Tuesday 10 December 2013

'Favourites with a Twist' at Craft Room Challenge

Hi Everyone................................ I know its hard to believe but its time once again for another challenge theme over at Craft Room this fortnight. 

Debi is the hostess of this  great challenge, which is the last of 2013, and her chosen theme is

This fortnight our Sponsor is Crafty Individual's and as always there is a fabulous prize

To view  the fabulous projects of my DT Roomie's and to read Debi's challenge details please click HERE

Below is my DT make for the challenge:

 This large card is made using my Favourite Tim Holtz Dies from Sizzix. The lamp post and poinsettia/tattered leaves dies  were released some time ago. The Carolers are a new release and I  absolutely adore them.

The background was created using a seasonal napkin, which I adhered to card using CH multi-medium. DI's were then used to create an aged effect and the edges were also distressed. 
I am loving Rock Candy Stickles at the moment, which created a frosted effect around the feet of the Carolers, Lamp Post and Poinsettia. ( Just realised I have not added anything to the centre of my Poinsettia ) 


I used a combination of Distress Inks, including Walnut Stain, Black Soot, Festive Berries, Mowed Lawn and Vintage Photo on the Lamp Post and Poinsettia/Tattered Leaf.

I do hope you can play along with us this fortnight..........and you don't even have to make anything new !!  
THank You so much for dropping in and for taking the time to leave a comment. They are so appreciated and enable me to return the compliment. 

Crafty Hugs and catch up with you soon xx



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23 comments:

  1. I love what you have achieved with those fabulous dies Annie. The vintage song sheet looks fantastic and gives the rest of the card a brilliant back drop. The Carol singers are right at at home singing by limelight too. The poinsettia is gorgeous and finishes of your card beautifully. Well Done . Hugs Mum xxxxxx

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  2. Such a lovely vintage look, Annie - the carolers are delightful, and I love those little touches of sparkle from the Stickles. Gorgeous (even without anything at the centre of the poinsettia!!).
    Alison xx

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  3. this is beautiful Annie - and what a lovely idea for a challenge - a bit of reflection is always good xx

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  4. Love this! Love how the red really pops against the background.

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  5. I just love the way the carolers are singing under the lamp and that poinsettia is so beautiful. Wonderful use of the dies to create this wonderful vintage scene. Really must try that napkin technique, it looks so effective. A wonderful make Annie. Hugs, Anne x

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  6. This is a gorgeous card Annie, I've not seen the Carollers die before but understand why it is a new favourite. XOXO Zoe

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  7. Such a gorgeous creation, love every detail.

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  8. Stunning Annie, love all the dies you used and you combined them so cleverly, - those bits of frosty glitter make the whole thing look so festive, - fabulous make!!

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  9. Ohh Annie, what a beautiful Christmas card! Love it! And so much fun to see some Dutch in the title of the song! Hugs, Sandra

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  10. Beautiful project, Annie. Love all the details
    Rosie x

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  11. This us a gorgeous card Annie, I just love the mix of dies you have used. The poinsettia is stunning.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  12. This is such a beautiful card, especially with it's vintage music score backing. The carollers look right at home. Jenny x

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  13. Lovely vintage card Annie, these carol singers are my fav too at the moment and I have just posted a card using them great minds and all that lol, thank you for popping by my blog and for your comment.
    MaggieH

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  14. Greetings from Montreal, Canada. This is beautiful, Annie.

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  15. I love this Annie, the dies that you've used are fabulous and I can understand why they are your favourites.
    xxx Hazel.

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  16. Annie...your Christmas card is so pretty! I love your design and the very vintage feeling you've given to this card. So pretty! The distressed sheet music is such a lovely background. Your tattered poinsettia is gorgeous and the silhouetted carolers on either side of that wonderful lamp post die cut look amazing in the black. They really pop! Beautiful work! <3 Candy

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  17. Hi Annie , wow so much inspiration here on your blog Sweetie fabulous Christmas card too,
    thank you for all your visits Sweetie you are so kind . I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year , love and hugs Elaine

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  18. Anonymous12/19/2013

    Annie
    You captured so beautifully a nostalgic scene, you can imagine this is Victorian London. Gorgeous colours and just the right hint of shabbiness.
    If I am not in contact again I want to wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas, you so deserve i and to say that I cannot wait to see what you have in store to share with us during 2014, I know for sure, you will astound us with your creations.
    Festive Wishes
    Lynne

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  19. Annie, you've captured the victorian christmas so perfectly and i love that it's filled with favourites :-) happy Christmas, Debi xoxox

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  20. This is a gorgeous card Annie! Love all the details.

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Creative New Year!

    Hugs
    Gaby

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  21. Gorgeous creation Annie, Love the dies I don't have the carol singers but it's on my wish list...Love the use of a napkin to the fabulous background..simply Perfect!! Merry Christmas & A blessed 2014 to you & your lovely family... enjoy!! Hugs May x x x

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  22. I wish you a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year,
    Rosie x

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  23. Just coming around to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a blessed year 2014.

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Annie x