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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator in the UK and love sharing my passion for paper crafting and Stampin' Up! products. Thank you for visiting I hope to see you again soon. Zoe x

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Christmas Card Club

 
Well hello gentle readers!  By now you've probably given up on me and decided that I have gone to live in outer Mongolia..............!  I wouldn't blame you.  I've been busy with life, family and friends and with preparations for the Stampin' Up! European 5th Convention later this week. 
 
Finally though I have got to my blog and you kind supporters of it.  I've made my card for the Christmas Card Club, the challenge for which was set by  Carol.  Interesting challenge and not only was it challenging to do, but it stretches your known ideas of Christmas and tradition.  One of my lovely customers sent a beautiful 'pink' card for Christmas a couple of years ago and it struck me then how clever it was as it stood out from all the others as it was so different and actually very appealing.  I hope you like this made with the single stamp Christmas Star stamped simply with pink pirouette and scored on it's design to give it some 3Dness!  I've used a sentiment from Christmas Messages and the small star from the Merry Minis punch pack and my trusty large star punch which sadly is no longer available.  I love bling and so there's mirror card from my stash and silver glimmer paper and of course what's bling without a rhinestone!
 
Gorgeous grunge paint spatter stamp, although you can only just make it out, gave some colour to my Pretty Print embossed background and a bit of smudging everywhere brings it all together! 
 
Thanks Carol for a different challenge.
 
Thanks for your patience, I hope you'll be back for more!
 
Zx

12 comments:

dutchess said...

lovely Zoe....so very pretty and I like the dimensional star...great to see you back with us....did you get my e mail about the punch? xxxxx

scrappymo! said...

This is lovely, Zoe. This 3 dimentional star is wonderful...scoring it really makes it pop!
Have fun at your European conference.

Christine Harrop said...

Very pretty Zoe, and I love the added dimension to the star. Christine xx

Liz said...

Aww love it! Hugs xx

Carol said...

Love this Zoe, great dimension on the star and your background and other embellies really enhance it. Glad you enjoyed the challenge! As for Outer Mongolia even the yurts have an internet connection so no excuse for not keeping in touch lol :) Carol x

MaryH said...

Hi Zoe, thanks for visiting my blog and making me feel welcome at CCC. I'm so looking forward to getting to know you and all the other members. Just joined as your newest follower as well. Your card is so lovely. The script EF is a favorite of mine, and I love that Christmas star. So very effective with the folds giving it such dimension. TFS & I hope you'll find time to visit again soon, & I will try to do likewise! Hugs from the USA

Planetsusie said...

This is lovely Zoe and very beautifully pink I might add!!! Love the large star it looks really good on here.

Glad to see you on this club as well.

Hugs to you Sue Pxxx (Nearly new CCC member)

Gibmiss said...

Hi Zoe
Fabulous card.... Love that Star.... Gorgeous.....
Hugs Sylvie
Enjoy your Convention.....xx

Hazel said...

I am so sorry I'm late with my commenting - life has been very hectic recently. Love that big pink star - gorgeous card - you could enter this for my CHNC challenge extra for November - I'd love to see it there x

Peanut said...

Cool card, Zoë! Love that star and the embossed background is very elegant! Well done, teamie!
hugs, Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts

coldwaters2 said...

Brilliant card Zoe the star looks awesome so is your choice of papers the embossed background really makes this 'pop'
hugs
lorraine x

Karen Petitt said...

Beautiful card Zoe, so sorry I'm so late in commenting about it, it is a really beautiful creation x