Saturday, November 23, 2013

CAS-ually A-MUSEing Annabelle...


Second post for the day...
I couldn't resist trying this faux chalkboard & colour combo after seeing Marion's fabulous MUSE card this week, plus Holiday Cards His & Hers faux chalkboard Christmas cards - I think this card with a kraft background and no bow would make a fab His version :)

First up, on a sheet of Simple Stories Chalkboard paper, penciled a circle outline using the inside of a double-sided tape roll as a guideline for the wreath. Stamped Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch 8 times in Momento Luxe Wedding Dress to create the wreath outline (perfect for playing along with CASual Fridays Create with 8).  Sprinkled the still wet outline with Rangers Seafoam White embossing powder and heat set. Stamped Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch sentiment and heat embossed. Stamped Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch 8 times onto Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas paper, and heat embossed, before fussy cutting the holly leaves and adhering using a glue pen - keeping one edge of the largest leaf curled up for added dimension. Diecut MFT Christmas Wreath bow and added Kaiserkraft red rhinestone gems for holly.



Marion's FABULOUS Muse card
Favourite Festive Friday Challenge

This made me smile...                                this too...


30 comments:

  1. LOVE this gorgeous card Lyndal - it looks amazing! Hugs xx

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  2. Lyndal, this is gorgeous! I love the wreath on the chalkboard, and how that sets off the green and red. Beautiful! Thank you so much for joining us at Festive Friday!

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  3. Wowzers! This is totally awesome and gorgeous!! And the work that went into it.....again, wowzers!

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  4. Love how the 'blackboard' pops on the red background! Thanks for joining us at Muse this week, Lyndal!

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  5. oh.... this is so pretty! I'm pinning away!

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  6. This is fabulous! I'm so impressed with your fussy cutting of all of those teeny, tiny leaves.

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  7. What a wonderful design. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at City Crafter Challenge Blog!

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  8. Beautiful! I love the look of the wreath against the chalkboard ... Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

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  9. Love your card! Great pops of colour!

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  10. What a great combo for the challenges Lyndal and such a wonderful design. Your stamping is perfect!
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at AnnaBelle Stamps!

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  11. love your wreath - the extra dimension from the holly leaves is fabulous!

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  12. I'm a sucker for a Christmas Wreath.........Love this one Lyndal. Thanks for sharing with us at ABS.

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  13. I really love this card! So well stamped and a great design idea! Thanks for playing along with us over at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  14. Lovely wreath of holly. It looks great against the chalky background. Fab card!

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  15. Brilliant! I love the colours on the black - really looks like a blackboard!

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  16. Ps: I forgot to say how impressed I am that you fussy cut the holly!

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  17. Woo hoo!! Congrats on your win at Muse! So very well deserved - your card is perfect!

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  18. Oooo, what a cute idea for a Christmas card, Lyndal! The colors look extra festive on the black! Love it, and so glad you've been able to share some lovely creations with us this year at Festive Friday!!!

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  19. This is amazing, lyndal! I especially love your faux chalkboard, very clever x

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  20. beautiful wreath and love the chalkboard look. gorgeous card! thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  21. Popping by from Annabelle Stamps ... wow, so much work has gone into this, I'm impressed with your patience for fussy cutting. Gorgeous card, TFS.

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  22. Popping by from Annabelle Stamps ... wow, so much work has gone into this, I'm impressed with your patience for fussy cutting. Gorgeous card, TFS.

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  23. Wait, what?! You cut all those leaves?!? I LOVE IT!! Way to impress, Lyndal! Thank you so much for joining the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge!

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  24. Lyndall, you have outdone yourself my dear. This card is awesome. The gray looking background really lets the colors of the wreath pop and I adore those little gems/berries. Love this card! Thanks for playing CFC!

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  25. This card is fantastic, Lyndal! The chalk background is beautiful and really sets off the green and red. I LOVE the stamping of the wreath! Thanks for joining us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  26. I somehow missed this impressive card art, Lyndal, but now the winner's gallery at CFC has brought me up-to-date. You SO deserved the Contender shoutout!! Hugs, Darnell

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