Wednesday 14 September 2011

ABC Christmas Challenge - S is for...

It's time for a new ABC Christmas Challenge...and this week...Miria is the host. Our theme this time is:

'S is for Shaped Cards...with Swirls, Spots or Stripes'
(By 'shaped' we mean any shape but square or rectangle)

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge...which means two wonderful prizes for two lucky people!



The prize is a $15 gift certificate to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store.

and



The prize is 3 Karen's Doodles digi stamps of the winner's choice.

I went with a circle as my shape...they look really effective, and are so easy to make using Nesties. The image I've used is 'Bigsby Wreath' from Karen's Doodles...which I coloured using watercolour pencils...adding sparkle to the baubles with a Sakura Stardust pen. I used my trusty 'Swiss Dots' Cuttlebug folder for the embossing.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, and a guest designer from Karen's Doodles, please visit the ABC Christmas Challenge.

I have candy on offer at the moment...if you're haven't already entered, you can do so on this post.

15 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card Helen and super sweet image. Joey x

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  2. aww ,, this is just soo cute Helen :-) the image is adorable and the white with textures looks fabulous :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  3. That is so cute!! That image is just adorable!!

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  4. This is gorgeous Helen, love the shape, fab embossing and lovely image which really stands out. Hugs, Claire x

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  5. Helen this is beautiful so soft clean and crisp looking :) Sandra H

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  6. Gorgeous card, Helen! I love those round cards, so cute! Perfect image and perfect choice of colours! Hugs Delphine xx

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  7. Brigsby look so relaxed and so sweet. Perfect image for your round card.
    hugs Dorte

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  8. This is adorable! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Spellbinder Challenge.

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  9. Helen, this is precious. I love the swiss dot embossing!

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  10. Beautiful, love the elegant simplicity of it. Having the base of the card in all white really makes the image pop.
    Hugs, Carissa

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  11. So very Christmas! Sweet circle card! Thanks for joining us at CropStop!

    Kathleen
    Blog: “Let’s Get Scrappy!”

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  12. Hi Helen,
    Been having a catch up with your blog and love all your new creations I have missed while I have not been around. Sounds like you had a lovely birthday and you got some lovely stash lucky you!!. Love your new stamp from Hero Arts very versatile and you have done some lovely cards with it.
    Lyndsey xx

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  13. OMG helen... I flippin' love that mouse on that pear wreath!!!! just LOVE HIM!

    Thanks for playing with us at CropStop's Challenge blog!

    -- dalis

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  14. OH so sweet Helen! This is just about the only mouse I would ever have in my home. :) Love the design of your card, it's perfect for the wreath shape! Thank you so much for joining in on our White After Labor Day challenge at RTB this week!
    ~*Joni RTB DT

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  15. Helen this what I call stinking CUTE! its soooo fun just love it :0)

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x