Wednesday, October 26, 2016

It's that time of year

Good morning... 

Believe it or not I have a Christmas card to share today... I know, I know... 
See, it's that time of year and if you are like me and want to get your DT work done in advance (so as not to panic) well, there's bound to be Christmas cards on the agenda. So I've been making a few using the TH tree dies and the negative pieces were just staring at me... Oh they are so pretty, I think I love the negative more than the positive -  I just had to grab my inks and do some stencilling


I used 2 different distress inks and then decided to put some vellum over the top which gives it a really soft look


and the tree die, cut in shiny silver, isn't lost in the background


The only problem I encountered was that the vellum is not the kind you can stamp on but it did work for embossing

Well, that's one down - only 100 to go Lol!

Have a great day ... Thanks so much for stopping by

~ Ros ~

21 comments:

Marjan said...

GORGEOUS card!!

Darnell said...

Gasp! This is a work of art, Ros! If you make all your Ccs this fabulous, you might just as well skip this year and call them cards for 2017! At any rate that's what I would have to do if my cards were this glamorous, rather than the simple stamped CAS OLCs that they are! I'm in awe of you, once again!! Hugs, Darnell

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful card. Love how it has all come together. The vellum works so well and great idea to sponge through the negative die. The pop of shiny silver is just perfect...Loving this one Ros. Looking forward to seeing the next 100!!! x

Carole said...

Great card...love that soft look with the vellum and how clever to use the negative as a focal point...brilliant...xx

Maria said...

It's never to early to start on Christmas cards! Your Christmas card is so lovely with the shiny negative tree cut out! Lovely tree stencil in the background covered with vellum, too! You have 100 to do...oh my! Have fun make them for they are so beautiful!

Greta said...

Classy & beautiful, Ros!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Awesome Christmas tree die and wonderful design!

Linda said...

It is absolutely gorgeous! And it is never too early to begin Christmas plans. :)

Thea said...

Beautiful christmascard Ros, great idea with the negative. You are not the onely one.... i have already make 4 christmascards ;-)

Hugs Thea

Stella said...

Your use of vellum adds a touch ofdimension that I just love. the trees are gorgeous and the one is silver is a true eye catcher; wow!
XXXXX

Stella said...

I saw it a few days ago but forgot to mention it; I LOVE your new blog header!!
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Davi said...

Awesome card Ros! The vellum gives it such a cold soft foggy look and the negative tree is fabulous!

Marina said...

Really pretty Ros.

Pamellia said...

Beautiful Ros! I just love the combo of the shiny metallic against the soft vellum in the background with the whisper of trees underneath. Magical!! happy weekend :)

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Oh Ros, it is gorgeous. When handcrafting Christmas you have got to start early!

Carol

Barbara said...

Oh, gorgeous... love the soft touch of vellum!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my word! Why is there always one more cool die I think I have to have? This is so beautiful with the foggy trees in the background. Stroke of genius to use the negative as a stencil. Such a beautiful tree die. Gorgeous, gorgeous card!

Tracy said...

Way cool look Ros. The silver really makes that tree pop and the vellum was a great idea. It really softens the background so prettily. Yes vellum can be a real stinker to stamp on. Hugs!

Sylvia said...

Lovely Christmas card, Ros!

Jan Plimmer said...

Beautiful card Ros.

Diane said...

WOW...I have to agree with Darnell, it is a work of art...so very beautiful...wow~wow~wow!!!