Sunday 17 August 2014

Merry Christmas

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

A simple one as long as you're patient!

For the background, I spread some Warm Gold Cosmic Shimmer Sparkle Texture Paste through the Festive Frame Mask and set aside to dry.

I stamped the Merry Christmas Stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Adorning Squares. I popped a little Gold Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint onto my Craft Sheet. I picked it up using Cut n Dry Foam and edged the die cut with it. I cut a mat out of Vintage Gold Card using Spellbinders Grand Squares.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Champagne Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Fancy Pearl Embellishment.

Once dry, I edged the background with Gold Cosmic Shimmer Shimmer Paint.

I assembled the card as shown adding dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Olympic Gold around the edges.

Don't forget that the Blog Hop is still running - start point is here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

34 comments:

  1. Hi Julia. Another pretty card today, keep the Christmas cards coming, I love to see them : ) Take care.

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  2. Morning Julia.
    Beautiful card, you know what they say, patientsis a virtue, so that means we are virtuous lol. Take care Kitty.

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  3. Morning Julia, gorgeous card! Love Jean xxx

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  4. Hi, lovely opulent card, hoping to catch up on your friday shows today. Lilian

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  5. Good morning Julia, beautiful card today Beryl xx

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  6. Morning Julia, another fab card. Xx love Wendy

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  8. Morning Julia, Another lovely card today, have not tried using the masks yet, but they look so affective. May have to purchase a couple. Regards, Linda

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  9. Morninjg Julia, another gorgeous Christmas card both you and
    Sue have given us lots of idea's for our cards Thanks again.
    Nancyd xx

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  10. Hi Julia, love the card and the texture paint will have to have a go love Jean Z xxx

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  11. Morning Julia,
    Lovely Christmas card, I do like the textured paint effect.
    Lydia
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  12. Lovely card, the texture paint gives a great effect on it.

    Michele.

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  13. Lovely card with all that texture. But guess what happened when I tried to buy the Spellbinders grand squares to add to my collection ( I'm a new crafter), yep it has been discontinued! I called Spellbinders, and it would seem lots of people are asking why and what if anything is taking its place. It seems a shame that such a basic shape should be removed before a replacement is put in place?

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    1. Hi Fiona, I had the same problem, but I bought one off ebay from USA, I can't understand why they have discontinued this one as like you say, it is a basic shape. Good Luck with your search.
      Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  14. Morning Julia, A lovely card, gorgeous texture and fabulous colours, love it !!.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  15. Gorgeous gold and sparkly card, Julia - love the texture paste. I bought some but have not used it yet!! Must do so...
    Have a lovely Sunday all, whatever the weather!
    Hugs Annie x

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  16. Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous. I do like texture paste and this mask is ideal for it. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

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  17. Lovely card Julia Caught up with your show on C&C L

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  18. Don't know what happened there but wanted to add "Love using masks Need to add texture paste to ingredients!"

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  19. Morning Julia
    Loving the gold - the ribbon and of course the texture paste! My favourite technique At the moment now I've got the hang of it.
    Sheila x

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  20. Hi Julia
    This card is gorgeous, I've actually bought this stamp along with the Let It Snow. It makes a statement on a card with not much extra added to it.

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  21. Love the card and the colour thank you Julia love June xxxx

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  22. Hi Julia,

    I love the effect of the adorning square over the gold card. I thought I had every square die I could possibly need - but perhaps not!

    The Christmas inspiration is great and sooner or later I will actually make a start...

    Ruth

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  23. Morning Julia
    This card is stunning, I must get these stamps
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  24. A beautiful card Julia. Love the mask and the paste.

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  25. Hi Julia, lovely card. Background is superb. Bx

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  26. Lovely Julia, love it all, I have this stamp.
    Hugs to al
    Michelle xxxx

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  27. Hello Julia, Love this card, so classy and elegant. The stamps are gorgeous and really make a statement.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  28. Hi Julia. A very classy christmas card today. SueL x

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  29. Oh wow - I love this Julia. It's so elegant and I love gold and white together. Pat x

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  30. Beautiful card Julia, hugs Carole Z X

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  31. Hi Julia,gorgeous card.Love the gold paste
    Maria x

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