The Card Concept Challenge #164- Rustic Holliday

Hello my stampy friends!

Welcome to a NEW challenge starting today at the

CARD CONCEPT! 

Isn't this inspiration board warm and cozy?

I would love to cuddle under that blanket with a warm hot chocolate and read a good book!

I was inspired by the vintage feel of the photo to create my 

Mixed Media Style card.

2 or more mediums

    (inks,embossing powder, pencils,watercolor, ets)

May include dimensionals

(Embossing paste, gesso, fabric, papers, foil)

May include heated elements

Can be a variety of styles

(Clean & Simple, Graphic, Shabby Chic, Grunge)

I had this gorgeous paper (Christmas Patchwork-Stamperia), and I knew it would be perfect for this card!

I followed this sketch to create my card, except I made it an A2 size card!

I die cut some pretty poinsettias and greenery for the focal point in the lower left corner. I stamped a sentiment in the upper right corner. I think the beautiful papers make this card!

I hope I have inspired you to join our challenge!

I love seeing all of your beautiful creations!

How to Join:

Choose a design style (or combine styles), create a card, and in your blog post, let us know what inspired you from the photo, what style and/or styles you chose and don't forget to display our inspiration photo and link back to our challenge :-)

At the end of the challenge, the Design Team will choose one Main Winner and at least three Honorable Mentions.  We will announce the winners here on our challenge blog, as well as our Facebook page and our new Pinterest board.  

Please feel free to use any of the styles we have defined or create your own with a combination of styles.  We want you to have fun with our inspiration!

So come and join us!  We'd love for you to try your hand at a brand new style of card making or feel free to work in your comfort zone.  It is totally up to you!

In case you missed the link above, the styles are explained HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mackie

Stuff I Used:

Stamps: Merriest Moments (Stampin Up)

Dies:Christmas Blooms (Spellbinders)

        Basic Borders (Stampin Up)

Paper: Christmas Patchwork (Stamperia)

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Evening Evergreen, Early Espresso(Stampin Up)

Ink: Vintage Photo Distress ink (Tim Holtz Ranger)

Other Stuff: Ranger Distress Micha Flakes, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter pen