Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Deck the Halls...Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #171~Anything goes, Happy Little Stampers November Sketch Challenge & Anything Goes, In My Creative Opinion~12 Days of Christmas Tags (Day 1)

Hello,

Time for Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #171

which is an *Anything Goes* invitation.  Yayyyy for those, because we know you'll bring immense variety and creativity to the gallery!  It's also a Design Team call, so if you're interested (nudge, nudge) be sure to read the details on the blog, create a card and add DT after your name. 

I'm still carrying on with my Christmas themed cards/tags, and for this week's challenge, I drew inspiration from Happy Little Stampers November Sketch Challenge

 and, for the image, from In My Creative Opinion~12 Days of Christmas Tags, inspired by Tracey's tag for Day 1

A simple card, really, using a Holly and Berries die, which I sponged with green distress inks and pounced with perfect pearls for some shine. The berries are red stickles (hard to see in the photo. The sentiment: another from my much loved Happy Little Stampers Mixed Christmas Sentiments set.


A second Holly and Berries die cut and ta dahh...a matching little tag.


I'm plotting and scheming some other ways to showcase this die...maybe shimmer paper...

Over at ATSM #171, you'll see plenty of marvelous *Anything Goes* creations by my talented team-mates. Please take a look, leave them some love and join us!  Extra incentive:  the winner will receive a $15 gift coupon for   
 
and
5 digis from
Rosey Hearts

http://rosey-hearts.blogspot.ca/

I'm also entering the gallery at  Happy Little Stampers~Anything Goes


Wishing you a wonderful day and thanking you for spending some of your precious time with me!
Hugs,


PS. To those of you who have noticed and signed up on my Google followers thingy on the right sidebar; THANK YOU!  I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy...

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

So cute!! I love the swirly do-dad lol!!!

Rahmat said...

Lovely tag Carol, both on the card and on its own, they look wonderful. I see that you have the new tab now, where I can follow you. I will be your newest follower.

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Another worthwhile visit to your blog! A wonderful tag. Cool idea to choose a wreath that is actually larger than the tag itself - looks great! And your card is really pretty!

Susanne Vargas said...

Simple but oh so elegant and beautiful! Both tag and card!
Didn't realize that you now have a follow button... Didn't waste any time to hit it!

Susan (rainy) said...

Very beautiful card and tag set. Love the rich red against the white card base. And of course love the glitter berries... a fun touch. :)

stempelfrida said...

Beautiful holiday inspiration! I love these classical colours. Wonderful design! Creative regards from your ATSM team-mate stempelfrida

Anonymous said...

Lovely tag & card, Carol. I really like the holly and berries die cut. The HLS sentiment is perfect for these.

Monika Reeck said...

GREAT IDEA to use that sketch Miss C
I loveee the one in white and the one in red tag also stunning
the swirl is the star on your card
lovely idea and the winner card again Carol
see you soon on my DT card Post
hugs
Monika (ATSM Teamie)

Julie B said...

Gorgeous Carol, love the matching tag. :)

Carole said...

Christmas and class...and Carol...all the 'c's'. Love your card and tag and the way you have switched the colours. A gorgeous die too! Hugs xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fun matchy tag and card!

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful and elegant card! Very festive!

Marisa said...

Always love red and green together. Lovely card and tag.

creationsnz said...

Oh so elegant and gorgeous

Bobby said...

That die is to die for, Carol. ;) Fabulous card and tag. Can't wait to see what else you create with it.

Geri said...

Wow! Fabulous way to showcase this amazing die! I love the subtle chevron images on the card.

Crappy weather here - the snow turned to ice so tomorrow's drive will likely not be fun! E-mail me your cell number please.

Petra Swart said...

Oh, I love that holly and berries die, Carol - so beautifully delicate!!! And the way you have used the red and green with the white is just lovely!!!! Such a stunning set!!!!!
Have a great day!!!!

Shelly said...

These are so pretty!!

*Vicki* said...

What a very stunning and pretty design here!! I love the traditional Christmas colors and the matching tag too!! :) Awesome job my friend!

laurie said...

Love how you used the die...awesome card and tag Carol!

Tracey McNeely said...

Fabulous Carol! Thank you so much for linking up to the 25 Days of Christmas Tags!

Greta said...

Stunning! May be my favorite of yours--at least for the moment!

Barb Ghig said...

Your flourish is stunning, Carol! I love how it pops on your card, and your tag is just beautiful! You inspire me...Every, Single, Time!!!

Dana said...

Love your take on the sketch!! The flourish is fab!! Great detail with the stickles berries and chevron background!!

Kim Heggins said...

Oh my...Carol, this is just too cute. I love your take on the HLS sketch. Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers.

Anita in France said...

The delicacy of that flourish is just lovely against the bold red, Carol ... both card and tag ... and the smidge of stickle berries ... sparkly fabulousness! Hugs, Anita :)

Valentyna Komisarenko said...

What a lovely creations, Carol!!! Red & Green are gorgeous for Christmas card!

Birgit said...

Beautiful, beautiful tags and card! Thanks so much for joining the Happy Little Stampers November sketch challenge.

Tanja said...

love your christmassy color combo - thanks for sharing your project at the HLS Sketch Challenge - Hugs, Tanja

Joyce said...

This caught my eye right away. I am so impressed that every time you make a tag, you have a card, too. This one is so very lovely. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Happy Little Stampers Sketch Challenge.

Lilian said...

Pretty card!!!
Lilian
The Leaf Studio

Peanut said...

I am loving the gorgeous die cuts, Carol. And the card comes with a matching tag - how cool is that?!
hugs Asha