Wednesday 18 December 2013

Christmas Traditions

I took inspiration from Tim's 12 tags of 2013 for today's card. I have not participated in Tim's tags all year so I thought as I have a little time I would give it a go.
I decided to create a card and combine this with my AO weekly post. The background is created with Antique Linen Distress Ink as I did not have the Distress Stain. I swiped the inkpad across my background and then spritzed with water and then added the stencilling using Tim's Harlequin stencil using Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. I distressed the edges and added Potting Soil Archival Ink around the edges for definition.
I have used my favourite image from Artistic Outpost from the Snowy Woods Plate and added him to a bauble which I have coloured with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. I also added some random stamping using the Ephemera Backgrounds plate. Chitchat stickers have also been used to add 'Christmas Traditions' to my card.
My poinsettia is a little different from Tim's in that I added more layers for a fuller poinsettia, I love it.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

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18 comments:

  1. rachel18 December 2013 at 14:00

    a stunning card Tracy - I love the tims tags and december is very beautiful - love your poinsettia and the santa is gorgeous - brilliant take on it xx

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  2. Tina Theis of Ivory Moon Designs18 December 2013 at 16:43

    STUNNING STUNNING STUNNING ...... what did you make the flower from Tracy .... its gorgeous

    Tina xxx

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  3. Gio18 December 2013 at 21:26

    This is truly gorgeous , Tracy! Ah that poinsietta, Tim would be delightful! :-)

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  4. Terry18 December 2013 at 21:58

    I love this, Tracy! That Santa ornament is fabulous and what a background! Beautiful card!

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  5. Mona Pendleton19 December 2013 at 00:44

    Holy smokes Tracy! This is one gorgeous Vintage beauty! I love that stunning Poinsettia! Happy Holidays!

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  6. jasann19 December 2013 at 03:25

    Dear Tracy, I just love your work, it is so beautiful, could you kindly tell me where to buy these beautiful Santa stamps, thanks for sharing.

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  7. Natasha19 December 2013 at 05:28

    Stunning Tracy, and I love the poinsettia... what is it that you have used to create it?. Hugs xnx

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  8. Redanne19 December 2013 at 09:07

    That poinsettia really says it all - it is fabulous with the extra layers and the Santa stamp is wonderful. Love this! Hugs, Anne x

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  9. Cocofolies19 December 2013 at 16:03

    Really gorgeous, I love this card again! Coco x

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  10. Anonymous19 December 2013 at 16:45

    Oh this is gorgeous. I must make sure I buy this stamp set for Christmas 2014 as I've admired that Father Christmas for such a long time.
    The flower is the most stunning embellishment.
    Festive Wishes
    Lynne

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  11. Brenda Brown20 December 2013 at 10:09

    Simply beautiful Tracy, love it.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  12. Suzanne C20 December 2013 at 11:35

    Stunning! I love it. The background is beautiful and the ornament gorgeous.

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  13. SamsHomeCookedDesigns.com20 December 2013 at 20:01

    I love this I am about to have a go myself at the flower.

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  14. Words and Pictures21 December 2013 at 21:38

    Gorgeous take on Tim's inspiration - your poinsettia looks fabulous, and I always love your AO Father Christmas baubles!! Wonderful card, Tracy!
    Alison xx

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  15. Jenny Marples22 December 2013 at 11:50

    I think this is one of my all time favourites from you this year Tracy. You've got the perfect balance of colour/design and that beautiful poinsettia. Inspired. Jenny x

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  16. Lynn Stevens22 December 2013 at 16:24

    Stunning!

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  17. sara j23 December 2013 at 02:51

    beautiful!

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  18. Gerri Herbst25 December 2013 at 22:06

    I am so much in love with that poinsettia based on Tim's, truly outstanding!

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