Hello, Lovely Friends! I hope you are staying warm and well!
This monthly Gecko Galz Christmas Challenge image really stumped me, until I Google-imaged it. I discovered it is a print of an 1881 English illustration of Christmas Day gift-giving at an orphanage. This reminded me of what I'd read about ladies of the wealthiest village castle/manor finding out which families would not be able to afford gifts from "Santa" for their children, surreptitiously supplying presents and food and then on Christmas afternoon going out and about in the village armed with sweets, meats and treats for the families, and to ooh-and-aah as the children proudly showed off their gifts...all the while never knowing that in reality the Lady was "Santa". I'm suspect the orphanage was definitely visited as well. Okay, now I had a scene/scenario for my card decorations.
Dies: Sizzix Bigz Sleigh / Spellbinders 6x6 Art Deco Fairmont Labels
Stamps: Sugarloaf CD's (sentiment)
Colorants: Promarkers (sleigh) / Gold Wink of Stella (sleigh, image edge, sentiment) / Mix of Icicle Stickles and white paint to coat the overhead tree branches and give texture and sparkle / Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Other: green satin ribbon / gold poinsettia sequins with red Stickle centers / clear embossing powder / deco scissors
And a final view. Thanks for visiting me today and I hope you are having a great weekend! xox
The back has the same papers and die as front with Technique Tuesday siggie stamped in Versamark and gold-heat-embossed (I found a stash of these in the Christmas box).
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I know this isn't cutesy-cute, but the sleigh is cute and so are all the little girls!
Media: paper, alcohol inks, white paint, glitter, fabric (satin ribbon)
Big=woman Small=girls
I've used a Gecko Galz digital image
Media: paper, alcohol inks, white paint, glitter, fabric (satin ribbon)
A lovely card with a beautiful image, thanks for sharing at Christmas with the Cuties.
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I can always count on you for a good story behind your cards. I found this one particularly interesting. Thanks for that teachable moment. Your card is just lovely. I love the edition of the sleigh and ribbon. You rock!--Bethie
ReplyDeleteThank you for the explanation of the image, Amy. I always love to know the 'back story' of the pictures, but shock, horror - I've never Google-imaged any! (I'm still a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to technology!
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful, the sled is a great idea. Beautiful work, as always and thank you for joining the Gecko Galz Christmas Image challenge. x
Beautifully creative and love the vintage look, looks like a real Christmas!! Thank you for joining our challenge at Peace on earth!
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So so pretty my friend and I love that sleigh! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth Christmas challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!!
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So glad you’ve joined our challenge at Mixed Media Lovers! I just love what you’ve made. Hope to see you again next time.
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Interesting little history tidbit here thank you. I struggle with Christmas especially at this time of year but do appreciate this card. Thank you for joining us again at River of Creativity xx
ReplyDeleteA really interesting image, the sleigh really stands out. Great use of layers. Thank you for taking part at Paperfundays Challenge. Kate
ReplyDeleteGreat research - this is a lovely story to see so clearly! Love the sleigh you've used, and what a fun deckle-like edge on your layers! Thanks so much for playing at Sparkles!
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful card, I LOVE the image and the fact you added a sleigh, and ribbons, it's a vintage card beautifully shown off Aimes.
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It's great to hear to story behind the picture - thanks for sharing. And your card is really pretty.
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super leuke kaart
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such a beautiful creation!
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Vivi Casale
Thank you for explaining the image, it makes a very different christmas card
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Margaret
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A wonderful Christmas card. A lovely image beautifully framed and adorned with the fabulous sleigh.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in with our February challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck x
Very pretty! Thank you for sharing with us at the POE Christmas Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card. Lovely image and great sleigh. Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create. DT Vesna
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear the story behind your lovely card. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card. Very nicely done! Thanks for linking up with us over at Penny's Challenge. Best of luck, DT~Jana Forrest
ReplyDeleteWonderful creation! Thanks for playing at Penny's Challenges.
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A really beautiful card.
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Helen x
Me again!
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Helen x
Oh My! This image is fabulous and I love your story about the ladies of the manor! Thanks again for a lovely entry at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteLove the sleigh and the border. Thanks for joining in our challenge at Sparkles Monthly Dawn S DT x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Christmas card! The texture from the embossing folder and embellishments are fabulous 😁. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteA lovely story plus a card! Such a rich and vibrant card, well done! So glad you joined us at Creative Knockouts!
ReplyDeleteOops, sorry - So glad you joined us at Winter Wonderland!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. Thank you for joining us at Sparkles monthly challenges. Hugs, Zowie (DT) X
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely image and you've created a beautiful card with it. Thanks for joining us at Sparkles Monthly Challenge. Love Dawn x
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