Rather than going down the traditional route I decided to use my Penny Black Fantasy Tree which was stamped and gold embossed. I then decided to create a pyramage using a set of nesties that I bought which were exclusive to Create & Craft. Instead of using all the dies in the normal way I thought I would alternate each die at a 45 degree angle so they all fit inside each other but created a different look. I also cut the largest shape from a piece of gold mirri and laid this down on my square card blank first so that the gold would glint through the layers. I then used silicone glue to pyramage all the layers. I then used various Stickles glue to add colour making it look as though there were Christmas lights throughout the tree. I then added some ribbon and gems. The sentiment is computer generated and matted using my Stampin Up oval and scalloped oval punches.Thanks for stopping by.
What a really nice card. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful tree and I'm quite sure the picture doesn't do this card justice - it looks fab.
ReplyDeleteA really stunning card Karen great idea to off set the nesties.
ReplyDeleteAnne
I LOVE that PB tree - really MUST get it back out and inky! Fab card and a great use of the PB stamp
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Wow that is so clever and so effective. I love that stamp and it's so good to see it being used in a totally different way.
ReplyDeleteI (Ann) am typing this on Max's computer - staying at her house (the Scottish wing of Bah! Humbug!) this week. You can imagaine what fun we're having.
Love from Ann and Max.
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