Tuesday 15 September 2015

Oh! Christmas Tree

I've made this card for Sparkles Christmas Challenge 'Oh! Christmas Tree' and have used the current sketch at CAS Colours and Sketches.  I've had the Christmas tree die for a while but have never used it so I'm entering Darnell's NBUS Challenge.  The paper and card are from my snippets drawer, so I'm also popping over to the playground at Pixie's Crafty Workshop.


Card blank: 6" x 4" white silk 
Stamp: Hot off the Press (magazine freebie)
Die: Marianne Design Creatables 'Christmas Tree' and Snowflake (magazine freebie)
Ink: Versafine Majestic Blue
Snippets: White pearl card, tree paper, blue gem

I trimmed the tree paper to size, stamped the sentiment along the bottom and attached it to the front of the card blank.  I die-cut two Christmas trees and one snowflake and attached them to the card following the sketch.  The bottom tree was attached directly onto the card and I used Pinflair glue on the second tree to give a little dimension.  The snowflake was attached by the centre only and to finish I added a blue gem.

Kath x

14 comments:

Di said...

Lovely card Kath - I do love blue and white on Christmas cards and this is a beautiful example.

Hugs

Di xx

Jane said...

Such a beautiful peaceful snowy scene. Love how you've used the CC&S sketch. Thanks for playing.

Patricia Hays said...

You've turned our sketch into a wonderful wintry scene! :) Thanks for sharing your pretty card with us at CC&S!

Sarn said...

Love this festive card with the subtle background and the striking white trees.
Hugs, Sarn xxx

Sue said...

Very pretty Kath.

Hope you have had a nice day. Sue

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card, love the subtle background.

Kath x

scrappymo! said...

So very pretty!

scrappymo! said...

So very pretty!

Cazro said...

A super interpretation of the sketch. I love the background paper. a lovley designed card. Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas. Can you please e mail me at cazro2512@btinternet.com about being a Guest Designer. Thanks for your interest. Caz DT

cotnob said...

A lovely Christmas card Kath, such a pretty background for your die cut trees.
Pauline
x

Sandra H said...

Hi Kath just the cutest card ever and just perfect for our challenge over at “ Sparkles Christmas Challenge " Oh Christmas Tree“ good luck and hope to see you again next time Dt Member Sandra H xx

Joan said...

Love your card, such a pretty background and lovely wintry colours

Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas challenge this month

Joan

Jane Willis said...

What a lovely, elegant card, and great use of your magazine freebies. Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Christmas Challenge
Jane

Skylark said...

Sorry, got behind with my commenting this last week, but thanks for taking the time to join in with our challenge at CC&S. I will be back on track this week! Stef x