I thought I would share a Christmas Card with you Today.........
I started by using Bistre Noir powder on gloss card, starch and the wrap technique.
I wish I had taken a photo of the card before cutting it up, as the effect of using just
the one colour of powders produced just a unique effect.
The die cut flower has been cut and layered many times.
I also die cut lots of the foliage part of the flower die and snipped away...
Popping on Perfect Pearls and glitter gel onto some of the leaves.
The texture on the background has been done with a stencil and embossing paste
and a little glitter paste in places.
Finishing off with the layered die cut Merry sentiment
and stamping and heat embossing the Christmas sentiment.
Thank you all so much for finding time to stop by my blog
and always leaving such kind, generous and encouraging comments.
I always appreciate each and every one of them x
It's a busy time of the year for us all and I didn't want to miss the opportunity
of letting you all know how much I value your blog friendship x.
Wherever you are this Christmas and whoever you are with
I wish you Peace, Happiness and Health x
Challenges I would love to enter.......
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything goes and going with the option of Christmas
Stamplorations Mixed Media Challenge - Which now includes cards and must include a stencil
49 comments:
Stunning card, Mac! Love how elegant this looks. Glad to see this beauty in the STAMP mixed media challenge gallery. Hugs!
OMG Mac, such an amazing effect with the bister and saran wrap (my all time favorite technique :) the addition of the perfect pearls and glitter gel is incredible. So so beautiful
This is a wow factor of a card, stunning stamp and wow, results are brilliant.x
Wow Mable I love the technique and layering really created a fabulous design.
Hugs Diane
Wow, wow and more wow. This looks just like glass. What an amazing effect. Hugs Mrs A.
Wow--what a gorgeous, artistic card, Mac! Happy Holidays to you & your family!
Your cards are always quite stunning. I really like the patterns in the bister technique you did. It looks sort of like marble to me. The stenciled background is very soft but has great texture. Lovely card!
How unusual and striking this colour scheme is - a really gorgeous card. Thank you also for all the support you give me by visiting my blog and leaving lovely comments. Without these visits, cardmaking would be a pretty lonely hobby!
Another stunner Mac! The bistre colours look wonderful. I tried to get hold of some of those quite some time ago and found infusions instead. Tyranny of distance is so frustrating sometimes lol! Such a beautiful artsy card, Cathy x
waue wonderful classic card. much love this
I have this die - and what a job I had getting it too! In the end had to get a friend to have one of her relatives buy it in the States and post it to me...at a fraction of the postage costs the company wanted.
I was accosting the postman for days when she said she'd sent it. It arrived in time for me to make several cards but NONE are as amazing as this.
And as for Bistre Noir powder.... no idea where I might get that from here ------ but I sure am going to look!
I love what you have done with it Mac - it's just a simply stunning Christmas card. x
Holy moly....what a stunning card mf...wow. You achieved such an elegant and wonderful look.
xx Karen
Lots to see on this gorgeous card. I like the background and shine. The flower is just beautiful and the layers and the powder just look wonderful. So much dimension and charm.
Oh my goodness Mac your card is stunning, that flower is amazing, I love the colour and the beautifully textured background.
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a Happy New year, Kate x x
Gorgeous card,Mac.The person,who will receive this card will be very happy.
Gr,Sylvia.
WOW...this is one STUNNING card Mac! Your Poinsettia is so elegant...LOVE it!! And a very Merry Christmas and healthy and Happy New Year to you too!! Hugs. :0)
And a peaceful, happy, and healthy new year right back to you, Mac! Thank YOU for sharing all your amazing, and I mean, AMAZING works of art with us this year! Cheers to another year of creativity for all of us! As for this sculpture? Again, my jaw gets dislocated every time I visit you! Your spectacular image should be welded to a base, ready for your gallery showing! It is just too incredible to be adhered to a mere card, no matter how gorgeous the background!! 🎄Happy Holiday Hugs, Darnell
Your card is absolutely gorgeous and the more I look, the more I'm intrigued with all of the wonderful texture, dimension and sparkle on this one! Beautifully done in every way! I appreciate your explanation of it too!! Thanks for sharing! HUGS
Your work is incredible and unique to me, you do things I've never heard of and are just incredibly beautiful. Needless to say I love this, it could also be a brooch design too.
Faith
x
So elegant and sophisticated! I love the range of colours you got from the Bistre Noir (it's such an amazing product). I love the addition of the Perfect Pearls and glitter gel on some of the leaves. The stenciled background adds even more to the icy feel of the card. Wonderful in every way!
Stunning and striking, Mac! Unique effect is right! Your flower arrangement and layering is fabulous. Love the dimensions. The perfect pearls and glitter gel background is gorgeous and the perfect contrast. xx
OMW your card is stunning Mac! love those amazing flowers, gorgeous colour choice.
