Friday, November 11, 2011

The First Noel

Our last new Flourishes set for November is The First Noel. This beautiful silhouette set is big and bold.

The First Noel Graphic

I stamped my image with Versa Fine Sepia ink on patterned paper, old old piece of 12x12 that I think is from Magenta.

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I used Spellbinders die Fleur De Lis rectangles to make a mat for the image using gold card stock. It’s a deep rich shiny paper that really looks pretty in real life. The background paper is a scrap of Basic Grey…I’m not sure which winter line it’s from, but it’s a few years old. I added some Stickles to the stars and put the sentiment on the inside as I didn’t have room on the front. I tried to add ribbons, but nothing was appropriate-so I just left it simple. I used a Stardust pen to add sparkle to the stars and halo’s and other random area’s of the image. Lastly I added tiny crystal gems in topaz to the stars. You can see the sparkle in the image below.

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All sets are live in the store today, so head over to Flourishes and see them in all their glory!

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36 comments:

Naomi said...

So beautiful! Love the colours and that fabulous gold fleur de lis frame!

Luanne said...

very beautiful! love the color of the patterned paper and the gold cardstock really stands out beautiful.

Luanne
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petra,s cards said...

wauw so pretty whit that gold look!!!!
xx petra

stampqueen said...

Beautiful!!!
I am glad to not be the only one with DP still in my stash from several years ago!!! :)

Linda Carson said...

Oh this looks awesome in sepia! Love your use of the stardust pen!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card! Love your crystal gems for the stars!! Greetings from Anne-Elise

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

Definitely didn't need any ribbon. It's gorgeous as is. Love that gold frame and the soft color of your image.

Emily Keaton said...

WOw! This is stunning. What a beautiful job on this card, Danielle!

Karen W said...

Very pretty antique look. Works perfectly with this image.

Betty Benton said...

Beautiful card -- loving that mat in the gold card stock -- what a touch of elegance!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful card love the frame matting .Thanks for sharing
Marilyn

Jayne said...

Beautiful set and I love the gold card.

Carla S. said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Danielle! I love the turquoise background and all the gold! Very elegant!

Anonymous said...

beautiful, love the set. Mary L Schreiber

Julie Koerber said...

Wow... when you show this card from a side view, you can really see the pizazz and sparkle! Very nicely done Danielle! It's a very rich, clean and classy design!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Truly elegant and beautiful. Love the Fleur De Lis die in gold, and just the right touch of sparkly with the Stardust pen and crystal gems. A card that truly highlights this great event. TFS

Janet said...

So soft and pretty

Ravengirl said...

Wow, so pretty! Your subtle accents are perfect here!

Tanya said...

Oh so gorgeous! love the that you stamped on patterned paper, I always forget to do that!

Becky said...

Gorgeous card!

ChristineCreations said...

The gold mirrored paper frame and the touches of sparkle are just beautiful Danielle!

Rosemary said...

wow... gorgeous!!

Leslie said...

Beautiful design! Love the star bling!!

Theresa's Studio said...

Great look with the sepia ink. Beautiful design and so elegant.

Margaret said...

love the gold filigree mat you used- just stunning

Sue D said...

Very pretty in sepia.

Amanda said...

I love your card! I love that simple clean look, it really makes the image shine! The Spellbinder you used is just perfect for that, too. A Gorgeous, card, Danielle :)

Anonymous said...

Those rich colors make for a beautiful design!

Allison Cope said...

Just beautiful Danielle! Love the gold and the added gems!

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely creation! So elegant! And the fleur de lis frame around the image is a beautiful touch.
DeniseB

ecpiercy said...

Beautiful card! Love the gold frame with this image.

Greta said...

Wonderful way to use the new stamp! I have to have it--you've inspired me!

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Danielle.

Hugs Riet.xx

Kathy's Kountry said...

Love the jewels in the guiding stars in this wonderful Nativity set!

Kelly Schelske said...

So beautiful Danielle!

Cindy Haffner said...

Wow this is STUNNING!!~