Metallic Beauty Christmas Card made 20 july 2019

Aren't you loving the metallic silvers and reds!!??!!

Design notes:
a. the background snowflake print is from Martha Stewart Christmas/winter collection 2018-- 6" square pad
b. red doily half cut into 2 pieces
c. red glitter gem dots
d. gift tag used as sentiment bought at Hobby Lobby in December 2018
e. red ink stamp pad used to ink edges
f. marshmallow white cardstock base

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(1) 12 Months of Christmas Link-Up challenge blog #55 where themes are 'always Christmas'; there is an optional twist for plaids...which I might try before the end of the month...this card is just for a general Christmas card share

link: https://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/2019/07/challenge-55-opt-twistplaids.html

(2) Jingle Belles challenge blog newest theme/prompt started 19 july 2019 with a photo. Here are the link and inspirational pic...

link: http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2019/07/a-rustic-glam-christmas-fireside.html

Interpretation= my card has lots of white and silver with the hints of color from the red that made a visual impression on me. again, another link opportunity-- http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2019/07/a-rustic-glam-christmas-fireside.html

(3) Shopping Our Stash Weekly challenge blog #400 theme is Christmas in July

link: https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2019/07/shopping-our-stash-400-christmas-in-july.html

my card is using old white card scrap for the base; 1 1/2 year old purchased metallic gift tag; old glitter gem dots...all from my stash...the Martha Stewart paper was a recent purchase through Amazon using a gift card received for my birthday! :)

(4) Facebook group Paper, Paper, Paper & Design Team Calls= sharing group for crafting bloggers

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A few more scanned photos:

I haven't taken time to count how many I've made since January but I do know the Christmas cards are stacking up whereas Thanksgiving ones are just that--one...sigh....Going to have switch supplies and get some harvest theme stuff out.

Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S