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Nov 4, 2016

Mary and Child Inky Christmas Card


Happy November everyone!  I'm still going at it with my Christmas card making.  I'm not sure if this card really came together as I had hoped, but the individual pieces really make me happy, so here it is.  I started by sponging Distress ink onto a tag, then stamping with an old Stampington & Company stamp.  The splashes of water add a lot of interest.  I really loved this panel!  But somehow decided not to make a tag and cut it down for this card.


I embossed the IndigoBlu vintage scroll in copper onto kraft and sponged brown over the edges.  I layered with a Fiskars punched border, sponged as well.  The pine branch dies are cut from copper kraft core paper.  I layered several flat Prima flowers together to make this one dimensional flower.  The Madonna stamp is also by Stampington.  How's your Christmas card making going?  Do tell.


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26 comments:

  1. As always, a lovely creation Autumn and adore the colours on your work on the post below.

    B x

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  2. Love all the tones together on this beautiful card Autumn - I think it is a c=wonderful result. I have not started my cards yet - I tend to make them all one design each year.... mass production.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  3. What a beautiful card for Christmas with those colours and your design....Hugs Lozzy x

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  4. This is just gorgeous Autumn ... love your composition! Great job!

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  5. A wonderful amalgam of hues and textures. Love the image and the big clustered bow.

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  6. This came together beautifully, Autumn! I'm sure your tag with the Madonna stamp would have been awesome, but love it on the card. The copper background is so pretty with your pink colors. Love it! Hugs :-)

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  7. oooh, lovely pinky-copper colors and textures in your creation, Autumn! Your soft colors, papers, ribbons, and embossing really bring the message to the front line! I love how your creations always tell a beautiful story. Beautiful indeed! hugs, de

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  8. Peacefully Elegant with the lace and the beautiful embossing, the gentle colors and musical background... beautiful Autumn. Xj.

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  9. Its Beautiful ,the embossed bg looks Awesome !

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  10. This is stunning, Autumn!! The texture is fabulous!! I love the beautiful Madonna image!! You've showcased it so perfectly!! The flower and the colors are gorgeous!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. Beautiful. ~DT Janis, The Merry Christmas Challenge

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  12. Oh what a stunning card Autumn, completely gorgeous with that super Stampington stamp!! I adore the way you have done the background, that copper and red colour combo are so festive and elegant!! Brilliant card!!

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  13. absolutely stunning Autumn - i adore this xx

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  14. I've been offline for awhile so have been missing your lovely creations. This card is so beautiful. The colors are stunning.

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  15. Wow... Autumn, this is beautiful and trully amazing. Love the message and the picture.

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  16. Autumn, your card is absolutely stunning!! What wonderful elements you have married into this beautiful card- well done!
    xx Jackie

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  17. Well, the Christmas card making in my house is basically non existent so far. I applaud how you can make cards! It always astounds me that people create these gorgeous and spectacular cards! Not sure how you do it. Cards scare me, weird I know. Your copper embossed background is stunning and the layered dies are beautiful. That Madonna image is front and center and such a lovely focal point. Beautiful my friend. Hugz to you muffin ~Niki

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  18. Love the rose blush tones with the neutrals - this is really lovely.
    Alison x

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  19. What a stunning Christmas card, Autumn! That Madonna stamp is fabulous and you showcased it beautifully! I adore your quote and your fantastic background! The way you layered your dies is awesome and that bow is super gorgeous! Marvelous job, my friend! Big hugs! Branka xx

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  20. Your colors are soft while still being energetic and bold. Everything is so pretty. Thanks so much for joining us at Sparkle N Sprinkle's Creative Challenge.
    -Chris
    SNS DT

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  21. Lovely Christmas card! I love how all your bits came together and the Vintage Scroll stamp is gorgeous! I would love to add that to my stash! Great card! Hugs! PS No Christmas cards yet! Check back with me in January! Tee Hee!

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  22. Gorgeous card, everything came together beautifully xxx

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  23. Such a beautiful Christmas card, Autumn, so many lovely colours and details. Thanks for joining us over at ABC Christmas Challenge. Welcome back for a new fun challenge tomorrow!
    Dorte x

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  24. Beautiful card, so perfect colors, looks very festive and I love the vintage feel. And also the branch dies, those look great on anything. perfect job! Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
    Martina

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  25. what a wonderful project filled with so much love and holiday joy! the vintage feel is amazing! :)

    thank you so much for joining our challenge over at The Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Blog Extra! :)

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