Welcome to the ESAD 2019 Holiday Catalogue Blog Hop. You are currently visiting Jackie Aitken in Western Australia. If you are following the Hop you will have arrived here having visited fellow Artisan Team Member, Angela Meritz-Reid over in New Zealand. If you have just joined, be sure to follow the Blog Hop all the way through as 25 Extra Special Australian Demonstrators share inspiring creations made with items from the 2019 Holiday Catalogue.
I have two Christmas cards to share with you today, both with similar elements and colour schemes. I am not a huge fan of traditional Christmas Colours so opted to go with neutrals with a bit of bling. For today's project I have used the Tidings All Stamp Set (#150465) which can be found on Page 9 in the Catalogue.
Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Black and Gold Foil Card stock have been used to create the base, card front and layers for both cards. To create the striped panels, strips of whisper white card has been stamped using the Tiny Keepsake stamp set with StazOn Ink.
This card has a square orientation, measuring 5.5" x 5.5". White Craft Ink has been sponged around the edge of the card front, over the embossed panel and under the wreath. A few Gold Foil and Vellum die cuts have been tucked under the white heat embossed sentiment. I also used a little bit of Gold Metallic Twine which is retired but its one of my favie products and just couldn't resist adding it to this creation. To finish the card a couple of Snowflake Sequins have been added with Tombow.
The Sahara Sand card front for this card has been white washed using White Craft ink on an Arcylic block which was lightly sprayed with water before "stamping". Once dry, the Wreath image and wintery cottage image from the Still Scenes stamp set (#150503, Page 43) were stamped using StazOn.
Gold Splatters have been added to the card front using an Aqua Painter to flick a mixture of Tombow and Water, then add Gold Embossing Powder and heat. A little Gold Jingle Bell was added to the top of the card front along with a Linen Thread Bow.
That is all from me today. Be sure to keep hopping for loads more inspiring projects using items from the 2019 Holiday Catalogue. Next up in the ESAD Blog Hop is Lauren Meiklejohn.
Blog hop participant list:
3. Tanya Rees
10. Peta Stephen
12. Libby Dyson
13. Jo Weedon
14. Cheryl Algie
16. Denise Buetler
17. Rebecca Scurr
18. Kelly Kent
19. Monique Fielder
20. Maree McIntosh
21. Melissa Gifford
22. Barbara Williams
24. Jackie Aitken - You are here
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I appreciate the time you have invested to visit my blog. You can find a list of all the items used to make the creations in today's post below. Simply click on the images to be taken to my Online store. Happy Shopping xx
Product List
Until next time, stay awesome and stay crafty
A lovely, clean crisp card, Jackie. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletePretty cards , Jackie !
ReplyDeletesimply stunning Jackie, the colour combination is really striking.
ReplyDeleteJaw droppingly amazing Jackie. So many details to love about these cards.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Jackie, the white sponging and white wash look so effective, I love it.
ReplyDeleteOnly one word for these - awesome!! Love all of the elements and techniques you've used to create these beautiful cards, Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteStunning non-traditional colours!! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards, love that they are non traditional.
ReplyDeleteI love wreath cards. The one with the house is super cute
ReplyDeleteOh Jackie! These are just fabulous. I love the way you put your designs together. I want to be you when I grow up! x
ReplyDeleteI love these Jackie, they are totally amazing xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning colour combo! Both of your cards are so classy!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, as always, Jackie. I love the "neutral with a bit of bling" colour scheme. Very classic and classy. I love the way you've created the stripes and the way that the addition of the white craft ink softens up the solid card base. Love them!
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