Sunday 18 September 2011

Bah Humbug - challenge 37

How quickly the weeks seem to be flying by now but at least I have a lovely pile of Christmas cards already thanks to the Bah Humbug
This weeks challenge is called 'Flourishes/Swirls'.  My image is a stamp by Magenta..coloured with copics and I've sponged the background, 3D the flower and using glossy accents in the centre added some gold 'Accent beads'.  The 'swirls' on the background are from one if the Cuttlebug embossing folders.  Sentiment if from S.U.  The photograph isn't good as theres is rather a lot of gold on the card and as you know it always reflects....

Thanks for looking

Anne

18 comments:

Aquarius said...

This is a lovely card with swirls and that stamp is great - sorry I scuppered your plans to use the large swirly stamp although I'm sure you would have come up with something quite different.

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

Hi Anne, The gold may reflect but it does'nt take away how wonderful this card is....it is ever so pretty and christmassy...love it !!!
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxxxx

The Other Patti Sue said...

Super pretty Anne! I love all the dimension and different elements you've created!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Anne, I like everything about it !
Kevin xx

Sasha said...

Beautiful, as always, Anne. I love your stamping and the way you decoupaged your poinsettia. A gorgeous Christmas card:)

Sandra H said...

Wow this is a lovely as it is beautiful background swirls your ribbon is beautiful too with the gold going through it and the centre peace just finishes it off really christmassy:) Sandra H

Pauline said...

Absolutely beautiful Anne, a lovely card, those gold swirls and rich red poinsettia are a classic combination for christmas!

Unknown said...

Great card Anne - I see Val scuppered your idea of using the large swirly stamp as well!!!! Think we're going to have to sneak in and pinch it off her!! lol

Sandra said...

Lovely card, very festive. Sandra

Canonbury creations said...

Sumptuous is the word I think Anne to describe your card! Love the embossing:)
Val x

Fabiola said...

chic et classe, elle est vraiment trop belle, biz

Patty Sue 2 said...

Your card is just beautiful. I love the rich colors and the embossing is beautiful!

Jenny said...

Very luxurious Anne, perfect colours for a Christmas card :)
Jenny x

Carole of Brum said...

Oh I like this, Anne, the muted green is gorgeous with the red and so festive. CoB

debby4000 said...

Oh WOW Anne this is gorgeous, such perfect rich colours.
luv
debby

Barbara said...

What a nice card! Love the colors.

Barbara said...

Anne, fabulous card! Beautiful details! The swirl embossing folder is perfect for this challenge. It looks like you embossed the ribbon, too! Clever! Thanks for joining us at Bah! Humbug! this week.

Barb, Guest Designer

Ruth said...

Beautiful card...love the details and poinsettia