Saturday, February 25, 2017

Christmas Card with Die Cuts

OOPS--looks like Maureen & I got our wires crossed, so I'm not the GD this month.  Instead I'll add my card to the challenge.
Most of you know how much I love making Christmas cards, so of course I said yes to guest designing for the February Rudolph Days challenge. Maureen runs it the 25th to the end of the month & the random winner can choose a die or a stamp.  My card uses the beautiful Elizabeth Craft poinsettia that was a gift from Maureen for being a DT member last year.
I colored the die cuts with Zigs & blended with WOS instead of water. The shimmer is really gorgeous & I plan to use that technique again.  
I've had the tiny gold beads for many years & need to remember to use them.  Attaching them with Diamond Glaze worked like a charm! Love this Penny Black Joy die cut which was brushed with WOS & then covered in Diamond Glaze for a nice shine.  Lots of inspiration from the DT & in the gallery--hope you join in.  I'm also entering HLS Christmas challenge, SSS Wednesday & Word Art Wednesday. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Edited to add: Also entering SSS Work It Wednesday as I have green leaves.
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28 comments:

  1. Ros CrawfordFebruary 25, 2017 at 3:05 AM

    Good morning Greta! This is so beautiful! I love your design... Congrats on your GD spot!

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  2. Dotty JoFebruary 25, 2017 at 3:17 AM

    What a lovely card! Perhaps I should start making my Christmas cards now and not end up in a big rush in November! Jo x

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  3. BarbFebruary 25, 2017 at 3:32 AM

    Congratulations on being a Gues Designer for Rudolph Day Greta. Your card is absolutely stunning! Barbxx

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  4. Mac MableFebruary 25, 2017 at 4:25 AM

    Absolutely love it...modern, contemporary in design and the prettiest of poinsettia x Congratulations on the GD spot x

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  5. BettyFebruary 25, 2017 at 5:10 AM

    congrats on being the GD this week - your card is beautiful - and i love the design.

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  6. StellaFebruary 25, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    Congrats on being a GD and enjoy! Your card is lovely!

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  7. Brenda in INFebruary 25, 2017 at 5:58 AM

    Great card for your guest designer spot. I love the poinsettia and the shine on it. That is a pretty font for the Joy. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Sue's Crafty CornerFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    A beautiful card and I love the die that's made the gorgeous poinsettia.

    Sue xx

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  9. rcwidow (Linda)February 25, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    So pretty

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  10. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)February 25, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    Gorgeous shimmery on your poinsettia, Greta, and I love the composition with the oval and the die cut joy!!

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  11. KathleenFebruary 25, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful card, love the shimmer and the subtle colours.

    Kath x

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  12. RosemaryFebruary 25, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    Really beautiful Christmas card, Greta!! Love all the shimmer on the poinsettia!!

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  13. scrappymo!February 26, 2017 at 8:34 AM

    I am so, so sorry that I mixed it up. I had two guest designers scheduled for this month and forgot all about one of them....namely you! My brain was mush after the funeral and we still have company till tomorrow night when they fly home.
    Your card is a delight! The poinsettia looks fabulous and the I am going to try this WOS technique as it looks beautiful.
    Will email you about a different month of your choice!!!

    Thanks for taking part in the Feb. Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  14. BrendaFebruary 26, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    What a beautiful card Greta! I love that poinsettia with all it's fabulous glitter! Love that big joy die cut too. Hugs, Brenda

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  15. JeanFebruary 26, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful card, I love the shimmery poinsettia, and the Joy die cut.
    Jean x

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  16. MariaFebruary 26, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    Your Christmas card is gorgeous with the lovely poinsettia!! Love all the shimmer and shine and pretty die cut sentiment, too!!

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  17. Kim HegginsFebruary 26, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card...love your amazing poinsettias, so beautiful!

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  18. Lisa EltonFebruary 26, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    OH my goodness, this is gorgeous!! Love the shimmer on your pretty poinsettia!

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  19. Cat CraigFebruary 26, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    That Joy die cut is so pretty Greta, and your design is lovely.

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  20. sallyFebruary 26, 2017 at 11:32 PM

    Such pretty poinsettias:-)

    Sally

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  21. KathFebruary 27, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    A fabulous card and a lovely design. Thank you for sharing with us at the Rudolph Day challenge.
    Kath x

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  22. Helen WallaceFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    So fresh and shimmery and just gorgeous. I love the poinsettia with the beaded centre.

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  23. Dr Sonia S VFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:47 AM

    WOW your shimmery poinsettia looks amazing
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  24. Princess Judy PalmerFebruary 27, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    What a pretty poinsettia!

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    such a beautiful CAS christmas card, greta and i agree, the poinsettia is gorgeous!!

    thank you so much for playing along with the Rudolph Days Challenge!

    linda
    Rudolph Days Challenge DT

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  26. Kirsty VittetoeFebruary 28, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    I am loving this!!!!

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  27. Tracy FreemanMarch 1, 2017 at 3:27 AM

    Greta this is so beautiful, love the dimension and texture from those beads.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge x

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  28. LindaMarch 1, 2017 at 3:42 AM

    Beautifully CAS ..... love the shimmer. Thanks for playing along with the Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge xx

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