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Thursday 29 October 2009

Christmas Dove Easel Card


I get so much pleasure out of making these Easel Cards. They are so easy and so much fun!
This is my 3rd Easel Card and I used my new 12 x 12 MME Signature Christmas Glitter Pad.
These papers are the most stunning and I was relunctant to cut them up. May even treat myself to another pad, just for stroking!!!

The image is a digi download available HERE. I saw the DT cards on a challenge blog and fell in love with the Dove, think he can be very versitile.

I have coloured the Dove with Promarkers and used Glossy Accents on his nose and drops on the leaves. Then 3d'd his wing which has been edged with a chesnut inpad and painted with Shimmerz and a touch of Crystal Stickles. also used the brown inkpad on all the papers for a more destressed feel. All the other bits are from my stash.

I have followed this weeks Friday sketcher and used this weeks theme of Spots and Stripes at Papertake Weekly. Crafty Catz has a theme of Buttons or Brads and Simon Says Challenge. There theme is All That Sparkles (wings and flowers) which I am also entering this into, My Time to Craft and finally Bee Crafty which is distressing!

Would love to thank all those who have participated in my Candy so Far and the great response I have had from bloggers who have offered to send Daniel a Birthday Card!!!
Thanks for looking and have a lovely day
Clairexx

68 comments:

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Claire
A fabulous card,love the colours you have used,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz this week,
Hugs Dianne xx

Teri said...

WOW hun! That is sooo special! You have worked wonders with my Dove design - thank you so much!
The card is fabulous - really must try out that easel card idea myself sometime!
BIG hugs,
Teri xx

Mel said...

Wow stunning card Claire such beautiful detail.
Mel x

Risa said...

Your card is stunning Claire! Such a beautiful image and gorgeous details!
hugs
Risa:)

Minxy said...

Aw it looks super duper now its all finished, i love the torn edges and the flower is pretty cool too x

Cheryl said...

OH WOW so elegant and so very pretty.......and so much gorgeous detail!!!
xx

PinksyDoodles said...

Ooh, gorgeous card and great papers!
Clare x

Spyder said...

This is really lovely!! Haven't tried one of these cards yet, have to watch my recording of Create and craft they did one on there, but yours is better!!

((Lyn))

Loes Oorschot said...

This is a very beautiful card! I love the colours and the 3D'd wing of the dove! The flower is amazing too!

xx Loes

Jo said...

I'm loving the easel cards too, so easy but have that something special and this one is no exception :o)

Becky said...

I love your card Claie, I've seen this style on a few blogs now... will have to have a go at making one me thinks!!
Love becky xx

Janny said...

lovely card Claire...love that image!

Sol said...

What a beautiful card! Love the flower and leaves. And the way you have Iced them is beautiful! Lovely Colours on the card!

Stacy said...

OH MY this is just Stunning!!! I love the image. Really wonderful work!

Stacy said...

OH MY this is just Stunning!!! I love the image. Really wonderful work!

Iris said...

Wow beautiful card Claire, absolut amazing, love all the fabby details.

Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp Challenge.

Hugs
Iris and the DT

Sarah said...

Wow that is stunning!!! I am going to have to try an easel card as they look fab x

aardvarkpest said...

Fabulous card. I love the colours and papers you've used.Gorgeous flower.

Glenda

Cindy Haffner said...

So very beautiful.

Chrissie said...

Just love this Claire, such a great image as the focal point and I'm really 'into' easel cards at the moment.
Love those gorgeous papers mmmmmm!

Unknown said...

What a fab work, beautiful colors, I like the flowers special. LG Andy

Juls said...

such a beautiful and elegant card!

Cathy said...

Stunning card Claire. I love the dove and that flower. Those papers are scrummy - not yet cut into mine - still stroking them LOL!!
Hugs
Cathy xx

Annie said...

a beautiful card, I love the touch of gold and those papers are gorgeous!
hugs, annie x

Sandra said...

Gosh this is so beautiful Claire. A real work of art.
Hugs
Sandra x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card truly inspirational, Christine x

Sparkplug17 said...

Such a gorgeous card! I love your flower and all the glitter.

Lorraine A said...

Oh this is just stunning Claire ,,, oh WOW!!! can you pop my addy on the envelope :-) truly a work of art ! :-)

Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and for your lovely comments on my blog x x x

Luv
Lols x x x
p.s I need your addy I will email you now x x

carol said...

hello..what a fabulous card, thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz, x carol

Suzie said...

