Thursday 25 September 2008

Same image 2 cards

I ordered a christmassy stamp from Clevercut (I think) a while ago as I have decided thanks to Becky that most of my cards are going to be monochrome, which is fab as it means I don't need to do loads of painting!!! The stamp I really wanted was the one Becky used of a snowman from Joanna Sheen it has so much detail, it was out of stock when I tried to order it so ordered the one I have used on these cards as a standby incase I couldn't get it.
Although it doesn't show in the pictures (maybe if you can click on it and enlarge it) but I have added sparkles on all of the trees to make it look like frost and on this card have also added some sparkles randomly on the swirly part of the backing paper, this also has a slight shimmer to it. my 2nd card also has the sparkly trees and a bit more bling in the corners as I felt they looked a bit bare!
I would love to know what you think of them and if you think they need anything else adding to them, especially in the top corners of the image.
I am entering these cards for this weeks Cute Card Thursday (although not sure if you would call them cute?!) as the challenge is 'Lots of Sparkle'.

I had to make an extra 3 cakes for the tea bar yesterday, that's 12 in total this week, and she has put in an order of 12 for next week, so guess what I'm doing tomorrow? Yes I'll be baking my socks off in the kitchen!!!

P.S. I received the above mentioned stamp from Joanna Sheen this morning, and ordered myself some nestabilities yesterday to! But will have to wait to use them as I am giving them to hubby to keep for my birthday!!

18 comments:

cats whiskers said...

Oh wow these are both beautiful I love the monochrome look, and no they don't need anything else, the just look so classy as they are.
You can really see the glitter if you clck on them
Hugs Jacqui x

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Two beautiful cards Joanne and love the stamp, Have fun with all your baking, Hugs, Nikki x

Andrea, said...

Beautiful cards, the stamp is gorgeous. I love black and white Xmas cards they are so stylish. Thanks for joining in the CCT challenge

Dawn said...

wowee this is stunning - what a fab xmas Card - Oh! I love B&W!

Sue said...

Hi Joanne,these 2 cards are gorgeous, i love the style of these,they look so classy:)

sue
xx

Kate T said...

2 beautiful cards Joanne! I bet you cant wait for your birthday to get your nestabilities! I'm waiting for my Birthday too.
loads of love Kate xxx

Deb said...

beautiful cards Joanne, love the images, oooh, and you just reminded me I need to bake for a coffee morning! Yikes I had forgotten! thank you for joining in the CCT challenge

Gina said...

Stunning cards, the image is very striking so it the black and white, I think they are perfect and need nothing else :)
Gina xxx

Jill said...

gorgeous xmas cards Joanne love the image and the colours you've used Jill x

Kimberley said...

Both cards are lovely.

Jilli said...

Stunning card, they look so classy! Jillix

Becky said...

Wow! Your cards put mine to shame Joanne!! On your P.S did you mean you'd got the snowman stamp?? If not I can do you some stamped images no probs!! Can you also let me know when your birthday is? Of course I'd love to send you a card!!
Love Becky xx

Sew This N That said...

Beautiful cards Joanne :0)
I love the xmas church beautiful.
**Hugs** Heather x

tiggertastic said...

My goodness, your cards are just amazing, the black and silver looks really striking together.

And... i love that stamp, what detail

Sarah x

Agnes van Hensbergen - agnesstampcards said...

You have make 2 beautiful card ,love the image.
Hugs Agnes

Alison said...

Wow stunning cards Joanne love them.

Donna said...

These two cards are so elegant Joanne and I am loving the colours :) Donna x

Cardmaking Galore said...

Lovely card!