Friday, December 26, 2014

PTI December Blog Hop: Silver and Gold

   Even though I wasn't fond of the theme for this month's blog hop at PTI, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to participate, especially when I had time to make a card. The challenge is to create a project using BOTH silver and gold.
  I decided I would make another Christmas card. However, this one will be sent in 2015. So I already have one done and only have 54 to go.


 This was not my original design. Initially, I stamped the leaves in silver and embossed it. Then I stamped the pine cones in dark Chocolate with the intention of embossing parts of the pine cone in silver. However, it did not turn out as desired so I flipped the kraft card stock over and decided to emboss the entire image in gold adding the silver ribbon as a border.
Stamping the inside as I made the card was a first for me. Usually I just do the outside and then stamp the insides of all my Christmas cards at the same time. (Sorry for the blurriness)

I just had to create a 2nd card using a white card base as I was sure the gold embossing of the pine cones would really pop.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the Blog Hop now that the holidays are slowing down and a return to routine is just days away. Happy New Year too!

13 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Looks good in gold~

Kim Heggins said...

Such a sweet card and I love those beautiful pine cones decked out in gold, so festive. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Michelle said...

So beautiful!

Laurie Unger said...

Great start on 2015 Christmas cards!

Patti said...

Oh! great color combo the gold and silver look so nice on the Chocolate! : )

Patti

Helen F. said...

Beautiful pine cones, Carol!
Love the CAS design ~ great idea starting on your 2015 Christmas cards! That makes waaaay too much sense in my Craft Room :-)

Joyce said...

This is so pretty, and how fantastic that you already have a start on your cards for next year. Happy New Year.

~amy~ said...

pretty!

Gina said...

I love how simple and elegant this card is. It is quite lovely! And hooray for being ahead for 2015.

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE the pinecones all in gold! Turned out PRETTY!

Mona Pendleton said...

The gold pinecones look gorgeous along with the silver trim!

Greta said...

How pretty--love the silver border!

Jacquie Southas said...

Terrific card - the color combination & embossing are beautiful!