Yesterday was the opening of January's Rudolph Day. For anyone who doesn't know about this challenge, all you need do, is make a card with a Christmas theme. The challenge opens the 25th of each month, closes at the end of that month- has some great prizes (usually a yummy Memory Box die of some kind - BUT Not Always - so do check it out!) I'll bet you find that lots of your blogger friends will already be playing!
Here goes:
The American Crafts glitter paper was die cut with Memory Box Dazzling Snowflake. Placed a thin sheet of white fun foam behind it, used the Sizzix Precision Plate, several back 'n' forth rolls through the Big Shot, and it cut very nicely. Wasn't sure if this would be a big mess, with the foam behind the paper. I did have to do some poking, but the bits came out very easily. Me doing the Happy Dance. Placed some turquoise hologram dp behind this VOS Paper Studio brand, but it's very shimmery.
Trimmed this piece to size, and dang it! Got the bottom too short. Added a thin sliver of the turquoise to glitter paper, trimmed to fit. This piece doesn't have the foam backing so it is a bit flatter, but looks ok IRL.
- Tried to cut the Die-Versions sentiment from the hologram paper, which has a plastic backing on it. It cut ok, but the top layer of the paper separated from the heavier backing. Tried to reglue it, made a mess! Cute the sentiment from white c/s, colored with various BG copics trying to get as close to the turquoise of the hologram paper as possible. Added a couple coats of clear WoS over the top. That's it. I kind of like this one. However, this is one of the 'looks like this will be a really simple card' that ends up not being that way! (for me, anyway. All the problems on THIS one, were definitely Operator Error!).
Please join us at January Rudolph Day, you've still got time. And thanks for popping in this morning. Blessings.
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant Rudolf card.
I love your fab design of this, and the lovely blue peeking through the die cuts is so beautiful.
Great glittery card used too.
Love and biggest warm hugs from my house to yours.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
But you got there in the end Mary and your card looks gorgeous. I really like the holographic turquoise behind.
ReplyDeleteI was interested to read what you said about the Sizzix precision plate. I only heard about it last evening on the television and wondered whether it would be worth investing in. I think I might get it. Barbxx
Lovely card Mary.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good week. Sue
Totally gorgeous card. Annie xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, Mary!! I love the blue peeking through the snowflake!! It looks amazing!! What a beautiful card my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
I love this card! It is so nice and shimmery and I see no problems that you had-just a very pretty card
ReplyDeleteMary, another beautiful card, live that snowflake design. We are being battered by rain and wind from the storm that hit America, but I am thankful it's not snow. Hazel X
ReplyDeleteCards that look quick and easy to make are often not as easy to make as it might seem, I know what you mean! But sometimes one can be surprised. My card for Rudolph days was easy, but I actually expected it to be much more fiddly. Well, the end of result of this one sure is pretty, I really like the effect of the holographic paper showing through the cut out parts.
ReplyDeleteOooh Mary, this is fantastic, love the blue peeping through. What a gorgeous snowflake xx
ReplyDeleteLovely snowflake card, love the design, keep cosy, Kate x
ReplyDeleteHow many shimmer and shine on this card, Mary! Just fabulous, love the clean design and the fabulous snowflake!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!! Great save on cutting that too short too. Love that gorgeous snowflake. Sometimes (and most of the time actually) the simple looking cards take the most time! Love your card Mary.
ReplyDeleteLynn
Gorgeous Mary...really stunning,that's a fabulous snowflake xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely sparkle Mary! Sometimes the little boo boos make a card and in this case - the blue line - really does. Love it under the sentiment! Great job.
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely beautiful Mary - that snowflake is just stunning - fabulous design! Hugs Rachel x
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely Mary, thanks for entering it in the current Rudolph Day challenge
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Guest Design Team Member - Scraps of Life
Wow Mary, this is stunning! You come up with the best ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo simple but brilliantly effective Mary, a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Stunning, Mary ... shimmery, glimmery and just gorgeous! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteJust as nice as can be. That turquoise paper coming through is just gorgeous. This was my first time playing along with this challenge. I do hope I can keep it up to help build up my stash of holiday cards.
