Wednesday, 27 April 2016

ABC Christmas Challenge - I is for...

It's time for a fun new ABC Christmas Challenge...Wilma is the host, and the theme is:

'I is for Ink'

Our sponsor for this challenge is Wild Orchid Crafts:
Prize - £10 Gift Voucher!

I got out some of my Distress Inks and created a set of colourful snowy cards. I heat embossed a snow background stamp (from a set by My Paper World) using clear embossing powder on white card, then blended my Distress Inks over the top. I simply added a sentiment (from the 'Merriest Wishes' set by Hero Arts) popped up on 3D foam pads over the top.


Colours used on the 'pink/purple' card: Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves, Wilted Violet & Blueprint Sketch:


Colours used on the 'blue/green' card: Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon, Peacock Feathers, Lucky Clover & Chipped Sapphire:


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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28 comments:

  1. Megan J27 April 2016 at 08:24

    Hi Helen, WOW!!!! Love both sets of cards so gorgeous, simple idea and completely brilliant! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration... Megan

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  2. Rainey's Craft Room27 April 2016 at 09:04

    These are gorgeous Helen, the colours are so vibrant against the white snowflakes. A beautiful set of cards for the theme this time.
    Lorraine

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  3. Linda27 April 2016 at 16:42

    Your cards are so pretty. The blending is awesome. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

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  4. sally27 April 2016 at 17:59

    I wish the snow we've had the past few days had fallen against such colourful backdrops!

    Sally

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  5. Anonymous27 April 2016 at 18:54

    Hi Helen, I love your cards, they are gorgeous. x

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  6. Donna27 April 2016 at 19:13

    Gorgeous cards Helen! Love the pop of the white snowflakes against the pretty colourful backgrounds!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Shopping Our Stash for our "Think Ink" challenge this week!

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  7. Liz27 April 2016 at 19:17

    Stunning cards! Just beautiful.

    Thanks for joining in the Rudolph Days challenge this month. Good Luck!
    Liz - DT member xx

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  8. Brawny x27 April 2016 at 20:39

    Great cards x

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  9. Valerija27 April 2016 at 21:09

    Wonderful cards. I love them all.
    Thank you for joining us at Rudolph Days Challnege. Good Luck.
    Hugs,
    Valerija - DT member.

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  10. Greta27 April 2016 at 21:50

    Gorgeous ink blending, Helen--love these!

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  11. Kathleen27 April 2016 at 22:47

    Gorgeous array of colours and some lovely snowflakes

    Kath x

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  12. Bonnie28 April 2016 at 00:35

    Beautiful snowy background stamp and sponging, Helen! Love both of the color combos! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  13. Colleen28 April 2016 at 09:15

    Wow, I can't pick a favorite, your blending is awesome and the colors are perfect for a snowy background! thank you fro sharing this at Merry Monday!!

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  14. Dorte28 April 2016 at 11:30

    Beautiful cards, Helen....great use of ink, love the embossed snowflakes and the sentiment,
    hugs Dorte

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  15. Susan Powell28 April 2016 at 15:08

    This is such a beautiful set of cards Helen - really beautiful! Thanks for joining us this week at Christmas Card Challenges.

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  16. Zw@@n28 April 2016 at 21:53

    Wow, these cards are stunning, Helen. I really like the colours and those gorgeous snowflakes. Luv, Wilma

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  17. chrissy xx28 April 2016 at 22:12

    Such GOrgeous cards!
    I Love your colours and design.
    Chrissyxx

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  18. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)29 April 2016 at 00:47

    Just love the crisp white snowflakes with the yummy inking, Helen! Great set of cards!!

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  19. laurie29 April 2016 at 01:13

    What a beautiful set of cards. I love the colors..so pretty!Thanks for joining us at The Christmas Card Challenge!

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  20. Robyn Oliver29 April 2016 at 04:24

    Lovely cards Helen

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  21. Marcia Hill29 April 2016 at 11:06

    Your set of cards are absolutely lovely...beautiful, beautiful blending!! :0)

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  22. Jean30 April 2016 at 14:14

    Beautiful colourful cards, i love the snowflake stamp as well.
    Jean x

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  23. Sue 30 April 2016 at 19:17

    Hi Helen, I love these cards - they are amazing - beautiful Distress Ink colour scheme and gorgeous card design.
    Sue...xxx

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  24. Ksenija @Sweet Kobylkin1 May 2016 at 12:16

    Helen, great cards! Perfect blending, colours are so vivid and wintery - Sweet Kobylkin

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  25. Notes by Nina1 May 2016 at 19:31

    Stunning cards, I love the colours. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  26. Karen L K1 May 2016 at 20:05

    Wow those are some pretty cards with beautiful colors!

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  27. Eemeli3 May 2016 at 08:01

    I am very sorry being this late with my commenting. Thank you for joining our April Rudolp Day challenge, your creation fits for the occasion perfectly.

    Hugs,
    Eemeli {DT}

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  28. Gale6 May 2016 at 00:11

    These are lovely cards Helen. Love the distressed backgrounds. Thanks for playing along with us at Artistic Inspirations and we hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Gale DT

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

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