GranMargaret chose the theme of Non Traditional colours. This worked out to be a great choice for me as I needed to make a card for my friend, who loves purple.
I used a card topper from a card class at my local scrapbook/card store. I am not sure the stamp manufacturer...perhaps a Woodware...alhough I am not sure at all.
I mounted it an a snippet of silver glitter card and then placed that off center on a background of Maja pale purple DP.
The DP is from the Maja stacks I won last year. I so love their papers. They have a lovely heavy weight and a wonderful distressed feel to them.
I added a bit of silver fine stretchy cord looped round twice, and tied in a bow. I had planned on running a trailing row of snowflakes down that left side but they looked awfull. Still feel this card needs something more...may add a silver die cut sentiment on the top edge...sort of over towards the right...still undecided.
I hope she will like it...she does her Christmas tree and her house, all decorated in purples and whites for Christmas. This card should fit right in!
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Christmas Card Club - Non Traditional Colours
2. Pixies Crafty Workshop - must use snippets
What lush colours Mo, the purple against the gold looks so luxurious.
ReplyDeleteI don't recognise the stamp as a PB, not that it means it's not of course but I do have in the back of my mind a very similar one from Woodware a few years ago.
Have a good Sunday.
B x
Love these purple colours Maureen. Very beautiful card. Hugs Veerle ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Maureen, love the colours and beautiful image. Carol x
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty and unusual too, I love it.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
That is so unusual and so very very pretty Mo! I love the colours you have used! Hope you are well huni Karen x
ReplyDeleteMy kind of colours, Maureen - beautiful card for Granmargaret's CCC challenge - love it. x
ReplyDeleteWow this is so stunning, if she doesn't like it she has no taste. Love it.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Maureen, this beauty is just splendid! Love the sparkle on those flourishes, and thought perhaps you had done the coloring with some marker pens. The layout is very pretty and lets that wonderful topper take center stage. A really good take on the non-traditional colors...it's stunning. TFS & Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteWow this is so different so colourful and totally gorgeous Mo, love it.
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lorraine x
Absolutely gorgeous Maureen. the colours and image are stunning, I'm sure your friend will love it, hugs Kate x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours Maureen. I love it. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen
ReplyDeleteFabulous card... Love the colours
Hugs Sylvie xx
Wow This is fantastic Maureen. I love the colors looks just like a beautiful framed picture. Very nice. Hugs, joann
ReplyDeleteStunning card Maureen. I love how you created the topper its beautiful! I have put a tree in my front room this year, as well as the main one in the conservatory, and have done that in lilac and cream to match the decor and it looks so pretty! Susan x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and such fab colours.
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Debby
Wow - very exotic! xxx
ReplyDeleteSTOP, don't put anything more on this card. I don't mean to sound dramatic but the cleanliness of this design makes the image be the star of the show, it's so beautiful and eye-catching:)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Maureen, such a gorgeous image and pretty colours.
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YOWSAH this is one GORGEOUS card! I'd love to see your friend's house decorated in my favorite color of purple! It sounds like royalty :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, this is so pretty! My grandson told me the other day that I needed some pink and purple ornaments on my tree. Think I'll get him to make me one this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I love it! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous.
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Maarit
Wow--this is just amazing! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic use of non-traditional colours... the gilding is always going to give a glamorous Christmassy feel - what a fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Such a fun card.
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and so shiny :)