Friday, 20 April 2012

Christmas Has Come Early!!! Polka Doodles Red & White Challenge

I can't believe it's time for another challenge over at Polka Doodles, where is this year going?? As it's stashbox stamp week and the theme is RED & WHITE, I thought I'd make a start on my Christmas cards! I know it's good to be organised, but it just feels so wrong to be thinking of Christmas in April, so I'm not sure that I'll be making any more Christmas cards any day soon!!! I've taken a few pictures in an attempt to capture all of the sparkle and shimmer, but I'm not sure that I've been overly sucessful :(

Anyway, here's this weeks card:


I cut and scored the card base and then used my Large Circle Nesties to create the aperture. The card base was then placed in a Tim Holtz Alterations Embossing folder and run through the Big Shot to create the embossed snowflake design. I then carefully added Stickles to the embossed snowflakes.


Whilst the Stickles on the base were drying, I coloured the LOTV image with Promarkers and PrismaColor Pencils before fussy cutting out. I then took another piece of card and stamped a scene using elements from the Pond Neighbours (PDZ0006) set from Polka Doodles. The dimensional snow effect has been created using a Snow Writer, which has then had Glamour Dust sprinkled over it whilst wet. This was put to one side to dry completely before adding Glossy Accents to the pond and again sprinkling with Glamour Dust. The scene was then mounted onto the rear of the card base before gluing the side flaps together.


The image was then attached to the card base using silicone glue. It has been decorated with Stickles and Fluffy Stuff. The snowflake has been die cut using Marianne Design set  LR0125. I've added some Stickles to the white flake and then pushed a jeweled brad through the centre of them both.

I hope that you'll join us this week and will look forward to seeing your creations.

Thanks for stopping by.

Claire xxx

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion - Punches/Dies
Lexi's Creations - Punches/Dies
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties - Embossing
Simon Says Stamp & Show - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes
Stamptacular Sunday - Freebie Week


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22 comments:

  1. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)20 April 2012 at 09:42

    Stunning - how on earth did you cut that LOTV image out without murdering her lol - love the snow scene xx

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  2. Nicky Stevenson20 April 2012 at 09:45

    OOh, Christmas already? lol. Love that combination of red, white and glittery sparkle, absolutely perfect for Christmas. xx

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  3. Carmen 20 April 2012 at 10:03

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Ok - now I've got that out of my system :D This is a gorgeous card Claire, love all that white and sparkle.

    BTW - you might want to pop by mine at some point today. *wink, wink*

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  4. Doreen20 April 2012 at 10:27

    This is just gorgeous,such a lovely image and fabulous embossing.xxx

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  5. Tammy20 April 2012 at 11:19

    Fabulous Claire! Love the all white background!

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  6. mckinkle20 April 2012 at 13:04

    Oooh Claire this is quite stunning!

    Such a beautiful crisp winter scene and the red really pops which is just perfect!

    YOu just dont think about it being xmas when you make them! Just try to to see them as another card to make and you'll soon have plenty ready for you know what!!

    Keryn x

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  7. Powerful Search Engine20 April 2012 at 14:11

    beautiful I love the starkness of the white with a hint of warmness with the red I feel very festive now xxx

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  8. Always with a Sentiment20 April 2012 at 14:13

    Hi. Such a pretty card and I love the snowflake. Beautiful design.
    Thank you for joining us at Lexi's Creations and good luck.
    Love Sandra xxx

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  9. Rene20 April 2012 at 15:31

    Wowza! This is GORGEOUS!!!!! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM! Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning! Good luck,
    Rene :D

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  10. dragonllew20 April 2012 at 17:58

    Oh wow gorgeous love the red against the white.
    Jenny x

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  11. Candy C20 April 2012 at 19:41

    Your card is so lovely. It reminds me that winter will be here before we know it! :) Love your white background with the pop of red! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  12. Vicky20 April 2012 at 20:47

    Just gorgeous hun...love the image and the embossing looks so pretty too :o)

    hope you have a lovely weekend..big hugs Vicky xx

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  13. Unknown20 April 2012 at 23:20

    i love the delicate snowflakes, fantastic card x

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  14. Pia S21 April 2012 at 06:41

    I love the image and scenery! I love all the white, in combination with reds. Glitter makes the details stand out. The design is just wonderful!

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  15. Anonymous21 April 2012 at 07:14

    Gorgeous.Just love the sparkly scene through the window.Beautifully coloured image too.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
    Lisa x

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  16. Siobhan Brignull21 April 2012 at 18:33

    wow sussex gal that is way too early, but very nice, have brill time at Jo's this week wish I could be there, :(
    say hi to everyone xx EG

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  17. Anita22 April 2012 at 02:12

    Truly a gorgeous creation! Not only is the image beyond adorable, but I love the way it pops with that rich red color. Thanks so much for joining us at the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!

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  18. Annie22 April 2012 at 12:50

    Hi Claire this is a beautiful card. I just love the embossed snow flakes and then the gorgeous red image. Thanks for sharing and good luck in all the challenges. I have became your newest follower and hope you will follow me too. Thanks for visiting my blog last week and leaving kind comments. Annie :)

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  19. Doreen22 April 2012 at 18:13

    This is just gorgeous love the image and a fabulous design.xxx

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  20. TRACEY MO22 April 2012 at 19:06

    This is gorjuss so clean!! Great image & using that circle die brillant.

    Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations

    Tracey DT

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  21. S.Bayles24 April 2012 at 14:10

    Claire,
    I just ordered 2 CD's from Polka Doodles yesterday. I love these images. This is so cute and I love Christmas. Thanks for a great job. I follow Nikky's blog and love her DT. Visit me sometime on my small blog: http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  22. Unknown6 May 2012 at 14:55

    Beautiful! Makes me wish for winter again.. love it's elegance. Saw you on MIM

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