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Wednesday, 14 July 2010

ABC Christmas Challenge - O is for...

Wow - we had a record number of entries for our 'N is for Noel' challenge...and it was great to see some new 'faces' join us too! :0)

The theme for this fortnight's ABC Christmas Challenge has been set by the lovely Annie...and she has chosen:

'O is for Ornaments'
Optional extra of shine/gloss

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Our sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp...and the fabby prize is a $15 gift certificate for their store!

Whilst looking through my stash for inspiration...I discovered I had several suitable stamps and images...but I just couldn't resist Henry (by Whiff of Joy). I coloured him with watercolour pencils, then added Glossy Accents to the ornament. The paper is by Sandylion - my Mum found it along with some others, and a few rubber stamps in a charity shop last week...thanks Mum! I distressed the edges, and added some faux stitching, and a few adhesive gems. The large snowflake was cut using my Cuttlebug 'Ice Crystal' die, then coated with glamour dust.


Here's a close-up of the glossy ornament:


I'm also going to enter this card into a couple of other challenges:
The rest of the design team, and our lovely guest designers, have created some gorgeous cards...so please stop by the ABC Christmas Challenge to see.

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8 comments:

  1. Riet14 July 2010 at 09:21

    So gorgeous card Helen,i love the image and the papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  2. Annie14 July 2010 at 11:16

    wow what a fabulous find! he is so cute and I love that glorious glossy bauble!
    enjoy your day.
    hugs, annie x

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  3. Lorraine A14 July 2010 at 11:40

    sooo cute Helen !! I love this image and the papers and colours you used are fab ,, love the snowflake and all the sparkle too :-)

    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  4. Doreen14 July 2010 at 14:57

    What a gorgeous card and a stunning image.Thanks for sharing at Magical Crafts.xxx

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  5. Pauline C14 July 2010 at 20:06

    Adorabel helen - really love it :-)
    pauline x

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  6. KraftyKoolKat15 July 2010 at 13:27

    Gorgeous Helen and I love the gloss on the ornament.
    Cathy (Guest Designer)
    xxxx

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  7. Jayne Hayward15 July 2010 at 15:43

    Adore the image and the shine on the bauble.

    jayne xx

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  8. Maria16 July 2010 at 09:06

    Thank you for playing along in our challenge this week at Christmas Stampin All Year Long! Your card is beautiful!! Hope to see you playing along with us again!

    Maria

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