Hooray, I finally made some Christmas cards! I set all other stamping aside so I could make a batch of relatively simple cards inspired by the Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge. Their board is all gold and silver and we're not required to follow it, but I chose to do so.
There's lots of white and shine on these cards. I textured the card base with an embossing folder, layered an old timey Spellbinders mat over that. The wreath is a layer of silver and a layer of gold with the stag a glossy white over black to help him stand out. A single gold gem for accent. The wreath is rather plain, but when you're making multiples...
The inside is finished with a gold embossed sentiment and a silver deer.
I made six of these cards. It's a start!
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge... and their beautiful mood board:
I was afraid I might not get this posted in time for the challenge because it's so easy to get distracted when the sun shines. We had three sunny days and I thoroughly enjoyed them!
Wishing you a good day. Till soon...
Wow Leslie, they look so elegant in white silver and gold. Awesome way to top up the Christmas stash :)
ReplyDeleteStunning....I love the crisp white against the shimmer of the gold and silver. Genius to back the majestic stag with the black Leslie x. Such elegance and such beauties x....Love the inside too x.
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous, I love the design you came up with, so lovely and elegant looking, I like how you even dressed up the inside!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it something how sunshine can just bring such happiness!! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!
OH WOW my friend ... these are GORGEOUS and I'm SO HAPPY you've come to share them with us! What a beautiful design and you know they also qualify for our EMBOSSING challenge blog CAN YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURE so please feel free to share this gorgeous inspiration there too if you'd like!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make multiple (I need to do that) that way come next holiday season you'll be all set.
Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth Christmas challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!!
Darlene
PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
These are gorgeous, Leslie! I love all the white and the simplicity and also the golds and silvers.
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed a beautiful, peaceful, Christmas card. The embossed background just adds to the majestic look of this card. Yes - I love everything about this card!! 6 down for you - I wish I had that many ready by October!!!! LOL Hugs and blessings
ReplyDeletelovely. Good start. I haven't done anything Xmas'y yet. Not sure if I'm going to bother this year... Have a great day
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card inside and out-very elegant with the white and gold
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WOW, stunning and gorgeous and very CASE-able.
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are absolutely stunning! Such a quiet elegance and the gold and white just mean Christmas to me!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! These Christmas cards are gorgeous, love the gold and silver accents on the wreath, and that Stag looks regal standing there.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make multiples of this lovely design, I started doing that a couple of weeks ago, believe me, when the Holidays roll around you'll be set!!
Stay healthy and safe.
Hug your fur babies or me.
XO
Maria.
What a great cards especially to do multiples! I liked the wreath with the 2 different colors. You are so good at making Xmas cards. Maybe it will rub off on me! Right now I'm working on Rachel's birthday card. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou're off to a wonderful start with these designs, Leslie! The wreath and layered stag on the front look amazing! What I love best is the silver stag and gold sentiment on the inside. I love the elegance and simplicity and sparkle!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card and gorgeous colours and design ♥
ReplyDeleteWow, these are so elegant and beautiful and a perfect take on our mood board! LOVE the pretty shine and metallic's of these! So happy to see you join us at Peace On Earth! Send some of that warmer sunshiny weather my way will you?
ReplyDeleteSo elegant, Leslie! Love the deer and the shiny gold and silver wreath! A great start on your Christmas cards! (I need to try to do multiples. I am behind on my Christmas stash.)
ReplyDeleteSix?! An even dozen would do, Leslie! What a gorgeous design! Your silver and gold do such a wonderful job highlighting your gorgeous stag!
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You are ahead of me this year again, hee hee These are beautiful. The gold is so elegant and the woodgrain background is wonderful. Beautiful cards Leslie.
ReplyDeleteThese Christmas cards that you have made early are so elegant and classy. It’s good to get them done early so that you can take the time to do a great job as you have done here. You are inspiring for sure.
ReplyDeleteThese Christmas cards that you have made early are so elegant and classy. It’s good to get them done early so that you can take the time to do a great job as you have done here. You are inspiring for sure.
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I am so glad you are enjoying the sunshine, your card is stunning. It must feel good to get a start on Christmas, but it is something that I struggle with, which means I leave it to the last minute and get all stressed!
ReplyDeleteThese are such stunning cards! The design...the materials....gorgeous. I do love silver and gold and you have used them so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWOW! So beautiful Leslie! Just stunning! If I had this in my hands I'd be admiring and looking over every detail!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant.
ReplyDeleteAmazing design Leslie! LOVE all the silver, gold and white. So elegant. What a great idea to make multiples of this fabulous card! xx
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely gorgeous Leslie! The white, silver & gold makes this so elegant. Love your design as well. A great way to get a jump start on the Christmas cards! Glad you have had some sunny days, it's still be cold and gloomy here, rain, rain and more rain into this coming week. Enjoy your day, and thanks for sharing these lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWowzer these are stunning! Love the gold and silver combo!
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