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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Icicles

Icicles is the theme set by Lorraine  for the Christmas Card girls to show out next cards. I already had this card made from a work shop I had attended so I am  hoping that the snowflakes are going to count as icicles otherwise I will use the trump card of  Anything Goes. My shoulder is still painful so am finding it quite a task to craft for long periods or to use the big laptop. I try to get myself comfy in a chair and use my ipad instead.

Card uses  all stamps by Woodware. The plaid background has been made using an embossing folder from Creative Expressions called Distressed lines. You ink up the folder with your chosen colour and place paper between the folder and emboss as normal. Re ink the folder and turn your paper 90 degrees to get the checkered pattern. The distressed effect is quite striking. I stamped an icicle stamp over the top in a random pattern. The wreath was inked using an oxide ink pad and then the red accent was added using a distress marker pen.

Entering into the following challenges.
Scraps of life By Scrappy Mo # September Rudolph Day.
Merry Little Christmas #14 Anything goes.
The Holly and Ivy challenge #56 Anything goes.



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33 comments:

  1. Christine HarropSunday, September 29, 2019 9:45:00 am

    Pretty wreath and I love the background on your card Mrs A. My favourite colour. Hope your shoulder starts to improve soon. Christine xx

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  2. Sue's Crafty CornerSunday, September 29, 2019 10:06:00 am

    I love the background that you've created for this wreath Valery Anne. Such a pretty card. Hope the shoulder gets better soon. Thank you for joining in the Rudolph Days Challenge this month.
    Sue DT xx

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  3. Sandra HSunday, September 29, 2019 10:14:00 am

    This is lovely the background is really effective and the colour used is lovely too l also like the distressed look ...hope your shoulder gets better quickly for you can so so uncomfortable take care xx

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  4. dutchessSunday, September 29, 2019 10:51:00 am

    so sorry you are still in pain Valery....so frustrating when you want to craft and do stuff...here is hoping you progress a bit faster in the healing....
    love the card..its an amazing background and I love the colours....xxxx

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  5. Alice (scrAPpamondo)Sunday, September 29, 2019 11:25:00 am

    Sorry for your shoulder, I wish you a speedy recovery!
    I'm impressed by your background, so clever using an EF with lines and then rotate to obtain a gingham pattern!! So impressive in purple and with that distressed look!! The wreath looks so pretty with the red details!
    Hugs

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  6. Jackie TSunday, September 29, 2019 12:28:00 pm

    Hi Mrs A this is a stunning Christmas card. I love it. Have a great day. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  7. brendaSunday, September 29, 2019 12:54:00 pm

    Beautifully intense colour, icicles is a bit of a tough theme so hopefully snowflakes will suffice. Rest that shoulder.

    B x

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  8. Rainey's Craft RoomSunday, September 29, 2019 1:52:00 pm

    A super card Mrs A, love the purple colour theme too. I will be posting mine tomorrow as this week has been rather busy.
    Lorraine

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  9. Darlene Sunday, September 29, 2019 3:01:00 pm

    Fabulous card Mrs. A and I sure hope the shoulder feels better real soon! Thanks so much for playing in our challenge at Merry Little Christmas!
    Darlene
    MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop by for a visit.

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  10. cuilliesocksSunday, September 29, 2019 3:16:00 pm

    This is such a lovely card Valery, I love the plaid background with the soft shades of colours and a pretty wreath too.
    Sorry you are still suffering with your shoulder, it makes life so difficult. I hope you get some ease soon.
    I've been diagnosed with gout, but I'm having awful pain behind my knees which is causing me to be very slow walking and getting up from the chair is agony. GP says it's gout related, I'm not so sure, I think it needs further investigation, but I don't see him until the second week in October as he is on holiday, and he only works at the surgery one day a week. Anyway, we struggle on, you take care hugs Kate x

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  11. MargreetSunday, September 29, 2019 3:37:00 pm

    Great wreath on a fab background.
    So sorry to read about your shoulder. Hope it will get better soon.
    xxx Margreet

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  12. Jenny LSunday, September 29, 2019 4:38:00 pm

    Hi Mrs A,
    Happy Rudolf Days.
    So sorry to hear your shoulder still playing up.

