Wednesday 5 September 2012

ABC Christmas Challenge - R is for...

It's time for a new ABC Christmas Challenge, and this time Miria is the host, with a theme of:

 'R is for Recycling'

Our sponsors for this challenge are:


Prize - a $20 gift certificate to spend at the Simon Says Stamp Store!

and


From In 2 Stamps - a €10 gift voucher to spend in their store!

My recycled item is the acetate packaging from an embossing folder:
 

I've used one of my oldest (and still most loved) Christmas stamps on my card...'Snowy' by Penny Black. I coloured him using watercolour pencils, then added some sparkle to his haat and the snow, ussing some Stickles. The papers are by My Mind's Eye (from the 'Countdown to Christmas' and 'I Believe' pads)...I distressed the edges, then added some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The sentiment stamp is also by Penny Black. 


So, where's my recycled item??? I used it to cut a snowflake (using a Marianne Designs die) to embellish my card...although, because it's acetate, it's really difficult to photograph...here's a close-up:


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more insppiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.
PS - I have candy on offer at the monent...click here to find out more :0)

20 comments:

  1. Helen this is so beautifully designed and the colours and embellishments work so well together. Wishing you a fab Wednesday.
    Hugs
    Desíre
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  2. Great job, Helen!! I love your clear snowflake...perfect and so creative!! Wonderful card.
    ~Lacey

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  3. Wonderful card, Helen. I love the snowflake and your Penny Black image.
    Pretty papers.
    hugs Dorte

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  4. Adorable card Helen.
    Love the cute Snowy image and fabulous sparkle.
    Have a fab evening.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  5. What a brilliant idea with the Acetate the snowflake looks brilliant as is your card x

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  6. WOW, that snowflake is gorgeous!!!! Love your card! Thanks for joining us this week at CCC and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte

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  7. Gorgeous card Helen :-) such a cute image and the snowflake is FAB !! now why didn't I think to use a die !!! I was going to use acetate to make a snowflake and tried to punch one ,,, DUH !!! nearly broke me punch !! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  8. Eine wunderschöne Karte,super gemacht.

    Vielen Dank für deine Teilnahme bei Kreative Stempelfreunde

    LG Bruni

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  9. What a awesome card ;o)
    Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week!

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  10. Fabulous card Helen, that stamp is great, I've had it for years as well and it comes out time and again.

    It's really great to see you at Penny Black and More challenge this month, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  11. This is gorgeous , love this image and this colour combo.
    Thanks for sharing it with us at anything goes challenge.
    Hugs Emma xx

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  12. Hi Helen, what a fab card! Great image, so cute, lovely song (s) choice and what a brilliant idea to use the acetate to make the snowflake.

    Thanks for joining in with us this week at Sweet Stampin.

    Sarah

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  13. Great card, I love your recycled snowflake and I also love that snowman image, I can see why he's a favourite! Thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week, Niki xx

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  14. gorgeous card, love the sparkle! :)

    Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  15. A lovely sparkly card. Hugs, Claire x

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  16. your snowman is absolutely adorable. I love the recycled plastic snowflake. I am going to dig through my trash and give this a try. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs, Julie

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  17. Gorgeous card Helen LOVE the snowflake and love that you have used the packaging too! hugs me xx

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  18. Love the cute image of the snowman! Too cute! Love the embellishments as well! So sweet!

    Thank you for sharing this with us at Aud Sentiments!

    - Mel xx

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  19. I love the PB snowman. I keep lots of packaging and then throw it away as I can't think what to do with it, thanks for the inspiration. Your card is so cute and bright.
    Thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More this month.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  20. Stunning card. So pretty design. From your designing i realize that for the attraction of people creative designs are also must for the Plastic Business cards. I appreciate your nice work.

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