Wednesday 25 September 2013

More Christmas Cards



Inspired by this card by Heather Telford, I decided to have a go at making some similar Christmas Cards using Inkylicious tree stamps from the set Simply trees. I am continuing to try and use up lots of my white snippets too.
I began by dusting the linen card stock snippets with tumbled glass, faded lilac and spun sugar distress inks. A bit of teal zeal memento may have snook in too (my current favourite colour!). After a few attempts at embossing with different embossing powders, I decided I liked the silver sparkle (Top and bottom cards) better than detail white.
I added a few lines of Crystal Stickles and a sentiment. that's three more made! This is my second entry to Di's Crafty snippet challenge this fortnight. Hopefully I will get another one done before the close on Saturday so I can be in with a chance of winning some stamps by Ryn!
Thanks for looking!

15 comments:

Helen J said...

Gorgeous cards, I love the glittery snow effect.
Helen

craftimamma said...

Lovely cards Sally and just enough sparkle! That's at least 3 more than I've made, lol!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Tracy Harris said...

Beautiful cards Sally they look stunning x Scary to think that Christmas is not far away now x Hope that there will be a U tube demo for this style of card xxx

♥Gemma♥ said...

Absolutely gorgeous as always hun...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Craftnut said...

These are lovely Sally, I follow heathers blog too. Tracy x

Anonymous said...

Really beautiful card-So pretty,you did a fabulous job on the snow layers :)
Best wishes,
Nessa xx

Di said...

Beautiful cards Sally, love the sparkly trees and your snowy backgrounds are fabulous!

Hugs, Di xx

Canonbury creations said...

Fabulous snowy cards Sally love the glitter and the colours are beautiful!
Val x

Cathy said...

Beautiful cards Sally, great CASE of Heather's card. I love the texture of your linen cardstock, it looks like a canvas and the muted colours are gorgeous, Cathy x

Sarn said...

These are fantastic Sally. Heather is amazing isn't she? Haven't plucked up the courage to try and emulate her! Congrats on your inking - it's fab.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Paula (PEP) said...

Lovely soft colours with the embossed trees - very different looks with the silver & the white I agree. Not sure which I prefer. Excellent way of using up your offcuts. All the best for winning Ryn's stamps too.
Paula (PEP)

Eret said...

These are so beautiful. Love the embossed trees and all the sparkle. Good luck on the challenge.
Eret x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Oh! Sally, such elegant cards, love them

Debs Willis said...

Lovely colours - wouldn't have thought of those for snow but they work perfectly!
Hugs
Debs x

Debbie said...

Perfect cards Sally. So elegant xx