Sunday 30 July 2017

On Christmas night ...


 Today I have another Christmas card to add to my stash which I'm happy to say is looking good especially with 21 weeks to go.  I am playing along with House Mouse and Friends challenge #246 - Christmas in July, Just Us Girls week 404 - Use something old &/or new, and Simon Says Monday challenge - You've Got the Edge - have your project draw your eye to the edge.
I used a very old House Mouse stamp, and stamped my image three times so I could do a little bit of paper-tolling to add some interest to the card. I coloured my images with Brushos and then fussy cut them out and used foam tape to mount them.  I chose this designer paper so I could cut around some of the berries and cone and slip my panel under to give some interest to the edge. Then I layered onto deep red card and checked paper to match the ribbon on the dp to create a frame. I used a new die to cut a couple of pine cones, coloured them and adhered dark brown card to the back and attached them with a matching bow.  To finish I added some shine to the candle stick with silver gel pen and gold inference powder around the flame.  I am also posting to Watercooler Wednesday challenge WWC129 - All About Christmas and to  Merry Monday - Christmas in July Summer Link-up - as inspiration challenge #246

Merry Monday #246 {The Night Before Christmas}

 Thanks for taking a peek

You’ve Got The Edge 
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HMFMC #246 Christmas In July

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I had to add this photo which I took by my winder and thought it looked lovely with the sunlight on it.

20 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful card Robyn! Fabulous design, love the added dimension and the way that the candle lights up the book page, so effective and lovely!
    Chris
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  2. This is so cute, and I love how you've added the 3D element.
    Perfect
    xxx

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  3. Nice detail on your card! Thanks for joining my All About Christmas challenge this week at Watercooler Wednesday.

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  4. what a beautiful card Robyn and such a sweet image..thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge...hugs kath xxx

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  5. You put a lot of work in this card and it shows. Very sweet image. I love the gingham. Nice fussy cutting, too. Thank you for joining us at House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge. {Bunny} Designer for House Mouse and Friends

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  6. Adorable card, Robyn! I love those little mice. Thanks for joining us at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.

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  7. Oh Robyn the lucky recipient of this card will be bowled over by the cuteness of this creation. Wow. Love the toll, the paper layers and images all work to give this card a super vintage home spun quality that's missing these days. I love the House Mouse images they never get old! Love it! Thanks for sharing it with us on the Watercooler Wednesday Christmas Challenge this week.

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  8. Great minds think alike Robyn. I just love your card and the layering. Such a beautiful job! Well done. These little House Mice are just so darn adorable.

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  9. Such a gorgeous card - whoever receives this is very lucky - thank you for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday this week

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  10. Your Mousey project is so adorable and so perfect for our challenge, CHRISTMAS IN JULY, hope to see you again .x {aNNie} DT for House Mouse and Friends


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  11. Awesome! Amazing coloring and cutting, really brings this project to life. Stunning. Thanks for sharing and joining the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.Nicely done.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  12. Robyn this is very beautiful and great colouring

    Thank you for playing with us at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
    Goodluck and hope we see you again.

    Gr Karin DT Member


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  13. What a lot of work you've put into this wonderful card, Robyn! The fussy cutting alone would have been daunting. But what a wonderful depth and texture you've achieved as a result. The paper-tole effect is stunning. Love the careful and vivid colouring of those adorable images. Great layout. Wonderful card. Thanks so much for joining our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week.

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  14. This card really evokes "warm and fuzzy" emotions! Love those little mice, the candle and the gingham DSP. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

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  15. Absolutely gorgeous Robyn. F7zbulous layout and so love how you highlighted the candle. A beautiful Christmas creation.

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  16. Gorgeously done, Robyn! Warm and glowing, it is everything sweet about Christmas! Wishing you a great day. hugs, de {Creative Smiles}

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  17. Darling mice reading the book, Robyn! Just love the pine cone paper too!!

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  18. Super cute image love the gingham design papers & ribbon goes so well with your mousey image great take on the chall theme

    Thanks for sharing with us at House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

    Smiles Christine xx

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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