The Plum Crazy! challenge at the Moxie Fab World Blog was to create a project that 'captures the essence of plum in its design.' With hazel eyes and fair skin, plum has always been a favorite color of mine for make-up and clothing, so I'm thrilled to see its one of the "in" colors for the year. I love creating plum paper crafts as well. I decided to embrace some plum snowflakes for my design.
The Hero Arts Stunning Snowflakes backgrounder was stamped in Versamark Dazzle ink on white cardstock and clear embossed. Next, I used a sponge to add Wisteria and Warm Violet ColorBox Chalk ink to the background. The final step was sprays of Graphite and Pearl Glimmer Mist for an all over sparkle.
The Clear Design Holiday Sayings sentiment was created using the same technique. I think the thin white mat helps bring out the contrast of the white embossing. I finished with some plum sheer ribbon from Close To My Heart.
This card also works for the Simple Holiday Card challenge at the Hero Arts blog, since it would be easy to stamp four backgrounds on one sheet of cardstock, and sponge and spray it all at once for quick assembly.
i LOVE this!!! the simple LO really puts the focus on the snowflakes and that gorgeous color!!! :D
Posted by: SMK | October 31, 2009 at 10:57 PM
great card Stef. love that purple colouring for Christmas. Very rich and velvety looking
Posted by: Dawn T | October 31, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Looks super!
Posted by: Allison | November 01, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Stunning! I love that color.
Posted by: Jackie | November 01, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jane | November 01, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Steph, this is beautiful - you certainly do know and love this colour! Jo x
Posted by: Jo | November 01, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Hi there,
Stunning card - great colours.
Hugs Ali x
Posted by: Dragonlady | November 01, 2009 at 01:56 PM
This is an amazing card! I love your plum use! And I really love how you made your own DP. Stunning!
Posted by: Rachel B | November 01, 2009 at 03:34 PM
The plum color with the snowflake turns out beautifully!
Posted by: Virginia L. | November 01, 2009 at 07:40 PM
What a beautiful card!!
Posted by: Wendy K. | November 02, 2009 at 11:48 AM
So pretty Steph!
Posted by: Deanna | November 03, 2009 at 01:46 PM
So pretty! Great Christmas card! :)
Posted by: Winter | November 03, 2009 at 11:04 PM
This is beautiful - and I'm not usually a purple person. Love all that shimmer.
Posted by: Cathrine StClair | November 04, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Hey Stef! Thanks for entering the Moxie Fab World Plum Crazy! challenge! :)
Posted by: Cath | November 04, 2009 at 07:38 PM
What an elegant gorgeous look!! LOVE it!
Posted by: Cheryl N | November 04, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Elegance at its finest!!! Great take on the challenge :)
Posted by: Jessica | November 06, 2009 at 12:19 AM
oooh!
OOH-OOH-OOH!!!
i am plum crazy about this! oh YEAH! i think my fave bit is the shaped greeting & the teeny skinny white mat onnit...such a clever, tiny touch...but it elevates the whole card from awesome to OUTSTANDING! ♥
Posted by: lauren | November 06, 2009 at 08:36 AM
That is definitely a peace, love, joy kind of card! LOVE it and I always look forward to seeing what you have created!
Posted by: Sue Lelli | November 11, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Wow Steph!! This is absolutely stunning!! Great job with the challenge.
Posted by: Amy C | November 14, 2009 at 02:56 PM