This is another dreadful pic which I apologise for. It is only after downloading it (once the card has been posted) I realise what a glare there is from the flash combined with my attempt at an inked glow.
This is a Katzelcraft stamp that was on my wish list for ages, but I finally treated myself when it popped up in the Craft Barn sale. I embossed in white and then kept adding ink to get a central glow.
This one has gone to one of my very favourite stampers, a very clever lady who I had the pleasure of getting to meet and work alongside this year. I can only hope a little of her magic rubbed off!
My Christmas prep is going apace now. My food shopping is complete, my cake is iced and my fresh evergreen decorations went up yesterday. Sometimes I don't manage that until Christmas Eve, so I am hoping I am on top of things now. I have 30 Christmas Pudding cupcakes to ice and box up in individual boxes this morning for a party I am off to tonight. I have transferred my crafting efforts to moulding fondant icing and pastry and my inks have been put away for the festivities.
Take time to stop and take a few moments for yourself today in between the madness!
Elaine x
Gorgeous card Elaine, that stamp is a real stunner and the inky glow sets it off a treat. It sounds like you are much more organised than me lol, good luck with the icing and enjoy your party
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Morning Elaine another lovely card. Pleased you have caught up with everything and your baking sounds wonderful, enjoy your party. Have a Very Happy Christmas and a Great 2013.
ReplyDeleteLove Suexxx
You sound superbly organised & those cupcakes sound intriguing. We have a very sedate few days here midst the pouring rain - thankfully I didn't have to do my Shepherdess impression with the sheep this morning as they'd stayed on the footpath & not unhinged the gate to get to the tasty morsels of briars in our woodland.
ReplyDeleteThe stamp looks delightful & traditional & I love the silhouette effect with the deep blue rather than black.
Hope you enjoy the party.
Paula (PEP)
Pleased to hear you are catching up with things - great card and it certainly is difficult to take photos on these dark days. Happy Christmas
ReplyDeleteA Lovely card, your baking sounds good. Enjoy the feastivities. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs x ChrisB
ReplyDeleteA stunning card
ReplyDeleteGill x
what kindwords Elaine- and what a beautiful card it is in real life!
ReplyDeleteI love the focus of this card with the mother and child highlighted by your sponging.
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