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Today I'm sharing a quick and simple Christmas card using a lovely Winter Cottage stamp from Altenew. I inked my image with two tones of blue (Dusk and Starlight inks) to create a simple background. Then I aded little stars from Happy Holidays Stamp Set.
To finish my card I used Inline Alpha Die Set to create the NOEL sentiment. I die cut the letters out of gold glitter cardstock and popped up them with foam tape for some dimension.
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Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Aga
Gorgeous! Love the sparkle!
ReplyDeleteThe gold lettering against your background is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It is simple and classic, and classy. That particular shade of blue is perfect with the gold. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSimple, yet beautiful. My favorite kind of card.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Love the blue background scene with pop of gold lettering!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Love the background and that sparkly sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI really like the simplicity of the card and it is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY! I adore the gold and blue together. It is a very elegant combination
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so serene.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. I love the cabins stamped in blue and then the complimenting sentiment. SO pretty! Thanks for sharing your talents in this special event with Taheera!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen Letchworth
Beautiful card... I love the houses.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card!! Love the colors and the simple yet charming design!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really lovely design! I have that stamp set on the way to me from Altenew - will need to remember of your card for next year's cards! Thanks so much for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! I like the choice of colors to bring the background to life.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful cards. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning way to use that image! I would never have thought to use it as a repeated patter, bravo you! Jo x
ReplyDeleteGreat card using repeat images!
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! love your choice of blue. It looks amazing paired up with the gold glitter.
ReplyDeleteLove that sparkly 'noel' and the beautiful Winter Cottage design! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous. Love the blue with gold colour scheme
ReplyDeleteLove this Aga, these winter cottages are sweet and the blue is perfect for this design. Well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat clean and simple card!
ReplyDeleteI've have that stamp and never used it 'cause it was small and looked so lost on a card - now I'm just going to make your backgrounds and get some use out of it - thanks for the idea, Aga
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card ! A golden sentiment always adds something extra !
ReplyDeleteClean, simple and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card - love the cottage stamp.
ReplyDeleteLove the blues with the gold sentiment!! Very pretty card.
ReplyDeleteLove the scene.
ReplyDeletethe houses tucked into
the snow is fantastic.
thanks for sharing.
Oh, I LOVE this Aga! And I think I'll be able to CASE it ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, always, for the inspiration!
so peaceful ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, background scene.So seren.
ReplyDeleteSimple, but very beautiful backgrounds. Thank You for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, love the simplicity of it!
ReplyDeleteThe added dimension gives that glittery NOEL even more punch!
ReplyDeleteWow that little cottage looks brilliant when stamped in like willow pattern effect wow x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to use that cottage stamp! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your background with the blue barn and stars. The scene looks so peaceful. I imagine it in the countryside, snow glistening under a full Christmas Eve moon. Gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cottage stamp and card design!!
ReplyDeletethis looks like a pattern for a dish set, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely background. I love the two tone effect in the blues. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous background! The glittery noel is the perfect sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Needed some inspiration, and this is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the sparkly "Noel" and blues in your card.
ReplyDeleteLovely. The gold against the blue and white is stunning!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. A lovely background and love the gold. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty and easy to mass produce if needed.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this stamp at Altenew. Now I have to find it. Your card is so wonderful. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHow simple but effective.
ReplyDeleteEasy card to mass produce and love the gold saying.
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage vibe. Pretty! The repeating pattern reminds me of old time cloth. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteKim Marie
Stunning design. I love monochromatic cards, and the gold glitter paper is perfect. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea on creating a background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wintery card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, the blue and gold go really well together. Your card is really, really lovely.tfs
ReplyDeleteGreat background with the house stamp.
ReplyDeleteLike the whole look of it.
Beautiful card! Love those houses!
ReplyDeleteLove! This is really pretty, like a winter toile! :)
ReplyDeleteThe scene reminds me of a village in the mountains...cozy, quiet, fireplaces and hot chocolate. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love scene stamps and how you used them to make Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful "simple" card. It would take me awhile to make it though, not so simple. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card; it's so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet card!
ReplyDeleteThis is just breathtaking! I love the background you created with one stamp and the addition of the gold sentiment. Pinned and saved as one of my Christmas faves of 2017! Thank you for sharing your card and for participating in Taheerah's fantastic Advent Extravaganza!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors
and the stamp.
Carla from Utah
Beautiful winter cabin stamp. I like how you used it as a background stamp and the blue is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful winter cabin stamp. I like how you used it as a background stamp and the blue is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteLove this pretty cottage and the sparkly Noel.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful and elegant card!
ReplyDeletePretty card. Love the cabins stamped in blue,and then a shiny gold sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYour winter cottages background is lovely; the kind of cottage I'd live to spend time in, as I'm sure it has a beautiful fireplace, cozy quilts and cupboards full of yummy food...not to mention beautiful trails to explore while there. Wouldn't that be a fabulous get-away! The gold noel: perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity at Taheerah's Advent Extravaganza!
