Wednesday, 9 November 2011

WMSC 72

Hi all, I have finally finished my entry for this week's Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge, and this is going to be a very quick post as I'm also entering this into the Do You Stack Up Challenge, which closes at 2pm.

Here's the sketch:


And here's my take:



This tag shaped accordian card base I bought at the NEC on Sunday from the Little Claire's stall. I got quite a few, but in different colours, sadly they had run out of white, so I will have to get some online Hah!



I have used the resist embossed technique using Fancy Flourishes Scallops and Dots from Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Stamped a flourish background in Versamark and clear embossed onto some Neenah Solar White cardstock, cut to fit two panels, and sponged with distress inks in Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans.



Then I embossed two snowflakes onto navy card, using Platinum Glitter powder by WOW!. Cut out with my circular nesties and layered onto some card sponged with the distress inks.



It's lovely and glittery, and the embossed swirls have a real glow to them. Then mounted these onto a white doily cut with an MFT die.


The middle panel has been embossed with the WOW! powder, using the flourishes, and the sentiment has been stamped twice in Brilliance Metallic Silver and Metallic Blue onto both blue and white card, then just hand cut the sentiments and popped up on foam dots. Finally added some ribbon from the Ribbon Reel, and pearly brads.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge

DYSU Challenge

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge

Top Tip Tuesday

Thanks for stopping by,

Pauline

44 comments:

Kelly S. said...

Icy perfection, Pauline! I just love the blue hues and the windy white flourishes, a perfect winter scene! Your snowflakes inside those die cuts look A-MA-ZING! Gorgeous edges on the toppers of your trifold, too!

Julia Aston said...

This trifold is just lovely Pauline! I love the blues, the shimmery snowflakes and the pretty cut edges on the tops!

Marlena M. said...

These are AMAZING Pauline. Pure gorgeousness. ;)

Colleen Dietrich said...

One of my fave things of yours, Pauline! This is the ultimate in gorgeousness. I can see all the work that went into this, and it really shines.

Cathy Weber said...

I agree with Colleen, one of my all time favorites. The blue colors are so wintery and the snowflakes and all the little details on this one are perfect. I especially love how those tags are almost identical to the toppers on the sketch itself. Really great take on this sketch. Great.

Sasha said...

I love shaped cards, and yours is amazing with all the layering and doilies. Lots of work has gone into your card, Pauline, and lots of different techniques, too. I love those WM stamps, and the swirls and snowflakes. A wonderful Christmas card that anyone would love to recieve:)

Katie said...

Hello Pauline,
this is my first visit to your blog. Your cards are amazing! The colours on this one are wonderful.

Katie
x

anya said...

This is so pretty, Pauline! I think a tag-shaped accordian card is just a fantastic idea - three tags in one! You've combined the perfect images for these icy colors, and I think the subtle swirls in the background are a great touch. So glad you've shared this!

Denise said...

This is such a very pretty creation. Love the flourishes and all your embellishments. Perfect.
Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week xx

Deborah Frings said...

Pauline - this is absolutely STUNNING! I love shades of blue which give a cool, frosty feel. Such an elegant design with lovely layers and I really like the pearl brads on the ribbon! Great job!

Jan Garber said...

Beautiful tri-fold! Love the embossing! Thanks for joining us at DYSU!

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

This is so beautiful - the icy blues and the crisp embossing are totally gorgeous.
Caroline xxx

Ajgacia said...

lovly colors and simply style - i like it :->>>

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is so lovely, the color combo are just wonderful!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

Absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Love the colors you've used and the take on the challenge sketch is perfect!

Stella said...

I fainted....my oh my...a handmade gem in blue. Pauline you really have outdone yourself and I hope you win. This is breathtaking...
XXX

Jenny said...

Wow such an amazing piece of art Pauline...I love all your stamping and inking, very pretty :)
Jenny x

Ruby said...

You have really knocked this one out of the park, absolutely lovely! Stunning colours and design!

Manue said...

Very pretty, love the colours!

Jeanne J. said...

Pauline, How beautiful! I love the blue with all the embossing and dimensional layers - GORGEOUS!

Karen B. said...

Wow, is this ever gorgeous! Your design is perfect, your colors are amazing, and the detail is out of this world!

Charmaine Stack said...

Love the shading, the swirls, these tags just seem to GLOW! So very pretty, Pauline - well done!

Renee said...

Stunning!
LOVE these wintery colors...
and everything is just so perfect!
The embossing...
the sentiment...
it's gorgeous!

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful project Pauline! Lovin' all the WM goodness here and the embossed images look AMAZING! Thanks for joining along with the WMSC :)

cheryl said...

oh hun,how amazing are these tags we must be on the same wave length as I was creating something similar to this last night,yours is just gorgeous hun beautiful colors hugs cherylxxxx

Gabi MeWi said...

Just beautiful - love this blue...

noomiy said...

wooow! I really love this card! :) Beautiful colors!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Wow, I was thinking tags for this sketch, but love what you've done with the heat emboss resist....

Lenet said...

Absolutely beautiful! I love the bleus and white! Thanks for joining us at wmsc.

Sharron said...

Fantastic--LOVE the colors and all the beautiful details! The swirls and snowflakes are so pretty. Great job with the embossing!

Anonymous said...

Your card is just breath-taking Pauline - I'm totally in awe. All the techniques you used really make it a showstopper. You deserve some big kudos in those challenges ;)
Rx

Marie said...

WOW, Pauline this is utterly beautiful! Love the embossing and the gorgeous layers.

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

OMG Pauline!!! What can I say that hasn't been already said beside 'DITTO.' Your card is absolutely amazing. A true keepsake. I just love every thing about it. This has to be a winner.

Helen Berry said...

Oooo!! This is AMAZING Pauline - the blue & silver are absolutely drop dead gorgeous together - fantastic stamping - just love it all!!

Jo said...

Beautiful card, the doily shape is fab x

Maja said...

Amazing card! Love everything about it:)

Jean Martin said...

Oh my goodness Pauline this is PERFECT!!!! I'm at a loss for words!!! Absolutely stunning girl! Looks like a winner to me!!! Thanks for sharing this with us at WMSC! ~ Jean

Vicky Hayes said...

Truly gorgeous Pauline! Vx

Anonymous said...

simply beautiful so pretty! Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday for our Christmas challenge I hope you can come play again soon you can enter up to 3 times per challenge, hugs Samantha :0)

Ps I have candy on my blog too!

Helen Berry said...

many congrats honey!! Such a well deserved 'top mouse' for you xxxx

Maria said...

Fabulous...fabulous...gorgeous Christmas tag project...love it!!! Congrats on top mouse award!!:-))

Ajgacia said...

Congrats on winning the top mouse award :->

Lorie a.k.a.The Peddler said...

Congratulations!!! I knew it was a winner.

Anonymous said...

Super cute!!!

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