I was excited to see Vicky was today's featured stamper. She is a consistent participant in the Saturday Inspiration Challenge, so I wanted to use one of her IC cards as my inspiration.
My holiday card is inspired by her card for IC128 ~ IC128 Better Person. After unsuccessfully trying to cleanly emboss a holiday sentiment in black no less than 15 times this morning (black embossing powder is not my friend), I finally changed course and decided to use this vintage holiday image. In addition to that change, I moved the knotted ribbon to the left and swapped the butterfly for a golden snowflake with a black pearl.
The Holiday Print background was stamped in Versamark & embossed in black (where all of those wayward specks aren't as noticeable). I painted the background using Golden Glimmer Blingz and Ruby Red Shimmerz Glitter Paints.
Accessories: Black Detail EP, Vintage holiday image, sheer black ribbon, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, black half-pearl, foam tape, Gold Glimmer Blingz, Ruby Red Shimmerz
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 @ 7:29 AM
This is very pretty! I love the old fashioned Santa. Great colors. I am sorry that you couldn't get the black embossing powder to work. I love that stuff.
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Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 @ 7:38 AM
What an awesome vintage card, Stef. I am so honored that you played along today - thanks for your kind comments. I love your background, snowflake and that great image. What a cool Christmas card.
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Registered: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10333
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 @ 7:39 AM
Ohhh this is just brilliant and beautiful! And kudos for keeping your Christmas stamps out, hee! I can't let mine be put away yet either! I LOVE the background and that awesome Santa image!
Registered: May 9, 2006 Location: So Calif Posts: 1219
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 @ 8:10 AM
Love your card--I had to have that stamp and then never used it.--I think I will just have to case your beautiful card and use it. Thanks for the inspriration.
Laurie