Stunning, I love the easel card, I have done a few of these myself recently. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz. Suzie x

stampinfrog said...

This easel card is sooooo gorgeous Claire! Stunning papers and the dove is beautiful! Love the flowers!!
Hugs,Connie

Marley said...

wonderfull card.. love the colours you have used! xMarley

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

Fabulous, what a great card, so wonderful! Super!
Hugs Jacqueline

gina g said...

Gorgeous card Claire lovely image and i just love what you have done with the flower its so pretty. luv gina xx

Tab said...

Oh I adore your beautiful card hun, the image is adorable and I love the colours you have used too!
Hugs Tab xxx

Bev said...

Wow, this is stunning Claire - love the dove image. I so need to try one of these easel cards, you make them look so easy! x

Kelly Schelske said...

Beautiful Claire!!

pinky said...

Stunning card Claire, has a real olde worlde christmas feel to it. Love those flowers.
Pinky

Liza said...

Gorgeous card Clare and I love the easel fold.

Liza x

Natalie said...

Stunning card Claire. x

Mina said...

stunning card Claire, I love this type of card fold and you dove is beautiful
Mina xxx

Tasha said...

Wow what a stunning card! Love the dove and colour scheme! I just got this paper today and you have totally inspired me
love tasha xx

6 wacky women said...

Absolutely gorgeous card, Claire.
Everything about it is perfect!!

Karen x

Janet said...

Wow gorgeous!!!x

Marimer said...

Maravilloso y creativo trabajo, todos los detalles y diseño de este card son preciosos. Felicidades.
Bss

cats whiskers said...

How beautiful is this, love the image and the great colour scheme and the wonderful flower and all the glitter just make it a truly spectacular card dear
Hugs Jacqui x

Nannieflash said...

Hi Carole what a fabulous card, I love your snowflake, the colouring its stunning. Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxx
Sorry I didnt get back to you about Daniels card, I didnt seem to have anything appropriate at this moment for him, Im so sorry about that.

Paula said...

Wow Claire this is so so stunning wow the colours and details are lovely and the dove looks fantastic.
Paula xxxx

Sandie said...

Absolutely stunning Claire! I love those easel cards and the MME papers. Great work!!

Have a fantastic weekend!! :)

Bee said...

Beautifully made card, really well combined elements and fantastic ditressing techniques. Thanks for joining in the Bee Crafty Challenge :)

Enfys said...

This is stunning Claire, love the image and the pop of gold really sets it off. Have a super weekend (ps I am following... well done on all the hits)
big hugs
En

Desire Fourie said...

Oh wow, this is a beautiful easel card. Love the colours and that flower is just so creative.
Hugs
Desire

Nicole Bailey said...

Claire...this card is stunning.....your coloring is amazing and the image is beautiful...LOVE those yummy papers too....and the details you have added are just stunning!!!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Lovely card. Must try one of these easel cards, they look so great. Love your colour scheme. Marianne x

strawberry fields said...

fabulous cards claire!
hugs
fiona xx

Emma said...

Stunning card Claire, the image and papers are gorgeous.
Hugs Emma x

Chrissie said...

This is simply breathtaking Claire. I can understand your attraction to those papers, they look stunning!
Thanks for joining MTTC this week!

Nicola said...

Stunning easel Claire, the dove is beautiful and those papers are gorgeous. Ooh I do love your floral detail.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Lesley said...

Hi Claire, hope you are well. Beautiful card! Thanks for taking part in the MTTC challenge this week xx

Pat said...

Fabulous card Claire, love those gorgeous papers. Thanks for joining in the fun at MTTC challenge this week.

Pat xx

Unknown said...

WOW! Gorgeous!!!

Daniele said...

wow what a fab card love the detail as well as the flower thanks for playing at MTTC hugs x

Jo Nevill said...

Oh wow, your card is just fantastic. I love these easel cards, so effective yet so easy. I just love everything about your card.

Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week.

Hugs,

Jo and the SSC DT x

Andrea, said...

Beautiful card Claire, great image and scrummy papers

made by fifi said...

love the dove claire - thanks for joining in MTTC challenge x

Jill said...

gorgeous card Claire I love your DP and the dove thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

Jill said...

gorgeous card Claire I love your DP and the dove thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

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