"One" of the "many" rash promises this year is to design and add a new sketch to my collection each week. One which I feel should be easy to keep.
I do love sketches and find they speed up the cardmaking process immensely, and as my rectangular library is the one that is lagging behind in the number stakes, they will probably be my main focus for a little while. (For anyone new to my blog, all of my sketches - square and rectangular are on a tab at the top of my blog .. .. please feel free to use them if you like the look of any of them).
So this is my new sketch for this week:
and this is how I have used it
This used:
Image: Penny Black "3741K" Filigree Tree
Sentiment: Jande Summer via Etsy Merry Christmas and Heart Text
Design Papers: All from snippet mountain (which is all I am going to have left to play with soon)
Spellbinders: Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies
Gems
Snowflake from my snowflake box
ProMarkers (well one .. .. for adding a bit of colour to that fabby tree)
My Trusty Sewing Machine
I am making no apologies for posting a Christmas card so soon after the festive season has ended because another rash promise I have made is to make "at least one" Christmas card each week (and if I can keep this promise then it will be wonderful as I will have at least 50 cards come December - woo hoo!)
This particular card fits into a challenge I haven't had chance to play along with for quite some time (sorry Jo) .. .. The Christmas Kickstart Challenge .. .. .. which this time is calling for "The Midas Touch" .. .. .. which simply means include some gold on your creation.
Hi Jules, you're here now and that's all that matters! Your cards are always so special and once again you've created something so lovely! Your attention to detail is perfect. Thanks for playing along with Linda and me at Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful sketch Jules,you created a stunning card using your snippets of paper and image
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant and a great sketch.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
A lovely card Jules and another great sketch.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Such a pretty card! All the gold and shine looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSketches are always a good place to start if inspiration is lacking - thanks for this one. Love this card with the Midas Touch
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love how you have even stitched the diagonal strips in place even though you can only just see them xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Jules. Love that luxurious Christmas card and what a fab sketch too, another I must try!! I've been doing a bit of DT work and used a couple of your sketches today, so watch out in the coming weeks xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like you’re off to a good start on those “rash promises” with this gorgeous card using your latest sketch! Xxx
ReplyDeleteSp Pretty! And another great sketch!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Jules, I love your colour choice. Good luck with your New Year promises. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful elegant card Jukes. Well done on your great start with the “rash promises” … I don’t need that many Christmas cards but have also resolved to make them regularly throughout the year .. but then I do that every year lol!!
ReplyDeletePauline xx
Love this card Jules, the tree is so pretty.Of course I love everything about your card, I always do! Well done on getting a head start on the Christmas cards...but be careful that halo doesn't slip...lol!! (I'm only jealous!) xx
ReplyDeleteA great sketch Jules and your take on it is fabulous x
ReplyDeleteHello Jules what a lovely sketch and your card is so beautiful, so elegant and stylish, Kate x
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Jules.
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas card, such a fab tree stamp.
My first card of this year is a Christmas one too!
Lorraine x
Fab sketch, Jules, and I love your version with the Christmas tree and gold glitter accents!! So glad you shared at Christmas Kickstart!! Linda the Elf
ReplyDeleteGreat style and perfectly designed, gorgeous in colour combo as well x
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