Well I haven’t seen anything this year of Tim’s gorgeous toy soldier so I decided to use it on card 7 following Linda’s fabulous make which can be found HERE. (Still playing catch up but got a couple more ready to go)
My inspiration this week was using some embossed texture on the background which you can see in the top right hand corner, using the word Joy and the beautiful inked and stamped poinsettia.
I loved making the toy soldier and colouring him in iced spruce making a change to the reds he is normally seen in.
The poinsettia is made from cream card with iced spruce, vintage photo and walnut stain distress inks, stamped over using the text stamp from Letter to Santa set.
The background was embossed with a sparkly embossing powder and gives a lovely subtle effect.
The word JOY was cut in kraft resist using the TH Word Play die. The snowflakes are a mix of Maya Road and TH inked in iced spruce and covered with rock candy distress glitter. Some little pieces of washi tape finish it off.
Linda has the full details of this challenge on her tag 1 post but in essence make a tag or card etc. and take something as inspiration from Linda’s tag for your own make, link this up to her post and enter all 12 challenges by December 22nd to be eligible for the draw. Linda is very generous with her prizes so you could win a $50 or $25 voucher to her on-line store ‘The Funkie Junkie Boutique’ and even get 10% discount over January 2014.
Look out for some special news over the coming week, something I am very excited about.
"Creativity is contagious, pass it on" - Albert Einstein
Look out for some special news over the coming week, something I am very excited about.
"Creativity is contagious, pass it on" - Albert Einstein
Hugs {brenda} x0x
amazing colors - layers and the bit of sparkling makes it more beautiful...GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteJust love that iced spruce! This is gorgeous Brenda! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tag Brenda, I love the cream printed poinsettia, looks so gorgeous all put together like this!
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous, love the soft browns and creams and the sparkle - great tag! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSuperb Brenda. Such a great version. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteLove how you've made that poinsettia!...it really makes the card. So far, no snow...just rain. That I can handle. Keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Stunning card Brenda and I so love the colours. The embossed background is perfect and the Soldier looks amazing in those colours.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes and Crafty Hugs
Annie xx
Look forward to hearing your news !!
Beautiful card Brenda...love tbe colour combo...hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda. I love the embossed texture...so subtle and suits this card perfectly! And the sparkly snowflakes are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDot x
Gorgeous card, the soldier looks wonderful in those muted colour shades.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
I haven't seen it either but you have done it proud, love the tones that you have used and the added sparkle. I think people who own this die will now blow the dust off it feeling inspired.
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Amanda x
Just loving this colour scheme
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Lovely card , the subtle colour palette is gorgeous . Love the soldier, I used him a few weeks back in a frame for SSS challenge. Your poinsettia is stunning and I love your subtle backdrop . Lovely. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous textures and details Brenda... I love that poinsettia. I am very intrigued about your news.........it sounds very exciting ;0) xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Brenda, love your poisettia flower and your subtle colours and shining !! Hugs, Coco xx
ReplyDeleteHe is fabulous and how I love the neutral colour palette, always a huge favourite of mine.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!
Wishes
Lynne
STUNNING!!! Love that toy soldier in those subtle colours, - so, so gorgeous, love also how you made him stand on the strips of tissue tape. The stamped poinsettia, looks wonderful in those colours too. I think this is my favourite tag so far, I LOVE it big time!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your great colour choices Brenda, its a fab card with lots of lovely texture, Annette x
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous Brenda! I love the warm tones, sparkle and all your wonderful die cuts. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag Brenda. I love that poinsettia too. Hugs Rita xxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Brenda! The colours are just gorgeous and make a lovely alternative to the more traditional ones. Subtlty is definitely the name of the game as far as I'm concerned when it comes to sparkle and you got it just right in my book.
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Lesley Xx
Beautiful,l Brenda, I just love your alternative soldier colours
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous and I love these colours xx hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about the toy soldier the yesterday! You have dressed him up so nicely and that poinsettia is to die for! Love this card! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful take on Linda's tag. Love the little soldier.
ReplyDeleteLove his non miliatary colours (I love iced spruce), Brenda - and that poinsettia is divine.
ReplyDeleteBrenda...this is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe inking is lovely and the dies are wonderful. I love that toy soldier...he is sox sweet!
oh, So vintage and stylish! Love the subtle blingy details!
ReplyDeleteThat poinsettia--oooooh, Brenda, that is too yummy, I just want to pluck it off your tag and pop it in my mouth!
ReplyDeleteHey now, don't forget to post some pics of your advent calendar--I can't wait to see what you create with that die.
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A lovely take on Linda's tag Brenda. I love the poinsettia - just gorgeous. Another die on the wish list!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Brenda - perfect colours, I'd say, and such fabulous inky distressing. I love it! Can't wait to hear your news...
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
gorgeous creation, love the soft subtle colours x
ReplyDeletelove the subtle colour palette you have used Brenda
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Supremely elegant Brenda. You've put that poinsettia on my need list now. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteHow I love your coloring of the toy soldier and that magnificent flower!
ReplyDeleteAww, this is just so cute, with the wonderful vintage style toy soldier and that sensational poinsettia, Brenda! Love the sparkly embossed snowflakes too. So glad you are still hanging in with us for week #7!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda