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Thursday, 14 June 2012

Christmas Flourish

I have another Christmas card for you today...well, we are over half-way there...eeek! This is my attempt at a one-layer-card with a flourish for this week's Less is More challenge...I dug out my Hero Arts 'Fantastic Flourishes' set (which I haven't used in such a long time...naughty me) and then tried to find something to go with them....eventually settling on this elegant Penny Black sentiment stamp. I stamped and embossed them in silver, masked off strips at the top and bottom, then blended (starting from the edges working towards the middle) 'Stormy Sky', 'Faded Jeans' and 'Chipped Saphire' Distress Inks over the top...simples...and cheap to post! ;0)


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21 comments:

  1. Riet14 June 2012 at 07:18

    What a gorgeous card.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  2. downrightcrafty14 June 2012 at 07:27

    elegant and classy and so pretty
    Hugs Kate xx

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  3. Marrigje14 June 2012 at 08:15

    Beautiful. And I love seeing more people making christmas cards:D.
    I love the blue in this card.

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  4. Chrissie14 June 2012 at 08:32

    This is gorgeous Helen, I love that embossing!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. Squirrel x14 June 2012 at 08:42

    Ooh, get you, classy bird! Brilliant hun. Hugs Sxx

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  6. Sue14 June 2012 at 09:05

    WOW this is just stunning

    Sue

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  7. Maribel14 June 2012 at 09:32

    Very, very elegant, I love

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  8. Julie14 June 2012 at 15:02

    The flourish really suits Christmas. Love the embossing!

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  9. Sandra H14 June 2012 at 15:03

    Helen, Your card is stunning :)x

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  10. Kathyk14 June 2012 at 15:24

    LOve this subtle and classy card

    Kathyk

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  11. Deanna 14 June 2012 at 15:42

    Oh Helen, This is so elegant and very stylish!

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  12. Zippy14 June 2012 at 15:58

    Lovely elegent card and fab flourish! xxx

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  13. Elaine14 June 2012 at 16:25

    Its a great card - love the blue panel!

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  14. SYLVIA-ANNE14 June 2012 at 19:18

    A beautiful card Helen - love the silver embossing.
    Sylvia x

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  15. Vicky14 June 2012 at 19:42

    Lovely card Helen...:o)

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  16. Claire14 June 2012 at 21:02

    This is just lovely - simple design. Hugs, Claire x

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  17. Little K Smith14 June 2012 at 21:04

    Oh this is simply beautiful Helen! And thank you for my gorgeous birthday card too, so sweet of you :)
    Kelly.x

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  18. Anonymous15 June 2012 at 10:55

    Ohhhh fabulous! I have these stamps Might have to case your creations tehhehee xxx

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  20. Mandi15 June 2012 at 15:58

    This looks gorgeous Helen
    Perfectly crafted
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  21. craftymum30 June 2012 at 19:49

    Wonderful! Thank you for joining us at HSC for our Distress Inks challenge

    Sarah x

    Check Hot Shot Craft shop for new items
    http://www.hotshotcraft.co.uk/catalog/

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