Sunday, December 14, 2014

Christmas Angel

It took nearly all week for me to be able to come up with an idea for Merry Monday! *phew* made it. This close to the end of the year it would be a shame to miss my goal of completing all of the challenges there! It's a colour challenge - gold, silver, white, plus one colour of your choice. I'm also entering at little red wagon, where this week's challenge is So Flaky, and The Kraft Journal, where the challenge is White on White.


Supplies: Inkadinkado angel stamp; PTI dot stamp; Versamark; Stampendous white detail EP; shabby white, shabby gold, shabby silver Frantage EP; vellum; kraft patterned paper from American Crafts; Tim Holtz design ruler & embroidery supplies; doily, ribbon, and tiny bells from stash


Although I find myself gravitating more towards a clean and simple style in general, sometimes it's just fun to get shabby chic. I began by stamping and embossing the angel, and then I stamped all the dots. I sprinkled the Frantage powders on one at a time, trying to get a good mix of the three colours. The silver really doesn't stand out, but it's there! Then I tore the edges of the vellum to size, and stitched it over top of the doily & patterned paper. I didn't want to take away from the effect of the torn vellum so I just stitched enough to keep the vellum securely attached. 

This ribbon has been in my stash for a while - it's absolutely gorgeously shimmery, and although I've tried to use it a few times, it must have been waiting for this! I sewed the bow on, and then strung the bells to nestle underneath it. I do so love a jingly card!



xoxo,
Jessi

14 comments:

JanR said...

Pretty! I especially like all the little bells. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Gorgeous!! The embossed angel is subtle yet stunning and I love all the special details of your beautiful creation! Thanks so much for playing with us at Merry Monday this week!

Marsha said...

Absolutely beautiful. Love the white embossed angel and that gorgeous ribbon. Thank you so much for entering into the Kraft Journal White on White challenge.

Annette Allen said...

oh wow this is gorgeous.. totally love it..

Notes by Nina said...

Stunning and so elegant, I love it. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Becca Cruger said...

This card is gloriously beautiful! It's shimmery in all the right places and will make someone's Christmas day!

Greta said...

Gorgeous angel & ribbon made into a stunning card, Jessi

Bonnie said...

Love the white embossing on the vellum, and such a pretty angel! I'm so glad you shared it with us at Merry Monday! Only one more challenge to go this year.

~Tammy~ said...

Jessi, This is so very pretty! You did an outstanding job!!! I am also delighted you shared your talents with us at The Kraft Journal!

Melissa Craig said...

Absolutely stunning Jessi!

Momma Melly said...

You make the most gorgeous cards! :) I hope you don't mind the follow! I'm also from the Sackville area, and have a son with autism. :) I've heard many great things about you! You're so unbelievably talented! I look forward to seeing more of your creations!! (Hope this doesn't sound too stalker-ish haha! I just really adore your work.)

*Vicki* said...

WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous!! Really love the embossing on your design!! :) Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
My Blog: Stamp Smiles

Dana said...

Awesome! Gorgeous card!! Love the colors, white, vellum a little kraft!! Just beautiful!!

Lindsey said...

So pretty! I of course love all the embossing. :)