(for the PaperNest Blog Hop post - see below)
I came in the top 3 at C2CU in August - and I was asked to be a GD now in October, - and of course I accepted! It`s an honor to be asked!This time the theme is "Christmas festivities", with the twist " what does christmas mean to you" - for me that means taking time off from work, relaxing, go for walks, hanging up "Julenek" - wich is a Scandinavian tradition (you can read about it here) decorating the christmas tree, and of course good food and christmas cookies.
My card is inspired by the "Julenek tradition" - so here it is:
And heres some close-ups:
Stamps; Bildmålarna (Mimosa-winter birds, Tree with fence, and Christmas
banner- small) All images are colored with copics (For listing see below.)
Papers: «Piondesign- Waiting for Santa II – Starry» and Inkido – "Happy Christmas
Greetings"
The birds are cut out from a paper from «Pion design- Wintertime in
swedish lappland»
Dies used; SpellbinderGrand Decorative Label One, Joy Craft; Winter Wishes – 6002/2021, Memory box Rizza Snowflake and Lindeman Snowflake.
Dies used; SpellbinderGrand Decorative Label One, Joy Craft; Winter Wishes – 6002/2021, Memory box Rizza Snowflake and Lindeman Snowflake.
Other things: I have drawn The «Julenek» myself. The small snowflakes are metal embellishments from Storyteller, and I have used
Stampendous Frantage Shabby white embossing enamel on them.
Copics used:
Skin: E50,51,21,11 - E93
Skin: E50,51,21,11 - E93
Hair: E55,53,51,50
Basket / Coat / Fence : E21,23,25
Green: BG90,93,96
Green: BG90,93,96
Fur: W1,2,3,4
Birds: W8,6,4 - E17,18
Birds: W8,6,4 - E17,18
Snow: B41,B0000
Julenek: E21,23, YR24,15 - E17,18
I`m entering these Challenges:
CMC Challenge - Anything goes.
Rogue Redhead - Dicuts.
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes.
Addicted to Stamps - Chrsitmas is coming.
Challenges 4 everybody - Anything goes.
OSAAT - Winter Wonderland.
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes.
The Squirrel and the fox - Things with wings.
2 sisters Challenge - Anything goes.
Inkspirational Challenge - Anything goes.
CMC Challenge - Anything goes.
Rogue Redhead - Dicuts.
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes.
Addicted to Stamps - Chrsitmas is coming.
Challenges 4 everybody - Anything goes.
OSAAT - Winter Wonderland.
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes.
The Squirrel and the fox - Things with wings.
2 sisters Challenge - Anything goes.
Inkspirational Challenge - Anything goes.
Eva Thank you for sharing your tradition of "Julenek" and the link so that I could learn about it. Oh, what a special thing to do - so loving and respectful of our wildlife and so in keeping with the 'Sharing' spirit of Christmas. I could go on for ages saying more about "Julenek" but I'd better direct myself to your beautiful card. You have illustrated your special tradition so prettily with all the birds flocking around your little girl and, I just love the Story your card tells. Good luck in our challenge this week. Ingrid xx (OSAAT Team)
SvarSlettWhat a beautiful card Eva and such a wonderful tradition! I too have been over and read all about it via your link. My husband and I feed our birds all year round but with extra special food in winter. You can really see the story in your card, so beautifully coloured and the embellishments are superb. I love everything about it.
SvarSlettSo glad you joined in the challenge at OSAAT this week, I do hope we see you again soon.
Hugs to you Sue Pxxx DT member
Stunning, Eva! Those snowflakes are magnificent. Love the edges and your coloring is perfect. How wonderful that you chose to share this marvelous creation with us at our "Pile It On/Anything Goes" challenge at 613 Avenue Create this week. Thank you and good luck.
SvarSlettNanaConnie DT
I adore the vintage look of this card! How beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
SvarSlettStunning Christmas Card Eva! I love the colours and shape, and your colouring and embellies are perfect. Truly beautiful.
SvarSlettThank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
xx
WOW! such amazing talent,I love the color scheme,such a beautiful card!!!
SvarSlettThis is such a lovely card, with so much personal detail in it! I love the sentiment hidden on the underskirt too! Thank you for sharing at One Stitch At A Time and good luck in our challenge.
SvarSlettVictoria (DT OSAAT)
This is delightful! So pretty! Thank you for playing along with the CMC Copic Challenge!
SvarSlettA gorgeous Christmas card and so many pretty things to look at. Julenek is a lovely tradition.
SvarSlettThank you for joining in with the Scribble & Scrap challenge. Please make sure you're a follower x
so gorgeous eva.really pretty design and colours and i love the sweet image :D
SvarSlettxx coops xx
Så lekkert, nydelig motiv, lekkert fargelagt og pyntet.
SvarSlettKlem Sissel
This whole card is adorable! Great color choice and the pleats in her coat are colored so well!! I'm jealous! Thanks for playing with us at Color Me Creative.
SvarSlettCathy xx
I love the dies, image, colors and everything else you used on this gorgeous card!!! Thanks for sharing it with us at The Squirrel and The Fox.
SvarSlettOh wow Eva that is truly stunning such beautiful colouring and a fabulous card design. hugs Shirleyxx
SvarSlettYour card is absolutely Stunning and the image is gorgeous as are all the embellishments
SvarSlettThanks for joining us in the Scribble & Scrap Challenge
Janet
What a lovely card and the tradition is new to me and oh so interesting. Thank you for sharing with us at One Stitch at a Time. Good luck. Lynn, DT Member, OSAAT
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Gorgeous card!! I love the image and your coloring is awesome!! I love the diecuts, embellishments, just everything about it!! Just a beautiful card overall!!
SvarSlettThanks for joining Challenges 4 Everybody and hope to see more of your creations here.
Hugs
Joanie
Gorgeous card! Such a detailed winter scene, with fabulous colouring on images. Thanks for playing along with us this week at OSAAT, hope to see you back again soon.
SvarSlettHugs, Tracey (DT)
Hi Eva, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
SvarSletthttp://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/
Riktigt snyggt kort , fint målat och dekorerat. Klem Titti
SvarSlettHi Eva! What a gorgeous card! Thank you for teaching me about Julenek, too. What a lovely tradition. Those snowflakes are so beautiful, and of course your coloring is fantastic! Thank you for joining our Winter Wonderland challenge at OSAAT. Best, CG http://cg-says.blogspot.com/
SvarSlettEva your card is gorgeous! Coloring are stunning.
SvarSlettThank you for join us at OSAAT.
DT Nataliya
OMG what a lovely card!!
SvarSlettI just love it..
congratulations to the DT-post!! <3
hugs Lena
Such a sweet image and really gorgeous card! Love the snowflake die cut you've used! Thanks for sharing this with us at Addicted to Stamps Challenge Blog! I hope you will play with us again in our next challenge! HUGS :)
SvarSlettA beautiful card , stunning ! Thanks for sharing with us at Inkspirational, we hope to see you again soon. Meighan DT
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