Easter Bliss

Thursday 17 December 2015

Snowflakes in Australia

Time just seems to be rushing by, I hope you are all more organised than I am. I can't believe that Christmas is so close and I haven't shown many of  the cards I've made this year. 
Here is a card that I made for a lovely lady in Australia. In the northern hemisphere we associate Christmas with snow and frosty weather but in Australia it's Summer. I thought I'd send my friend some snow so she wouldn't feel left out.

I matted and layered ivory card and a paper from First Edition Silent Night before adding a strip of ivory satin ribbon.

The snowflakes are a mix of Spellbinder and Marianne dies. I used Salty Ocean and Antique Linen Distress Inks to colour them and added plenty of Shabby Blue Frantage for sparkle.

I covered the wooden frame with Frantage and added a banner that I'd stamped with a Docrafts sentiment. The card was finished with some icy blue gems.
I'm pleased to say that the snow made it safely to the other side of the world.
Now, back to those Christmas preparations for me. Have a lovely day whatever you're up to.
I've entered this card in the following challenges:

18 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Andree!! LOVE these soft tones and those layered snowflakes are crazy amazing!! The frantage adds such a wonderful festive sparkle! hugs :)

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  2. Aww Andree I adore this card it is sitting on the top shelf above all the others, I will always treasure it... I have always wanted a white christmas and this year I can honestly say that this is the next best thing... Thank you Darling Andree from the bottom of my heart...
    Crafty Love and hugs always... xxx

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  3. Thus is beautiful Andree. Such delicate colours. I really love the way you've used the frame. Cathy x

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  4. This is gorgeous and I am sure that Rhonda will love it as much as I do. Beautiful colours.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  5. Lovely color combo on this card. Glad to see that the recipient really loves it. Cheers, Holley

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  6. Beautiful card Andree, lovely delicate snowflakes and fab colour scheme xx

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  7. This is beautiful Andree. I love the use of frantage on it. Gorgeous work x

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  8. Stunning and so full of sparkle Andree!
    Laine
    xx

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  9. Hi Andree this is a stunning Christmas card I love the snowflakes. Hugs Jackie

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  10. Pretty card! Love your snowflakes! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner!

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  11. Fabulous card Andree, love the colour and sparkle. Those snowflakes are just stunning. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  12. WOW, Sis, this is amazing, I am sure Rhonda will love it forever, love and hugs always xxx

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  13. Beautiful Andree - love the colours in this. Makes me think of Xmas in the warmth so very apt! Shabneez xxx

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  14. Beautiful colors. Thanks for joining 2 Crafty Girls Anything Goes Challenge.
    Happy Holidays,
    DT Jessica
    Creative Crafting Designs

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  15. Fabulous card Andree. The design is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at 2 Crafty Girls. Cathy DT x

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  16. This is so gorgeous. I love the colours and the snowflakes.
    Thanks for playing with us at Inspiration Destination.
    xxx Michelle (DT)

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  17. What a great card, thank you for joining us at 2 Crafty Girls for our ‘Anything Goes’ Challenge, hope to see you again. Emma DT x

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