Last night I was a bit foggy-headed, in the aftermath of a migraine, but felt well enough to make a simple card. I mention this because when I put my card scraps away, I was horrified to discover (and even more horrified that I hadn't noticed earlier) that I had used Early Espresso, instead of Chocolate Chip, cardstock on my card!!! I am going to be unusually forgiving of myself, though, and have decided not to re-make the card; just pretend that the strip of card is a lighter brown than it really is, okay?!
It is a bit hard to tell in the photo I've taken, but the Christmas ornaments look a light gold colour. I inked the stamp up first in River Rock ink, then used a sponge dauber to apply Frost White shimmer paint, before stamping the image onto white card. I've taken a close-up shot so you can see some of the shimmer.
Here is the card in its entirety:
Stamps: Contempo Christmas, Delightful Decorations
Card: Whisper White, River Rock (textured), Early Espresso (let's just call it Chocolate Chip!), Wild Wasabi (textured)
Ink: River Rock and Wild Wasabi stampin' pads
Other: Ornament Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (retired), mini glue dots
Oh I hate migraines - I totally feel for you. Your card is stunning :)
ReplyDeleteYou can't tell that it's early espresso, Beauitful card and I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteRach:)
Christine, that is beautiful. What a delicious card! Who'd guess you'd had a migraine?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christine!
ReplyDeleteChristine,this looks great. I love the layers and the ornaments. I hope your migraine has completely gone and I don't think anyone will mind that you used espresso
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love it! Don't worry about the Early Espresso! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the shimmer paint on the ornaments, great job :)
ReplyDeleteOooo - I love the little details! Early Espresso/Chocolate Chip - meh!!!! Alls good!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas card, Christine.
ReplyDeleteChristine, this is beautiful! I thought the colours were a real challenge this week, but you've risen to the occasion.
ReplyDeleteI do sympathise with you re the migraines - I get them too and they're just yuck. Hope you're feeling better.
Love this card though, you did well to make it at all, migraine hangover considered :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christine - loving that shimmer paint! Hope you are feeling better now :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Christine...hope you're feeling much better now :) This card is gorgeous...love that shade of Choc Chip lol I'm really liking these ornaments. Looks like another thing to add to the wish list...not to mention the shimmer paint!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card, I too am loving Early Espresso and often in place of Chocolate Chip, so don't fret. Thanks for playing at JAI.
ReplyDeleteLove this to bits Christine! So pretty and elegant. Just perfect. xx Amanda
ReplyDeleteI absolutley love this card Christine - it has to be one of my most favouritest Christmas cards this year so far - so so lovely!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteWho really minds what brown you have used - this card is absolutely gorgeous Christine! Love the shimmery ornaments with their big chocolate bows & the fabulous embossed background. Beautiful! :)
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