Wednesday 12 December 2018

Finishing up a few more Christmas Cards


I'm sure we are all making and posting at the moment and the cards get simpler and simpler the closer we get to Christmas.  
I use a Magazine freebie for the star wreath and the sentiment. The stars were heat embossed in white, and then the background was blended with distress oxides inks and a little water splattered over the surface.  I die cute the centre of the wreath and stamped the sentiment. Super simple.


I trimmed a thin strip of black as my border.


Entering this for CAS Christmas Card Challenge Stars, don't forget you have till the 15th to enter. The DT are taking a mini break before Christmas.




I would love to hear from you.




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19 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

LOVE this card Christine, the background colours are just beautiful. That's a lovely mag freebie too, looks beautiful..x

Heidi Weaver said...

Great use of your freebies, Christine. I love the background you've created with those water splattered oxides. The colours show off your lovely heat-embossed star wreath beautifully. Great idea to have die-cut the centre and stamped your sentiment there. Love it! Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

Loll said...

So pretty! Love that white heat embossed star wreath. Beautiful colours blended over top Christine. The thin black strip and black sentiment add some beautiful contrast. Beautiful card! xx

Donna Scholz said...

Christine, your cards may have gotten more simple to make as we near Christmas, but they remain both striking and beautiful! I love the spattered oxide background you created! The resulting soft glow is an eye-catcher for sure. Whomever receives this holiday card will be happy they have a friend who is so creative! Thank you for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday!!! -Donna

Trina P. said...

Great freebie. White embossing it makes it stand out against your beautiful blended background. xx

Nstiz said...

Who doesn't love a simple card when pushed for time! Love the gorgeous blending of color on this as well as the white embossed star wreath. The very thin black strip is the perfect final touch on this.

Susan said...

Love that circle of stars and the colours you used for the background. The black strip really ties in the sentiment.

Bonnie said...

Love the soft blues and greens of the background! The circle of stars and black sentiment are all it needs!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, yes... my cards got simpler and simpler as time went on. All have been mailed, though! You have a beautiful star wreath stamp there and it worked perfectly for a simple card. Turned out just beautiful! Sheesh, I haven't even taken time to post. I must rectify that. Busy, busy. Happy holidays, Christine!

Helen said...

I love the beautiful soft background you have created, Christine! It shows off that great 'freebie' stamp wonderfully! Thanks so much for joining us for our 200th Challenge over at Watercooler Wednesday this week!

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is simple and beautiful, Christine! Love the fabulous ink blending and soft water spatters! The black thin stripe is a great contrast to the soft colors!
Hideko xx

Ros Crawford said...

Your blending is beautiful and in my favourite colours... Love your card!

Barb Ghig said...

Simplicity at its' best, Christine! I love your color palette and how you created the aperture for your sentiment! Another really pretty Christmas card!

Pat said...

This is beautiful Christine and simple but very elegant with the aperture surrounded by stars and the lovely sentiment. The freebies come up trumps sometimes...great! x

Mariëtte said...

Beautiful Christine.
I would like to get in contact with you....can you send me an email please
mariettevanleeuwen9@gmailDOTcom
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Redanne said...

It may be simple Christine but the white embossing really draws the eye in and the cut out is so effective on your beautiful card! xx

aussie aNNie said...

hI Christine, just wishing you a happy new year.
BTW I am a dog person too, def NOT cats but the stamp was one I had to use... hugs.xx

aussie aNNie said...

Wishing you and your lovely family a magical New Year and a healthy one too..big hugs.xx

Brenda in IN said...

There is nothing wrong with simple, as this card shows. It is just lovely with that soft color and shiny embossed stars. I love the thin black strip along the side. Happiest of New Years and lots of craftiness to you.