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Saturday, September 3, 2022

CAS Christmas ~ Sparkle & Shine

Hi friends!
Welcome to a new CAS Christmas Challenge using sparkle & shine as our theme.
There are some amazing cards from the design team.
Our hostess is Hideko for this theme.
this is what I used:
Catherine Pooler Slimline Just Plaid Stencil
The Greetery:  Fit to be tied (bow) sparkle glitter paper
The Greetery:  Botani Cuts Pine Bough  (pine cone and pine branches)(glitter on pine cones for snow)
Gina K: Fancy Foils Radiant Red (ribbon) shine!
Gina K:  Holiday Tapestry (sentiment)

I was inspired by this card by Katy for Maker Forte
 
And our special guest joining us is JoAnn, you can find her HERE


I look forward to seeing your card in the gallery!!
 
 

Heart Hugs, friends!



15 comments:

JoAnn said...

Beautiful slimline card Colleen. Love all the details with the stenciled background, lovely bow, pines and pinecone spray.

Julia Aston said...

What a lovely decorated 'package' you created on your card Colleen - the pine and cone are so pretty layered over the red ribbon and pretty plaid background! xx

Christine Alexander said...

great design with your sparkly parcel card. Mini slimline is the perfect size, love the card xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

This lovely slimline card looks like a Christmas gift, Colleen! Any receiver will love the card! The sparkle of the bow and the shine of the ribbon are so beautiful, and the sparkly snow on the pinecone is just so pretty!
Hideko xx

Bonnie said...

What a pretty package all tied up with a sparkly bow and decorated with the pretty pine!

Loll said...

Your soft pink plaid makes the most gorgeous background for your glittery ribbon and bow, Col! Love the added greenery and pinecone. Fabulous design, my friend! xx

Marcia Hill said...

LOVE this card Colleen, and you sure did add the sparkle and shine!! The foiled ribbon and sparkly bow against the greenery and soft plaid make this a real beauty my friend...lovely, lovely card!! Hugs. :0)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Beautiful "present" with the ribbon, bow and pine sprig, Colleen! Love the stenciling too!! Thanks for the inspiration at CAS Christmas!!

Linda said...

Beautiful, sparkly card with so much texture, Col. The soft plaid really showcases your lovely bow.

Trina P. said...

There are all kinds of wonderful on this card!… glittery bow and pine cone, shiny ribbon and that soft unexpected pink plaid background. Beautiful card!

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous Christmas card, Colleen! I love your soft pink plaid background and how you created the illusion of a gift box ready to be placed under your tree! So clever and so beautiful ~ xx

Birgit said...

This is such a sweet card idea, making it look like a gift. I love the colors and all the sparkle. Beautifully done Colleen! I'd love for you to come visit my blog for some joyful news.

Darnell said...

This card would be a perfect image in the dictionary next to the word "schparkle," Col! I love everything about it from the lovely subtle stenciling to the stunning bow! Hugs, Darnell

Lisa Elton said...

I'm so sorry Colleen, I sure thought I commented on your pretty card. I love the pine spray topped off with your sparkly bow! A lovely way to dress up a package.

AlisonC said...

I'm in love with this stencil. It's perfect for a subtle background here to show off the gorgeous die cuts.