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:
June Rudolph Day Challenge - A/G Christmas
the NBUS Challenge #51 - never before used schtuff (the star)
the Christmas Craft Creations June Challenge - heat embossing
the Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #42 - A/G Christmas
Thanks for stopping by and make it a great day!
Carol
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! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a really lovely star die, almost a feel of patchwork to it.
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Lucky you! This is gorgeous! That star looks so pretty against the blue background, and your embossing is perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou 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
ReplyDeleteVery classy card. What a super die to have won
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, that die was a great choice, congrats on your win!
ReplyDeleteBig 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!
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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
ReplyDeleteYour North Star card is stunning. The gold satin and mirri papers just pop off the page!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Totally, totally gorgeous! WOW! I love the pop of that beautiful star against the blue background. So classy and elegant looking!
ReplyDeleteLynn
So very stylish: I think it's a gorgeous card
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This looks so awesome, fabulous image and design are lovely x
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ReplyDeleteThis 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
ReplyDeleteWOW 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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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!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card and love the beautiful die-cut star-congrats on your win too
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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.
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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
ReplyDeleteCongratulations 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!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous CAS Christmas card! Love that star die cut.
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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.
Wonderful card, love the gold and the embossing awesome and thanks for playing our challenge at Christmas Craft Creations.
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Leanne DT Member/CCC
Wonderful card, so happy you shared it with us at Christmas Craft Creations. Happy Crafting
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Thanks for joining us at Christmas Craft Creations this month Carol. Love the navy and gold colour scheme.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card!
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