    Love the distressed plaid on this wonderful card.
    That wreath is very pretty with the red peeping out from the grey.
    Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT

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  13. ElizabethSunday, September 29, 2019 4:44:00 pm

    Lovely card, Valery. The technique to create the plaid background is very effective. So sorry you're still in pain - hope it eases soon. xx

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  14. RitaSunday, September 29, 2019 6:00:00 pm

    Hi Valery. So sorry to hear you are still in pain with your shoulder. It certainly limits the things you are able to do. Love your cards for this challenge , so nice and wintry too. Hugs Rita xxxx

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  15. SueSunday, September 29, 2019 7:00:00 pm

    This is fabulous Valery, I love how you've made the plaid background. I'm sorry that you are in pain, I'm not very good on an ipad, I'm very old school and need a pc and a chair lol. Take care of yourself, Sue xx

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  16. Chriss America RealSunday, September 29, 2019 7:56:00 pm

    This is so lovely and elegant! I love the unconventional colors that you used .

    Hugs,

    Chriss

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  17. LyndaSunday, September 29, 2019 8:42:00 pm

    Great card and I;m pleased you joined us for our challenge. I love the idea of ink and an embossing folder - but I never seem to get it quite right. Thank you joining us at The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge :) Lynda DT

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  18. DonnaMonday, September 30, 2019 12:00:00 am

    Such a beautiful card, like your design and of course that you used my favorite color!

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  19. GibmissMonday, September 30, 2019 12:07:00 am

    Hi Valery
    Stunning icicle card....
    hugs Sylvie xx

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  20. gwen70Monday, September 30, 2019 11:55:00 am

    Wonderful card, love the colour

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  21. aussie aNNieMonday, September 30, 2019 12:22:00 pm

    How beautiful is this, love the gorgeous colours,
    Had to chuckle when I read the Mercedes instead of meecies.....:) xx

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  22. Felix the Crafty CatMonday, September 30, 2019 1:18:00 pm

    Ooooh nice Christmas card! Great choice of colours too, love it. Happy creative week, Angela xXx

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  23. Brenda in INMonday, September 30, 2019 2:43:00 pm

    I love that plaid you made and that color. The wreath looks wonderful with the plaid. Even if they aren't icicles the snowflakes are so pretty.

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  24. DiMonday, September 30, 2019 5:40:00 pm

    Lovely card! And snowflakes should fit the theme - icicles is such a tight one!

    Gosh your shoulder is taking its time healing. Such a sickly pain as well.

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  25. Mac MableMonday, September 30, 2019 7:25:00 pm

    What a unique and fun way to do the plaid background. Such a striking card with a wonderful tonal effect x. Sorry to hear about your shoulder x.

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  26. pinkyMonday, September 30, 2019 8:14:00 pm

    That background colour and texture is sooooo good Valery. Beautiful little card. I hope you get some relief soon!!

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  27. rachelMonday, September 30, 2019 9:10:00 pm

    Lovely work Valery! Great make! Hugs rachel x

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  28. scrappymo!Monday, September 30, 2019 11:43:00 pm

    Hi there. Your card is so pretty. You created a great background and your wreath looks great here.

    Hope you get some relief soon!

    Thanks for taking part in the September Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  29. Pink RoseMonday, September 30, 2019 11:46:00 pm

    Hi Mrs A wow what a pretty card,i love the wreath ,well done my friend,hope you have a lovely day xx

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  30. Liz McGuire,Tuesday, October 01, 2019 10:28:00 am

    Beautiful card, such a gorgeous colour. Hope the pain eases and you feel better soon, Liz x

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  31. Mrs.BTuesday, October 01, 2019 5:12:00 pm

    A pretty Christmas card Mrs A. Love the background, perfect for the wreath.
    Hope your shoulder improves soon.
    Avril xx

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  32. GretaWednesday, October 02, 2019 1:03:00 am

    Love how you used the embossing folder--need to try that! Wonderful card!

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  33. ValerijaWednesday, October 02, 2019 8:41:00 am

    What a beautiful card, lovely wreath.
    Valerija xx

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