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Sunday, 6 March 2011

Bubble Tree

I'm back with some more CAS cards today...these ones are even more simple than the 'Three Little Cupcakes' card from Thursday...this time I stamped straight on to the card blank. I made quite a few one layer Christmas cards last year, and I resolved to make even more this year...I'm trying to reduce the amount I spend on postage this Christmas! I've used a stamp I bought in the post Christmas sales on these cards...it's called 'Bubble Tree' by Woodware...I've wanted this set since it first came out, but every time I've looked for it, it was always out of stock, so I was really pleased when I found it for half price! :0)


I used  the sentiment stamp from the same set, and coloured the 'bubbles' on the trees with watercolour pencils, then went over them with 'Seasonal Silver' Cosmic Shimmer pigment to make them sparkle. It gives a lovely irridescent sheen, which was quite difficult to get it to show in a photo, but you can just about see it in the close-up below:


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35 comments:

  1. Unknown6 March 2011 at 12:09

    I love this stamp I was lucky enough to get it when it came out, but I went with the traditional colours but I have to say I am loving it done in the pastels, its stunning and so very effective x

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  2. Bea6 March 2011 at 12:38

    how pretty - great xmas card with such an unfussy look

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  3. Stamps and Paper6 March 2011 at 12:41

    Very pretty christmas cards..elegant


    Anne

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  4. Patsi6 March 2011 at 13:12

    very pretty babe. I love the simplicity of them. thanks for joining our very first challenge at Bling It On..... xx

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  5. Mandi6 March 2011 at 13:31

    Hi helen
    i did a similar set for some Christmas cards 2009
    Great stamp isn't it! They have bought out a butterfly now too, have you seen it?
    Your set of cards are just fabulous!
    Thank you for entering them into out challenge
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  6. Meggymay6 March 2011 at 14:27

    Love the tree stamp you used. Beautiful set of cards.

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  7. Eseniya6 March 2011 at 14:40

    Какие стильные открытки!!! Замечательный штамп! ))

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  8. Viv6 March 2011 at 14:51

    A great set - and lovely to see Xmas cards in pastels.

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  9. Joan6 March 2011 at 15:22

    Lovely card I would never have thought of using pastel colours on a Christmas card but it works so well.

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  10. Marlou McAlees6 March 2011 at 15:34

    loving your cards, very CAS style and perfectly made :) x

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  11. Chrissie6 March 2011 at 15:43

    These are great cards Helen, you certainly look as though you are going to be ready for Christmas in plenty of time.
    That is a really cute stamp.
    See you soon with another submission!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Michelle6 March 2011 at 16:28

    I love this no fuss look its so fresh xx

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  13. Suze Bain6 March 2011 at 16:50

    Gorgeous cards. Wish I had this stamp, it's just my style.

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  14. Deborah Frings6 March 2011 at 17:13

    You're so lucky to get this set at half-price - well worth it!! I love this tree and have used it a lot. I really like the way you've coloured the trees - the pink one is fab!! So pretty and so practical too!

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  15. Vicky6 March 2011 at 17:17

    Just gorgeous Helen and I love the pretty pastel colours ~ perfect CAS cards hun :o)

    hugs Vicky xx

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  16. Rachelxx6 March 2011 at 17:37

    Stunning card, elegant & simple :-)

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  17. Katalytic6 March 2011 at 18:36

    Very modern

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  18. Lynne6 March 2011 at 19:18

    This is lovely. I love simple cards for Christmas.
    Lynne A xxx

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  19. Sue6 March 2011 at 19:27

    Hi Helen
    a beautiful card, luv the image i need this stamp, sue,x

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  20. Aileen6 March 2011 at 20:38

    Love the stamp and the pastel colours makes your christmas cards very modern. x

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  21. Riet6 March 2011 at 20:40

    What a gorgeous card Helen.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  22. Sharon Traynor Designs6 March 2011 at 21:08

    These are fab cards and the pastels suit the image so well. That tree is just gorgeeous!
    Thanks for joining us at the Bling it On challenge,
    Sharon xx

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  23. Susan6 March 2011 at 21:25

    Helen, this is a great stamp! I love how you've colored it in..and you're definitely making headway on the Christmas cards!!

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  24. Caroline Hallett6 March 2011 at 22:58

    Christmas already! This is a lovely card, and I prefer simple and clean christmas cards, perhaps that should be their next challenge - its a great stamp

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  25. Linda7 March 2011 at 00:26

    Lovely contemporary design. I love it xxx

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  26. Anonymous7 March 2011 at 23:46

    love them! so simple but so stylish! hugs Samantha :0)

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  27. Cali8 March 2011 at 10:07

    wonderful cards! love the stamp!

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  28. ikki8 March 2011 at 12:09

    Just what was asked for! Supa card - great stamps - fab colouring - love it! ikki

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  29. Grenouille Greetings8 March 2011 at 15:08

    Super elegant. Love all the different colourways! Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  30. Sarn9 March 2011 at 12:13

    Very CAS and just lovely and stylish. Perfect for saving postage at Christmas with a OLC!
    Hugs, Sandra

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  31. Viv9 March 2011 at 17:21

    Great card, love that stamp, so verstile too I have seen it used in many different ways and all lovely :O) Viv xx

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  32. Pauline9 March 2011 at 21:06

    These are wonderful xmas cards, and I love the different colours you have used, the shimmer is great too.

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  33. Pauline C9 March 2011 at 22:15

    Fantastic - perfect stamp for one layer cards. I have seen this samp before and fancied it - didn't realise it was hard to get hold of, I'll have to keep me eye out!
    Pauline x

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  34. Vicky Hayes9 March 2011 at 22:32

    I like the pastel twist on a Christmas theme. Great to start now - you'll be laughing come Christmas!

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  35. Anonymous10 March 2011 at 20:47

    fab cards helen, love them

    ali x

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