Thanks to all who stop in! I sure appreciate you taking time to look~
Hopefully : ) just a quick post for me to share a card I created last week.
I couldn't seem to get a good clear shot of this one. The sky has been quite dark and grey for days and so with just the artificial light - I get the shadows . . .
There is a bottom layer of pale pink cardstock, then black cardstock, cheesecloth, a pale greenish-blue that you can hardly see 'peeking thru'; and then the image. (From ShabbyArtsBoutique blog - KerryAnne is so kind.)
I tucked in some white Prills beads, glitter and sequins. Added bits of texture paste and paint, not too much, just here & there along the top & bottom sides.
A little punched snowflake~
I am hoping to enter this tomorrow at Wens: Simply Neutral Tuesday's Party!!
Hope you can peek in on Tuesday and see what's new~ Always delightful art!
Two white jingle bells, white cotton twill tape, seam binding, cotton twine and a pearl on top.
Hopefully : ) just a quick post for me to share a card I created last week.
There is a bottom layer of pale pink cardstock, then black cardstock, cheesecloth, a pale greenish-blue that you can hardly see 'peeking thru'; and then the image. (From ShabbyArtsBoutique blog - KerryAnne is so kind.)
I tucked in some white Prills beads, glitter and sequins. Added bits of texture paste and paint, not too much, just here & there along the top & bottom sides.
Hope you can peek in on Tuesday and see what's new~ Always delightful art!
Thank you for the visit! Wishing you a wonderful creative week~ We are cooold and a bit snowy up here in NW Montana~ Sure fits the Christmas Season to be sure~
Loving hugs to you,
Karen
OMG ... this is such a beautiful Christmas card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karen B.
Hello Karen~ I am be hind on my Thank You's! Hope you know I sure appreciate your visits and comments~ Much love & hugs friend, Karen
DeleteA really charming card - the vintage image is adorable, and all those framing layers set it off so well. I love the wisps of wintry cheesecloth, which add a really nice touch of movement, and the beads and snowflake tucked into the peeled back paper edges look fabulous. Lovely elegant ribbon embellishing too. Have a great week.
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Hi Alison, I am running behind on thank yous~~ Please know that I appreciate your visits and comments! I truly do. Hope all is well; I am loving my visits to see your art! Have a great week ahead~ Karen
DeleteOh dear Karen, it is so very beautiful, - so love this style of yours, and the white magic of winter, you created.
ReplyDeleteThe girls are so lovely and the sequins with a little glitter when catching the light are a wonderful add. Also love your bow, made in two materials !!
Big hugs and love from me in Denmark - xoxo
Hello my friend Dorthe! This is a late but sincere Thank You!! for your recent visit to my blog. I surely do appreciate you~ Have a wonderful week ahead my fiend. I have one new post today and then perhaps not for several weeks. I'll let you know~ Hugs & love, Karen
DeleteOh, be still my heart! I am in love with your Christmas card. It's simply beautiful, my friend. And those little jingle bells are the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
Hi Stephanie~
DeleteI am always in awe of you! lol But seriously, as busy as you are you still have time to stop in and see my blog. THANK YOU! very much~ I enjoyed making this vintage style soft colored card. Hope it is a blessed week ahead for you~ Hugs, Karen
It's such a beautiful Christmas card, dear Karen! I love how you added the sparkly bits on the side, a bit hidden, peeking from behind that sweet childrens image. It's hard to take good photos when it's so dark, especially if you're trying to take a photo of something that's mostly in soft white and neutral tones. But soon the shortest day of the year is there and then every day there is more daylight again. Big hugs and love, xx
ReplyDeleteHello to you Wen! I am late in responding to your visit to my blog; but please know I really appreciate you and your comment! Thank you for everything friend, and for the wonderful SNT's that you have hosted for us. And you are soo right; in just a few weeks the days will start lengthening again! I so look forward to that : ) Hugs, Karen
Deleteyour card is very lovely, Karen! so soft yet festive. I love the layers and the curled edges and bits of sparkle and bows. wishing you and your family a very blessed season of celebrating God, love and family.... lots of love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteHello Tamara! I am behind in my reply's - - Thank you! for the recent visit. How was OH?! Looking forward to a visit to your blog soon : ) Hugs to you and hope it is a blessed week ahead. Karen
DeleteThis is so beautiful Karen! I love the neutral tones and the image is adorable! A gorgeous vintage vibe and I adore the bells attached to the ribbon bow and the bitds of sparkle from the sequins! Simply delightful!! Our weather is getting very warm down here. Trying hard to prepare myself for summer .. doesn't usually work though .. I do not like the heat!! Take care my friend! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh my this is just the sweetest, that image is just darling, your layering and embellishing is just wonderful and I do love your lovely bow and bells combo!!
ReplyDeleteKaren your card is so delightful, the image reminds me of my childhood and Christmas cards of days gone by. I have always been drawn to them much more than the the quirkier side of Christmas. Beautifully executed with each layer of love.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I had a moment to stop by today, thank you so much for sharing.
Creative wishes Tracey x
Hello Karen, Sorry i haven't visited you in a while. You have been very busy creating lovely artworks. I always enjoy your sense of style. Everything looks as if it just belongs together. The white bells are gorgeous, and you are clever to throw in dashes of black with the creamy white. Such a vintage Christmas feel you have achieved! I love it.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you,
Jesse XXX
Gorgeous card, I do love the way you used the paste and the sequins. They complement the image so beautifully. xx
ReplyDeleteHello to you Liz!!! It was sooo cool to see you had stopped in my blog! Thank you for the visit~ Liz, how have you been?! I hope all is well and your travels have been great~ Would love to see a post from you if ever you have the time; I miss you! Have a blessed Christmas and New Year too~ Love & hugs, Karen
DeleteOh Karen! This is just stunning!! Your work with the tiny embellishments is fabulous- I do love how you put these all together!
ReplyDeleteHow will you mail thing with the extras? I would love to make and send cards like this!
Sending hugs,Jackie xo
All the detail on this card is simply stunning, Karen! I love the textures, layers, hues - everything! I think your photo is great! But I do know what you mean about dark skies this time of year - the sun is finally shining here after a month of cloud cover and fog. Yay to that big yellow ball of happiness :) Sending you hugs sweet friend!xo
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, This is so gorgeous, I'm stopping in again for another look. I love that wispy creamy fabric poking out. What is it, and where do you get it from? I have used bandages, but it's not wispy enough.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jesse XXX