Wednesday, 13 April 2011

ABC Christmas Challenge - H is for...

Welcome back to another ABC Christmas Challenge, where this week we have a fabby technique themed challenge for you all:

'H is for Hotspot'


Our sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp, and the prize is a $ 15 shopping Voucher to spend in their shop!


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And...if that's not enough to tempt you...we are having a Guest Designer call on this challenge, so if you fancy joining us ABC Christmas girls next month, make sure you join in.

I've never tried the 'Hotspot' technique before...and if it's new to you too, my lovely DT member Dorte has made a fabulous step-by-step tutorial to guide you through it. I've used a Penny Black stamp from the 'Jolly Friends' set. I coloured the 'Hotspot' with watercolour pencils, then cut it out using on of my Nesties, and mounted it on the uncoloured version using 3D foam. The papers are from the '29th Street Market' collection by My Mind's Eye...and I distressed all of the edges using my distressing tool. I used my Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' folder to emboss the reverse of one of the papers, then sanded over the raised areas to reveal the white core.


Here's a close-up of the 'Hotspot':


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
My DT buddies have really excelled themselves this week, so please stop by the ABC Christmas Challenge for more inspiration.

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12 comments:

  1. Janette13 April 2011 at 09:09

    Hi Helen, Love your card, it's gorgeous, thanks for joining in with us at CraftyCatz this week.xx

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  2. Riet13 April 2011 at 13:52

    What a gorgeous card Helen.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  3. Hazel13 April 2011 at 14:30

    It certainly is a gorgeous card - thanks for joining in my CHNC challenge 15 - hope to see you again soon (I'll be joining in the ABC Christmas one). x

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  4. Tracy13 April 2011 at 18:35

    Ohhh Helen I love how you used the spotlight technique on your card. It really makes these cuties pop!! Great use of the sketch. Thank you for playing along this week.
    Hugs,
    Tracy

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  5. Jayne Hayward13 April 2011 at 19:25

    Love the dp used and the image you have chosen is really cute.

    Jayne xx

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  6. Lorraine A13 April 2011 at 20:14

    Gorgeous card Helen :-) the image is just perfect with the layout of this card ,,,:-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  7. Delphine13 April 2011 at 20:26

    Hello Helen! I love, love, love your card! The image is so sweet, the spotlight really nice and the papers and colours are fantastic! Great distressing too! I love it all! Hugs Delphine xx

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  8. mamapez514 April 2011 at 20:54

    Hi. This is a cute image and I love your choice of colours. Kate x

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  9. CRAZYCRAFTSHED14 April 2011 at 22:06

    Hi Helen
    A gorgeous card love the image and paper's,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz,
    hugs Dianne xx :)

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  10. Lacey Stephens16 April 2011 at 00:41

    Great job with the Hot Spot challenge!! I love how you highlighted their little "kiss"! This was a fun challenge!
    ~Lacey

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  11. Anonymous16 April 2011 at 08:34

    Lovely card Helen, thanks for joining us at The Stamp Man. Sue C x

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  12. Anonymous18 April 2011 at 08:09

    Beautiful card Helen love the image and your distressed edges are great too, hugs Samantha :0)

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

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