Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Crafter's Companion Snowman Christmas card and Inky Doodles Gingerbread Christmas card

 

Hello everyone and welcome to another challenge at ABC Christmas Challenges.

I hope you are all well and getting some time to craft. I'm feeling the spring vibe right now with all the beautiful blooms that have burst open to brighten my day.

We have three choices for you this time - 


E for Embossing,

F for Faux,

G for Gingerbread


The lovely Lynda from Loopyloo Cards is our host this time and she has a prize for the randomly chosen winner.


I came up with

E for Embossing



I used a snowflake embossing folder for the background and some coated card for this technique. I embossed the blue card, got a sanding block and gently sanded away the surface from the raised details of the embossing. I really like this technique which gives the look of embossing paste without needing drying time.

The snowman is also from Crafter's Companion and he was coloured simply with the scarf and hat being raised with some glue for dimension.



G is for Gingerbread



For this card, I cut a panel with a die for The Greetery, masked off a rectangle and inked with blue ink to create the background. I stamped and white embossed the gingerbread figures (The Best Gift stamp set from Inky Doodles) onto kraft card, along with their clothing and Christmas stockings. I coloured the clothing and fussy cut everything before dressing the figures and adhering them to the panel. The sentiment was stamped between them to finish everything off.



The design team has lots to show you over on the ABC Christmas Challenges website and you can post your entry there until 6th April.

I'd like to play along at






Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs
Carol x


16 comments:

brenda said...

Two real fun cards Carol, the EF on the first is so pretty the way the snowflakes graduate down.

B x

Dotty Jo said...

Oh, my word, Carol, what gorgeous cards! I especially like how you've popped-up the snowman's scarf, Jo x

Fabiola said...

trop mignon Carol, elles sont toute les deux adorables, biz

Helen said...

Fabulous cards Carol - love the embossed snowflake background!
Helen x

Jules said...

Great cards Carole.

Love the background you have given the snowman very much!

Love Jules xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

These are fabulous cards Carol, love the snowflake background to the fun snowman. Then the Gingerbread couple? Just marvellous. x

Sue said...

Two gorgeous cards Carol I'm trying to get back into the swing of crafting and commenting! take care hugs Sue x

Het hobbyhoekje van Annie said...

Lovely Christmas cards Carol.
Thanks for joining Merry Little Christmas Challenge.
Greeting Annie (DT)

Sarah said...

Brilliant cards Carol, the sanded EF is a fab technique for the snowman and I love the gingerbread peeps xx

Doris P. said...

What a cute image! I love this little gingerbread couple. Thanks for joining us at S+F=C.

Barbara Nimmo said...

What a delightful post! As an avid crafter myself, I can't help but feel inspired by your beautiful creation. The Snowman Christmas card you've crafted is simply charming.
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Barbara Nimmo said...

I particularly appreciate your thorough review of the Crafter's Companion products used in this project. Your insights into the quality of the materials and their ease of use are incredibly helpful for fellow crafters like myself.
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Vickie Y said...

Adorable snowman card! Thank you for sharing with us at CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge.

Helen said...

Two great cards - I especially love the snow background on your first card.

Thanks for joining us at Christmas With the Cuties.

Helen x
DT

Kim said...

These are all the cutest. Thanks for joining the challenge at the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog.

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