Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Christmas in July

 Hello lovely crafters...



I hope everyone in the UK is surviving. We are in the midst of a heatwave which, as you know is unusual for us, being more accustomed to drizzle. We don't cope well with extremes of weather. It's extremely hard for me in my work, growing flowers, I've heard there is rain in the north. I may move north. 

Here is my card for this fortnights challenge at Shopping our Stash:

SOS475 - July 19th - WTHeck Embellishments - use those embellishments in your stash which make you wonder why they are even there. 




This was tricky for me as I don't use many embellishments on my cards. That doesn't mean I don't have any. Oh no, I do. 
I found two of these star bursts with gems in the middle. I feel I probably pulled them off a card I received before binning it. Clearly I need to get a grip. 
Have a little dig through your stash and see what you find!


I had an idea and it came together surprisingly quickly without any drama. 
I inked some scraps of card with Brushos and let them dry, very quickly, in the sun. Then I cut out the ivy and pin branches plus the greeting.
I fancied a bit of red and I found a tiny piece of red tissue already glued onto another piece of card which meant I could die cut it. Another failed project!
After a little stencilling on the card front, it was just a matter of gluing everything down and covering the  ends with the starburst. I offset it which gives a pleasing look, I think. 

The dies area mix of Leane Creatif and Tattered Lace. Stencil is 

It's a little bit chunky for the post, one reason why I'm not so keen on too many add ons, but this will be one for hand delivery. 

I'm also popping into the Snippets Playground where it's Christmas in July and there are summer cocktails on offer. I'm bringing some elderflower champagne which I made, I thought it wasn't alcoholic but now I'm no so sure. Hic. 
All the leaves are snippets. 

 And I've dropped into the Allsorts Challenge where it's also Christmas in July.

Maybe thinking of cold snow and carol singing with cool me down. 


Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day. x


13 comments:

  1. Oh My! I have {a few} of those sparkly flower centres too... and lots of other stuff that hasn't seen the light of day in probably 10 years. I stopped 'recycling' from old shop bought cards simply cos I never recycled them.... hand made ones are another matter entirely!
    This is so pretty Alison - and the stencil background adds interest without being overpowering! Great job. x

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  2. Super way to use that "sunburst" embellie, the added foilage sets it off and the soft stenciling makes a perfect base. Lovely card,

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  3. Well done for seeking out and using this embellishment - I tend not to use many these days but, like you, I have a supply 🤣 just need to unearth them.

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  4. Stunning card Alison - I do love the sunburst embellishment - a perfect focal point! Amazed you've had the energy to craft with the morning and evening watering sessions - along with other work on your floral business. Busy hands are happy hands though!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  5. Way to go on using your older embellies. Lovely card.

    Hic! That Elderflower Champagne of yours is definitely alcoholic! Cocktails by the paddling pool my friend xxx

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  6. Wowsers!! You used that WTHeck embellishment so perfectly!! Beautifully put together!! Way to go shopping your stash...you are sure to inspire those who decide to play along with our "WTHeck Embellishments" challenge over at Shopping Our Stash!!

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  7. Pretty stencilling and lovely embellishments on this beautiful festive card. Thanks for sharing it at Allsorts this week.
    Lorraine

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  8. Lovely card Alison, I love the layout of your design. I really need to dig out some of my very old embellishments and actually use them. lol xx

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  9. A very elegant Christmas card, many thanks for sharing and joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.

    B x

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  10. Looks so striking and a great way of using up our stash. Hugs Mrs A.

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  11. Such a great design and love that it comes off the edge of the card like that. Awesome!

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  12. Lovely and gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing at Allsorts Christmas in July;-))m

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  13. I really like this, its unusual with the offset embellishments and the pretty stencilling in the background..Satisfying to use those bits too! x

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