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Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Sparkle and shine

Two cards today, as I'm trying to catch up with a few challenges.  I don't use glitter card very often, but it IS nearly Christmas!  All the non-shed glitter card was bought from the local pound shop, a bargain at 10 sheets for £1.   

Beccy's Place Challenge this month is up to the letter 'Y', so my Christmas card has 'Three 'Ys' Men' ! 😉

The stamp is by Lavinia, 'Three Kings', stamped with Versafine' Onyx Black' onto a background made with Adirondack ink pads and Ink dusters.  The image is die cut with a Memory Box 'Stitched Rectangle' die and matted on non-shed glitter card. The panel is die cut with a Die-namies 'Peek-a-boo Stars' die on white card.  A strip of silver glitter card was attached behind, before attaching to the card blank.  The three larger stars are punched with an X-cut punch.

I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
Beccy's Place Challenge - A Month of Holiday Cards (Y for Three 'Ys Men!)
Cards In Envy ~It's Only Paper Card Challenge
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #201 ~ Animal Magic
Moving Along with the Times Challenge #59 ~ Christmas Animals

Onto my second card.

I've used the same stars die for the panel, but this time attached strips of silver and pinky/purple glitter card behind the star apertures.  The fairy is a Poppystamps die, 'Posing Faerie' which I've matted and layered onto memory Box 'Stitched Oval' diecuts.  This was a quick card to make and I'm hoping there is enough white space for the Less is More Challenge this week.

 I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
Poppystamps Challenge #38 - Faerie Kingdom
Less is More Challenge #356 ~ Let it shine
HLS November Anything Goes with Dies Challenge
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44 comments:

  1. Pat28 November 2017 at 13:49

    The silver glittery card works well with the Lavinia stamp, and what a fabulous scenic background you have made Liz, and the two pretty colours of glitter paper on the second with the sweet fairy is suitably shiny for the LIM challenge, two super cards. x

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  2. Viv28 November 2017 at 13:54

    Two fab cards Liz!

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  3. Aquarius28 November 2017 at 14:46

    Christmas does call for a touch of glitter - didn't realise pound shop had glitter card though. Clever interpretation of the three 'Y's.

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  4. Mac Mable28 November 2017 at 14:47

    Fun idea with the three Y's men x That die cut row of stars is so pretty and the black silhouette of the three wise men is stunning x Such a pretty second card and that fairy is adorable x

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  5. Cobnut Crafter28 November 2017 at 15:46

    Love your glittery creations! x Anne

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  6. Mia28 November 2017 at 15:55

    Two beautiful cards, Liz! I LOVE the Christmas card and the beautiful fairy of the second one. Great die cuts and the stars are an amazing touch! Kisses, my friend.

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  7. Sandy Trefger28 November 2017 at 16:57

    Beautiful cards! The Christmas one for our challenge is so pretty and I love the image and all the stars! Thanks for sharing with us at Cards in Envy.

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  8. Wendy L28 November 2017 at 17:02

    Perfect for our challenge at MAWTT, thanks for joining in, xxx

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  9. Suzanne H28 November 2017 at 17:14

    Love your take on the "Y" card. Very clever and very glittery!

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  10. Sue's Crafty Corner28 November 2017 at 18:12

    Two fantastic cards Liz, what a bargain for the glitter paper too.

    Sue xx

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  11. Sherri Thacker28 November 2017 at 18:25

    These are both beautiful cards. Thanks for joining us at Cards in Envy.

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  12. cotnob28 November 2017 at 19:33

    Two beautiful cards Liz, a fabulous star die and lots of lovely sparkle.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  13. Claire28 November 2017 at 19:41

    Three Ys Men... thats funny Liz and very clever. Both of your cards are lovely, I like how you've used the stars on both cards but making them very different. Colours are so pretty with your fairy x

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  14. pam28 November 2017 at 20:07

    Beautiful fairy card Liz,love the colours.
    Thank you for joining us over on Poppystamps challenge blog.
    Pam x

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  15. Barb28 November 2017 at 21:19

    Two lovely cards Liz. What a beautiful background you have behind the three Kings. I love Christmas glitter. You certainly found a bargain. Barbxx

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  16. Kathleen28 November 2017 at 21:35

    Two fabulous makes and love the star die.

    Kath x

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  17. MaryH28 November 2017 at 21:53

    Both are just lovely. My fav is #1 and I love your interpretation of the "Y". Pretty image, and great buy on the glitter c/s. TFS & Hugs

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  18. Alice (scrAPpamondo)28 November 2017 at 22:10

    Lovely glittered look and that star panel is a great item for making elegant cards! Very beautiful both!

