The second last installment of the Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in April has arrived. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the sixth card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.
My card below was the 10th version of the card made by Tracy, another fellow Victorian. So, if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies’ blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).
For this stunning card (if I do say so myself) I just had o play with some of the new Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil dies and matching stamps. The Graceful Evergreen Deer Hot Foil Dies for the amazing gold foil deer (yes Stampin’ Up! are selling a range of foil coils – I just love the gold for Christmas). Paired with the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies for the title. And The Flourish and Frames Hot Foil Dies for the two frame pieces behind the deer. The thing I love the most about the hot foil die sets is that you get the foiling dies and matching cutting dies.
The background stamping uses the Graceful Evergreen Deer stamp set. For the snow covered ground and some of the stars in the sky I used the White Stampin’ Ink. Another layer of stars was added in Secret Sea Stampin’ Ink – these I slightly offset to give depth to the sky. The trees are a mix of Old Olive and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Inks.
And of course this card wouldn’t be complete without the wonderful base that Crumb Cake cardstock provides.
To see all the goodness that lead to my version please head here.
Until next time,
Happy Crafting.
Dannii x
