Thursday, 11 September 2014

Christmas baubles

Phew, I've done it. I was determined not to give up in week 2 of my 52 week Christmas Card challenge and then was given an honourable mention for last week so I was even more determined to come up with something post worthy! Thank you for that, I appreciate it. 
However this sketch really didn't come together for me. I had so many ideas but none of them worked so I was just going to give up and admit defeat.  I'd made this little bauble for one of the many plans and then suddenly I had another idea and this one worked.
At least I think so. I found this Christmas paper with red on it and had already coloured the bauble to match the ribbon so, as these things go, suddenly it came together. It's a small card only 10.5 x 10.5 but I quite like small Christmas cards. Then I stuck the bauble ribbons on squint so all was normal again!
Here is the sketch:
http://52cct.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/september-sketch-challenge.html
52 (Christmas) Card Throwdown
The bauble stamp is Marion Emberson, embossed in gold and then coloured with sponges and Adirondaks, Cranberry and Eggplant,to be precise, then mounted on foam pads. 
So I rose to the challenge and can sleep tonight. Bring on the next one...(easy please).                             
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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 September 2014 at 21:44

    I love the colour scheme you've chosen. The cranberry colour is really rich and just perfect for the season. Thanks for joining us at 52CCT this week.

    Hugs, Gill xx
    52CCT Design Team

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  2. Margaret12 September 2014 at 05:45

    Those baubles are so pretty and so is that gorgeous ribbon. Thank you for visiting my blog and hope you will come back again soon.
    Hugs
    Margaret M

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  3. Ruth M12 September 2014 at 09:32

    I'm so glad you persevered Alison - well done for hanging in there - you made a wonderful card for our sketch challenge! I love the rich colours and the beautiful ribbon bow!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at 52 {C}CT, hope we see you next time! Ruth x

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  4. Fabiola12 September 2014 at 12:36

    très joli création Alison, moderne et très original, merci de jouer avec nous chez 52CCT, biz

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  5. Deborah Frings13 September 2014 at 00:47

    Oh this is just gorgeous! I love the colours - very rich and elegant. Great ribbon too. Thanks so much for playing along with 52CCT this week!

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  6. Peanut13 September 2014 at 11:03

    Perseverance certainly pays - your card is BEAUTIFUL. That ribbon detail is precious. Thanks for joining our September Sketch challenge at 52 {C}CT. A new Colour challenge starts today. I hope you’ll play along. Have a lovely weekend!
    hugs, Asha

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  7. Deepti22 September 2014 at 15:29

    Wow those ornaments look amazing !

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