Truly, the 12 Tags of Christmas challenge is my favorite of the year because I have so many opportunities to stretch my creativity when I don't have the products Linda uses. This tag was no exception. I was most thrilled about Linda's gorgeous pine needle background on her invitation. I made my inky background with Distress Inks, then stamped over with the new pine needle stamp from the Woodland Scribbles set.
Rather than spray Perfect Pearls mist onto my card, I sprayed my craft mat and dipped my inky panel. What a gorgeous marbled result this yields! Love it!
Since I don't have the chalkboard sentiment set, I decided to use this Crafter's Companion die and layer over the ornament die. A perfect fit. I dipped the black ornament into Perfect Pearls mist too to help it tie in. I layered over an embossed shape die and tucked my pine needle dies behind a green/gold organza bow. It is what it is, but much prettier in person. Make sure to check out the Funkie Junkie Boutique for all of the new products Linda used, which are in her store at a great daily discount.
To see all of my 12 Tags of Christmas click HERE.
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That background is absolutely deeeeevine! The deep, rich green and pearly finish create such a luxe feel to this!
ReplyDeleteThat background is beautiful Autumn, so much depth and all the various elements still show through.
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love the dark green with the sparkle of the PP. It gives a muted gleam to this background, and tucking in the die branches behind this beautiful ornament, pulled this design together in perfection! I think this might be one of my all time favs that you've shared. I always like better when the crafter didn't use all the products of the artist, but added her own designs. Much prettier, always!!! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and so elegant! I am going to try your techniques. So glad you joined us at Come And Get It, CarolG
ReplyDeleteFabulous marbled background and love the colour
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Stunning card Autumn - that background is amazing - love the pearlescent shimmer and pooling. Nicola x
ReplyDeletethis is incredubly beautiful - I adore the green and gold Autumn - gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is absolutely stunning, Autumn!! The background looks amazing!! I love the gold!! It's so elegant and beautiful!! Wow!! Love, love it my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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LOVE your background and the overall design is so festive! Great job! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘CHRISTMAS’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!
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A beautiful combination of green and gold, the marbled perfect pearls looks amazing and I love the beautiful bow you created too! I have really enjoyed seeing all of your gorgeous tag entries! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely stunning, Autumn! The background is fantastic and I love the way you used the PP! What a beautiful combination of dark greens and gold! Love it to bits, my friend! Big hugs! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks superb! Love the richness of the green against the gold!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the shimmers and little gold splatters!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully simple and so rich looking Autumn! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!! Always such beautiful ribbon and that background turned out gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteMelt-my-heart loveliness, Autumn, with your incredibly rich colors and beautiful textures/dimension! BEAUTIFUL! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The pine needle background is stunning and looks fabulous with the gold!! Great design!
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This is stunning Autumn - love the depth of colour and sparkle on the background.
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Such a beautiful card! The pine needle background is stunning. Thank you for joining at Addicted to Stamps challenge.
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Wow your pine background looks absolutely stunning and a lot like Christmas. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to stamps, Alma
ReplyDeleteWow great work, absolutely festive, so rich and bright, love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pine background, the shimmer is lovely. A great take on one of my favourite's of Linda's tags this year. I've just posted my first, so now need to do 12 tags in 12 days... I'm hoping it will get me back in the swing of things after so many months away from my craft room.
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Beautiful Autumn. I love the rich tones you used for your pine stamped background, and the metallic focal piece is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAutumn...your art is amazing! I so love this card! The one on your previous post with the die cut poinsettia is always fabulous! Great vintage, nostalgic feeling that you always manage to achieve. I love the green and gold combination of this lovely Christmas card. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to thank you for the sweet comment you left on my blog. They are always appreciated!
This is beautiful, Autumn! I love your green background and it's so elegant with gold! Thank you for joining the December challenge of the Country View Challenges blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background, Autumn, it's perfect for your ornament! I do love how you've layered your ornament over a beautifully embossed shape, then tucked some greenery behind. As always, you have a beautiful bow to finish it off. Love it! Hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation Autumn with gorgeous colours and beautiful gold contrasting sentiment. Xxx
ReplyDeleteThat background is totally stellar! What a neat idea and the finished result is stunning bathe deep greens and golds add such a Christmas feel and vibe to this wonderful design. The lack ornament sets everything off and the entire design is gorgeously gorgeous! Wowzers and fantabulous! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki
ReplyDeleteYour background is totally fantastic, Autumn! The jewel tones positively glow. And the ornament with the die cut that fits on it so perfectly is a lovely focal point. A totally lovely card with a brilliant design!
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Linda
Autumn, this is one of my favorites of yours this season! You made the most amazing background using that pine from the scribbles set. I only used mine for the first time yesterday, and I'm kicking myself for not pressing it into use sooner! The black bauble looks so elegant with the gold and the entire design is genius! Love it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant tag, Autumn! Thanks for joining our December challenge at Country View Challenges!
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