Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Simple snowflake cards

Hello! Do you need to send out thank yous? I do! After a busy holiday season I wanted to make something simple (but elegant) to send out. This first card is a square (4.25"). I used the SNOWFLAKE from I Brake for Stamps as my focal image. I stamped it in Versamark and embossed it with white filigree embossing powder. Then I used my aqua stencil brush and Adirondack ink (Stream) to swirl color around the snowflake. I wiped the embossed part off with a tissue. I cut and dry embossed the square with my spellbinders and mounted it on 'Taken with Teal card stock. My card base is Shimmer from Papertrey Ink. I added Ice Stickles and the pearl in the center to finish it off. I made a set of these and packaged them in a clear box as a hostess gift for a holiday party we were invited to.
Yesterday, I decided to try the idea in another color- Adirondack Butterscotch and Cranberry. It matched Berry Sorbet from PTI.

Finally, here is another standard A2 card made into a Thank you by adding the sentiment in Taken with Teal ink. I also did the card in green with a little aqua that I'll show you on another day!
Now to get my notes written!
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Thanks so much for visiting!!
Cheryl

13 comments:

  1. These are just fabulous they look so elegant and I'm loving the colours! Chanelle xxx

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  2. This is so precious Christine, simple and yet so chic, I love them all. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Hugs.
    Danielle

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  3. Great cards Cheryl, very sophisticated!! Greetz, Frea

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  4. What a beautiful cards Cheryl.

    Happy New Year.
    Hugs Riet.x

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  5. I absolutely love these elegant cards Cheryl!!!!! Great embossing technique :)))

    Happy New Year 2011!! Love, health and happiness to you and yours xox

    Tammy

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  6. I just love these elegant cards.

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  7. Fabulous cards, Cheryl.
    Love the colours.
    Your hostess of the party is going to love her gift :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  8. Hi Cheryl, What beautiful cards. I really like the colours you chose & the embossing ideas. Nancy

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  9. Beautiful snowflake cards with lots of simple elegance. My kind of card.

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