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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Starry Night

Hi my friends.  I hope all are doing well this weekend with weather conditions. We've been going through our 2nd cold snap of the Winter, but it's gradually going to start warming up again into the mid 70's this week. It's been a crazy Winter.  We get 3 day cold spells in between our Spring weather.

I thought that I would get a jump start on my Christmas cards for 2017 so that I don't get down to November and have a crunch time like I did last year trying to get them all done. The card I'm showcasing today I made for a group I"m in on SCS called Challenge Your Stash. There is a challenge posted every month and we are to make our card using our own supplies from our stash and NOT go out and buy anything for it. This month of January it was a color challenge from Barb to only use White, Black, and Silver. At first all I could think of was wedding cards but then I remembered this SU stamp set and I knew it was what I wanted to use.

The picture doesn't really do it justice with the silver embossing. Looks so much better IRL.

Materials Used all from my stash:
  • Image - Stampin Up - The Newborn King stamp set
  • Sentiment - Stampin Up - The Newborn King stamp set
  • Cardstock - SU Whisper White, Basic Black, Silver Metallic
  • Accessories - Versamark stamp pad; SU Silver embossing powder; silver metallic ribbon; Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop dies
Pretty simple today and no copic markers were used in this project. :)

I am submitting this card for the following challenges:
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas - Anything Goes (twist no sentiment)
Hiding in my Craft Room - Any Holiday
The Outlawz Paper a la Mode - Anything Goes
Scrappers' Delights - Anything Goes
artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede- - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes
CHNC Christmas Challenge Extra - Anything Goes


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18 comments:

  1. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) January 28, 2017 at 9:11 PM

    Maggie, your card is absolutely gorgeous!

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  2. Carol WJanuary 28, 2017 at 9:23 PM

    What a beautiful card Maggie.It is stunning and I'm sure it is even more striking in real life. Greag jon on this challenge.

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  3. SuzyJanuary 28, 2017 at 9:52 PM

    Love the card, Maggie! The combination of the silver and black just make this image pop!!!

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  4. jimlynnJanuary 29, 2017 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful card Maggie!
    We're having the same type of weather here too - just crazy!
    Lynn

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  5. BarbJanuary 29, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    What a stunning card Maggie. I love that set. I am so glad you are a member of the Challenge Your Stash group and I do hope you enjoy it too!

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  6. BethJanuary 29, 2017 at 9:20 PM

    What a gorgeous card and I love the challenge of using what I have on hand. You totally rocked the color part of the challenge. Thank you for joining in the Hiding In My Craft Room Any Holiday challenge. Beth DT

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  7. RepolainenJanuary 29, 2017 at 10:14 PM

    A brilliant card. Love the black and gold style. Thanks for joining QKR Stampede, Pirjo Dt

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  8. MiamiKelJanuary 29, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    Oh my goodness, how stunning this is! What a perfect idea to go in the direction of a Christmas card and get ahead of the 2017 game - as yes, it will be here before we can even fathom! Such a terrific stamp - this is a beauty ♥

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  9. kiwimeskreationsJanuary 30, 2017 at 2:20 AM

    What a beauty Maggie - love hte simplicity of the design and how you have 'met' the challenge so very well with this stunning graphic card. Love that wee scene
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  10. Dorothy SJanuary 30, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    How striking with the silver and black, and with that lovely Christmas sentiment. Good for you starting on Christmas. Thanks for joining us at the weekly QKR Stampede challenge - Anything Goes. Dorothy S, DT memher.

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  11. Leslie MillerJanuary 30, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    I love shopping my stash. I've been very good about not buying anything in the month of January. It's been a long month! Funny how often I buy on impulse. Anyway, I saw this card and immediately loved the stamp. Clicked for a close up, loved it more. Nice to have one that works out so well without coloring. Your card is beautiful! You'll be so glad you started Christmas cards early. I keep telling myself that. Good luck!

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  12. Susan SudburyJanuary 31, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    This is such an elegant card!! I love how the beautiful embossing shows against the dark background! Thanks for sharing this with us at Creative Fingers this time around!
    Susan - DT

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  13. Mieke DuckersFebruary 2, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    A little bit late, but thank you so much for joining us at Scrapper's delights!! Mieke DT

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  14. karalschuknechtFebruary 2, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for joining us this week at QKR Stampede. Karal DT

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  15. NanaConnieFebruary 2, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    This is gorgeous, Maggie! Love the embossing. It's great to see you playing along at QKR Stampede and I'm wishing you luck in the draw.
    NanaConnie DT

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  16. Tammi February 2, 2017 at 7:13 PM

    Beautiful card and love the colors. Thank you joining us over at Jo's Scrap Shack Fun Friday.

    Tammi, DT

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  17. MirandaFebruary 3, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Awesome card! Thanks for playing along at Hiding In My Craft Room!

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  18. Joyce TompkinsFebruary 4, 2017 at 4:35 AM

    Ooh how pretty! I am sure this is stunning in real life! Thanks for joining Fun~day Friday at Jo's Scrap Shack.
    Joyce, DT
    www.JoycesCreativeCrafts.blogspot.com

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