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Monday, February 9, 2015

Shaped Cards? Oh mannnnnn....

I just don't *do* shaped cards. Engineering and me are not besties.  But my resolution to play along in all the Jingle Belles challenges means you'll see at least one a year, and here it is!  ;) I also kept Vicki's Only Words challenge in mind.



Supplies: stamps from Autumn Leaves; classic small oval Nesties; Distress inks in Festive Berries and Broken China; Versamark and clear EP; red rhinestones; Wink of Stella clear glitter pen; crochet mat by me 


The stamps are from one of my oldest stamp sets - I remember buying them from eBay. They're probably ten plus years old, and they don't cling well anymore. I inked the sentiment with Versamark and then the Festive Berries ink so I could emboss it. The blue swirls and edge of the oval panel are traced with the Wink of Stella pen for some subtle sparkle. 

To make the card base I used the largest oval die, and aligned it over the fold to leave about 1" uncut as the 'hinge.' That's about as challenging as I get ;)

xoxo,
Jessi

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10 comments:

  1. lauren bergoldFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    dude!!! for someone who says they don't do shaped cards... holy WOW, what a fabulous shaped card!!! i loooooooooooooove your crocheted mats, as well you know, and this is such a GREAT way to use that technique! brilliant, missus! you have ROCKED it in a big big way! thanks for "shaping up" with us at JINGLE BELLES! <3

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  2. Carol LFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    A circle is about the only shaped card I make too, but the signature crocheted edge makes it exclusively yours! NJ!

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  3. jimlynnFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Love the crochet oval!!! A gorgeous card for Christmas. I think I've only done one Christmas card too this year. I was really going to try to do better but it's just not happening.
    Lynn

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  4. *Vicki*February 9, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Oh wow you GO GIRL!!! Love that embossed sentiment!! That crocheted oval is WOW! Now who wouldn't want to receive a Christmas card like this?!! Good for you on getting it done early...I really need to take a lesson from YOU!! :) I really love that flourish behind your greeting as well!! I appreciate you playing along my friend!! Thanks so much for sharing your creation at my Flashback Friday Challenge! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*

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  5. DebFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Great shaped card, love the crochet!

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  6. Jen W.February 9, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    But shaped cards are perfect for your crochet mats! This totally rocks! Love the glittery swirls and matching swirly sentiment!

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  7. LindseyFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Very pretty. I don't really *do* shaped cards much either... just seems like showing off or something. :D

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  8. BarbaraFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Same here... I rarely ever make shaped cards. But you've created a real beauty!

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  9. SmilynStefFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    That pretty red border just pops ... .so glad you engineered an awesome shaped card to join us at jingle belles.

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  10. GretaFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:56 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Jessi!

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