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Christmas stocking

Challenge #312 – The Most Wonderful Time

This die cut stocking is from a set by Marianne Design. It had the snowflake and a tiny heart as part of the set. I cut it in copper and added the snowflake along with the little bow as you see. I also added a small gem and the Spellbinders banner. I set it aside and did some other cards that were part way finished while I let ideas gel in my head. Because I’ve been lazy at putting things away, the stamp I’ve used – also by Spellbinders – was on my desk so I stamped it onto a card front using Versamark and heat set it with gold. I took the stocking and played with it for a minute decided that it would look okay and added it using foam tape for dimension. Then I added a few more gems before calling it finished. I am adding it to the challenge at As You See It. I really like the stamp and did another card in a similar fashion but with a snowman instead, but I like this version the best.

I’ve spent most of this afternoon, playing with alcohol inks so now my craft room smells of rubbing alcohol. I made such a mess I had to use the alcohol to clean my hands and my glass mat, but it was fun to play.

Thanks for stopping by, it is appreciated.

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  4. You know what they say about eggs and omelettes, so it is with inky hands and crafters! The metallics make this card rich. The lovely diamond space formed by the intersecting lines ensures that the stocking is the focus of the panel. It a lovely card. Thanks for joining us again at As You See It.

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  8. I’m glad those inky hands didn’t get neat this card Joanna – the foil detailing is beautiful and that shiny stocking is perfect for the festive season. Thanks for sharing with us over at As You See It this week!

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  11. Such a cool background! It really makes for a dramatic “window,” and I love to hear how you “played!” Too often I come up with a plan and only realize later I should have given myself more wiggle room, lol – great job! I really like that copper stocking, too – so pretty! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!

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    1. Thanks Heather. One thing I’ve learned over the years of crafting and that is to let go. When I do I make better cards.

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  13. Copper is my favourite metal so I’m happy you used that for the stocking! I love how the embossed diamond shape gives it front and center status! The little details like the snowflake and the red gingham ribbon really give it a festive look, too! Thanks for playing along at As You See It Challenges!

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