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  19. aussie aNNie28 November 2017 at 23:03

    Lovely cards, I love glitter and love the first one.x[aNNie]🎄

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  20. Unknown29 November 2017 at 00:14

    Great cards Liz, I love all the sparkle :)
    Hugs Kaz xx

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  21. Beccy29 November 2017 at 00:33

    Your glittery cards are fabulous Liz, and you're right about Christmas needing a little bit of sparkle and shine! I love the wonderful silhouette image of the three Kings astride their camels, the blue is beautiful with the silver border. I also like the lovely pink glitter paper on your second card. I most love the fact that you said it's all NON-SHED. That's the worst part about using glitter... it ends up everywhere!
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  22. laurie29 November 2017 at 00:44

    Beautiful cards, and I LOVE the glitter!!!!

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  23. Lisa29 November 2017 at 01:52

    These are both so gorgeous!! I love the sparkle!! The designs are fabulous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  24. scrappymo!29 November 2017 at 05:55

    Beautiful cards here! What a bargain you got on that glitter card.
    It is very pricey here...over 3 dollars a sheet. Even at the dollar store it is 1.25 a sheet but often it is not non shedding
    The image is wonderful...it looks great with the stars.

    The fairy card is so pretty. I have that die but have not used it yet!
    Thanks for taking part in the November Rudolph Days Challenge.
    PS You did leave a comment earlier, but i do not post them as I like to release them individually as I comment on each persons entry...

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  25. scrappymo!29 November 2017 at 05:58

    Me again. Just realized that it is the previous post which is the R Days entry. Will go comment there now! lol

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  26. Gerrina29 November 2017 at 07:51

    The glitter looks good! It makes the cards so festive and for christmas it is perfect! That fairy card is my favorite; just a soft spot for fearies here :)

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  27. Kathyk29 November 2017 at 08:28

    Sorry to be so late in commenting on your LIM entry this week - two fabulous cards in this post Liz

    Kathyk

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  28. Hazel29 November 2017 at 09:01

    A beautiful card with Christmas Animals for our challenge at MAWTT. Thank you for joining us. Hazel x

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  29. Bunny29 November 2017 at 12:27

    Both cards are beautiful. I love the shimmery look. Great 3 Kings stamp. Love that. [Bunny]

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  30. Janice29 November 2017 at 12:52

    Two great cards Liz, loving the star panel and all the glitter....what a bargain! A very clever take on the letter Y!
    Janice x

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  31. Poppyfield Card Crafts29 November 2017 at 13:16

    Great design Liz and ideal for our challenge at MAWTT

    June/DT

    PS.... love your take on the Ys challenge!

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  32. Kim x29 November 2017 at 18:11

    Thank you for entering your lovely card into my Animal Magic challenge at CCM.
    Hugs Kimx

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  33. Jenny L29 November 2017 at 18:35

    Hi Liz,
    what wonderful cards and your designs are super.
    Love your Christmas Animals on the first, and your second is such a sweet image.
    I bought some of that glitter card after seeng your lovely creations with it.
    Thank you for joining the MAWTT Challenge.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  34. Robin29 November 2017 at 19:42

    Beautiful fairy card Liz! Thanks for participating in the Poppystamps Challenge, Fairie Kingdom!

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  35. Babs29 November 2017 at 21:07

    Hi Liz two beautiful cards you have made there love the sparkle, and the beautiful star die.
    Hugs Babs x

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  36. Jackie T29 November 2017 at 21:55

    Hi your cards are stunning. Thank you for joining us at Moving Along with the Times Challenge Blog The theme is Christmas Animals. Hugs Jackie DT

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  37. Paper Therapy Ponderings29 November 2017 at 22:01

    very beautiful
    thanks for joining us at HLS
    Barb Housner (DT)

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  38. Trina P.30 November 2017 at 05:58

    So clever and creative with your 3 Yisemen Card! Your glittery faerie birthday card is beautiful. Love the colours and the shine. Thank you for joining us this week at Less is More.

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  39. Sharon Traynor Designs30 November 2017 at 10:45

    Ha ha! Love your pun with the Ys Men Liz - really clever! The fairy card is so full of twinkle and shine and it looks fantastic in the elegant pink and silver combo. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Less is More xx

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  40. Kristie30 November 2017 at 20:51

    Beautiful cards! I really love the design and the fun star die border. Thanks for playing with us over at Cards in Envy!

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  41. Cara30 November 2017 at 21:53

    I'm loving all the sparkle today x

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  42. crafty3 December 2017 at 11:26

    Love these cards. Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers.
    Mary

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  43. Shabneez5 December 2017 at 21:39

    Glad to see you using glitter card Liz - I love the stuff as you know.....These are super sparkly creations. Shabneez x

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  44. Sue -7 December 2017 at 15:38

    Two lovely glittery cards, a definite necessity at Christmas

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