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Wednesday, 5 September 2012

ABC Christmas Challenge - R is for...

It's time for a new ABC Christmas Challenge, and this time Miria is the host, with a theme of:

 'R is for Recycling'

Our sponsors for this challenge are:


Prize - a $20 gift certificate to spend at the Simon Says Stamp Store!

and


From In 2 Stamps - a €10 gift voucher to spend in their store!

My recycled item is the acetate packaging from an embossing folder:
 

I've used one of my oldest (and still most loved) Christmas stamps on my card...'Snowy' by Penny Black. I coloured him using watercolour pencils, then added some sparkle to his haat and the snow, ussing some Stickles. The papers are by My Mind's Eye (from the 'Countdown to Christmas' and 'I Believe' pads)...I distressed the edges, then added some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a white gel pen. The sentiment stamp is also by Penny Black. 


So, where's my recycled item??? I used it to cut a snowflake (using a Marianne Designs die) to embellish my card...although, because it's acetate, it's really difficult to photograph...here's a close-up:


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more insppiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.
PS - I have candy on offer at the monent...click here to find out more :0)
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20 comments:

  1. Desire Fourie5 September 2012 at 08:16

    Helen this is so beautifully designed and the colours and embellishments work so well together. Wishing you a fab Wednesday.
    Hugs
    Desíre
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  2. Lacey Stephens5 September 2012 at 14:06

    Great job, Helen!! I love your clear snowflake...perfect and so creative!! Wonderful card.
    ~Lacey

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  3. Dorte5 September 2012 at 19:05

    Wonderful card, Helen. I love the snowflake and your Penny Black image.
    Pretty papers.
    hugs Dorte

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  4. Debs5 September 2012 at 20:03

    Adorable card Helen.
    Love the cute Snowy image and fabulous sparkle.
    Have a fab evening.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  5. Sandra H5 September 2012 at 20:47

    What a brilliant idea with the Acetate the snowflake looks brilliant as is your card x

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  6. Brigitte5 September 2012 at 20:58

    WOW, that snowflake is gorgeous!!!! Love your card! Thanks for joining us this week at CCC and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte

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  7. Lorraine A5 September 2012 at 22:59

    Gorgeous card Helen :-) such a cute image and the snowflake is FAB !! now why didn't I think to use a die !!! I was going to use acetate to make a snowflake and tried to punch one ,,, DUH !!! nearly broke me punch !! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  8. Brunis Allerlei6 September 2012 at 06:39

    Eine wunderschöne Karte,super gemacht.

    Vielen Dank für deine Teilnahme bei Kreative Stempelfreunde

    LG Bruni

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  9. Janneke6 September 2012 at 09:21

    What a awesome card ;o)
    Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week!

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  10. brenda6 September 2012 at 13:55

    Fabulous card Helen, that stamp is great, I've had it for years as well and it comes out time and again.

    It's really great to see you at Penny Black and More challenge this month, many thanks for joining in.

    B x

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  11. emma mitchell6 September 2012 at 16:54

    This is gorgeous , love this image and this colour combo.
    Thanks for sharing it with us at anything goes challenge.
    Hugs Emma xx

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  12. Unknown6 September 2012 at 21:27

    Hi Helen, what a fab card! Great image, so cute, lovely song (s) choice and what a brilliant idea to use the acetate to make the snowflake.

    Thanks for joining in with us this week at Sweet Stampin.

    Sarah

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  13. Niki Rowland7 September 2012 at 10:13

    Great card, I love your recycled snowflake and I also love that snowman image, I can see why he's a favourite! Thanks for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week, Niki xx

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  14. xxxtglxxx7 September 2012 at 10:44

    gorgeous card, love the sparkle! :)

    Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  15. Claire7 September 2012 at 13:33

    A lovely sparkly card. Hugs, Claire x

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  16. Julie11 September 2012 at 02:15

    your snowman is absolutely adorable. I love the recycled plastic snowflake. I am going to dig through my trash and give this a try. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs, Julie

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  17. Anonymous11 September 2012 at 23:14

    Gorgeous card Helen LOVE the snowflake and love that you have used the packaging too! hugs me xx

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  18. Mel @ Princess Melus Crafts12 September 2012 at 12:57

    Love the cute image of the snowman! Too cute! Love the embellishments as well! So sweet!

    Thank you for sharing this with us at Aud Sentiments!

    - Mel xx

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  19. Linby12 September 2012 at 14:38

    I love the PB snowman. I keep lots of packaging and then throw it away as I can't think what to do with it, thanks for the inspiration. Your card is so cute and bright.
    Thanks for joining us at Penny Black & More this month.
    Lynn x
    DT

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  20. Safdar Ali5 October 2012 at 08:13

    Stunning card. So pretty design. From your designing i realize that for the attraction of people creative designs are also must for the Plastic Business cards. I appreciate your nice work.

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