As a child I loved the magical idea of Rudolph and the other reindeer flying through the sky pulling Santa's sleigh. I think that's why I love this magical stamp from Elusive Images. It's part of the Christmas Fusion Themeplate.To make this card I first made a background with shimmery blue Glimmer Mists which I covered with clear UTEE and stamped "Rudolph" into it using Encore Metallic Silver ink. Finally I gave him a lovely red nose with a tiny spot of Christmas Red Stickles Glitter.
The backing paper is from the Artylicious Season's Greetings CD. It's actually a very plain paper with just a very soft graduated shading on it, but I used another stamp from the Christmas Fusion Themeplate and some more of the Encore silver ink to stamp that lovely star flourish all over it.
Finally I assmebled my card, staying with the "star" theme by using some star effect holographic card to layer with and by adding a few faux gems in the shapes of stars to the card.
This card is my card for August's "Fab's Big Christmas Challenge" - I don't think I am going to do the nutter's challenge this month - it's EIGHT cards before the 25th of September, but we shall see, maybe I will find enough time this month!
Another lovely card Phree. Well done for getting stuck into Christmas so early. I've decided I must have this cd before I really start this year.
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Thank you for the lovely comment Beryl, regarding that CD I can really recommend it. There are some stunning Christmas designs on it, but also Glenda has included quite a lot of designs that work very well on Christmas themed projects, but are not actually "Christmas" images themselves. This is really cool because it mean you can get lots of use all year round from the CD by using the non-christmas stuff on other projects.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous card, Phree, a real inspiration. UTEE over Glimmer Mists? I'd never have thought if that. Did you stamp into the UTEE while it was hot? Why do I never get such a clean image when I do that? Maybe I should try the Encore. And I love the flourishes on that background paper. There's a lot of Christmas cards appearing on the blogs now. Maybe I need to take heed :-)
ReplyDeleteNice one Phree! I agree, this image is quite mystical and magical at the same time. Don't ya just love Christmas? I must get started myself or I'll be last minute card shopping in Clintons. Tut tut! Looking forward to seeing what you do next.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Phree! I love blue Christmas cards and I can just imagine the shimmer on this one.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Phree love it xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the colour combination.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Phree. I especially love the stamped backgroud and the touch of red for the nose. Perfect!
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Sandra xx
WOW! Beautiful! Stunning really! I love the image, the glimmer everything!
ReplyDeleteSweet and sparkly! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow I love that, I have a similar stamp I hope it looks this good.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and Whimsical ! Thank you for playing the Christmas challenge Phree ! X Fab
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