Sunday, December 9, 2012

Shimmery Snowflake Bauble

When I came across the sumptuous Tuesday Trigger over at the Moxie Fab World I wanted to play straight away. So I took a little break from putting up the last of the Christmas decorations to make this card.

Shimmery Snowflake

Stamp (Hero Arts) - Very Merry Christmas

To start with I embossed the sentiment in silver on a panel of cream linen texture card and added the stitching. Then I die cut the snowflake and covered it with lots of white glitter. To make the sparkly centre, I just die cut a circle of cream card and encrusted it with beads, gems and pearls.


I took inspiration from a number of elements in the photo above - the baubles, the colours, the snowflakes, the elegant shape of the tray and of course the sparkle and shine. Also I couldn't quite make out what the white background was, but I envisioned (lol rightly or wrongly!) the silver tray sitting on a crisp linen tablecloth.

I'm also submitting this card into the Oldie But A Goodie Challenge (Let it Snow) as everything I used on the card is over 6 months old, the Addicted to CAS Challenge #2 (Bauble) and the Red Carpet Studio Challenge (use either a snowman or snowflake).

I can't believe I've posted twice in the one day. That's double the amount of posts I had in the whole of November - it's great to be back!

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12 comments:

  1. BarbDecember 9, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    . . . .And it's great to HAVE you back, Heather! This card is so beautiful! Love the elegance! That linen texture is fabulous and your snowflake is stunning! :)

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  2. Maureen MortonDecember 9, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Wow - you are back with a vengeance, Heather! This is simply breath-taking - so elegant and filled with sparkle. You continue to amaze. Now, go get that tree decorated for the boys! Hugs.

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  3. Sue McRaeDecember 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    What a perfect take of the inspiration photo, elegant and understated. Your circle of bling is divine!

    So nice to see you posting again Heather.

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  4. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorDecember 10, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Hey Heather! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  5. Dawn TDecember 10, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    stunning doesn't cover how spectacular this card is Heather. It would be a prefect card to join our challenge at Red Carpet Studio this week. Would love to have you join us

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  6. KylieDecember 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    WOW, WOW, WOW. Heather this is stunning. Just divine! I love your encrusted circle die - WOW, WOW, WOW! Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS! xx

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  7. LollDecember 10, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    So pretty!! Love that glittery snowflake with the sparkly bead center. Great CAS layout and design. Love the stitching! Thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS!

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  8. Jacquie SouthasDecember 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Oh my, this is STUNNING! The simple elegance absolutely captures the the Trigger image!

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  9. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)December 12, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Just love your linen card with the bejeweled snowflake, Heather! So elegant and a perfect take on the photo!! I'm glad you were able to get some crafting time during this busy season!

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  10. KristenDecember 12, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    ooh yum i love this!! i love that center piece, how gorgeous is that :)

    Visiting from Trigger Tuesday challenge
    xo, Kristina
    I'd love if you popped over for a hello!
    www.pearlgateway.com

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  11. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    This is such a gorgeous card. Love the stitching, the glitter and all those gems and beads. Looks good enough to eat! Thanks for joining us at A2CAS.

    Karen x

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  12. Crea-SandraDecember 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the snowflake!
    Thanks for joining us at Red Carpet Studio!
    Hugs Sandra

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