Saturday, November 21, 2020

CAS Christmas Challenge: Non-Traditional Colors

I am playing in the Christmas Card Challenge: Non-Traditional Colors hosted
by the very talented Trina and the amazing Guest Designer Vicky.

You still have until the 24th to play along.
Be sure and check out the very creative Christmas Cards by all the designers


My Non-Traditional Colored Christmas Card:-)

I found this Gorgeous Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper background in my stash.

I attached a piece of the background behind the Memory Box
"Watching Deer Circle Die" that I die cut using Strathmore Mixed Media paper.
Then die cut the frame with Spellbinder "Hemstitch Rectangles Die".

Die cut the CUTplorations "Christmas Sentiments Dies" Joyful using more
of the Alcohol Ink background and die cut a 2nd time with 100# cardstock and
 attached to Joyful using Connect Glue to pop up the sentiment.

Popped up card front with White craft foam,  attached to SU 100# cardbase and Done!
Loved the results of my Quick Clean and Simple card.

Thank you Trina for a fun and easy Christmas Card Challenge. Hugs..


Supplies:
Stamps: None
Paper: Yupo,  Strathmore Mixed Media and SU Whisper White 100# cardstock.
Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks.
Accessories: Memory Box Watching Deer Circle Die.  Spellbinder Hemstitch Rectangles Die.  CUTplorations Christmas Sentiments Die.  White Craft Foam. Connect Glue.  Scotch Tape to attach background.

21 comments:

  1. A beautiful AI background for your white stark deer. Die cutting the sentiment from the same paper to match ties everything in together nicely. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.

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    1. Thank you Trina for your fun Christmas Card Challenge. Wishing you a Happy and safe Holiday season. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  2. How on earth did that end up in your stash? I would have used it immediately with all those yummy colours. It's so pretty behind the simple white frame with the deer. Love the card and thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas :)

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  3. Gorgeous background colours Nancy! LOVE your CAS design that let's the AI piece be the star. Beautiful card, my friend! xx

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  4. Beautiful colors Nancy! I would have sworn the deer was inlaid into your background. This looks fantastic with your wonderful choice of frames. Great card!

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  5. This alcohol inked piece makes a beautiful background for the elegant stag, Nancy! I love the elegance of the hemstitch frame and the matching sentiment!

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  6. Beautiful AI background. It is a perfect background for that great die and I love the framed panel too.

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  7. Stunning and unique effect and Wow to that background Nancy x.

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  8. Clearly I need more playtime with backgrounds! To have something this unusual and gorgeous to pull from your stash... that's the way to go. The dies are fabulous. It's just so beautiful!

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  9. I'm not a big fan of non-traditional Christmas colours but your card is an exception - LOVE those gorgeous colours in the sky. Perfect with just the simple white die cut so that the sky gets to take centre stage.

    p.s. You use that wonderful hemstitch die so often and every time I see it, I want it, so I've finally broken down and ordered it!!

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    1. You will LOVE the Hemstitch Die, Susan:-) Keep a toothpick handy for poking out some of the little dots that do not come out:-) Thank you so much my friend for your sweet comment. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  10. Oh, I love this card, Nancy! Your AI background is amazing, and perfect for this challenge! The white deer stands out beautifully against the gorgeous background, and the AI sentiment die-cut against the white card base. The hemstitch frame finishes the card perfectly. Thank you for sharing this beauty in the CAS Christmas gallery! Hugs.. Hideko

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    1. I got the Hemstitch Die because of all your inspiring cards and so think of you everytime I use it:-) We do have fun sharing, my friend. Thank you for you sweet comment. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  11. Gorgeous card. The AI background is so pretty and I love the Dies you used.

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  12. Nancy, this is just the most wonderful 'sky' for your handsome stag! Gorgeous!
    =]

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  13. Oh yes, this is wonderful and how extra wonderful that it used up an amazing alcohol inked piece from your stash. Love that frame die too xx

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  14. Amazing BG for the deer, Nancy! The inlaid technique gives such a great look!

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  15. Beautiful sky on this, Nancy, and I love your die too. Beautifully done and such a great feeling of a chilly day! Wonderful card. Hugz

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  16. The AI background works so beautifully.. Gorgeous card Nancy. Sending hugs

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  17. This is gorgeous, Nancy. LOVE the AI colors in your background against the white of your deer.

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  18. What a gorgeous horizon background for your white deer Nancy - love the mix of colors on this!xx

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy