Monday, 31 August 2009

A girlie pink and gold christmas card


Don't you just love bank holidays? I do! Apologies to anyone out there who has to work today but for me it's a chance to do some crafting, after a busy weekend that didn't leave any time spare.

And being a bank holiday Monday ... I popped over to MojoMonday for this week's sketch:


I decided to go back to my Christmas card making ready for the craft market and went for a very girlie pink and gold concoction with a bit of bling thrown in.


Recipe
Stamp sets: Scandinavian Season, Best Yet
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Markers (Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose)
Wide Grosgrain Ribbon: Regal Rose
Striped Grosgrain Ribbon: Pretty in Pink
Other: Gold brads, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brad, Gold EP, Dazzling Diamonds
Non-SU: Nesties, Cuttlebug embossing folder

I coloured with Pretty in Pink marker behind the Dazzling Diamonds. The glitter is fine enough to let the background colour shine through and yet still give the sparkly effect.

The sentiment is from Best Yet (a set of six sentiments), a level 1 hostess set that will only be available until the end of September. After that it will be gone, so if you'd like to get your hands on a set please contact me to book a workshop.

Enjoy what's left of the holiday.

Sara xx
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18 comments:

  1. The Other Patti Sue31 August 2009 at 16:39

    Gorgeous card! Love the non traditional color for Christmas!

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  2. Patti MacLeith31 August 2009 at 16:57

    SO pretty! I love it!

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  3. PinksyDoodles31 August 2009 at 17:14

    I thought I didn't like this Christmas stamp set - until I saw this card - it is gorgeous!
    Clare x

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  4. Anonymous31 August 2009 at 17:32

    This is a beautiful card - love the way you've put it together and the colors, too.

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  5. Rel Squire (NZL)31 August 2009 at 17:37

    What a very pretty card. Nice to see a change from red,and green colors.Love everything about it.

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  6. Karen M31 August 2009 at 18:07

    That's gorgeous, Sara. Time well spent on your day off. I love Bank Holidays too, except when it means there are no parcels being delivered!
    Kx

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  7. Judy Miller31 August 2009 at 18:24

    What a beautiful card. I love nontraditional colors for Christmas.
    Should have gotten the set.

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  8. Dina31 August 2009 at 19:08

    So pretty and fancy! The color combo is very unique and I love the bling!

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  9. Unknown31 August 2009 at 19:34

    Gorgeous, just love the pink & the bling, a really pretty & original Christmas card

    Jan x

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  10. Cindy Haffner31 August 2009 at 20:55

    Very pretty, awesome job on this sketch!!!

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  11. Stacy Kay Brais31 August 2009 at 21:23

    I love this!! Beautiful card!

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  12. Teresa Kline31 August 2009 at 22:13

    wow, your cards are fabulous, I luv your work....your style is fabo!

    enjoy *~*

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  13. Amy 31 August 2009 at 22:35

    This is very pretty

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  14. Jacqui Chimes1 September 2009 at 07:36

    Love this

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  15. margaret1 September 2009 at 09:07

    Very pretty card, love the colour. xx

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  16. Jessie1 September 2009 at 17:33

    Beautiful card!

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  17. Emma1 September 2009 at 22:10

    WOW - I don't know how I missed this little beauty - that's what I love about your style Sara - always classy but with a conviction to try new colours :D - love it.

    Emma x

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  18. Anonymous5 September 2009 at 18:23

    How cute. Love the pink for Xmas. Someone will be very happy to receive this.

    Shell

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