Longfellow's poem is one of my favorite carols, so I bought this Penny Black stamp years ago the first time I saw it. The bells are an even older stamp by DeNami. A few years ago it was on consignment at my LSS--just waiting for me, I'm sure! Naturally, when I saw the CASology cue word "bell" these 2 stamps came to mind. The beautiful colors at Dynamic Duos this week make for a pretty Christmas combo, so that's what I used. Being CAS, I kept embellishments to a minimum with a bit of Stickles on the berries & clappers & tiny gems colored with the same COPIC used for the berries. The carol is clear embossed using Brilliance Starlite Black which actually looks more like gray--shows up without the starkness of black.
Hope you're having a lovely Sunday & be assured your visit is very much appreciated.
What beautiful bells and what a wonderful stamp with the words to this carol! I LOVE the way you used these colors, Greta!
ReplyDeletelovely combination of both challenges, greta! so happy to see you playing along with CASology!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Isn't it fun to find stamps from yesteryear to use on today's cards? The bells are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely, Greta ... you've showcased this carol beautifully, it's gorgeous embossed on the vellum (I think it's embossed ... it looks it at this end!) ... and those pretty bells are perfect with it! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm seeing a winner, Great!! I love how you've designed this card to showcase both the lovely bells and that wonderful carol!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGreta this is lovely and delicate!! What a pretty stamp with the song verse!! Our Sunday is lazy, snowy and cold brrr....!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!!Love the design,awesome carol,have a great week!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! The verse, the vellum layers, the embossed bell... This card instantly put me in the Christmas spirit. Thanks for linking up with Dynamic Duos for our Triple Threat week!
ReplyDeleteSuch a heartwarming sentiment, Greta! Make me think of our soldiers abroad. Beautiful embossed bells and sprig of holly! Thanks for joining the Dynamic Duos!
ReplyDeletethis is so sweet! Love the song on the vellum and those bells, so pretty! Fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteHello Greta,
ReplyDeleteThis looks a fabulous card and I agree, the words are beautiful.
Smiles:)
Sue
Greta, what a BEAUTY this is!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome way to showcase those verses! And the bell is pretty in pink.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at CASology this week!
what a great card Greta. Totally elegant.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the font! And you know I already love the sentiment/lyric :)
ReplyDeleteGreta, this is stunning! How beautifully that verse fits on your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Greta. I believe I have that same DeNami bell stamp! Your embossing technique on vellum is so striking; mine usually warps when I try embossing a large image, but yours is just perfect. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteGreat job combining the 2 challenges!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bells, a lovely verse, vellum, the soft colours - wow, wow and wow! Stunning card, Greta, guaranteed to spark the festive spirit. Off to gaze once again...and maybe again... Hugs ~ c
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