ReplyDelete~carol
Nice card!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I just love the stamped background and that beautiful gold NOEL taking center stage!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeletePretty card, love this Cozy Cottage stamped background and the sparkling sentiment is so festive!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.. I especially like the sentiment letters and their color!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue with the white. It is so pretty and then you put the Noel on in gold which really made it pop. Love those letters you used for it too. They look great on your card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. The blues and sketchy Altenew style look much like the Scandinavian plates we have, which makes this a particularly meaningful design for me. It is elegant and the Noel on top complements it beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing and participating in Taheerah's advent calendar!
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ReplyDeleteSimple yet beautiful !
ReplyDeleteSuper cool card.
ReplyDeleteVery unique and pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove the repeated cottage images with the sparkly gold sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning background, I love it and i want to live there, lol. Thanks, Tracey Magner
ReplyDeleteEEK! So pretty and fun!
ReplyDeleteThat’s a wonderful CAS card ! The background is really beautiful ! margessw@icloud.com
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful! I love that blue and gold color combination!
ReplyDeleteLove the Altenew alpha dies in the sparkly gold on your card!
ReplyDeleteI just purchased the cottage stamp so am happy for your inspired design. I will be copying it! 😉
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, I love the repeat stamping on the backgound!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty card - and simple, right up my alley! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! It reminds me of Blue Delft. :) Thanks for sharing your pretty creative work. Happy holidays.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThis is a card that reminds me of Christmas past. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cheery homespun card. Love the colors and composition
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! Your 2-tone cottages look fab!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!
ReplyDeleteLove this card, really nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI have that stamp and never used it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is so pretty! Love the blue, white and gold combo.
ReplyDeleteI love this set but would have never thought to use it in a scene. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card - I love how the houses are stamped.
ReplyDeleteI would never thought to use a cabin scene to create a background, thanks for sharing such a great example!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card and such a simple technique. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteVery classic card. Make a statement even with out the Noel. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! I love the winter cottage background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Blue "Snwwy" cabin monochromatic creative work of art. Looks like the closer cabin is "double" stamped or cabins in background are second generation stamping. Beautiful, CAS design. Well Done!
ReplyDeleteFab card! Your stamped background reminds me of wrapping paper or toile fabric. Love the gold sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI like the old fashioned look of this card a lot!
ReplyDeletelove the gold!
ReplyDeleteLovely and simple. Love the gold sentiment with the blue stamping.
ReplyDeleteThat gold really enhances the blue colors. Great card!
ReplyDeleteLove the tonal stamping. Great card.
ReplyDeleteSimple yet stunning! Love the double colors on the stamp.
ReplyDeleteTho, as you say, it's a simple/quick card - it's still quite lovely and homey. The gold "NOEL" is the perfect topper.
ReplyDeleteI love the winter cottage background, but the glittery "NOEL" is just gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the blue with the gold. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your blue and gold combo. So Pretty!
ReplyDeleteTerrific cas design...love the vintage feel!
ReplyDeleteElegant. I really like the repeated stamping on the background.
ReplyDeleteVery classic card......
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Awww!!! Simply adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this card!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Wonderfully simple.
ReplyDeleteJust Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a blue china pattern. Lovely
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I love that stamped image!
ReplyDeleteStunning card! Love how you used the stamped image.
ReplyDeleteSammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi
Very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThe monochromatic blue and white is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this. Great design
ReplyDeleteLove the inline alpha dies - interesting card
ReplyDeleteTHis is a great card. Love this stamp set.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the house to make the background. So folksy. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteLovely and old fashioned look!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...
ReplyDeleteSweet wintery scene with the bold gold title!
ReplyDeleteGreat vintage feel to your card. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning! I love the stamped background!
ReplyDeleteLove your blue and white background. I collect Delft. Reminds me of it a bit. Must try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous! I have had that stamp set for ages and never used it! Have to get it out!
ReplyDeleteSuch a classy card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the traditional “feel” it has.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeletevery unique card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card! It has a warm nostalgic feel to it. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe blue and gold is a gorgeous combination. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card
ReplyDeleteI really like this card. It is nice to see colors other than traditional reds and greens on cards at Christmas, not that I don't like them as well. I just like to see a variety of color. It has been a pleasure to visit each destination and see so many talented designers such as yourself.
ReplyDeleteCAS perfection!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to use the Altenew Winter Cottage stamp! It looks like a scene from the lovely blue and white plates!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the blue with the gold sparkly letters.
ReplyDeleteI love the simple and clean design!
ReplyDeleteLove the card.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this background!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! The two inks are so pretty matched with the gold sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThe simpleness of this card I enjoy. It is what makes this a jaw dropper to me..Less is more!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card. You made a perfect winter scene for your sentiment.Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card - it reminds me of the old blue and white china plates!
ReplyDeleteSo cool, it looks like it's a patterned paper, great idea!
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