Christmas Candles. I had intended to make four cards but having checked with The Doc that the clocks weren't going forward this weekend but in fact found they were I'm a bit pushed for time so two it is. I have used the same candle stamp on both cards but the results are a total contrast.
First card.
The stamp is by Marianne Design. 'Clear Stamps Border'. It doesn't say it is a christmas stamp so I suppose it could be used on a Birthday card but here I am classing it as a christmas image. I stamped in black ink first and coloured the candles in using my Graph'it markers. As I had positioned in my Misti I was able to put it back in place and re ink over the top with versamark ink and emboss with silver embossing powder.
Second card.
I embossed the stamped image using versamark ink and Gold embossing powder. Mounted onto gold sparkly cardstock and then white card. The sentiment is a gold sparkly sticker from my stash. The edging was actually cut from the top of the sticker sheet. Waste not want not!
It is also time for the Rudolph March Christmas challenge so I am popping this card over to Maureen's to play along .
Scraps Of life By Scrappy Mo # March Rudolph challenge.
Hope you are all staying safe and well.
How many candles? 36. Go on count them I know you will.
Hugs
Two very different looks for the same stamp - both are lovely. Our clocks change next weekend although I wouldn't have minded them changing this weekend as my sleep is all over the place at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThat's s great stamp and your two cards show its' versatility Mrs A. Two great cards. Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat a super stamp and I've taken you word for the number, I think the gold one in particular loos so elegant.
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That’s a great stamp Mrs A...and how different it looks on your two cards,loving the gold version....
ReplyDelete17...I just had to count....you knew I wanted to.....xxxxx
Two great ways of using the same stamp - both very effective. Someone sneakily changed the clocks here as well - I'd completely forgotten about it!! Not surprising really with all that is going on at present.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Valery Ann, they look so different even though it's the same stamp.
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Hi Mrs A your cards are gorgeous. That is a fantastic stamp I love it. I got caught out by the change of time but it doesn't really matter I have nowhere to be. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteAnd I did! :)
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Mrs A, I love how you've created very different looks using the same stamp too.
Stay safe,
Lorraine
Beautiful cards Mrs A! That's a gorgeous stamp and I do love seeing how different the same image can look! ....yes, sadly I did have to count them...
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Both beautiful cards and love the embossed candles love the just embossed and uncoloured result on the second card
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Gorgeous cards with the candles. I have the stamp too, so you gave me some wonderful ideas!
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Well done on both of your candle cards...I can see so many ideas with this stamp but you did fantastic using it.....tfs
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Valery, love them both and the colours on your fist one are fabulous. Very elegant designs, Kate x
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs A,
ReplyDelete2 wonderful design cards and those canles are so gorgeous.
Love your colouring of them on the first and what a super idea the gold peel off paper was for you matt on the second.
Great idea and up-cycling waste not want not.
Thank you for joing the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT
Hello, Mrs. A! Your Christmas candle cards are gorgeous! I especially like the elegance of the second card! Beautiful work! Please stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun stamp Valery, the embossing really makes them pop. Super cute designs for a holiday or birthday.
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Two beautiful cards and love the stamp.
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Linda xxx
Hi Valery, two gorgeous cards, love your colouring on the first one, and the simplicity of the gold candles is just beautiful. Great idea to restamp after the colouring, must remember that. Stay safe, Hugs, Shaz X
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely Valery - and they work so well both ways! Stay safe xx
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colours and also the simple elegant gold version Valery. Super cards. Keep safe and well hugs Zoe x
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful candle themed cards. Mrs A. You were right on the brief!
ReplyDeleteI like them both but the bottom one is stunning in it gold and white glory! I never remember to emboss images...I must learn to remember though, as I love the look of it.
Me again. But this time I am wearing my official RD cap.
ReplyDeleteLove this pretty cards. Wait, I correct that, The first is pretty and the second is stunning. Love the elegance of that second one!
Thanks for taking part in the March Rudolph Days Challenge.
These cards are gorgeous! I should join a Christmas group so that I could send out handmade Christmas cards.
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Chriss
Thank goodness for the Misti ...What faubus cards and the candles look great coloured and left uncoloured x. Vibrant and wonderful first card and an elegant and classy second one x.
ReplyDeleteYes of course I did and well done you, you are correct. Two lovely creations, so different but both great.
ReplyDeleteCould lean towards the gold one though.
Kath x
18 great candles Valery!! Both beautiful cards and very different. Perfect for birthdays too. Love them both. Hugs, Carol S.xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous love the brilliant heat embossing and gorgeous results. I know how pretty your cards are in real life and have kept a few of them received from you...big hugs.xx
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Valerie. Sorry I'm a bit late. Love those pretty candles and it's lovely you did a second card with the gold embossing. Stay Safe. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous cards love how you have outlined them give a lovely finish take care and stay safe x
ReplyDeleteThese are both stunning - the heat embossing looks gorgeous - Michelle x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards for Christmas. Candles are for every day and any celebration so these are perfect for Christmas cards. The colorful ones are so pretty and the gold and white is elegant.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Valery, proving just how different a stamp can look when given different treatments. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous cards Valery, and as you say they look so different even with the same stamp. I hate it when the clocks go forward, but it is nice to have the extra daylight in the evenings. Take care and have a good week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, especially the top colourful one!
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Hi Valero
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards”....
We don’t play chess....we have the world tournament here in Gib...we love Scrabble....and Rummikub is a gteat game ....
Keep Safe
Take Care
Sylvie xx
Two gorgeous cards Valery with two very different looks. It's a super stamp
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June
They both look so beautiful and the stamp you have used is just brill. Love the gold and silver embossing. Such a great effect on both Valery.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, they look so different! I love the first for the colourful candles, but I love the second because of the elegant gold. Well done on adding two creative Christmas cards to your stash! Thank you so much for playing along with the Rudolph Days Challenge!
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Rudolph Days Challenge
Two fabulous cards. Stay safe xx
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards Mrs A, especially love the second gold embossed one xx
ReplyDeleteThese are both fabulous, I like the silver embossing and the beautiful variety of colors you used on the candles and like the elegance of the gold embossing on the second card!
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