Hello and I hope you have all had a good weekend. I have been re-organizing all of my UFAPs (UnFinished Art Projects) in hopes of making a big dent in them (and freeing up some box lids so that I can then create more UFAPS - Sigh and LOL). I noticed that I have several Christmas card UFAPs so I've been working on those and am sharing one with you today.
I used this SplitCoastStampers sketch SC278, resizing it to 6x6 in PSE and when I measured the squares, they were exactly the same dimensions as my dies! Can't beat that with a stick!
On the inside of my card, I hand-stamped the wise men and star from Stamplorations' Three Kings stamp set and I used my metallic markers to color it. On the right I've stamped the sentiment from Stamplorations Joyful Christmas. I did this on mats of Sandy Lion Disney Princess paper from my stash and then adhered both mats once the ink dried.
Here is a close-up of the metallic marker coloring. I also brushed on some clear Wink of Stella around the star.
MY CHALLENGE PLAYLIST:
3. The Rainbow Card Challenge May: Positively Periwinkle -- #1/3 I've used gold card stock as my accent color with a card base and glittered card stock that are colors in the graphic
4. Happy Little Stampers May Anything Goes with Dies -- Entire card front is die cuts
5. Stamplorations Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge -- I used Stamplorations products on the card front and inside my card: Christmas Angel Icon and Christmas Sentiments dies on front; Three Kings and Joyful Christmas stamps inside card
6. Stamplorations May Theme & Photo Prompt: Stamps & Wings -- #2/3 I used the Christmas Angel Icon die and the Noel die from Christmas Sentiments as inspired by the sheet music for The First Noel Christmas carol and the white feathers reminded me of angel wings. On the inside of the card is where I've stamped using Three Kings and Joyful Christmas stamps.
7. Simply Create Too #170: Use Glitter -- #1/3 I've used Lilac Doodlebug Sugar-Coated glitter card stock
8. Through the Purple Haze #180: Gems or Pearls -- #1/3 I've used clear gems on each bow
9. Let's Craft and Create #171: AG + Opt.No Patterned Paper -- #1/3 Option played - all card stock on my card front
11. CHNCC #542: AG Only -- Option not played this time
12. 12 Months Christmas Link Up #77: AG Only -- #1/10 Option not played this time
13. Happy Little Stampers May Christmas Challenge: AG Only -- Option not played this time 
14. SplitCoast Stampers CCC21JUN Challenge: Shimmer/Shine
19. Fab n Funky #523: Embellish It! -- #1/1 Bling
20. A Place to Start #5 May: AG -- #3/8
You reminded me that I need to address my UFAPs as well. For now I am going to pretend they do not exist. Love how you created a card with an image on the outside as well as the inside. I am inspired to try that. The metallic coloring is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your creation at A Place to Start Challenge blog.... :) Samantha, DT member.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty design and colour palette, many thanks for joining in with this weeks Allsorts challenge.
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Oh Aimes, you made this sketch sing, do a back flip and ran with it. The scallop squares are so lovely. This is one darn adorable card. The inside is just as delightful. You rock my world girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteI also have so many half started projects that I will probably never get too. Good for you for making a dent.
LOVE your dies Aimeslee, the colours are lovely and of course your insert and back complete a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
LOL, we've called these unfinished objects 'UFOs' for years! So glad to see other crafters have these, too. I have a bin full of pieces and parts, and often think I should use stuff out of it for my current projects but it never seems to happen. You've made a nice Christmas card in non-traditional colors.
ReplyDeleteOh this is super, what a great make, love that you have managed to complete an unfinished project. I have so many too!!! Thanks for sharing with me over on Fezziwigs, Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteI have lots of visiting to do on your blog today. I have been dealing with my daughter in Michigan over the phone just about constantly. She is having very severe postpartum depression and the baby is crying constantly which does not help at all. She has doctor appointments for the baby and herself this week. I hope that helps. I may have to go back out there if things don't improve. I love the metallic marker coloring used on the wise men. so beautiful. Gorgeous Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteSweet die cut card and I love the inside too x
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card. Thanks for sharing with us at CHNC.
ReplyDeleteDT Stacey www.butterflycreations.blog
Thank you for joining Allsorts challenge with this entry, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Gosh, Aimes, I have a whole big box of UFAPs I was hoping to tackle this year, and so far, I've not done very well with it! I love your acronym! That gold sparkly cardstock is lovely against the purple, and the interior is just as rich! Beautifully done! huggers, de
ReplyDeleteThis is a smashing project!
ReplyDeleteWe do love to see all the entries at Classic.
Stay safe and well.
Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.
Jackie DT
So pleased that you have shared your great artwork with us here at Through the Purple Haze.
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Good luck hun and do come back again!
Jackie DT @ TTPH
Beautiful work as always!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty with the gold and periwinkle colours. The sparkle is just enough without being overwhelming (but then again, we girls can’t do without sparkle, can we?) Love the detail on the inside of your card - beautiful work :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Nice work. Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.
ReplyDeleteAnnette DT
Aimeslee what a lovely card. Greta use of the die cuts to match the skecth. Thanks for joining us at the Get Creative Challenge. Tristan DT.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - inside and out! Thanks for sharing at HLS Christmas:)
ReplyDeleteJust love your colour palette
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at 'A Place To Start' this month
Hugs Shell xx
A very unusual holiday color combo. But it so totally works! But than gold pretty much goes with anything, dontcha agree? Thanks for playing along at The Rainbow Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super card. I love the sketch on the front but I think I might like the inside even better. I hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful layout and lovely color combination.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Beautiful Christmas card Aimeslee inside and out-love all the dies
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Aimeslee all that twinkle and glittery goodness is lush. Well done for finishing one of your unfinished projects, so satisfying when that happens.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for entering your lovely card into our challenge. Good luck with the prize draw.
Stay healthy, happy, keep crafting and Creating Joy :)
Mandy ♥
DT for The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up
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A great Christmas card. Thank you for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty, Aimeslee. Thanks for joining us this month at TRCC and I we see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Em,
DT Co-Ordinator
Another great card, really like how you used the die-cut angel. Thanks so much for playing along at STAMPlorations Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant! Great to see you in the Happy Little Stampers gallery. Hope you will join us again soon!
ReplyDeleteNandini, DT
Paint Paper Scissors
Beautiful design - very elegant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up.
Helen x