Welcome to week ten of the Heart Of Christmas Blog Hop!
How dark is too dark when it comes to Christmas cards? I’ve gone super dark this week – I actually intended to make a white and blue card so I’m not quite sure how I ended up with a card this dark!
My mum kindly lent me the Grassy Grove bundle last week and I’ve had so much fun playing with it, combining it with the gorgeous Lights Aglow DSP and gold foil for this elegant Christmas card.
The deer are die cut in gold foil to pick up the gorgeous gold starry night in the Lights Aglow DSP.
I’ve used the “Magic is in the Air” sentiment from the Christmas to Remember stamp set because this forest scene looks quite magical to me with the gold stars glimmering in the dark night sky.
Inside the card I’ve used left over Lights Aglow DSP to decorate the insert. Normally I would use white, however white felt too stark against the black as there is no white on the front of the card, so I used Smoky Slate cardstock instead as there is some dark grey in the Lights Aglow DSP.
Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, the lovely Andrea Sargent – I can’t wait to see what Andrea has created today!
If at any time you find a broken link, you can find the complete list of all participants on Sharon’s blog.
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I’ll be back on Wednesday with the AWH Colour Creations blog where we will be showcasing Even ing Evergreen.
Wherever you are in the world, stay safe, stay calm … and keep on crafting xxx
Cath xx
I just love the Lights Aglow for the background just wish I had
bought more of this DSP, it sure brings the Scene alive also by
adding gold foil as contrast finishes it off. Thanks for sharing
such a lovely idea. I will borrow your idea for some of my Chistmas
Cards for Special family & friends.
Barb did you know that you can still buy this DSP – it is so stunning. I’ve just blogged another card made from it.
Stunning!! I really like seeing cards that are not traditional Christmas colors. You color choices are elegant, sophisticated and timeless. Thank you for the inspiration.
Stunning! Your card is so beautiful, and not too dark at all. The DSP was a fabulous choice for the night sky, and really does add a magical feel to the card.
Stunning card Cathy. This is the nicest card I have seen using the black paper from the Lights Aglow DSP. And I love the way you have carried it through to the inside. Just beautiful.
Wowsers, this is stunning, Cath. I have just received these dies and can’t wait to play with them. That background DSP is perfect for your night scene. The gold in the sentiment and the deer are perfect!
This card is awesome! The inside is just as great as the outside. The Smoky Slate inner mat is a stroke of genius!
OHH EMMM GEEEE!!!!
This is my favourite card ever!!! No, it’s not too dark – it’s stunning!!
I have looked at those dies so often and wondered why anyone would buy them, and bang!! Smack me up the side of the head!! Get in my shopping cart now!!
Love your work Cathy!! xx
Such a unique but elegant card Catherine – not too dark at all! It makes me think of Christmas eve.
Christmas magic is certainly evident in the dark tones of your beautiful Christmas card Catherine. The scene you’ve created really has a magical look and the use of this particular pattern of DSP is perfect.
Wow – what an inspired way to use these gorgeous dies and papers, Cathy! Love the drama of the dark hues, with gold. Really, really love this!
A gorgeous card Cathy and certainly not too dark. The dark Lights Aglow SDSP is gorgeous as the night background to the tree scene. The gold deer are perfect for scene. You have created a scene that oozes the anticipation and excitement of the night before Christmas. Xxx
Oh wow what a magical card Cathy! I love the nighttime woods scene glittered with the gold deers. Love the inner card too with the Smoky Slate mat.