Saturday, January 31, 2015

Glittery Cardinal

Good Morning!  I thought I was done making Christmas cards, but maybe I am not.  First one of 2015!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at Mod Squad Blog, Animals (including birds) and Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!

 
I used the Gina K Designs stamp set, Peace And Joy.  First time getting any of these stamps inky, whahoo!  I stamped many little holly leaves onto the card stock base.  Then I added a bunch of red rhinestones for the berries all over.  The Cardinal image was stamped on white card stock in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic Markers.   I used Heat and Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, both by Stampin' Up!  These products are simply AMAZING!  The glitter that is permanently adhered to the image is outstanding, soooo sparkly!  And it stays where it's put as you reheat it for a second time to seal it all in place.  I then added some green glitter paper using a corner punch to frame the Cardinal.  I also added a little border of Holly Designer Paper on the inside of the card to tie it all together.
 
Hope your day sparkles and shines, you know like the snow that is falling....AGAIN!.....and thanks so much for coming by!
 
Enjoy~~


8 comments:

  1. You must have been inspired by the sparkle in the snow and in your smile! This card is sooooo sparkly. I don't think that you could have add any more. I absolutely love the special little red rhinestones. Too precious and a start on your Christmas cards.

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  2. Oh, I am so in love with this card!!! Especially the sparkle - I ALWAYS love sparkle. I, too, have the Heat and Stick and the Dazzling Diamonds, and they are outstanding for adding glitter. I love your layout and all the rhinestone " berries" too. Awesome card!!! Hugs!!

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  3. Sparkingingly beautiful my dear. What's better for Christmas than a beautiful cardinal and sparkle??

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  4. Gorgeous card! Love that bird! Wow, so lovely how that panel sparkles and love the background you also created, and those lovely corners, so perfectly finished off!!

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  5. Another gorgeous card design. I love the cardinal you used and love all the sparkle of it too!

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  6. Oh..this glitter is so fabulous! I love it. Thank you so much for joining us in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week :)

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  7. Love all the sparkle! Thanks for joining us at The Mod Squad Challenge.

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  8. Your cardinal is sparkly and gorgeous! Love all the diamonds glitter and the berries! I guess this is a good time to start on Christmas cards! Have a Blessed day!

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