Anyhow, enough about that I'm here to tell you that the new PS Sparks challenge has gone live and it's sketch time again....
I've swung back into Christmas card mode again for this sketch because that hexagon just looked like a tree ornament hanging down and the Hot Spot large base die seemed an obvious choice for the panel.... so another literal interpretation again this week from me....I'm losing my 'out of the box' touch I think!!!
I was so excited to get my hands on the new Christmas word dies from last months release and hadn't realised the large 'Christmas' word came in three sections!!!..... I had planned to span it across the aperture in the Hot Spots die so a quick rethink saw me reaching for some vellum to put behind the window.... it saved the day and I really like the effect. I'm thinking I should use this translucent beauty more in my crafting!!! :0)
For more inspiration and all the challenge details hop over to the Sparks blog or visit my teamies using the links below
It's my last month on the Sparks Challenge DT and I can honestly say it's been great fun.... if you'd love to apply to join the next Sparks design team you need to read this blog post for the details, you have until the 15th to do so..... go on, you know you want too *wink*
Thanks for stopping by
Jenny x
supplies used : All Yule Need, Christmas Word Dies, Hot Spots Large Base Die - Paper Smooches
Jenny this looks "wow" !
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Have a great week
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Wow..its pretty beautiful. I love this.
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You have not lost that touch at all Jenny this is yet another example of your fantastic eye for style :)
ReplyDeleteKate xx
Even torture by building work couldn't make you lose your touch Jenny - I love your 'literal' interpretation (and am wondering how many others immediately saw a hanging bauble in the sketch!) Thanks for your vellum tip for fragmented die cut words too. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I love the embossing you did on the ornament! You'll have to post pictures of the remodel when you're finished!
ReplyDeleteOh, I so empathise with the building work and dust, Jenny! I love the soft, cool colours here with the showcased word over the delicate vellum ... sooo pretty! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteseriously love.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Jenny, I love the design xx
ReplyDeleteSo CAS and cool! Love your design as Always! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteJenny, your card is 'outside the box' - it's beautiful! LOVE the sentiment spanned inside and outside the frame borders: eye-catching and striking. And the ornament to draw attention: perfect! Despite the renovations, your flair and creativity are still flourishing!
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Oh Jenny! I love the way you used the hot spots die for this design. Love the soft colors and the affect of the vellum. Beautiful as always...
ReplyDeleteLove it Jenny, especially the top of the bauble and that fab die cut sentiment:) Hope the work is going well, mine is all complete now and I love it! Just checked out the sparks blog and seen the lovely freebie digis so may have a go at this challenge:)
ReplyDeleteVal x
Another great design Jenny!
ReplyDeleteSo serene and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that you are working on Christmas cards in advance! LOVE LOVE LOVE that little hanging ornament and the way you've used that Hot Spots die! FAB card! YOU nailed this sketch:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Love the little blue dots. Thanks for saying the word die is in parts. I do like how you overcame it - the vellum is a nice backdrop.
ReplyDeleteGray, pink and teal, are you serious?!? What an awesome color palette for Christmas!! Totally out-of-the box in that respect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to highlight that fun word die! And I LOVE your colors!!
ReplyDeleteyou are making that die look so so good...fantastic super sweet card!
ReplyDeleteI like the layout...pretty card...
ReplyDeleteDarn you, Jenny! I'm totally squealing with delight over this card which means more to add to my Wish Book! I'm in love with this!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteP.S. Good luck with everything as you see the end of the tunnel! It won't be long now and it will all be so worth it!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteout of the box in the box to the side of the box, whatever you do its always fabulous and this is no exception. Beautifully stylish and CAS. Good luck with the makeover of the homestead and `i too want to see pictures of your make over.
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