Thursday, 16 February 2012

Scraps and Christmas Bling

I've had a rummage through some of my stash whilst I've been off with the boys (mainly to keep me from going mad as I can't think straight!) and I found a box of very glittery and sparkly Christmas tree decorations that I bought in the January sales last year at Tesco. I had a rummage through my papers too as trying really hard to use up what I've already got printed (cos I have LOADS!) and found these papers from Funky Hand - Funky Christmas Time download.

The main backing paper is actually printed on vellum and I used my mega thin double sided tape to stick it down (bought from Dunelm for 99p a roll!) and then added a faux running stitch around the edge just in case it showed through.

I'm pretty pleased with how this turned out - quick to make and extra points to me for recycling and using up stash!! I love using Christmas tree decorations on my cards and I actively seek out what the shops have and then make notes as to what is where so I can target my favourites in the sales!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Card Positioning Systems: 5th Anniversary - Day 13
Christmas Inspirations: Anything Goes
Desert Island Crafters - Challenge 25: 2 or more patterned papers; green; sparkle / bling; stitching
Little Darlings: Favourite Embellishment (cheap Christmas decorations!!)
Digital Tuesday: Use Your Stash
52 Christmas Card Throwdown: Colour Challenge - Gold, Green and Red

  • Papers: Funky Christmas Time download from Funky Hand
  • Embellishment: Tesco Christmas decoration
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9 comments:

  1. Lisa Jane16 February 2012 at 21:26

    ooh the card looks so elegant and classy ..and a great way to use the decoration.. i should have snapped some up in the sale
    Lisa x

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  2. CARLA PREDIGER16 February 2012 at 21:29

    Just gorgeous! Elegant! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Hope to see you playing with us again soon.

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  3. Michelle Pearson16 February 2012 at 21:39

    great job using your stash! Thanks for sharing your creation with us on the Digital Tuesday Challenge Blog! :)

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  4. Mynn xx17 February 2012 at 03:33

    LOVE it! :) That glittery snowflake is a fabulous upcycle, and all that faux stitching is amazing! Thanks for joining us at 52CCT! :)

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  5. Donna Ellis17 February 2012 at 16:46

    A fantastic card - love the mixture of paper. Your faux stitching looks great! It's a wonderful idea for hiding something underneath! Your embellishment so striking. Like you, I enjoy recycling and using up stash! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

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  6. Daniele17 February 2012 at 18:44

    great looking card, love the snowflake
    hugs

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  7. Jenn Borjeson19 February 2012 at 15:17

    Great card! Thanks for joining us at Desert Islands Crafts itinerary challenge. :)

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  8. Pathy21 February 2012 at 14:04

    Great card.

    Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations Challenges.

    Hugs

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  9. Magali22 February 2012 at 12:13

    Lovely Christmas card! Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Good luck!

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