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Wednesday, 10 July 2013

ABC Christmas Challenge - N is for...

It's time for a new ABC Christmas Challenge...this fortnight I am the host and the theme is:

'N is for NO Embellishments'
Eeeeeek!

So that means...NO brads, buttons, charms, ribbons, twine, lace, card candi, pins, bells etc...
You can go CAS if you like...but you don't have to.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

Prize - a $10 Gift Certificate!

I often make cards without embellishments...I find I faff about trying to decide where to put them! Plus...it will make your Christmas card flatter and therefore cheaper to post! I've used a cute Lili of the Valley image called 'Christmas Bunnies - Stocking', which I coloured using watercolour pencils. I kept my card CAS using just a couple of strips of paper (from the 'Countdown to Christmas' pad by My Mind's Eye)...I distressed the edges then added some faux stitching using my CutterBee Bug and a black gel pen.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the ABC Christmas Challenge.
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13 comments:

  1. Lorraine A10 July 2013 at 12:58

    Gorgeous card Helen :-) the image is very cute and I love the CAS and distressed look :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Claire10 July 2013 at 16:39

    Lovely CAS design and cute image. Hugs, Claire x

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  3. Lisa Jane10 July 2013 at 19:12

    Fabulous - who needs embellishments?
    Lisa x

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  4. La Papera Gialla10 July 2013 at 19:21

    What a cute image!
    Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week!
    Monica - CCC DT

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  5. Sandra H10 July 2013 at 20:06

    So beautiful is your card Helen x

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  6. Kat10 July 2013 at 20:30

    Gorgeous Helen. Love the colour combo and that sweet image.

    Kat xx

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  7. Dorte10 July 2013 at 21:24

    Helen your card is lovely as always, and yes cheap to post,
    hugs Dorte

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  8. Alanna10 July 2013 at 22:46

    What a darling card. I love the image you used. So glad you could join us this week at CCC.

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  9. Sabrina11 July 2013 at 03:42

    Helen, what a sweet Christmas card! I love that you chose blue, white and red for the card, and just love the addorable image! Thank you for joining in on the fun at Christmas Card Challenge #32. :0

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  10. Zw@@n11 July 2013 at 18:27

    Wow, great CAS card, Helen. Cute image and beautifully coloured!
    Luv, Wilma

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  11. Jenn15 July 2013 at 03:30

    This is so cute, I love the image and distressing! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges!

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  12. Shelly15 July 2013 at 21:50

    Such a cute card! :) Thanks for playing with us at CAS on Sunday!

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  13. Janneke20 July 2013 at 09:17

    What a cute card ;o)
    Thank you for joning us at CAS on Sunday!

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