Saturday 14 August 2010

Penny Black at Allsorts

The theme at the Penny Black at Allorts challenge this month is "Glitter and Glitz". There is also a DT call along with this month's challenge and I've put my name down - fingers' crossed!

I am still in Christmas Card mode and, for me, a Christmas card generally means lots of glitter!

I love this image, I can't help but feel happy looking at this little mouse doing his happy dance in the snow!

Here's what I used to make this card:-

Image and sentiment from Penny Black "T" for Transparent set "Holly Day Critters"
Base card blank from Craftwork Cards
Designer Papers from Papertrey Ink "Rustic Snowflakes"
Nestabilities large classic square, large classic circle, large scallop circle
Nestabilities tag trio
Lots of Glamour Dust applied with the help of a Quickie Glue Pen
Copic Ciao and Sketch for colouring (B0000, G85, G94, R27, R29, E50, E51, E53, E93, E47)
Brilliance "Moonlight White" ink to edge the largest piece of designer paper.
Gems from stash

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It's wet, wet, wet here so we are all having a relaxing stay at home day.

Hugs, Clare xx

17 comments:

chris said...

Aww so cute Claire, I am in Christmas mode too, but can't show any as I have to save them for a demo, so love this stamp, its one of my all time favourites, and you can never have enough sparkle at christmas .
back soon love chris xx

brenda said...

Hi Clare

I'm well impressed you are in Crimbo mode.

I have literally just returned from Stampalot - apparently missed Chris by inutes, bad planning on our part. Got my new Christmas Hero stash ready for the demo day, so need to get my mojo working.

A lovely card here, I still think the traditional colours take some beating.

Thank you for joining in atPenny Black at Allsorts and good luck.

B x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh I do love this one Clare that image is such fun I also love those papers fabulous work.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Francesca said...

Oh This is a wonderful card clare
I love the image and all the glitter
Hugs
Francesca

Sally H said...

Love it! That image is so cute and fun. I won't be in Christmas mode for at least another month yet - you are so organised!

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Fab card Clare! The vibrant red enhances the feeling of joy! Love all the sparkle, we need sparkle in the dark December days.

Hugs
Maarit

jannes hobbykrok said...

Wow! This is supercute!I love the image,and the "happy christmas feeling" in your card!Stunning!
Janne

Kat said...

This is lovely Clare. Love that image - I think he just says it all - he's so happy.

We've had a gorgeous day here. For once it was bright and sunny all day and didn't rain once!

Kat xx

Fleur said...

Hi Clare this is gorgoeus, wish I could get into crimb mode,
Thanks for joining Penny Black @ Allsorts
Hugz Fleur xXx

CraftyC said...

Beautiful card Clare and such a cute christmas image!
Clairexx

Sonia said...

Awww such a sweet lil image and card, i don't get my PB stamps out nearly as much as i should do! Hope the sunshine arrives soon.
Hugs Sonia xx

Christina said...

Woww that's a wonderfull card Clare! Really love it!

craftimamma said...

Thanks for the how to on making your card go further. Clever idea and it works perfectly. Your card is gorgeous and such pretty colours.

I'm sorry I've not visited for a little while. I had VIP visitors, Lol, (daughter and granddaughter) for a little while and had no time to visit my fave blogs. I have looked at all your beautiful Christmas cards though. They are all stunning, every single one!

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Kirsten...x said...

Fabulous christmas card image is so cute...x

Thanks for joining us at Penny Black @ Allsorts challenge this month hugs Kirsten...x

Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...

LOVE your card! Very cute! Makes me happy looking at it too - the little mouse seems so joyful!

scotspanda said...

aww that wee mousie reminds me of my daughter when she is out in the snow!!

great card :o)

thanks for glitzing it up for Penny Black @ Allsorts and the best of luck in the prize draw

Amanda xx

Mummylade said...

this is absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for entering the Penny Black at Allsorts August challenge.