For my card above I've used foil card stock for the main elements. The ornament, Lavinia Snowflake Ornament - Poppy Stamps (long retired), is die-cut from matte silver (SU!) and shiny teal (Ranger). I used the snowflake frame in silver and added the ornament piece cut from teal foil card stock. A vertical strip was also cut from the teal foil card stock and both teal pieces were dry embossed with the Filigree Snowflakes folder (Simon Says Stamp). After dry embossing, I used a sanding block to expose the silver foil underneath the teal layer, highlighting the beautiful snowflake design.
I added a simple stamped sentiment (Season's Gifts - Penny Black), stamped in Delicata Silver ink.
I had leftover pieces of embossed teal foil card stock, so I made a second card ...
I used a different, older die (Glowing Candles die - Memory Box). Surprisingly, this die (released in 2013) is still on their website. :) I cut the die twice, from Silver Matte Foil card stock (SU!) and more of the Teal foil card stock (Ranger). I pieced them together and popped up the beautiful die over top of more of the embossed teal foil card stock with sanded, silver highlights. :) I stamped the sentiment (Big Scripty Greetings Holiday - Simon Says Stamp - retired) with Silver Delicata ink to finish the card.
The challenge is open until the 29th, so there's lots of time to play along. Hope to see you in the gallery!
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Season's Gifts (Penny Black); Big Scripty Greetings Holiday (Simon Says Stamp - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Silver Matte foil card stock (SU!); Teal foil card stock (Ranger)Ink: Delicata Silver ink (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Lavinia Snowflake Ornament die (Poppy Stamps - retired); Filigree Snowflakes embossing folder (Simon Says Stamp), sanding block (PaperArtsy); Glowing Candlies die (Memory Box - retired)
Challenges:
Loll, both cards are beautiful, but the first one took my breath away when I saw it on the Color Hues blog! The foil cardstock is gorgeous as is your design! I love the dimension added to the snowflakes. Thanks so much for sharing these gorgeous cards as our Guest Designer this round!
ReplyDeleteLoll both of your cards are really gorgeous. You are so right about the Color combination too. I love that ornament and those candles are so much fun in foil! Thank you so much for being a guest and sharing your cards with the Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteLoll, your duo of teal and silver cards are breath-taken-away gorgeous! Eye-catching designs, stunning elements (the snowflakes...swoon), the matte silver and shiny teal...everything is perfect! So delighted to have you as our guest designer for this challenge; your cards are guaranteed to spark inspiration (and awe)!
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Loving the embossed teal Loll, those die cut elements are fab as well. So happy to have you guesting with us at Color Hues too. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, You told me you made a second card and boy is it just as stunning as the first one! You really out did yourself, Loll and I am thrilled to have you guesting with us again. I agree with Carol and the rest of my teammates, you are definitely going to spark creativity with these beauties. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLoll, you've really used these colors brilliantly! Two gorgeous cards! congratulations!
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Beautiful cards! Love that teal metallic - just stunning
ReplyDeleteNew winter colors for me -- Beautiful cards Loll!
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Your second card is as lovely and elegant as the first! Gosh, how I love those beautiful embossed snowflakes. Marvelous makes, Loll. Congrats on guesting!
ReplyDeleteOh My! These two cards are amazing, Loll. So much beauty and they both exude peace.,
ReplyDeleteThese are simply fabulous. What a great and effective way to use foiled cardstock. Such a lovely effect. Congrats on your GD spot. Those colours are lovely xx
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSanding that teal foil really accented the beautiful snowflakes, Loll. Both the ornament and candles are gorgeous in those colors. Congrats on your guest design assignment.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards mf...so well done and pretty.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous Christmas cards using these colors. Love the embossed snowflakes on the teal and the lovely die cuts. Congrats on guesting at Color Hues.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are absolutely GORGEOUS Loll, and especially the first card with the delicate snowflakes that are part of the ornament die! Loving the silver showing through both of the teal images too...sooooo elegant! So glad you're guesting with us at Color Hues and showing our players just what a beautiful color pairing the silver & teal are! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! I'm so in love with this card Loll! Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteOh, goodness, your teal foil is amazing, and I will tell you those dies look as gorgeous now as they did when brand new. I have the candles and was looking at them recently. I really want to dive into my older Christmas supplies next year. A brilliant color combo, very pretty designs. Loll, congratulations on your guest spot!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards, Loll, but that first one especially is just breathtaking - I love everything about it! Congratulations on being the Guest Designer! I must think of something to do in teal and silver!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is an awesome card, Lolly! I love the teal foil and how the silver shines through and this ornament is so pretty with the snowflakes clinging to it! I LOVE the candles too and that you didn't waste a bit of the beautiful embossed snowflakes! Thanks so much for inspiring us as our Guest Designer at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteStunning! That teal foil is so beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards and such a fabulous colour combo. I love the embossed details and the die cuts are just beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful designs on both of these wonderful teal/silver cards Loll! That ornament is gorgeous with all the snowflakes fluttering around it and the candles with the holly is so pretty with the embossed panel beneath it! Congrats on the Guest DT - you aced it my friend!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards with silver/teal combo, Loll - especially love the merry bauble with snowflake & the peace candle looks great too! Thanks for the inspiration & congrats on guesting!!
ReplyDeleteTwo really terrific cards using the Colour Hues colours of Teal and silver Loll, and congratulations on being a Guest Designer this time. The snowflake EF strip down the side on the first, and the added teal bauble with the silver snowflakes is such a pretty design, and the sanded down embossing makes it even prettier. The candles and holly leaves are wonderful too and more of that sanded EF for them to sit on, and both cards with silver toned sentiments to finish...fabulous! x
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