Sunday 26 February 2017

Merry Christmas



It's nearing the end of the month already so I'm posting my card to Rudolph Days challenge - Anything Goes.  I am also playing along with 52 (Christmas) cards challenge - technique - Starburst.  I made two cards, the first was the blue one inspired by a card on the net --- at  http://yourstrulybydiana.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/hope-you-can-cling-to-2015.html
I sponged three shades of blue DI to create the starburst effect and used die cut trees at the bottom where I also stamped and embossed my sentiment. Finished off the card with punched stars.
I decided that I should also try the technique using up some of my scrap Christmas papers... cut the papers and sponged the edges in red then mounted them onto a red card.  To finish I stamped a sentiment on a die cut circle and then added it to a slightly larger red circle and final added a fussy cut holly from my papers. Thanks for taking a peek


   

February Rudolph Days Challenge

17 comments:

  1. Hi Robyn, Both cards are great, but I really like the second one.

    Hope you have a lovely day. Sue

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  2. Two great cards !!!
    And so different !!!!!
    Love it !!!!!

    Ineke

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  3. What lovely cards for that challenge ... love the sponging!

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  4. Two gorgeous cards, I especially love the top one.

    Sue xx

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  5. Two great cards here, the blue one is my favourite, such lovely colour.
    Jean x

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  6. Brilliant cards! The sponging effect is so good, you've graduated it beautifully, and the second one looks so effective mounted on the red. So different from each other.
    Thanks for playing along at Christmas Card Throwdown.

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  7. Two very different cards, both lovely. The blue and white one is stunning! Thanks for joining us at the Christmas Card Throwdown. Lucinda (DT)

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  8. Two fabulous cards, from the subtle blue one to the bright and bold second, both are great.

    Kath x

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  9. Two wonderful cards. I have always wanted to try this starburst technique. I like the two versions you chose.
    The non traditional coloured snippets card is a bright and cheery Christmas card. The blue inked starburst has a very peaceful feel.

    Thanks for taking part in the Feb. Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  10. Beautiful cards - my favourite is the first one as I love the colours. Thank you for sharing with us at the Rudolph Day challenge.
    Kath x

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  11. WOW your starburst sponged background is simply fabulous !!! Thank you so much for joining us at the Rudolph Days Challenge!
    Rudolph Days Challenge DT
    Dr Sonia

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  12. both of these cards are beautiful! i love that you used a similar technique for both yet created two different cards - one so soft and serene and one festive card that me reminds me of a cozy quilt! thank you so much for playing along with the Rudolph Days Challenge!

    linda
    Rudolph Days Challenge DT

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  13. Hi Robyn, two great cards for your Christmas card stash, love the blue one and the second card looks like a good idea to use up scrappy bits. Happy Rudolph Day, have a wonderful week... Megan

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  14. Both of these cards are gorgeous Robyn! I too am a sucker for shades of blue at Christmas and your inking on the first one is fantastic, so clean and stunning, I am mucky with my inks so don't even try that any more, have a good week x

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  15. Two pretty cards Robyn and love the first with the blue inks to create the starburst and you have got lots of shadows and highlights which really makes it 3D, and the trees and little slope across go beautifully. The second using your bits of papers looks great and the colours coordinate really well. x

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  16. Two great cards but that blue card is just stunning Robyn! You sponged the starburst perfectly and the little spots of snow to finish it off is great too.

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  17. Stunning Starburst cards, love the sponging, and the papers look fab too xxx

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Thank you for taking the time to comment, all encouragement and inspiration is very welcome. May your day be a happy and extra special one, cheers Robyn