ReplyDeleteWell as you may know already this is my favourite snowflake die and I love the card that you have made with it, pity that there is such a great deal of poking though.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Gorgeous Christmas card design Mary, have this die and not used it as yet!.
ReplyDeleteLooks really classy..
Pam x
Just two words from me - Absolutely Stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anne xx
Oh Mary! This is stunning. I luv the idea to use the foam sheet behind to pop the reverse die cut forward. This is a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the January Rudolph Days Challenge.
Wow Mary! This is so beautiful! What a stunning creation, my friend! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Mary and I love the beautiful blue hologram paper behind the die cut snowflake and the die cut and coloured sentiment goes really well too. x
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, and I love that blue dsp behind the fiddly openings on the snowflake! It adds the perfect amount of shimmer and sparkle for a gorgeous card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is really pretty. I love the blue and white and keeping it simple really makes the snowflake stand out. Glad your snow is almost gone. Ours is too but it is still cold.
ReplyDeleteOh, Mary! Who wouldn't LOVE receiving this sparkly masterpiece! It's beautiful in every way! I'm jealous about that snowflake! Hugs, de
ReplyDeleteI love this die and always talk myself out of buying it! This is gorgeous with the blue behind that glitter paper!
ReplyDeleteJust loving this beautiful card- love the hologram blue peeking thru the shimmery white cardstock. Love this card!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you did persevere Mary as this is gorgeous - and the stripe across the bottom is a fabulous save!!
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Maxine
WOW, what a fabulous snowflake, Mary!!!! This is such a stylish and elegant Christmas card and so beautifully CAS!!! A new fave for me on your blog!!! Really beautiful!!!
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Oh wow! What a gorgeous card! It is really worth all your effort! And thank you for introducing me to a new Christmas themed challenge! Xoxo Olga
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!
ReplyDeleteWow that's a stunner Mary. Love the sparkle and what a beautiful snowflake. Zx
ReplyDeleteI cannot bring myself to make a Christmas card right now I was happy to put the box to the back I don't mind looking at them though your card is beautiful..........Lis
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mary & I love the sparkle :o)
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Tracey
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LOVE that die and how you've used it.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear the snow is melting round your area and it's getting less treacherous outside.
Belated Happy Rudolph Day to you.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
That blue hologram paper peeping through the holes looks fab, what a lovely sparkly elegant card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Jane DT
It is a stunning card! love the dool tints behind the diecut! Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mary!
ReplyDeletePS - I appear to have 'mislaid' some of my followers - hope you're not one who has deserted me?!! x
Beautiful Rudolph Day card Mary! I acquired that die just before Christmas as I'd seen so many pretty cards made with it, but still not used it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Mary! How perfect for the weather we've been having. The shimmer here is delightful and I adore the snowflake. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOooo WOW that is one stunning snowflake and thanks for joining us at Rudolph Day Challenge this month, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteOh my, I am loving this card Momma Mary!!! That snowflake is just beautiful! I love the shiny blue hologram paper behind the snowflake. Makes for a very stunning card with bling. Believe it or not our snow is melting too! We still have a lot, but it is shrinking every day. What was up to my chest is now down to my waist! Monday we are supposed to be 46 degrees, so it will really be melting then! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOh yes, oh yes.... those simple cards lead you astray every time. This came out quite stunning though, so it was worth all that effort!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Mary. That holographic paper really glistens. xx
ReplyDeleteOh! Mary this is a beautiful card, I love the holographic shine through the die cut.
ReplyDeleteI'm lusting to be a recipient of one of these!
ReplyDeleteSally
Very pretty card. We had snow last week; it's been unusually warm since Tuesday, and this morning it was below 0 and raining! Fun & games up here in the frozen north!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Mary! I Love that snowflake! Have a nice evening my friend! Hazel xx
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Such a beautiful card, I love the die you've used.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Beautiful snowflake Mary x
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