I think this card turned out simply gorgeous! Of course I am a little biased, but I really do like this one a lot. :) I turned on some Trans-Siberian Orchestra music this morning and was very much inspired by their music when I was making this card. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is my absolute favorite music to listen to at Christmastime. The card is 5"x7." I cut it out of white cardstock and cut the red patterned paper to the same size, since the paper was too flimsy to make a card by itself. The candle was cut from Joys of the Season at 4 1/2." I inked the edges of the candle with a peach pastel ink by Colorbox. I embossed the silver tray with the Distressed Stripes embossing folder and then inked it with starlite black ink from Tsukineko. I added some yellow Stickles to the flame of the candle and doodled on the holly and berries. I used the wavy music stamp from Stampendous and stamped it in pearlescent beige ink by Tsukineko onto the candle. I cut a piece of glittery white paper at 4 3/4"x4." I then embossed it with the Script Texture embossing folder and then inked it with the same peach pastel ink for a subtle effect. I cut some gold cardstock at 5"x4 1/4," and mounted the embossed white piece on it. I then adhered the candle to the white piece. I adhered all of that to the card base, near the top. I wrapped some gold ribbon around the card and strung a pre-made tag on it. I stamped the tag with the sentiment in pheasant gold ink by Colorbox and also inked the edges with the peach pastel, then I used a pop-dot to keep it adhered to the front of the card. I tied a bow with the same gold ribbon and attached it onto the piece of ribbon already on the card. 
I made this card for the following challenges:
- 365 Cards: ad inspired challenge (I went with the candles in the ad)
- Mojo Monday: sketch (I turned it upside down)
- Picture Perfect Creations: create anything Christmas related (Christmas card)
- Sentimental Sundays: inspired by song (inspired by Trans-Siberian Orchesetra)
- Paper Playtime: make anything Christmas (Christmas card)
Such a lovely holiday card! The gold accents are so pretty! Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!
ReplyDeleteLots of interesting detail on your beautiful card - the candle is so effective with the music notes, and fits the challenge theme perfectly. Thank you for joining us this week at Sentimental Sundays - hope to see you again very soon. x Sylvia x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Paula! Love the effect of the music notes and script folder!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful candle with the music. Thanks for playing at Paper Playtime. :) Janis
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you!! It's exquisite! Beautiful card:)
ReplyDeleteRealmente te inspiró la imagen!!
ReplyDeleteEs una tarjeta preciosa.
Gracias por jugar de nuevo con 365 cards!
very pretty! I love the paper you used for the candle & the flame
ReplyDelete~Paula a PPC Creator
sooooo pretty! What an amazing candle!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beautiful paula!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along @ Paper Playtime!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Hugs!
You are right, it is gorgeous! I like how things are cut out and layered, very rich looking. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Sentimental Sundays!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful card! I love your detailed description, too!! I never thought of embossing glitter paper... will have to try that. I've never seen that wavy music stamp before, but I really like it. TFS!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. And matches the ad very well. I love it. Thanks for playing along at 365 Cards!
ReplyDeletePS - my family and I saw TSO in Sacramento a few years ago. Their Christmas show was AMAZING!!!
What a gorgeous card! It is perfect for our theme of "inspiration by song" this week. I love the sounds of TSO too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing in our challenge for Sentimental Sundays this week! I hope to see your creativity again very soon!
♥ Lisa M.
I think you did a beautiful job with this card!
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