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Thursday, 2 December 2010

Snowflakes 50th Birthday Card - WMSC25

This is the card I've made for my friend Bev who turns 50 at the beginning of January.  I've used the fab Waltzingmouse Sketch for challenge #25 to make a wintery snowflake card for her.  Here's a link to the sketch blog and here's the sketch:
 The card measures approx. 15 cms square.  I embossed snowflakes onto blue Core'dinations paper, scuffed the embossing and then added glitter.  For my sentiment circle I used stamps from WMS Say It With Style and Vintage Circles Small sets.  The sentiment circle is popped up.  For the age circle, I stamped some blue snowflakes onto white card, added die cut letters and punched with a circle punch.  The 50 circle is also popped up and I used double thickness of foam tape.

I really don't remember where I got the jewelled snowflake embellishments.  I found these three in my stash in a plastic bag.  I have a feeling I might have rescued them from some Christmas crackers last year!  I punched black snowflakes and layered the jewelled ones over the top.  * Sniff * - that is the last piece of my lovely black and white snowflake ribbon.  To finish off the card front I added some blue crystals.



Then I decorated the inside of the card and the envelope.  I love that snowflake border, it's so pretty.  I stamped it across the front of the envelope too.


I can't believe I'm ahead of the game for Bev's birthday, I'm usually scrambling in the New Year to get a card made for her so I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself LOL! 

Supplies:
Stamps: SU! WMS Say It With Style & Vintage Circles Small sets, PSX Snowflake Medley stamp, My Cute Stamps Let It Snow! set
CS: Craftwork Cards Alabaster Smoothies CS, Core'dinations Blue Lightning, black CS, SU Whisper White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaColor Sky Blue pigment ink
Tools: Snowflake folder from Cuttlebug 'Winter Wonderland' embossing folder set, circle & square Nestabilities dies, circle punches, X Cut snowflake punches, Katie Skinni Mini QuicKutz number dies
Embellishments & accessories: Snowflake ribbon, jewelled snowflake embellishments, crystal ultrafine glitter, blue crystals, ultrafine sandpaper, 3d foam tape


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6 comments:

  1. Pauline2 December 2010 at 17:16

    And so you should feel pleased with yourself - this is a gorgeous card, love the snowflake ribbon and love how you decorated the inside and the envelope too.

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  2. Christina2 December 2010 at 18:52

    The wintry colors you chose for this card are fabulous! I love the glitter you added to the embossed snowflakes, and the inside is finished just as beautifully!

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  3. Helen Berry3 December 2010 at 20:35

    Wow, this is stunning - I just love your take on the sketch and the colours you've used. The inside of the card is just as sophisticated as the outside - what a lovely surprise to give your friend on her special birthday!

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  4. Alice 4 December 2010 at 00:34

    very cool colors. wonderful card. thanks for joining us at WMSC this week!

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  5. Laura (scrapnextras)4 December 2010 at 02:15

    Oh, this is a beauty! Love all the sparkling snowflakes!

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  6. Deborah Frings4 December 2010 at 18:03

    This is a stunning card. I love the colour combination - very striking. I'd love to get a card like this - and the inside is as good as the outside.

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