Sunday, 15 December 2013

Imagination Crafts Midway Inspiration

Hi Folks
Well only 10 days until the big guy arrives.  Can't believe how the time is flying by.  Just a few more christmas cards to make and will then be finished for this year.  I really must start earlier next year.

Today it's time for a little midway inspiration for our challenge over at Imagination Crafts Challenges.  Our theme for this month is
Merry Christmas

Don't forget that if you enter a creation using Imagination Crafts products you could win a £40 gift voucher to spend at Imagination Crafts.

Here is my inspiration project.


I made a christmas card using a lovely decoupage stamp set available here at Imagination Crafts.  I stamped the main image onto acetate and used different colours of sparkle medium on the reverse.  I created the background by using one of the little stamps in the stamp set.  I just randomly stamped the image over the gold card.  The gold card was then matted onto red and black card.  I then went around the edge of the gold card with stardust stickles.  The sentiment is also in the stamp set.  I added a lovely red organza bow and finished the bow with some large red pearls.  

Thanks for popping by and for more inspiration just pop over to the Imagination Crafts Challenge blog.  The design team ladies have been very busy and created some beautiful projects.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Joanna Sheen - Make it sparkle
Cards Galore - Christmas
Penny Black and More - Traditional christmas colours
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
A Creative Romance - Sparkle at christmas
Pan Pastel - Anything goes
Crafty Boots - Christmas
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas
Divas By Design - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Crafty Girls - Anything goes
Brown Sugar - Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Ribbon and pearls
Crafty Catz - Anything goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Christmas
Card Crafters Circle - Use gold
Polka Doodles - Anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Happy holidays
Hobbycutz - All tied up
OSAAT - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Dream Valley - Christmas

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43 comments:

  1. Linda Simpson15 December 2013 at 08:18

    Fabulous card Mags, so rich and vibrant, love the fabulous bow.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  2. downrightcrafty15 December 2013 at 08:33

    oh my goodness this is so rich and gorgeous and perfectly placed ribbon
    Hugs Kate xx

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  3. Sue15 December 2013 at 08:46

    This is gorgeous Mags, I love the image, such beautiful colours and the ribbon looks wonderful.
    Sue xx

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  4. Kathryn15 December 2013 at 09:23

    Beautiful Mags x such a fab effect xx

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  5. vic15 December 2013 at 09:41

    Hi mags wow this is stunning love the image and the red ribbon finishes your card beautifully :)
    Vic x

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  6. Dee's Craft Room15 December 2013 at 10:59

    Stunning card, I love all of the gold and bronze, it looks so opulent.

    Thank you for sharing your Christmas project with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  7. Shirley-Anne15 December 2013 at 10:59

    This is an awesome creation .Lots of detail to enjoy . A real eye candy
    Thanks for sharing on Card Crafters Circle

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  8. downrightcrafty15 December 2013 at 11:57

    oops back with my DT hat on, thank you for entering at the WW
    Hugs Kate xx

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  9. shampylou3015 December 2013 at 13:14

    Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at creative moments challenge xx

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  10. Jennifer Johnston15 December 2013 at 14:06

    A stunning card Mags. Love all the colours and the glitter behind the image. The gorgeous ribbon just finishes it off. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  11. Sandra H15 December 2013 at 14:27

    So beautiful is your card the ribbon is just stunning and makes a really nice finish to compliment your image xx

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  12. Jac’s Playground15 December 2013 at 16:11

    Gorgeous, the image looks fantastic with all it's sparkle, thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments, Divas by Design and Crafty Catz this week. Jac x

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  13. rachel15 December 2013 at 18:13

    I just adore this card Mags - so brilliant - the acetate works so well - will be trying this out for sure! Thanks for the inspiration! Big Hugs rachel x

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  14. Angie15 December 2013 at 20:03

    Cute card love all the sparkle! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Girls Challenges! Angie-DT

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  15. NGCARDS15 December 2013 at 21:03

    This is such a cute creation! Thanks for playing at Joanna Sheen and I wish you all the best for the festive season! xxx

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  16. Wendy15 December 2013 at 22:32

    So beautiful Mags, love the sparkle.
    Wendy xx

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  17. Chris15 December 2013 at 22:57

    Fabulous sparkly card, Mags! Love the bow! So lovely to see you play at Hobbycutz challenges!
    Chris
    x

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  18. brenda16 December 2013 at 11:48

    Just beautiful Mage and pretty colours, thanks so much for joining in at Penny Black and More challenge.

