Hi and welcome to my blog. Patricia is our new hostess for the month of May at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and this week is sketch week…
This DL sized card is in smoky slate and pool party …
The small punched stars look quite dimensional, but fold flat for posting.
I used my handy-dandy stamp-a-majig for perfect placement of the sentiment (I’d be lost without that thing!)
I’m linking my card to the Retro Rubber Challenge #13 – anything goes – remember your old stamps. Quite appropriate really as the stamps I’ve used have been in my stamp library for a while, in fact the star is from one of the first sets I bought from Stampin’ Up! way back when, but I love it and would hate to part with it.
I hope you like my card for this week. The Design Team has created lots of lovely cards to inspire you, so do pop over to 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge blog to take a look.
stamps: tags til Christmas, merry little Christmas, in the stars;
inks: basic grey, pool party;
cardstock: whisper white smoky slate, pool party;
punches and dies: 2 1/2” circle, ornament, small star;
accessories: white glimmer paper, mini brads, whisper white baker’s twine, stampin’ dimensionals, stampamajig;
All supplies from Stampin’ Up.
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Thanks for dropping by today
Lily-by-Gilly 
Just love these last 3 cards, there so different and the DL size which is novel x
Love it! Clean, crisp and so elegant. I think the banner of little stars is just fab. Great work xx
Thanks Deborah, I’m glad you like it. The stars banner was fun to do, if a bit fiddly, but worth it in the end I hope. Gill xx
Oh! how elegantly gorgeous.
Bless you Faith, I’m glad you like it. Gill xx
Now here is a diff. twist on a card. Lovely and your idea with the string of stars in unique.
Thank you Marlene. I loved this week’s sketch challenge, and was trying to think outside the box – did it work? 😀 Gill xx
So beautiful and technically perfect! Love the string of stars.
Louise xx
Cheers Louise. I loved the stars when they were done – stringing them together was another story! Gill xx
Love the card and your choice of colors too!
I’m so glad you like my card Mary. I love those colours too – they look so pretty together. Gill xx
love the colors and the beautiful star garland
Thank you Tanja. I do like this colour combo – quite soft and muted. Gill xx
I love that gorgeous star garland, Gill! Just lovely! 🙂 Xx
Thanks April. I love stars – one of my faves. Gill xx
J’adore ta guirlande d’étoiles Gill, les couleurs givrées sont superbes, biz
I’m glad you like the garland of stars Fabiola – it was fun to make. Gill xx
What a super lovely card! So creative! Thanks for doing the RR challenge!
I love everything about this card… it’s dimension, colors, layers/textures and its theme. The best part is that you have exposed me to another sweet challenge that I would like to participate in as time permits. Thanks so much for playing along with RRBC this week. Hope to see you often!
There is always time for a pretty Christmas card and this is certainly one of them! I love the serene colors! Thanks for playing along with Retro Rubber this week.
This is adorable! I love those stars! A beautiful Christmas card!! Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber!
Super job, Gill! The colors lend an elegant feel to your card, while the starry garland gives it a fun touch. All-around fantastic!
Love that string of hearts! Great take on the sketch
Lovely balance of both color and design. The stars are wonderful! Thank you for playing along at RRBC!