It may be far from the holidays, but sometimes you never know where the inspiration is going to hit! I started off with the Happy Holiday stencil and some glittery Core-dinations glittery cardstock. I embossed the stencil with silver embossing paste. I tore the bottom of the cardstock for some added texture.
Next, I used one of my favorite stencils, the Houndstooth. I used Core-dinations cardstock for this too, and I ran the it, along with the stencil though my Big Shot machine. Then, I sanded the raised image to show off the houndstooth pattern. I also rubbed a bit of clear embossing ink around the edge of my card and used some bright silver embossing powder for added shine and texture.
Last, I decided to add a big, scrumptious bow to the card by using a gorgeous metallic green ribbon from May Arts. I like using funky colors for the holidays, and this would go really nicely with how I decorate my Christmas tree! I hope you like my offering for today. Here are the rest of the folks with creations to share with you today:
Your card is so rad. I love it!!! Awesome work!
At first glance I thought the background was VELVET! I think I need to put that houndstooth stencil on my wishlist! : )
Adding both of these stencils to my must have list! I LOVE the Happy Holidays one so much!
Your card is awesome and very festive! TFS!
Wow, great card with a modern feel to it and the colors are wonderful!
Great non-traditional colours which work beautifully together. It's never too early to start on your Christmas Cards 😉
I love the colors on your card and all the different ways you got your texture going! It doesn't say which holiday so I think it is perfect for any holiday 😉
Lovely card!!!
Jan
Fabulous card Alison, I love it. xx
Nice card with unusual colors. I love the embossing and the stencil you used. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! This is completely gorgeous! I love that big bow and houndstooth texture. Beautiful card, thank you for sharing your talent in the hop this week!
the big bow is beautiful. Love the core'dinations paper. They make it so easy to distress whatever is needed.
Great project. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful rich color and I love the embossing!
Beautiful Christmas card.
Never to early to make holiday cards…love your color choice!
Such a rich color! Loving the sparkle!
Beautiful, colors and texture just pop. Thanks for sharing
beautiful and awesome card!
Wonderful card. The textures are great. Love your details especially the ripped paper. Thanks fir the inspiration.
luv the houndstooth background and that ribbon is to die for!! great card
So bold with that bow, love it!
Love your bright pink background, beautiful
Oh, my….this is so rich and elegant that it belongs in a museum. The jewel tones are lovely and that bow is beyond wonderful!!!
<3 J
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Very pretty color combo and I like the embossing.
Beautiful!! I need to get that background houndtooth stencil!! 🙂
Such a pretty card!
Love the shiny paper
and lovely ribbon.
Carla from Utah
I thought the background paper/card was bought at first! The textures and colours on this are fabulous and such a lovely change from normal Christmas cards.
Thank you for the blog hop and awesome inspirations Karen
Great card! Embossing and sanding Core'dination is a favourite technique of mine or was… must pull out my supplies again!
I love your card. The colors and the texture are fantastic. I also love how you put the embossing powder around the outside edge of the card.
Wow! What a joyful, glittery card.