    B x

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  19. CraftygasheadZo16 December 2013 at 16:25

    Beautiful, thanks for joining us at Polkadoodles. Take care Zo xx

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  20. Josephine16 December 2013 at 18:33

    This is absolutely stunning!

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  21. Dawn Louise17 December 2013 at 00:29

    Absolutely fabulous darling, so sparkly and perfect for THE festive season and the sparkle medium looks so good on acetate behind the image x

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  22. * Shell B.*17 December 2013 at 03:29


    Fabulous card Mags, great design love the sparkle!
    Thank you for entering our challenge at One Stitch At A Time..... good luck in the draw.

    We would also love you to join us again in future challenges.¸..• ´¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.•´ .•´¨¨))*((¸¸.•´ ..•´
    Shell in Alaska ~ OSAAT DT
    http://akstamping.blogspot.com

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  23. Unknown17 December 2013 at 08:06

    Gorgeous Mags, loving the sparkle. Thanks for playing with us at Hobbycutz this time x

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  24. Kim17 December 2013 at 08:21

    love all that sparkle! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz! Don’t forget to check back for the winner & top 3 in January! Kim x

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  25. PaperDaisies18 December 2013 at 01:35

    Such a great job. Love the ribbon. Thank you for joining us over at Crafty Catz. Hugs Nina

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  26. ~ginny18 December 2013 at 02:34

    Well done Mags! I like the elegance of your focal image - there is a lot of time and effort in this piece! The large, red half-pearls that you used to pin the ends of the ribbon is a very creative touch! Thank you for playing the “Anything Goes” Challenge at the 613 house!
    ~ginny DT for 613 Ave Create (http://avenue613.blogspot.com/)
    RubberMAD ( )http://ggetty.blogspot.com/)

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  27. Ingrid Mason18 December 2013 at 05:27

    Stunning card Mags ....The sheen of your glittery image is so striking and the ribbon and bow so pretty. Good luck in our extended challenge. Ingrid xx ( OSAAT Team )

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  28. Desire Fourie18 December 2013 at 06:03

    This is just beautiful and I love how you did the bow.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  29. Pop's Cards18 December 2013 at 09:24

    This is so gorgeous sweetie, love the colours too, hugs Pops x x x

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  30. Sam K18 December 2013 at 12:32

    What a beautiful card. Great effect stamping on the acetate x Thank you for joining us over at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge x

      CC&CC 

    Little Pear Tree

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  31. Joanne18 December 2013 at 18:52

    Such a lovely card! It's perfect for our challenge at CC&CC for our Happy Holidays challenge. Thanx for joining us! Joanne

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  32. Chana Malkah19 December 2013 at 18:36

    This is so pretty! I love the creative use of the glitter, particularly on your focal! Very creative and nicely crafted! Thanks for dropping this off by our house here at 613 Avenue Create.
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  33. michele20 December 2013 at 00:01

    Lovely card Mags! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

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  34. Qie20 December 2013 at 08:43

    Adorable Christmas card. Thanks for joining our challenge at Brown Sugar. Good luck.

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  35. Unknown21 December 2013 at 03:00

    SO nice! Thanks for playing at OSAAT. Hope to see you next time. Good luck.

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  36. Unknown22 December 2013 at 11:25

    Hey Mags! I just absolutely adore this card. In fact, this project is showcased as my Feature Friday blogger choice for this week! Check it out and Merry Christmas! Amy A. all things beautiful http://alllthingsbeautiful.blogspot.com/2013/12/feature-friday-122013.html

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  37. Anonymous22 December 2013 at 18:05

    Lovely card, great colors and design. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Girls. Merry Christmas & Happy new year and thank you for all your support joining in our challenges xx

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  38. Merry22 December 2013 at 21:24

    This is so beautiful…love how you created the topper and attached the ribbon.

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  39. Linby23 December 2013 at 14:08

    This is just so pretty and loving all the sparkle.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black & More this month.
    Merry Christmas
    Lynn x
    DT

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  40. Linda Levoir28 December 2013 at 10:33

    Beautiful design, love the tails on your bow! Thanks for joining our Sparkle at Christmas challenge at A Creative Romance :) xx

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  41. Margreet28 December 2013 at 19:04

    Gorgeous card....thanks for joining us at Divas by Design.
    Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Creatvie 2014!
    xxx Margreet

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  42. Sharon29 December 2013 at 21:08

    This is a gorgeous card as always Mags. I love the flower and the sparkly medium is fabulous.
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Diva's by Design.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  43. Margaret1 January 2014 at 03:39

    This is just gorgeous! Love the sparkle. Thanks for joining us or this OSAAT challenge. Good luck. Maggie - DT

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Mags
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