Wednesday 29 May 2013

ABC Christmas Challenge - K is for...

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

'K is for Kept Safe'
It's time to use that stash that you've been saving!

Our sponsor this fortnight is:
 Prize - Winner's choice of 3 images from Kenny K!

I decided that it was about time that I cut into the gorgeous Echo Park 'Winter Wishes' paper that I was given as a gift last Christmas...but couldn't bring myself to use! I paired it with my cute Lili of the Valley 'Snowman' stamp, which I coloured using watercolour pencils - I added some Stickles to the snow, but couldn't get it to show in the photos. I used my EK Success 'Scalloped Diamonds' punch for the border, and added some Baker's Twine (from the Ribbon Girls) and a button from my stash.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.

13 comments:

  1. Lovely card, I can see why you didn't want to break into those papers - they are lovely and great colours too and look perfect with that cute snowman. Hugs, Claire x

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  2. Lovely card and SOOOOO worth using some of those papers there LUSH! love Echo park,, super cute image to compliment the papers hunny, hugs me xx

    Ps hope your enjoying ½ term too! xx

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  3. What a gorgeous card.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  4. Such a beautiful card. Love that image and your fabulous design xx

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  5. I do like the cool colours on your card. Great snowman and I do like the way you tied the button on with the twine! Thanks for playing along with 52CCT this week!

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  6. What a darling little snowman! LOVE the soft wintry colors you chose and your twine and button combo is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :)

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  7. what a gorgeous representation of our theme thanks for joining us at the Winter Wonderland
    Hugs Kate xx

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  8. A very pretty card, Helen. That paper is gorgeouse and the snowman too!
    Luv, Wilma

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  9. I really like the soft colors in that striped paper. Nice job matching your coloring to them. Excellent job overall! Thanks for sharing your card in this week's embellishment challenge at 52{C}CT.

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  10. You used those papers in the most wonderful way! This card is awesome! Thanks for joining us this week at 52CCT!

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  11. Such a gorgeous Christmas card Helen, a wonderful snowman image and you've coloured him beautifully! I love your colour combo too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at 52 {C}CT! Ruth x

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  12. Gorgeous card, these papers were perfect for this image.
    Hugs, Carissa

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  13. Your card is adorable! I love the idea of ​​the button with the twine! The little snowman is delightful, and the colors you chose ...just gorgeous!

    Congratulations to the HM

    Rosi x

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