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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

A Card With Only Words

This card was a great challenge for me...a card that features a sentiment without an image. The challenge at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' beginning February 11 through March 6 is ONLY WORDS. We're looking for cards that have just a sentiment or words on it -- NO images on the card. Here's my card and this will clarify what the challenge is.


I bought this rubber stamp in the mid 1990's and don't know who made it since I unmounted it. It's a large stamp and to put it in perspective, this card is 6"x6". The photo doesn't depict that this card is all gold and cream, including all the papers. I stamped my image with a clear Versamark ink pad and then used Ranger Extra Fine Embossing Powder. I love the embossed look for cards that have large sentiments. I think it's my favorite technique to use on cards like this. I feel like the embossing dresses up the card. The gold paper that I cut with my Cuttlebug with a Spellbinders die is heavier than normal cardstock; the angel patterned paper, polka dot paper, pearls and gold glittered 1/2 pearls are from my stash. The ribbon is metallic and in the center of the bow is an old broach that I cut off the pin backing and glued it on.

The challenge at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' is sponsored by Sweet Pea Stamps this month. The gals on the Design Team have made cards to inspire you and to clarify the challenge, so please stop by and take a look. Our monthly challenge is a fabulous way to build up your Christmas card stock so you're not in a rush at the end of the year. Please join us the second Wednesday of every month for our new challenge!

                                                                                   Hugs,
                                                                                   Gail

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Sister Act, Brown Sugar, Open-Minded Crafting Fun, Addicted to Stamps, Crafting From the Heart, Not Just Cards, Incy Wincy Designs, Pile It On, That Craft Place, Crafts Galore Encore, Craft Your Passion, Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper, Craftyhazelnuts Christmas Challenge 2, Creatalicious, Sparkle n Sprinkle, Die Cut Divas, Stamping Sensations, Our Creative Corner (tic-tac-toe diagonal: Embossing powder, Stamp, Ribbon), Crafty Calendar, The Crafting Cafe
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30 comments:

  1. MelanieFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    A lovely Christmas card!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our "Winter” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
    Hope to see you again in our next challenge as well…

    Hugs,
    Melanie
    (DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
    (DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)
    (DT Come and Get It)
    (GDT Kreativzeit Challenges)

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  2. Kathy SFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Wow, this card is gorgeous. The Gold is just the perfect style for a holiday card, so festive. The die is so delicate and perfect. Thanks for joining us at Open-Minded Crafting, No Pink or Red Challenge. Do hope you'll come back soon.

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  3. KarinsArtScrapFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    this is gorgeous Gail and you card above so beautiful
    Gr Karin

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  4. JaceeFebruary 11, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    This is so stunning Gail! what a lovely design, know what you mean about not using an image, bet you were dying to put one on! LOL it's a great piece of work, love it!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  5. KT Fit KittyFebruary 11, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Wowzers, Gail, this is gorgeous! Your gold is so elegant looking! Now I want to make gold card! I rarely make a card with no image, but having said that, I just posted one this morning LOL!

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  6. Lillian AFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    For being only words, it looks like you've aced this challenge, Gail -- great choice of using gold, which dresses it up SO much. I would definitely have a hard time using only words, since I love to color! You've still achieved all the glamor and glitz, using gorgeous papers, pearls and bow. Fabulous creation.

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  7. Tracey TFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    What a stunning card this is, Gail. The gold is so rich and warm - a great example of how a sentiment can be an amazing focal point. Hugs xx

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  8. ArleneFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Gorgeous and elegant. Beautifully done.

    So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.

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  9. PlanetsusieFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Wow so chic! I love all the gold and the pearl embellishments, such a beautiful creation. Thank you so much for entering the Crafty Calendar (Anything Goes) challenge this month, lots of luck to you.

    Hugs Sue Pxxx DT

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  10. Julia S-WFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    A gorgeous gold creation which is so elegant! Perfect embossing too! Thanks so much for joining in my challenge at Our Creative Corner this month. Juliax

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  11. TamieFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Your sentiment is stunning! I really love the way you layered your card for it adds to the elegance of it. Thank-you for joining us at the CraftsGaloreEncoreMake a Card Challenge!

    Tamie DT

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  12. Scrapcat 1February 12, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    A lovely project. Thank you for joining us at Crafting From The Heart this time, we hope to see you again soon. Tracy DT

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  13. Jackie CFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Love this entry, thank you for sharing with Creatalicious, Jackie CT member.

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  14. Kat WFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    A gorgeously rich design and the sentiment is so lovely, a perfect focal point :-)

    Big hugs, Kat xx

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  15. NatalieFebruary 12, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    such a beautiful card!
    Thanks for playing along in the Sister Act Card Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Natalie
    INKognito

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  16. Lynn (aka Lynnpenguin)February 12, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    This is such a beautiful and elegant card. Lovely indeed. Thanks for playing along this week at Brown Sugar. Good luck.

    Lynn, BSCB DT

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  17. lulu' creazioni artisticheFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:29 PM


    This is just so cuteThank you for playing along with us at Craft your passion challenge

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  18. crafty-stamperFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    A gorgeous Christmas card great sentiment and love the die-cuts and all the gold
    Carol x

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  19. crafty-stamperFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Hi just popping back to say-Thank you for joining us at Open-Minded Crafting Fun
    Carol DT x

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  20. MarliesFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    A beautiful card in a lovely gold colours, very elegant. Thanks for joining us at ATSC. Marlies

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  21. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Awesome! totally fabulous project xx Good luck and thank you for joining us at http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/
    Sandie (That Craft Place Designer, proud DT)
    http://fairytaledaydream.blogspot.com/

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  22. Cathie BorowskiFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Wow, what a way to showcase a sentiment and i love all the gold. Thanks for joining us for Diecut Divas Words, Sentiments and Quotes Challenge. Cathie DT.

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  23. UnknownFebruary 15, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Thanks for entering Open-Minded Crafting Challenges.

    Kim
    Open-Minded Crafting
    {Craftisan Studios}
    {Design Team Showcase}

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  24. DawnFebruary 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous card Gail! The embossing certainly makes your sentiment pop!
    Thanks for playing in the Favourite Technique Challenge at The Crafting Cafe this month!
    Good Luck & I hope you'll play along next month too!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  25. NikkiFebruary 15, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    This is a stunner of a card....
    Thank you for playing along with us over on the Crafting Cafe xxx

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  26. Brenda BFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful Gail, love all the gold, it's all so elegant and really focuses on teh sentiment. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CHNC Extra Challenge.

    Hugs
    Brenda
    CHNC Extra DT

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  27. Anne TempleFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Your card is stunning! Love the gold and cream. Thanks for sharing it with us for the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge.

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  28. HelenFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Fabulous card!
    Thanks for playing at Pile It On!
    Helen x

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  29. JoanFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    A beautiful card, love the rich gold of the die cut and the embossing

    Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month
    Joan

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  30. mandMarch 2, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Sumptuous! Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at the Crafting Cafe

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