Here is a bit of a closeup...not sure if you can see the Spica pen sparkling on the black fur trim of the sleigh, and the Stardust Stickles on the ladies hand muff. The snowflakes are a silver glitter Martha Stewart snowflake layered on top of an Impression Obsession Pink glitter one. This photo is a little "crisper' but the camera was only a couple of inches away from the card.
The fabulous horse drawn sleigh caught my eye on this Stampendous stamp. My Dad and sister always did up a vintage Santa sitting in an antique horse drawn sleigh at Christmastime. It sat in the front garden of the farm, welcoming the visitors. When my sister got married, Dad took her to the church in a horse drawn carriage. You can see why I was instantly draw to this image.
I knew I had to have this stamp as soon as I laid eyes on it. Lucky for me, that LSS has a 40% off coupon almost every week. It is one of the places on my errands lists on my walking days! lol
This fortnight, the lovely Carol from CM Design chose the Christmas card theme of Pretty in Pink. As this stamp so easily suits pretty colours and dies, I knew right away what card I would make. I coloured the image with copics and then die cut and matted it using Spellbinders
Recipe:
Card base and envelope - from my stash
Cardstock - snippets of pink, and white from my stash
Glitter paper - from my stash Best Creations Glitter paper in pink and in silver
Bling - mini clear diamonds from my stash
Punch - Martha Stewart snowflake
Dies - Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles (I think)
Stamp - Stampendous Sleigh Bells
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Pixies Crafty Workshop - must use snippets
2. Marks Finest Papers Speedy TV Christmas Card Challenge - must be Christmas
3. Christmas Card Club - Pretty in Pink
4. CHNC Extra - Always Anything Christmas Goes
39 comments:
I always thought it would be so much fun to ride in a horse drawn sleigh! And this one is just as I always pictured! Love the fancy rectangle framing too! Gorgeous!
This card looks gorgeous in pink. Love how it shows through the spellbinders die and that stamp is just super. Hugs Mrs A.
Oh, This is fabulous! Love the image and colors you used! Very beautiful,Mo!♥
Gorgeous Christmas card! Love your pink color theme and the sparkles!
It's so romantic having a horse drawn carriage for your sisters wedding and so sweet of your dad.
Have a great weekend!
Diana
Very pretty card and such a pretty image.
Love that your dad took your sister to her wedding in a horse drawn carriage.
Hubby is very allergic to horses. Didn't know this until we were at my best friends wedding in the country.
When we got in the car to go home, he was having trouble breathing. When I asked why he didn't tell me earlier..he said he didn't want me to have to leave early…crazy guy.
He didn't even touch the horse.
On my bucket list is to actually ride a horse, never have.
GORGEOUS!!!! This is so very pretty and I love the way you framed it out! Yes, I can see the shine on the fur trim and hand muff too. Definitely a WOW card!!!
Lynn
Such a pretty card and love the die cut you've used.
Shelby
Love the image and the sentiment Maureen. The glitter card around the edge looks gorgeous and the die you used to cut the image out is so pretty! Susan x
Hello
Fabulous image .... Love the Die to.... Stunning card.... Mine is nearly ready just got to take Picture
Hugs Sylvie xx
I agree with Diana. So romantic to have a ride in a horse drawn carriage and to be taken to your wedding in one - your sister must have been thrilled. This card is absolutely gorgeous Maureen. Hugs Christine xx
Hi Maureen ...I agree that is just the most amazing image! and I love love all the glitter....great matting love that....hugs
So pretty !!! Hugs xx
Such an elegant card, I just love that image, so perfect for a Christmas card and I love the beautiful frame too. I really like the touch of sparkle on the muff too. Hugs, Anne x
What an unusual Christmas image and lovely harmonious colour combination. I really love that Spellbinder Die too. Beautiful!
Hi there Maureen - this is so lovely, I absolutely adore that image! You have used a gorgeous die on here as well, perfect for the sleigh ride!
Big hugs to you Sue Pxxx
What a gorgeous, romantic Christmas card! Wouldn't you just love to ride in the fab sleigh, all bundled up nice and warm?! Beautiful!
love Mags B x
Hi Maureen,
such a super card. Love that stamp, and it sounds like a bargain.
I do love the oldy worldy charm about this card, but with a new twist with the lovely die cuts.
Have a wonderful crafty weekend.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Gorgeous card Mo, I like the vintage style image and the way you ave framed it!
Kevin xx
Oh that's gorgeous Mo, I love that image and the pink layers and the snowflake embellishments are perfect x
This is gorgeous Maureen, love the image and your die...and the whole card looks so pretty in pink especially with all the sparkle. Carol x
Reminds me of when we went to New York and had a horse and carriage ride, lovely card Maureen :) lots of huggles Sue xxxxx
Beautiful card Love the image & the colours of Pink & Silver together are perfect... Hugs May x x x
This is really beautiful, Maureen! LOVE the image you've used and you've made such a beautiful frame of die cuts for it! The pink works so well with this design!
This is nothing short of stunning, Maureen. Love that horse and carriage....how romantic....and just the right amount of pink too. Have grand week, my friend!
hugs, Asha - Sunny Summer Crafts
Maureen, what a lovely classic scene with the horse-drawn sleigh and I love it in the nontraditional pink color very much! Excellent use of snippets and your details are shimmery delights!! Genes are a funny thing, aren't they?! Hugs, Darnell
Fabulous card Mo! LOVE the pink of course, such a great image too.
Hugs, Di xx
Gorgeous card Mo, love the pretty frame and the sparkly snowflake, they really set the image off, Cathy x
Beautiful card, love the die cut frame and the gorgeous snowflake!
hugs
glenda
This stamp is just wonderful. So Victorian, and I've always wanted to ride in a horse drawn sleigh (on my bucket list!). I could see your black Spica glittering beautifully, and I love the S/B you chose for your image too. This is a wonderful pretty in pink card. Great work. TFS & hugs.
I am loving the horse theme you have going at the moment and am also rather envious of the fact that you only have another 18 Christmas cards to make.
There are a few more than that on my list LOL!!
Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog.
Have a great day.
Love Jules xx
What a pretty pink Christmas card - such a great vintage feel to this and the elegant die cut is perfect with the sparkle! Well done! Hugz!
Very sweet Mo, love the die cut with the card behind it, the stamp and all that lovely glitter and sparkle. Hope you get your camera fixed soon, technology is fantastic when it's working!
Hugs
Brenda
Gosh Mo. This is beautiful and I can see why you fell in love with that stamp. I am too now.
You have done it proud with your card and love that Spellbinders die - what is it?
As for your camera, is it on macro? I only ask as the smaller picture did so well at close up!
Hugs
xx
So pretty. Love all the delicate detail. Zx
Hi Mo . . . absolutely LOVELY festive card.
So different, but so elegant.
Hugs
Sarn xxx
Sorry I'm so late commenting - it's been a hectic time recently. Very pretty card for Carol's CCC challenge - you could enter this into my CHNCChallenge x
This is such a pretty Christmas card, fabulous image and I love all of the sparkle.
Pauline
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Gorgeous card Mo love that image so much also that beautiful frame, smashing card.
hugs
lorraine x
Thanks for entering this delightful card for my CHNC challenge extra for November - hope to see you again soon. x
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