Warning photo heavy post!
Hi there everyone! It's time for Scrappy Mo's Christmas challenge or Rudolph Day, it runs till 30th November and it’s the last one for 2017!!!!!
I’ve two types of cards to share today, I’m way behind on sharing cards etc.!
Firstly showing how great die cuts are for using up failed pieces of snippets: this piece of alcohol ink with spray adhesive to attach to acetate, and no! spray adhesive doesn't work on acetate.. see post here (I show warts and all!).
Add a die cut, and hey presto! a great piece of alcohol under the die cut.
(this is a CCD, on eBay, also freebie with Cardmaker Mag., where first saw it)
Embossing Folder by Ultimate Crafts Christmas set. Verses are digi by Karen Murray of WAW.
Used gloss cardstock, mixed alcohol inks Indigo blue + Mermaid green + silver with blending fluid. With cling wrap moved inks around + kept hands clean.
When happy, removed plastic wrap and allow to dry (they were hard to photograph).
Frame from Poppy Crafts rectangle die set - PCD17-23
Assorted die frames for verses.
To the Aussie shots now taken when out for a drive last week, we are enjoying amazing weather downunder! See there's a seat waiting for you to visit - we could take a thermos of tea with us!
Well, I'm delighted to welcome another new wonderful encourager of this blog, how wonderful... Rose of Rose’s Art Garden!
Please do pop over and say hi, as she is a new blogger, too!
Please do pop over and say hi, as she is a new blogger, too!
I'll try pop by everyone who calls, but time is limited, so just doing my best.
May God bless you in your day wherever you may be, and thanks so very much for all your kind encouragement even when I'm not a good blogger. :D
Shaz in Oz. X
Also Linking to:
1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
2. Snippets challenge
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/pixies-snippets-playground-weeks-309.html
3.http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/chnc-challenge-361.html
4.http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november-2017.html
5. Allsorts Challenge - inspired by a Christmas song ... first cards - star of wonder, star of light..
1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
2. Snippets challenge
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/pixies-snippets-playground-weeks-309.html
3.http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/chnc-challenge-361.html
4.http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/chnc-challenge-extra-for-november-2017.html
5. Allsorts Challenge - inspired by a Christmas song ... first cards - star of wonder, star of light..
These are all wonderful makes, love how you used the inky backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas creations Shaz, always so nice to see cards which depict the true meaning of Christmas. Always enjoy seeing photos of your coastal area and sunshine of course, something we see all too little of here.
ReplyDeleteB x
Wow!! Very elegant cards!! Love the white embossed panels and the stars!!
ReplyDeleteMe again Shaz, totally forgot to thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at Allsorts challenge.
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Gorgeous card Shaz - love the richness of the alcohol inks! I had to delete your entry and then begin again as Mr Linky wouldn't let me update to the correct image. It's all sorted out now though. I do so love your second design as well Shaz.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
Hi shaz,
ReplyDeleteHappy Rudolf Days.
what wonderful cards and super designs too.
Beautiful backgrounds also.
Thanks for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
ooh loving the alcohol ink backgrounds, they look lovely.
ReplyDeleteRunning a bit late on my WOYWW returns this week, but thanks for visiting my desk already
kyla
Beautiful cards, Shaz, lovely designs and the inky backgrounds are stunning. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Shaz a wonderful star set and really lovely silver nativity scene on a gorgeous background.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Sorry forgot to add - Thank you for joining our 'Christmas Carol/Song' this week at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteKath x
I would love some of that beautiful Aussie weather! It's 40F today but the sun is shining so it feels warmer. I've said it before but it needs saying again. Whoever is blessed to receive your amazing Christmas cards is indeed a blessed person. They are always so lovely.
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Betsy
Two gorgeous creations.
ReplyDeleteHello Shaz, what fabulous cards you've made - I just love them - your AI backgrounds are perfect for the die cuts and the white embossed back panels set add special texture... really nice cards
ReplyDeleteso pretty, love the background behind the die cut on the first and you get such terrific results on these backgrounds.... Lovely beach photo's!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Shaz, love those inky backgrounds, so beautiful with the nativity scene, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the second nativity scene Shaz. Really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs Carol x
Fabulous cards Shaz, your alcohol ink backgrounds are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs, our sky looks like that at the moment but it is freezing cold!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Classy and stunning, thanks for joining us at November Rudolph Days Challenge, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteSuper pix and delightful Christmas cards - thanks for popping along to enter this months Rudolph Day challenge
ReplyDeleteKathyk - GUEST Design Team Member - Scraps of Life
Those inked backgrounds look stunning paired with the metallic papers and white. Such gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for playing along in my "Inspired by a Christmas Carol/Song" challenge at Allsorts!
Gorgeous cards - and I love all the photos as they are so helpful. The scenic views are beautiful and that bench sure does look inviting! x Anne
ReplyDeleteWow, these cards are stunning Sharon! I love the inky backgrounds you used, they are perfect on these cards. You are a beautiful card designer my friend! I would love to be sitting on that bench right about now. lol Love the photo's my friend. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWOW !! It's really amazing cards, Shaz. They are stunning!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Bożena
I love your inked background techniques and how you pair them up with die-cuts and embossing folders, so classy! Beautiful cards,the stars are superb! I love your sunny Oz piccys too, we are expecting snow on Friday.....! Thanks for bringing us all some creative sunshine!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colors you achieved using the alcohol inks and I love the cards you used them on. I love that your cards show elements of the true meaning of Christmas too. Your work is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely alcohol ink treatment, Shaz. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link + kind thought!
Blessings
Rose
Two stunning cards Shaz. My favourite is the first one with th Star..Loz
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I love all the texture you've created x
ReplyDeleteThese are all absolutely gorgeous! Love the alcohol ink pieces and how you have used them with the gorgeous die cuts. The embossing sets them all off perfectly too! Fab photos - wish I could come and have a coffee with you but it's a bit far to come! xxx
ReplyDeleteMore gorgeous cards, loving the blue background too. Happy crafting, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, a gorgeous use of some of your inky backgrounds, love the blue/silver with the tiny nativity on it so pretty. Sad recovery mission on in the valley nearest my house after yesterday's tragic landslide. Have a wonderful weekend... Megan
ReplyDeleteAh, I'd love to be sitting on that bench in that wonderful weather overlooking the beautiful ocean!! Your cards are outstanding, Shaz! As always! That star made me gasp!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning and so magical! Love the incredible details you give your cards, these are amazing.
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