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Wednesday, 20 April 2011

ABC Christmas Challenge - H is for...

Here's another card for the ABC Christmas Challenge, where the theme this fortnight is:

'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.


This time I've used a Lili of the Valley image, called 'Decorating the Tree'. I stamped them whilst at my friend Kaz's last week...but I had trouble getting to grips with using the rubber glued straight on to the acrylic block (I EZ Mount all mine), and the first couple came out a bit patchy...I thought I wouldn't be able to use them, but Samantha had the brilliant idea of using the 'less than perfect' images for 'hotspots'...so that's what I did! I coloured my 'hotspot' with watercolour pencils, and then cut it out using one of my circular Nesties. The papers are from the 'Countdown to Christmas' pad by My Mind's Eye, I used my EK Success 'Scalloped Diamonds' punch along the bottom of the red card under the image, and added some spotty ribbon from my stash.


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



I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
You can find more inspiration over on the ABC Christmas Challenge, and there's a fab tutorial by my lovely DT buddy Dorte on last week's 'Hotspot' post...along with the linky widget for your entries.

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23 comments:

  1. Hazel20 April 2011 at 11:00

    This is a great card - love the LOTV stamp spotlight and the MME paper. Thank you for joining in my CHNC challenge 16 - hope to see you again soon. x

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  2. Karen20 April 2011 at 11:01

    Very nice, love the spotlight idea too, thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle shops Best.
    xx

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  3. Denise 20 April 2011 at 11:35

    Lovely card. The spotlight is brilliant. Thanks for joining us at DDSB this week xx

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  4. Anonymous20 April 2011 at 11:35

    Its turned out brilliant Helen so please we were crafting together at Kaz's house.... Think there will be a few more Christmas hot spot cards before the year is out! theheheee :0)

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  5. Donna20 April 2011 at 12:57

    oh wow, what a great idea, love the spotlight, fabulous card. Thanks for joining us at the DDSB, hope to see you again. hugs Donna x

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  6. skylife20 April 2011 at 12:59

    That is completely awesome! Love that card!
    Thanks for sharing with us at DDSB

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  7. ahlers520 April 2011 at 13:02

    Love your choice of papers. Nice card. Thanks for joining us this week at DDSB.
    Diane

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  8. Debs M20 April 2011 at 14:28

    great technique, lovely card and papers! Thanks for joining the Stripes Challenge at DDSB
    Debbie DT x

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  9. KraftyKoolKat20 April 2011 at 16:12

    New technique to me!!! Thank you for joining us at DDSB this week.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  10. Julie20 April 2011 at 16:25

    Love this technique. Thanks for joining us at DDSB
    Hugs,
    julie

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  11. Riet20 April 2011 at 16:45

    So gorgeous card Helen,I love the image and your papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  12. Dorte20 April 2011 at 17:22

    Great card, Helen. Perfect way to use some not so perfect stamped images.Thank you for joining the mid-way post.
    hugs Dorte

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  13. dj195220 April 2011 at 21:18

    That's a great idea for using up your stamped images that are messed up. I also use them for the bottom image when I want to pop-dot something. Thanks for joining us at DDSB and hope to see you again real soon. Hugs, dj

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  14. Wanda Cullen20 April 2011 at 23:35

    This is a great technique that I haven't seen for awhile! Great way to get your Christmas card stash done early! Thanks for playing along with us at Raise the Bar!

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  15. Anonymous21 April 2011 at 00:11

    Great technique and way to save the images.Lovely card.Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
    Lisa x

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  16. Crystal21 April 2011 at 03:15

    What a neat idea for a card, love the spotlight! Love your layout and DP too! Thanks for playing along with us at Critter Sketch this week :)

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  17. Gill McCall21 April 2011 at 07:24

    Oh gosh XMAS !! i love this technique it makes the card pop. thanks for joining us at DDSB

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  18. Shirl21 April 2011 at 10:37

    Gorgeous card - makes me want to start my Christmas cards. Thanks for sharing with us at Digi Doodles Shops Best.
    Hugs Shirley x x

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  19. sgc22 April 2011 at 00:51

    Great job with punches! Thanks for playing in the Critter Sketch Challenge.

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  20. MacKenzie22 April 2011 at 02:24

    What a fun image to play with. Your card is adorable! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Christmas Stampin All Year Long!

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  21. ~*Joni22 April 2011 at 03:59

    Oooh Hotspot technique! What a wonderful card, this truly makes me smile. :0) Thank you so much for joining in on our Tree-Mendous challenge this week at Raise The Bar!
    ~*Joni RTB DT

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  22. Unknown22 April 2011 at 04:56

    What a super cute card! Thanks for joining us over at CSAYL, hope to see you next week!

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  23. Ruth23 April 2011 at 04:54

    This is a great idea for a card. So cute, too!
    Ruth C

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