Thursday 4 December 2014

Blue swirl and snowflakes


Hi again, it's very stormy outside so I'm hoping the power doesn't go off!
It's lovely to have more rain though as the place is greening up at last.

I was inspired to make this card by quite a few challenges.

Addicted to Stamps & More has a clean and simple theme.

AAA Cards has a blue christmas theme.

Cuttlebug Mania wants us to use a snowflake and a sentiment along with a manual machine like a Big Shot.
 I used a snowflake embossing folder and a Memory Box die in my cuttlebug.

Inkspirational has a christmas theme with an optional twist of no red or green.

Simon Monday Challenge has a holiday theme.

Simon Monday Challenge Blog

Simon Wednesday Challenge has a Christmas/ holidays theme.
Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog

Supplies:
I used a borrowed snowflake embossing folder (not sure of the brand) and a Memory Box die, (I cut them out at my sister's place so I'm not sure of the name of it either!); distress inks; silver bling and a sentiment sticker.

Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x

19 comments:

Sue - said...

So pretty Cathy!

Sue said...

Hi Cathy, this is so elegant! Your beautiful snowflake looks wonderful on the embossed background. Thank you for sharing at ATSM.

Angela said...

Cathy, your blue snowflake card is perfectly and simply dazzling! Thank you so much for showing us your BLUE creation at AAA Cards!

Loll said...

Very pretty Cathy. LOVE the snowflake embossed background. And love the flourish-y snowflake ... beautiful with the different shades of blue. The jewel is the crowning glory! :) Thanks for joining us at ATS&M. Loll xx

Mrs A. said...

Elegant and classy. A perfect CAS card. Hugs Mrs A.

Julia said...

Oh my! Love the texture and blues of this card! Thanks so much for joining in with AAA this week!

Marina said...

Love the layering of elements and materials on your elegant card. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

Teresa Kline said...

hi Cathy! super sweet CAS card, luv the snowflake! I am so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

sparkle & shine *~*

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous card Cathy! The snowflake looks so elegant! Thanks for joining along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/

Anita in France said...

Wow, so beautiful, Cathy ... love that swirly snowflake! Anita :)

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

So very pretty! Hazel x

Laura said...

It's stunning! I love how simple and beautiful this turned out.
This would go with the current challenge over at LiaStampz: sparkle or metallic. I'd love to see your card in our challenge as well. Here is the link: http://liastampz.blogspot.ro/2014/11/challenge-78-add-some-sparkle-or.html
All the best!

Kimbo said...

So simple and stylish

Thanks for playing along at Cuttlebug Mania this time x

Unknown said...

I agree with the others, elegant is the first word that popped to mind when I saw your card. It's lovely!

Wei Wei said...

Wow~ Love this elegant blue swirl and snowflakes card! Thank you for sharing at ATSM.

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Love the elegant swirl beautiful design! Shirleyx

cm said...

Oh my stars: that swirly, flourishy die, in varying shades of blue, is a show-stopping knock-out! Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this gem in the ATSM gallery!
~c

roffeycreations said...

Beautiful colouring Cathy ,,, Mxxx

Angela said...

What a beautiful snowflake, Cathy! Thanks for showing us your blue at AAA Cards!