shared this sweet card with us! The images are just too cute. My fault for not being able to see the sketch. Thank you for joining and promise you will be back again!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Loveing it. TFS over at POEC this month and hope to see you in future challenges Elaine DT xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for playing at 52 CCT challange.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for playing at 52 CCT challange.
ReplyDeleteThese are both adorable!! I love the embossing and cute die cuts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along this month at Sparkles Christmas Challenge
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Love your little carol singers and the fun trees! Such cute Christmas scenes. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational!
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