It is an honor to be guest designing for the Peace on Earth Christmas challenge and I had fun figuring out what to create. My inspiration came from the bottom right photo as I liked the idea of a vertical look and embossing in the background. As well something I’ve seen on Pinterest also helped me with this idea. I used a StampinUp folder to give me the embossed background. Long before some of the embellishments and stamps we use today were common, I bought some items that were ready made such as flowers and the pearl spray that I’ve used here. Once it was attached I added some die cut stars which were cut with an infinity set from Hero Arts. Glitter paper from Scrapbook.com and a mirror gold scrap was used for the stars and then I added dimensionals to attach them as you see. The little bird is a CTMH stamp that I’ve had for ages and once coloured using Ohuhu pens, I fussy cut then added to the top of the star. The sentiment if from Divinity Designs and the little embellishments from my stash. Another card ready for Christmas is the bonus here. Hope you like it.
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What a lovely card. The pearl spray works great with the tree EF and is perfect behind the darling bird. Congrats on your guest designing spot.
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It was such fun to make this card as a G.D. I’ve had house guests for a few days and I had completely forgotten about the blog so it is a good job the uploading worked as scheduled. Thanks for the comments.
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Beautiful card! Wonderful use of the folder. Congratulations on your guest designing.
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Thanks a lot Lisa.
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This is beautiful! I love that branch and your embossed background is perfect. Congratulations on being a guest designer.
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The advantage of the move last year means I keep finding little surprises as I sort through my stuff. I had forgotten about the sprig of pearls but it was perfect for this card. Thanks for the love.
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BEAUTIFUL!! The pearl spray is a perfect touch. Congrats on being guest designer.
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Thanks a lot Gerry. It is fun to be a part of the challenge in a different way.
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Love the virtical design and the inspiration you used from the mood tile. Gorgeous card and congratlation as a Guest Designer.
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I’m so happy you like it and thanks for saying so. Had fun as a G.D. and in September I do it again for another blog.
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What a FABULOUS design my friend! It was wonderful having you as our Guest Designer today! Love that embossed background too … what a great starting point! Please feel free to share it with us over on our embossing challenge at CAN YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE. Have a great day and thanks again for amazing inspiration!
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Thanks so much Darlene. It was fun creating something for the challenge from a different perspective than usual – at least for me.
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Beautifully designed card! Thank you so much for guest designing for us at Peace On Earth!
Diane Co-owner at Peace On Earth!
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I’m really pleased you like it and I had fun as a G.D.
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What a beautiful and elegant Christmas card! I love the Silver stars with the white Birch trees!
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I am happy you like it. Many thanks.
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Beautiful design. I love the CAS elegance and your take on the Inspiration board. Great to have you as a guest designer.
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Beautifully designed card! Thank you for being a guest designer on the POE Christmas Challenge.
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Sorry to be so slow in commenting – I love your card! You’ve used two of my favourite Christmas card themes – stars and birds – and combined them perfectly. Thank you so much for being our GD at Peace on Earth!
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