Our new theme this week over at the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge is 'Non Traditional Christmas Colours'. As always there is a fab prize on offer and you still have plenty of time to enter HERE:
Now I love to see light and fresh looking christmas cards, they can really stand out amongst the darker, more traditional colours and its quite nice to have a break from all the reds and greens too.
I started off with a 6 x 6 scalloped card base and layered K&Co papers from my scraps box onto American Crafts white textured cardstock.
This stunning Lace Christmas Tree die cuts beautifully and is so ornate and swirly it has a real wow factor! I layered it on top of the matching Angel Wing for dimension and then added lots of sparkle and bling. The gorgeous snowflakes were layered snowflowers from set 1 and 2 held together with moonstone brads, and the smaller snowflakes were made using embellishments from the BAF embellishment sets.
The beautiful border is the Anastasia die with 2 staggered layers and topped off with pink dotty satin and organza ribbon. This was a pretty quick card to make, and would work well with any colour combo and scraps of papers :)
All dies used on this card are:
Lace Christmas Tree + A/W
Anastasia Border
Snowflowers #1
Snowflowers #2
Snowflakes plate (the 3 mini snowflakes, top left)
BAF - Embellishment set #1
BAF - Embellishment set #2
Square Classic Silver Stackers
Scalloped Square Stackers
I cant wait to see how you interpret this weeks challenge and dont forget there is always fresh and inspirational projects uploaded daily by the rest of our talented DT over on the Cheery Lynn Designs Inspiration blog.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, I have had family staying over the last week, so hope to catch up with everyone soon.
Wow this is another winner Alison. Love the Christmas tree die and the border die is stunning. The papers are just perfect! Susan x
ReplyDeletewouuuuuuuuuuuu, wat a beautyful tree schitterend
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WOW this is stunning I love the tree and the layout and colours are gorgeous. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteLove the very delicate colour scheme!
Beautiful, stunning card,love the tree die.xxx
ReplyDeleteAlison, wow, wow, wow! This is fantastic. I am so excited by how fab this is, I can't actually think what to write! X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love the tree die, absolutley breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteWOW Alison!!!! This tree is mind blowing and I love how you decorated it! Hugs, Brigitte
ReplyDeleteAmazing how the polka dot ribbon layered on the other one really brings out the sparkly moonstone brads. Interesting - as you say - to see the light & bright more unusual colour schemes. It certainly looks like you had great fun with this one - I've definitely got a weakness for snowflakes & Christmas Trees.........
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
WOW......sweetie this is incredibly stunning I am sooooooo loving this gorgeous tree shug.
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
This is stunning Alison. I love the way you have decorated the tree with those delicate snowflakes and the colour scheme is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteSue
Stunning card ! I love how you make this christmas tree sparkling with soft pink color ! You decorated gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteTotally stunning Alison, love it.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Fabulous decorated tree, Alison...gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. I just love the tree.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
oh wow, that tree is spectacular, love the details! gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteDebxx
A really stunning Christmas card Alison!! Those dies are all beautiful and your arrangement is fabulous. Gorgeous papers too,just love everything about it.
ReplyDeletexx Vee
beautiful christmas tree Alison.
ReplyDeletegreetings karin
Wow Alison you've made great use of all those dies. Fabulous card. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tree.
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This is just stunning Alsion, love the pink and white and that lace tree is gorgeous...beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Another stunner Alison. A gorgeous tree and your colours and use of dies look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
S T U N N I N G ! ! !
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Alison. Wow love how you have used the snowflakes.
Totally gorgeous
Eileen x
Just gorgeous Alison.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracy x
Another amazing card hun, love the tree and all the glitz and glamour. Hope you are well. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Alison...as always hun...:o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
This is just totally stunning Alison
ReplyDeletex catherine
Another fab card, Alison - you really are the queen of dies!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours as well and love all the bling.
Loved the tag in a previous post as well.
Sarah
oh wow this is so stunning alison.i love your beautiful colours and design and the intricate tree is so pretty :D
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Stunning, stunning, stunning. I love it. Just sooooooo beautiful. Hugs Nina
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous card Alison, the tree is amazing.
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Debby
WOW!! What a stunning card Alison! I have just spent a lovely few minutes catching up with all your makes and I've oooh'd and aah'd all the way down the page!! Everything is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely message.
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What a beautiful die cut tree Alison, and so pretty in these pastel pinks! That die cut border is amazing, I thought it was real lace! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy visiting your blog because when I do, I am always blown away by your stunning work. This is no exception.
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Sarn xxx
Oh my! How beautiful with the graceful, delicate snowflakes! Alison, I've just enjoyed a fun morning browsing your blog. Love your sketches! And have pinned many of your designs, too. Thank you for visiting my blog today!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love. This card is spectacular. It's my favorite Christmas color...pink. It's absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Gail
WOW!! This sure is stunning!! Love the beautiful design and pretty elements of your card!! Thanks for sharing! HUGS :)
ReplyDeleteOh Wow how stunning is this, I love it. Love the snowflake decorations on the swirly tree, just so perfect.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card.,beautiful.Gr Elly
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