It has never seen ink and I had grand ideas to heat emboss it in silver on a navy blue sky.
Well, I have searched high and low and can not find it. I have the stamp package and all the other stamps are there, but the angel is missing. Sadly, I believe I have loaned it out and of course have forgotten who I loaned it too.
In my search, I did manage to find this lovely angel, up cycled from an old Xmas card. I decided to use it as it is already what I had in mind... An angel in the night sky! The card had some lovely gold metallic embossed patterns on it so it looks quite sparkly.
I have matted in pearlescent purple as I have a couple of friends who love that colour. I added a Memory Box snowflake border from a snippet of the purple card, and added a few gold pearls to finish it off. I had a few teensy snippets leftover and cut Believe from my Tattered Lace die. It fit quite nicely on my angels robe and serves as my sentiment. I added a bit of gold fine cord just below the matted image, to tie in the metallic finish on the paper.
Recipe
Card base - cut from my stash
Card stock -snippet of purple pearlescent card
DP - Authentique, Glistening; from my stash
Cord -fine gold metallic cord from my stash
Dies - Memory Box snowflake border; Tattered Lace die words phrases (Believe)
Image -up cycled from an old Xmas card
I am entering this card in the following challenges
1. Pixies Crafty Workplace - must use snippets
2. Christmas Card Club - use theme of Angels
How clever to find and recycle this beautiful angel. It looks fabulous on your card. I bet your stamp will turn up now lol xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a sheer delight MO, such lovely rich colours and texture as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday.
B x
Now I see why you talked about two angels flying around homeless! My mum would have said "What are you like!!" It gave me a real giggle though! Your recycled/upcycled angel is beautiful though. The blue and gold looks gorgeous. Have a great day! Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteHope you find/locate your stamp soon, or maybe it will jog someone's memory, when they read this post, that they borrowed it. A lovely card using recycled image, what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
just love this delightful Christmas card..love the snowflake border....well done..
ReplyDeleteaNNie ♥
The Journey is the Start
I love your card Maureen, it is a shame that you could not find the stamp you wanted to use, but I think this upcycled one is really beautiful. I love the gold on here it stands out so well. Thank you for such a lovely theme.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you Sue Pxxx
Good Morning Maureen. Wonderful card. I really enjoyed making my card for your Angels challenge. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning angel card Mo.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
Stunning card Mo!! thanks for a great challenge..your card is beautiful love that snowflake border..huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen
ReplyDeleteFabulous card....
Hugs Sylvie xxx
Great card Mo, but I feel for you in your stamp loss! I would HATE that!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Debs x
Great way to recycle and a beautiful card for Christmas! Love that die you used at the bottom of this too.
ReplyDeleteLynn
A wonderful card Maureen, love the border die. Really enjoyed this challenge. Carol x
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteTotally stunning card.
ReplyDeleteKath x
this is a wonderful angel - really gorgeous make Maureen - fab xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful Christmas Card. I love how you find the older Christmas Cards and upcycle them. Wonderful job. Hugs, sassy raggedy
ReplyDeleteMo, thanks so much for selecting angels as the theme this time. Angels are some of my fav things - stamps & otherwise! Right up there with cardinals. Thanks too for the snowflake idea to cover up the boo-boo. Might work! I love what you did with the upcycle. It is a beautifully rich image, and I liked very much all the wonderful embellishment additions you added with the border and the sentiment word die. Well done with such a pretty card. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think your upcycling is just fabulous!.....alway a sense of achievement xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! The angel is lovely, I'm not surprised you kept it to recycle!
ReplyDeleteI hope your missing Angel turns up soon!
love Mags B x
That's some genius crafting, Maureen. Love the colours... purple and gold...what a majestic combo. Thanks for this lovely theme, my friend. Have a lovely week!
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
You've made so many beautiful cards while I was away on holiday, but this card really stood out to me. I hope you find your angel stamp, but this card wouldn't have happened had you found it, so a bit of luck there I'd say! Your upcycled angel looks brilliant, I love this color scheme of gold and blue, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to recycle old cards and the the angel is fabulous, beautiful card Maureen!
ReplyDeleteGlendaxx
Wow Mo, what a fabulous card! LOVE the angel and how well you upcycled an existing card. And I hope that naughty little stamp turns up for you!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Di xx
Beautiful bit of up-cycling Maureen. I hate it when people don't return things! Grrrrr!! Susan x
ReplyDeleteFabulous upcycling Mo and I am sure you were meant to use that image - it's perfect for the theme and gorgeous too - result!
ReplyDeleteApologies for my lateness and for the fact that I have no angel - I did the best I could and I hope that's okay Karen xx
Oh dear! I hate that when stamps go missing. It is rare I remember who I lent them to so I can relate. Hopefully your angel will resurface at some point when whoever you lent it to digs it out for holiday cards. The card you came up with instead is totally cool! It has an elegant but whimsical feel to it, totally fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, and beautifully up cycled
ReplyDeleteI hope you find your stamp, or who ever borrowed it returns it.
What a beautiful up-cycled angel Mo,
ReplyDeleteyour card is beautiful. Blue and Gold together look so regal. I hope you find your stamp.
luv
irene
xxxx
This is stunning! Hope whoever has your angel stamp figures out they need to give it back to you!
ReplyDeleteLovely card ! Sorry I'm late in commenting. hugs xx
ReplyDelete