Sunday 12 July 2020

Okay I Give in---Christmas

Morning and I have a star card to share today now I made my first one on Thursday (but can't blog that one yet and couldn't believe how easy it was first attempt ---so first mistake decided to make a Christmas one-now after my first result I got a bit cocky and came unstuck!!!I stamped and watercoloured a poinsettia image three times and decoupaged then misjudged pattern on my papers so that was another bin entry!
I die-cut a circle from glittery mirri card and added the flowers got as far as taking the pic and the poinsettias looked rubbish so they came off-papers and sentiment -also stamped sentiment were craft mag freebies-first topper also went in the bin and decided to go with this one even though not entirely happy with result.The sparkly snowflakes were gifted from another blogger-thank you Dionne.The first word of sentiment is not covered it was the angle I took the pic---trust me lol.
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creative moments-ATG
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alphabet challenge-G for glitter
my time to craft-Christmas
Di's digi challenge-Christmas
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Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

51 comments:

Freubelmina said...

So that was quite a job Carol, but the result is impressive.
I made these once in the past, I did not immediately find it easy, but people learn by doing.
Your paper is also very beautiful.
Have a nice Sunday and best regards xx

meg said...

Beautiful card with gorgeous papers and a fantastic layout

Babs said...

Wow carol this is gorgeous I have not seen a star card done before, and after all your hard work looks ok to me, Your time and patience has paid off.
Babs x

Janette said...

Oh boy this looks like you need a degree in paper folding Carol, a fabulous card it really is but looks very complicated, well done.xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is lovely Carol
Gr Karin

dutchess said...

It’s brilliant Carol...it just looks so complex...must have a look on YouTube....take care xxxx

Alison59 said...

What a fabulous creation Carol; glad you got there in the end :-)

Beebeebabs said...

Wow absolutely beautiful - love it!!!

cotnob said...

A fabulous Christmas card Carol, I love the star shape, it looks very complicated but well worth the effort.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Jo said...

Very nice.... well worth the effort but does look a bit tricky to me lol x

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

Well Carol, after all your stamping, cutting and binning this is a fabulous card and it's prompted me to make one! Thank you for the inspiration

June x

aussie aNNie said...

Fabulous card Carol, what a super design, glad you gave in and made this. A real stunner. xx

Mrs.B said...

A great card Carol, I've not seen that design before, but it does look complicated, great choice of papers, they complement each other so well.
Avril xx

Pia S said...

A fabulous fold and so stylish in gold. Sounds like it was a struggle to make and you weren’t a 100% pleased, but I can assure you it looks beautiful.

Kuni said...

Very beautiful.
Hugs
Kuni

Jean said...

Carol wow this is fantastic ! love it xx

Chrissy said...

Fabulous shape Carol, looks so difficult, love the papers and snowflakes,beautiful.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Carol L said...

Sorry your efforts were in vain, but glad you stuck with it and came up with this unique and fun folded card! Love that shimmer panel!

Furrbster said...

What an amazing design this is!! At least it was worth all the effort??

Thanks for playing along at both Aud Sentiments and Creative Moments,

Hugz Tinz

Stampsnob. said...

First one beginners luck But this star no matter what it took too make it It is gorgeous ....Lis

Donna Ellis said...

What a fabulous new fun fold you have, Carol! It's a gorgeous card, even if you think it's not - I love it! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation! hugs, de

Dee's Craft Room said...

Ha ha, thank you for the shout-out Carol. I am so pleased you were able to find a use for the little snowflakes - they were made with a Sizzix Bigz die, which I got from Stampin' Up, I think they called the die Snow Flurry.

I love this shape card, if it is as easy as you say, I may have a go at making some star easel cards myself (I suspect I shall spend the rest of the evening watching tutorials). Such a great idea for Christmas - it has a great visual impact.

Dionne xx

CaroleAnn said...

Wowza!!! I have never seen anything like this and I love what you created here. I was smiling at your giving into Christmas!!! I just can't switch yet but should as last year was too much of a rush. Beautiful card!

Joy Wilson said...

Very cool design! You wow every time! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. I hope join us again real soon!
Hugs, Joy
Joyfully Stamps
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator

Claire (Mrs H) said...

Wow what a fabulous design
Claire
Mrs H's Crafty Corner

Creaine said...

This looks beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. Hope to see you again next time.
DT Ine http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I feel your frustration CArol, but you got there in the end with a fabulous fold star card, well done you.
Take care
Faith x

Judith said...

wow thats quite a unique card, thank you for joining My Time To Craft

Monica C. said...

That is quite a unique card shape. Love the gold and white look on it.
Hugs Monica

*Vicki* said...

That is quite an impressive fold design here Carol!! I absolutely LOVE it! The papers and colors work beautifully together for this very stunning Christmas design! I love it!

Aimeslee Winans said...

Hi Carol - WUT THE WUT? STUNNING CARD! Oh my, well, your struggle was real but the results are amazing!!! Brava! Now, don't make another one like this, you've reached perfection so don't court less! heehee Make some nice simpler ones! It's too hot for Christmas but I'm giving in as well. Perhaps an icicle will drop on me and cool me off! LOL XOXOX

Gerrina said...

You fave ib with a beautiful one! (So glad that I only have to make a few; the rest is from FT-work I got back to me in January... Gerrina x

Leslie Miller said...

You went all out with your Christmas card and it's fantastic! Cool fold for Christmas. Sorry you had so many foibles along the way!

Pop's Cards said...

Wow this is an amazing card love the shape, hugs Pops x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

An amazing card shape, very impressive. It looks rather complicated in it's assembly, did you follow a tutorial?
Lorraine

Chriss America Real said...

So cute! I need to make some Christmas cards too!

Hugs,
Chriss

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Thanks for the tutorial picture Carol, you know how I'll be spending my evening :o)
Lorraine

Diane said...

What a fun design, love the star shape.

Hugs Diane

Nance said...

I have to say I have never seen a card like this before. This is beautiful! Looks like it took a long time, but worth it. Thanks for joining us this week at Krafty Chicks Challenge.

Billie A said...

Awesome card design So creative. Thanks for sharing over at Crafty Catz (and Crafty Sentiments, Aud Sentiment)

craftytrog said...

A wonderful design Carol! Love it! xx

Mia said...

I have never made a star card, Carol. I admire your beautiful shaped card. It is simply fabulour with all these different papers. And perfect for Christmas! Kisses, my friend.

pinky said...

This is just brilliant! It makes a real statement and what a shame the flower didn't work for you. We live and learn lol. You want to see my bin some days, well most days!!

Helen said...

That looks amazing, Carol!

Thanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge.

Helen x

Jen Leeflang said...

Wow that is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation in in our Christmas in July challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends this week - good luck. Please join us again soon!
Stay Safe
Jen L
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends DT

Janice said...

Love your star card Carol, it’s absolutely stunning, I’ve never seen anything like it before.
Janice x

HilaryJane said...

Well, this one turned out pretty well, such a good design for a Christmas card and with sparkle too. That often happens to me - the first time I do something I am surprised at how easily it worked, then I try again and can't get it to work at all! xx

Lisa Bird said...

Wonderful card and design. I keep meaning to have ago at this design.
Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
Best Wishes Lisa xx
craftycard-designs.co.uk

Diana Soling said...

Stunning! It's July, Christmas is totally acceptable!! Thanks for joining us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge.

creationsnz said...

(Smile) it happens to all of us Carol! But you ended up with a great card at the end of it. CarolG

monique said...

Thank you for sharing in our challenge at https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/">Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in
Monique DT its great