PTI November blog hop

I know the inspiration picture for this months blog hop at Papertrey Ink is just crying out to be made into a Christmas card, but I decided to go a different route.
Blog Hop Inspiration
It's lovely isn't it. I wish my mantle looked like this at Christmas. I decided to use the new Confetti toss stamp set to replicate the bauble swag. I stamped the outline shapes and then coloured them with distress markers. This isn't a decision I'd make next time as the glossy accents caused a few of them to puddle, but (glass half full approach) I quite like the irregularity. Definitely not baubles though.
So instead I turned it into a get well card for my Father-in-law with a bit of silver tape (stolen from my husband's supplies in the basement - maybe air duct tape?) stuck on white card and embossed with Darice's diamond plate embossing folder.

Comments

  1. DIANA L.November 25, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Great take on the photo inspiration. Have a blessed day
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  2. Julia AstonNovember 25, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    You created a lovely swag with the added gloss of the glossy accents - very pretty!

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  3. Marcia HillNovember 25, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    SO bright and fun...love it!! :0)

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  4. Jenelle November 25, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    What an awesome card for your father-in-law! The glossy accents added a fun touch!

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  5. Steffi H.November 25, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I really like the confetti like stamp. I think I have to get this one some day. :-)

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  6. MarybethNovember 25, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    I agree these colors are beautiful for any card! This one is sure to cheer someone up fast! Love it!

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  7. PatQ's CardsNovember 25, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Such a fun use of bling!

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  8. DarnellNovember 25, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    You are definitely a glass-half-full person, Sarah, but I do think your design would have been stunning as a holiday card, too ~ without the duct tape, of course! I think your bubbles are awesome and with the duct tape, you've made a fantastic man card which your FIL will love! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Marlena M.November 25, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    I love the movement, texture and shine on your card~it caught my eye in the gallery!

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  10. BirgitNovember 25, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Love the masculine take on this card! I'm sure it will bring a smile to your father in-laws face. Hope he is feeling well soon.

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  11. Vikki HNovember 25, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    I like the irregular motion of your pretty swag! Great get well card~

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  12. Nancy Penir November 25, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    I know your FIL will love this beauty! I like the added GA, gives it such personality. And the duct tape on bottom is wonderful! Blessings, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  13. Jacquie SouthasNovember 25, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    I was tempted to use this confetti stamp too - love the irregular line of baubles!

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  14. Melissa L.November 25, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Really cool take on the inspiration photo. And the duct tape!? Wow SUPER cool!

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  15. GinaNovember 26, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    I really love your take on the inspiration photo. This is fab!!!! And I hope your FIL is feeling better soon, too.

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