Pam x
OMG ! This is more than a card, it’s totally a masterpiece ! You bring the card making to another level ! Each element is just striking and made to perfection. A unique piece of art with your own signature Mac. Merveilleux! A very merry Christmas to you and all the best wishes for the new year ! Hugs xx
What a glorious poinsettia, Mac! I love the pattern of the plastic wrap and the subtle stenciled background! Brilliant idea to do some in glitter! Thank you, my friend, for all your inspiration!
This is not a card - it is an absolutely stunning piece of art! Mac this is jaw-dropingly beautiful!!
May your Christmas be blessed
Maxine
WOW! This is STUNNING! Your elegant background with strips of texture and sparkle make the perfect place to showcase your amazing poinsettia, Mac. I love the effect you got with the Bistre Noir powder and cling wrap on the coated card. It's just the perfect mix of products to create the most beautiful designs. Your die-cut poinsettia is gorgeous. Wonderful finishing touches with the pearls and glitter gel. xx
OMG, this is stunning, Mac! The colors of Bistre Noir and the wrap technique effects are amazing and so chic! The glitter mixed embossing paste in the background is just perfect for the Noir poinsettia. And I'm always impressed with your wonderful detail work. Looking at this fabulous card, I feel like I've received a wonderful gift. Thank you!
Wishing you a happy holiday season too!
Hideko xx
This is super Thanks for entering the challenge over at Craft Stamper and Good Luck x
You give such life to those simple die cuts, snipping, layering and adding your own persona touch to create your own unique designs. A fabulous card for the festive season and a stand out piece of paper craft.
May I take the time to Thank you for your blogging friendship, always so kind with words and encouragement. So happy to have you amongst my blogging buddies.
Big Hugs Tracey xx
No, No, No, this is not a card! it is a work of art and needs to be framed and hung on the wall!! Beautiful Mac!!
Thank YOU for all the inspiration and encouragement you give. You are one of the sweetest treasures in Blogland! True!!
BIG (((Hugs)))
You know when you're putting on mascara and it's impossible to keep your mouth closed... Well I'm like that when seeing your cards Lol! My jaw hits the floor! This is incredible and the result you got with your technique is beyond words!! Terrific creation my friend!
I'm agog, Mac ... what a stunner! Zoomed in and out so many times to take in all the amazing detail ... texture, shine, shimmer, depth ... they're all awesome! Wishing you a joy filled and blessed Christmas ... and a happy, crafty 2019! Hugs, Anita :)
OMG! This looks AMAZING!!!! That poinsettia is simply stunning, and I love the touches of glitter on the background ..... what a beautiful card.
Thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper Challenge. Have a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2019. I think I need to find that die now xx
Just love your fabulous work!
Mac, this is amazing! I love the effect that you've achieved. Thanks for playing along at Craft Stamper Take It, Make It, and Happy Christmas!
This is absolutely stunning Mac and I wouldn’t know where to start making something as beautiful as this Christmas card. I love the colour, depth and dimension and the effect looks amazing, it must have taken you ages. I also very much appreciate your visits to my blog and for the very kind and generous comments that you leave. I would like to wish you a very happy and peaceful Christmas and I can’t wait to see more of your amazing work in 2010. Crafty Christmas hugs, Sandra x
What a wonderful technique Mac and the finished result is just stunning. I love the way you have layered the poinsettia and foliage which makes it stand out even more, and the same for the die cut sentiment, and the glittery stencilled background with the paste really adds such an elegant finish, and love the black dots and also the glitter paste on the leaves. Have a wonderful Christmas and very happy, healthy and creative new year, and thank you for your blogging friendship. x
whoo love your card its classic and very beautiful
Hi Mac. Just wanted to drop in and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have a wonderful holiday and I'll see you in 2019! hugs
My goodness Mac - what a piece of art on a card you have here! I can't quite figure out how you did it - but it is gorgeous! Wishing you a blessed Christmas - and I look forward to blogging with you in the new year! Julia xx
Just back to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and New Year. Hugs Mrs A.
Your poinsettia looks stunning, Mac !! These black powders are amazing, they gave such a beautiful marbled effect. This is the quintessence of elegance! I will not repeat once again that each of your next cards is even better than the previous one. I will not repeat it because it is obvious. Happ and a peaceful ends Christmas, my dear friend. And happy New Year!!
BożenA xoxo
Hi Mac. HAPPY NEW YEAR, my dear friend. I wish you all the best. Hugs and kisses!!!
Gorgeous colors. Happy New Year to you!
My mouth is wide open. Goodness gracious, this is truly out of the ordinary. You've done this die great honours, I'm in love with this card xx
A gorgeous card and a fabulous technique.
You achieved an amazing effect here! I have been staring at this quite a while - I too wished you had a photo from before.... Mindbogglingly beautiful!
I know I am REALLY late commenting here M but it has given me an excuse to look at your card in my inbox regularly. The shimmery background is beautiful but I am mesmerized by the beauty and textures of that floral arrangement.
PS If you still have this card it would look good hanging up at my house this year.
WOW, WOW, WOWWEEEE! Talk about gorgeous, Mac! I do wish I could've seen you create this because I'm just blown away -- so gorgeous!
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