Hi Everyone. Happy Wednesday evening.
For those of you who follow my blog - you will remember that I promised you a Christmas card made using the same sketch challenge as the card from yesterday. This Dasher card is based on the 2sketches4you challenge. I really liked the layout and was inspired to do two different cards using the same layout and same inspiration.
I just LOVE this stamp. For under $9.00 it's incredibly versatile and you can see all my Dasher cards here. I combined Dasher with the Merry Christmas sentiment from Christmas Greetings (which is $10.95 on the preferred pricing).
I used the flocked paper from the Christmas Cocoa DSP. Now... for those of you of a "certain age" - like me... you may remember that flocked paper was THE thing back in the day, especially in British pubs. :-) So, I was a little reluctant when I ordered it. However, I love it. I've taken a close up of the card so that you can see the texture and detail on this paper. I'm not sure how much you can see, but I did set it so you could zoom. The detail on the paper is fabulous and I mixed that with the texture from the grosgrain ribbon, against the smooth texture of the White Vellum and Real Red Card stock. I thought that the Eyelet border punch was the ideal punch to go with this paper.
I embossed Dasher and the sentiment in White Embossing powder.
I loved the way the card turned out - it has a retro feel but with a modern touch - and still has those clean lines that I love - but with a lot of detail once you start to look at it - and also touch it. It really is a very tactile card.
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On the personal front: My DH is still in China. He's unable to access my blog every day - as the Chinese government have blocked access to social networking sites. Consequently, I have to cut and paste my page and send it to him in a word document, so that he can get his daily "fix". So, today I'd like to give a shout-out to my DH - I miss you, Pierluigi, and you'd better hurry home because your TO DO list is getting longer by the day :-)
I hope you have a fabulous Thursday - and that you get to spend lots of time doing the things you love - with those you love the most.
As always, thank you for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere - your visit is always appreciated.
Peace and hugs
Jaydee
WOW...LOVE this!!!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | 09/05/2009 at 07:03 PM
Kazan... thank you... and thank you your virtual hug, too. I love the sketches on your site and enjoying playing along.
Posted by: Jaydee | 09/05/2009 at 05:24 PM
Cheryl.... thank you so much for visiting and for your comments. I really appreciate it and am thrilled that you love the card :-) thank you!
Posted by: Jaydee | 09/05/2009 at 05:22 PM
wow! I couldn't possibly love this gorgeous card more!! wow!!
Posted by: Cheryl N | 09/05/2009 at 05:16 PM
This is gorgeous! love Dasher- simply stunning. Hugs to you while your hubby is away too.
:) Kazan
Posted by: kazan | 09/03/2009 at 11:04 PM