This is Alternative Card #2 made from some of the papers and die-cuts from the Joy of Sharing Kit that I worked on during my five-day craft retreat in early September. As mentioned in the upload for Alternative #1, I used a different sentiment on these first two cards than the one provided in the kit because I wanted a vertical orientation for it. This sentiment came from the SU 2020 "Dove of Hope" stamp set. Also, as mentioned I planned to ink distressed ALL cardstock and die-cut edges to give my card a more vintage and aged look.
This card was changed to a horizontal orientation for a bit of a different look. I added an Early Espresso mat layer for my card front, but chose not to pop up this layer. I also added the red double fishtail flag under my sentiment label to show it off more against the brown card front. I used different poinsettia/ pinecone die-cuts and placed them on different corners than on Card #1. I added the gold metallic gems again to the poinsettia centers, as I felt they needed a little extra sparkle to show them off to better advantage in my opinion!
Once again, I researched possible SCS challenges to see where I could change-up my card to fit new and different challenges than Card #1. I found 13 challenges for this card, which are listed below:
x1) AOCC22 - All Occasions Card Challenge - October 2022 - 10/1/22. An annual ongoing challenge where you set goals ahead for cards needed each month throughout the year to help you complete and mail them more timely! This is a much needed card for my 2022 Christmas card stash.
x2) USEIT2022 - Use It Challenge - October 2022 - 10/1/22. An ongoing/ annual challenge that requires you to use OLD/ DUSTY and long unused items and/or OLD/NEW items purchased, never used, and seemingly forgotten! OLD/NEW ITEM: Joy of Sharing kit 2020 purchase: 2nd card made with kit parts (a Chatterbox-1 alternative design).
x) ABC17I9 - Alphabet Challenge/ Round 17--Letter I = Ink - 7/20/22. I've used dye-based ink on my sentiment verse stamping and pigment ink distressing on all cardstocks and die-cut edges.
x4) MMTPT723 - Teapot Challenge/ A Vintage Tea Party - 5/31/22. Challenge: use a vintage theme and add a frame. My card has a vintage flair using old and traditional Christmas decorations: holly berries, poinsettias, pinecones, and pine boughs. It is framed in a gold foil frame.
x5) MIX480 - Mix-ability Challenge/ DQ for Dad Color Challenge - 4/8/22. Challenge: What does your Dad like to eat or do; what colors relate to your choice? Use colors in your card. My Dad liked hamburgers. Gold = bun, mustard; brown = meat, bacon; red = tomato, ketchup; green = lettuce, pickles. Mediums: pigment ink (ink distressing), foil framing, dye-ink stamping.
x6) F4A632 - Free 4 All Challenge/ Cards for Crafty Friends - 4/1/22. Challenge: make a card for a crafty friend. This Christmas card will be for my crafty friend, Charlene.
x7) SCSCCAPR22 - Fan Club Christmas Challenge/ At the Movies--Elf - 4/1/22. Challenge: suggested move ideas for Elf: Elf, decorations, food, candy North Pole, Santa's sleigh, M&Ms, maple syrup, spaghetti, Christmas Store Windows, Elf outfits: red & green, green & yellow, etc. I chose a Christmas Store windows and colors red, green & gold. Here is a link to my store window: Rothenburg Christmas Window!
x DINSP1221 - December 2021/ Red Suits Black Boots - 12/15/21. Central theme ideas: be inspired by Christmas colors in Elf clothes = red & green. My card is for the Inspiration Picture with its Christmas theme and Christmas traditional colors. View Inspiration Picture here: December 2021 Fan Club Christmas Challenge--Inspiration Photo
x9) CCC21OCT - Christmas Card Challenge/ Holly! - 10/1/21. Challenge: show some holly and berries. My card has gold holly leaves on the frame and red berries on the poinsettia corner die-cuts.
x10) IC809 - Inspiration Challenge/ Sumcoco - 6/5/21. Challenge: Find inspiration on this website. I chose this: Picture Frame Wreath #29! Scroll down to second picture.
x11) FS715 - Featured Stamper Challenge/ 3 Things I Love About Lantana (aka lantana/ Marianne) - 10/18/20. I chose this card to CASE for its poinsettia and Christmas theme: Celebrate the Season! I kept theme and poinsettia, but changed the style from CAS to more vintage traditional with a sentiment focal verse; added a gold frame, more poinsettia and pincomes used to decorate frame.
x12) CAS602 - Clean & Simple Challenge/ Primary & Secondary Colors - 9/7/20. Challenge: make a card using you favorite primary and secondary colors. My favorites are red and green for Christmas cards, which I have used.
x13) CC766 - Color Challenge/ A Real Espresso in the Meadow - 11/19/19. Challenge: use Real Red, Early Espresso, & Mossy Meadow. I used all colors + gold as a neutral color (per Google).
Ingredients: Stampin' Up products-- Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Early Espresso. Joy of Sharing Card kit pieces (2020-21 AC). Stamps: Dove of Hope (2020 Aug-Dec Mini). Other--Jolee's All That Bling: Golden Circle Wedding Bling. Colorbox Cat Eyes: Chestnut Road (ink distressing). Chatterbox inside verse. Size: 5" x 7".
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Wed, Oct 11, 2023 @ 6:23 AM
This is a very beautiful Christmas card. I see others that add multiple challenges to their cards and every time I see them I immediately think of you. I sure miss you sweet friend.