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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Christmas Card | Graciellie Design - "Festive Swag"

 

Hello there!

Well - it's my final posting as a guest designer for Graciellie Design this month and it's been so much fun! I've had the chance to work on my Christmas card stash and to practice my floral watercoloring skills with her great illustrations! I'm finishing up my gig today with a very feminine (and a little bit traditional) slimline design featuring a peach & bright gold coloration! This design is a little bit more froufrou than my normal style but I'm sending it to someone who lives in a restored Victorian farmhouse (filled with antiques) and it will fit in perfectly with their stye! : )

I used the new "Festive Swag" digital stamp set and created a striped background to match! This set - along with everything else on Gracie's store is ON SALE NOW for 55% off -> so head over to check out all of her amazing stamp sets and digital papers!


I began with the idea for a dots and stripes background, created a simple striped template and stenciled a panel using Distress Oxides (Tattered Rose/Worn Lipstick). I used a ruling pen to draw the thin gold stripes and dabbed random dots on top. I used the same gold paint and brushed it along the bottom front of a slimline card base and set everything aside to dry. I cut the decorative-edged panel using the Cricut and glued that on top of the card base. The striped panel was trimmed to fit and adhered into place with foam tape. 


I printed, watercolored and fussy the swag image and then highlighted the foliage with a bit of the same gold paint. The sentiment was printed on vellum and cut with a fishtail banner die. Once I determined the placement of the swag, I attached the sentiment strip onto the striped panel and glued the painted image on top. Using my fingers, I curled up some of the pine needles and leaves to give it a more 3-D look! 


I can't wait to send this card out to the recipient! Thanks so much for joining me today and for taking the time to comment!

Challenge Submissions:

The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #82 - ATG





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19 comments:

  1. megOctober 29, 2020 6:37 AM

    Simply stunning Rachelle,you have been a fantastic brand ambassador,your cards have certainly tempted me to but more images

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  2. Dotty JoOctober 29, 2020 10:26 AM

    Wow, Rachelle, your card is fabulous! Your swag style reminds me of how my Mom decorated the stairs one Christmas. Your colouring is gorgeous and your fussy cutting flawless - you are one clever lady! Thanks for playing along with Arlene and me at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

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  3. Vicky HayesOctober 29, 2020 10:42 AM

    Wow Rachelle! You have really pulled out all the stops for these Graciellie designs and showcased just how stunning they are. I'm a CAS girl at heart but even though this card is quite a detailed and layered design, you have still kept it beautiful clean-lined. I love the colours you've used and the touches of opulent gold. This is a card display with pride as are all the others - cannot praise them highly enough! Vicky x

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  4. brendaOctober 29, 2020 11:24 AM

    What a really beautiful Christmas creation, it's lovely to see you at Allsorts Celebrations theme this week, thanks so much for joining in.

    B x

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  5. KraftyKoolKatOctober 29, 2020 12:34 PM

    This is gorgeous Racelle. You do these beautiful stamps proud with your awesome colouring.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxx

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  6. I Card EveryoneOctober 29, 2020 4:56 PM

    Gorgeous layers, and colors, Red! You are really are a wonder at coloring - fabulous swag!
    =]

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  7. A.RoseOctober 30, 2020 8:50 AM

    That is one gorgeous card!

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  8. crafty-stamperOctober 30, 2020 10:49 AM

    Gorgeous card and image -fabulous watercolouring and love the sentiment on vellum
    Carol x

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  9. Sirisha SetiaOctober 30, 2020 1:15 PM

    Such a gorgeous card. Loved how u watercolored it and the vellum sentiment is amazing. Thank you for joining us at Splashymix Challenges. DT Sirisha

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  10. TammyOctober 30, 2020 1:55 PM

    WOW what a stunning card Rachelle!! I love that image and your watercoloring is absolutely gorgeous, the gold accents are beautiful!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  11. Sneha Apte TheColorStoryNovember 02, 2020 1:12 AM

    Gorgeous festive card...thanks for joining us at Splashymix challenge 💗
    DT Sneha

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  12. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)November 02, 2020 4:08 PM

    Gorgeous swag, Rachelle, and I love it atop that pink striped paper!! Fab border with the gold peeking through too!!

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  13. Jinal SavlaNovember 03, 2020 3:28 AM

    This card does give a festive vibe,
    Thank you for joining us at Splashymix challenge,
    DT Jinal Savla

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  14. creatif edgesNovember 03, 2020 5:28 AM

    Incredible and stunning thank you for joining us at Splashymix challenge,
    DT shraddha

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  15. ionabunnyNovember 03, 2020 6:37 AM

    This is stunning and awesome and fabulous. Such beautiful colours and dimension on your festive bouquet. Love it. Hugz

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  16. Lucille KNovember 03, 2020 12:28 PM

    What a beautiful card, Rachelle. The colors you used are wonderful :)

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  17. Michelle WNovember 04, 2020 5:20 AM

    Stunning card Rachelle. Thanks for sharing with us at Watercooler Wednesday.

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  18. ShylaashreeNovember 06, 2020 3:21 AM

    This is gorgeous card Rachelle. but ours is mixed media challenge. Thank you for joining us at Splashymix challenge

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  19. Twórcze pasje DankiNovember 08, 2020 9:25 AM

    Aazing stamp and card. Thank you for joining The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge

    Danka
    Twórcze pasje Danki {My Blog}>

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