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Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Silent Night


This is my first Christmas card of the season. 

I have to say that I'm not a huge card maker (understatement of the year!!) and I certainly have no desire to turn out volumes of any one card (I'm strictly a one card and move on type of girl!). However, all that being said, I thought it may be fun to try and make a card that I could enter into various challenges and see how I got on.

I found this personal challenge put me into a total creative void mid afternoon and at the point of abandoning this idea.  However, this evening things started to fall into place and I'm actually really pleased with this card.

I think it's good to step outside your comfort zone and see what you can learn from trying something new.  I hope to continue this journey ...

Take care and keep crafty x

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17 comments:

  1. Cath Wilson29 November 2011 at 23:26

    I think it's a great card and I love the colours you used - AND the textures. Wonderful collage x

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  2. Debbie29 November 2011 at 23:34

    This is a gorgeous card! Love the twinkling snowflakes and the colours! You should make more!

    Debbie
    ^..^

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  3. xxxtglxxx30 November 2011 at 02:17

    What a beautiful card! :) So pretty and inspirational.

    Thanks so much for playing along at Charisma Cardz this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  4. Shelly Schmidt30 November 2011 at 02:39

    What a beautiful card! I love the colors! Love the glitzy snowflakes!

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  5. Ink Art Designs30 November 2011 at 08:15

    I know how you feel about being out of your comfort zone!!! lol...but isn't the challenge of it sooo satisfying in the end. Your colours are gorgeous, and so soft, just like snow falling...the card has come up beautifully. Thankyou for joining us this fortnight at Fashionable Stamping Challenges. Good luck!
    Dot x

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  6. Suze Bain30 November 2011 at 14:08

    A beautiful card and I so love the colours you've used. xx

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  7. Keep It Sweet and Simple30 November 2011 at 15:33

    This is really beautiful. I love the shadow of the tree and the pearls are a pretty touch.
    Thanks for joining our 'Christmas' challenge at Totally Papercrafts this week.
    Caroline xxx

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  8. Lesley30 November 2011 at 16:01

    Hi there Alexa, what a beautiful card.
    I received my luggage tag, Wowsa, it is beautiful. I was busy with craft shows and I am done now so I can catch up with my blog friends.
    I haven't forgotten to send you some more tags, you know the story this time of year.
    Take care, and thanks again. Lesley x0

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  9. Rosietoes30 November 2011 at 16:18

    It's great to stretch your creativity Alexa and you have made a fabulous card. The colours are just perfect for our challenge at Colour Create and thank you so much for joining us.

    Edna x

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  10. Gram's Treasures30 November 2011 at 19:02

    Good luck in your crafting journey...this card is beautiful! Hopefully we`ll see you again at Charisma Cardz.
    Joyce xx

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  11. Marjie Kemper30 November 2011 at 21:36

    Love all the layering on this beautiful card, Alexa. The curled paper and the double stamped tree add so much depth. Beautiful!

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  12. Sabrina1 December 2011 at 01:05

    Alexa, Thank you for joining us at Colour Create Challenge. Love the sparkly snowflakes on your beautiful card. X Sabrina

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  13. Pauline1 December 2011 at 07:15

    Beautiful! What fabulous layers, and a gorgeous card!

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  14. Silvia(Barnie)1 December 2011 at 23:23

    Such a beautiful winter card, love the snowflakes and the deer. Thanks for joining us at FSC.

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  15. Terry2 December 2011 at 23:19

    I just love these pinks and browns for a Christmas card! So many lovely details! Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

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  16. Lynne Moncrieff4 December 2011 at 13:40

    The prospect of Christmas cardmaking doesn't fill me with joy either LOL.
    Anyway, this is stunning and love the twinkling snowflakes.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  17. Fliss5 December 2011 at 15:32

    This is an absolute stunner Alexa. I love just everything about it!
    Thanks so much for joining in with our FSC challenge and hope to see you again.
    Hugs, Fliss x

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