Monday, June 26, 2023

Christmas Star


 I recently won a gift certificate by playing along with a challenge at Simon Says Stamp and I treated myself to this pretty star die as part of my prize. I die-cut it with some vanilla and mirror gold cardstock and added a golden pearl to the center. All the tiny "stars" were from assorted stamp sets and heat-embossed with gold on the navy card base which was die-cut with a Lil Inker stitched rectangle. The Noel sentiment from PTI was also heat-embossed in gold.
That's one more Christmas card added to the stash for this year and I'll enter it into the following challenges:


the NBUS Challenge #51 - never before used schtuff (the star)



Thanks for stopping by and make it a great day!

Carol


29 comments:

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card, Carol! That star die is beautiful and congrats on your win! I'm not sure why but I love a Christmas card that is embossed and has pops of shine or sparkle on it. Your card is all that and more! Plus the stitching around the card adds more interest as well. Love, love, love! TFS and have a great day! :)

brenda said...

That's a really lovely star die, almost a feel of patchwork to it.

B x

LeAnne said...

Lucky you! This is gorgeous! That star looks so pretty against the blue background, and your embossing is perfect!

Valerie-Jael said...

You made a gorgeous card. Congrats on winning that beautiful Christmas star die, it looks lovely! By December you will be all set and ready to go! Hugs, Valerie

Aquarius said...

Very classy card. What a super die to have won

*Vicki* said...

I always love that navy and gold together especially for Christmas! What a stunning star and a great pick for your win! woohoo! The golden pearl adds a nice touch to the center for a focal point too!

Donna said...

Stunning card, that die was a great choice, congrats on your win!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Big congrats - again :) - about your win at SSS, dear friend!! Absolutely LOVE this blue and gold CAS and the star you choose is awesome! The little stars and the font of the sentiment match perfectly with it! Very classy!
Hugs and love across the miles!

Brenda said...

What a beautiful card Carol! I love that star, good for you for the win and you made a great choice with this star. It is beautiful and makes a gorgeous Christmas card. Loving that rich navy cardstock! Hugs, Brenda

scrappymo! said...

Your North Star card is stunning. The gold satin and mirri papers just pop off the page!

Thanks for taking part in the Rudolph Days Challenge.

jimlynn said...

Totally, totally gorgeous! WOW! I love the pop of that beautiful star against the blue background. So classy and elegant looking!
Lynn

Lia said...

So very stylish: I think it's a gorgeous card
Lia DT POE

aussie aNNie said...

This looks so awesome, fabulous image and design are lovely x

R's Rue said...

Love it

Lady Joyful said...

This is a really gorgeous design! I love the colours, and great use of heat embossing. Please note that to be eligible for our prizes, or to be our winner or honourable mention, you should include our challenge graphic in your blog post. I'll check back before the challenge end date to see if you've updated to be eligible :) Thank you for joining us at Christmas Craft Creations - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT

Whisper said...

WOW I'm loving the navy & gold colour combination & a lovely star too, thanks for joining us at Rudolph Days June's Challenge, luv Sam x

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Maria said...

Oh, I just LOVE your Christmas card, Carol!! It looks very pretty and elegant! Wonderful star and snowflakes embossed in gold! A lovely Noel sentiment, too!

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous Christmas card and love the beautiful die-cut star-congrats on your win too
Carol x

Darlene said...

Oh Carol, this is simply gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
Co-Owner
PEACE ON EARTH
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

More challenge fun beginning July 7th … check it out … SIMPLY CLEAN & SIMPLE

Irish Cherokee said...

I am very much a fan of simplicity when it comes to cards. This card is stunning and simple.

Hugs and Blessings

Darnell said...

Mmmm, I do love navy and embossed gold together and I just love this elegant Christmas design, Carol! It says it all very simply and, as such, it has huge impact! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! And congrats on your win! I think I've entered 28,271 times without any luck, so I'm in awe! Hugs, Darnell

Fiona said...

Congratulations on your win and what a great prize you chose. I love that star. The elegance of your card is just perfect. Thanks for sharing with us at Christmas Craft Creations and good luck for our win - maybe it will be the double!

Lisa said...

Gorgeous CAS Christmas card! Love that star die cut.

Jenny L said...

Hi Carol,
Happy Rudolf Days.
Oh I love this wonderful card and that die is a gorgeous one to have in ones collection.
Love the gold and navy together and your heat embossed items finish it off perfectly.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Leanne said...

Wonderful card, love the gold and the embossing awesome and thanks for playing our challenge at Christmas Craft Creations.

Happy Crafting!
Leanne DT Member/CCC

Leanne said...

Wonderful card, so happy you shared it with us at Christmas Craft Creations. Happy Crafting

Leanne DT Member/CCC

Linda said...

Thanks for joining us at Christmas Craft Creations this month Carol. Love the navy and gold colour scheme.

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful Christmas card!