I used a new (to me) die from Memory Box called Drop Nativity to come up with this extremely CAS card...
I die cut the image twice...once in Night of Navy cardstock, and once in gold mirror cardstock and then inlaid the pieces together and placed on a white layer that was dry embossed with SU!'s Subtle embossing folder. My sentiment was stamped in Night of Navy ink using PTI's Christmas Blessings stamp set.
Here you can see the shine from the gold mirror cardstock a bit better and see more of the detail included in this small die. I finished my card simply with a layer of Night of Navy cardstock and then adhered both layers to a white card base. Very simple, but sometimes those are the ones that really stand out!
Make sure you check out ALL the BEAUTIFUL inspiration we have for you this month from the DT and our Special GD Jane right HERE and then play along with us. We'd love to see YOU in the gallery and help you get a head start on those Christmas cards before December rolls around. Remember to keep your cards CAS and to use a NATIVITY on your Christmas card. This challenge is open till the 24th.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
I have that set of dies Marcia, and you have made them literally shine. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFun challenge, Marcia - thanks for the inspiration at CAS Christmas this month!! Just love your inlaid Nativity - stunning!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful CAS nativity card, Marcia! Love the texture contrast between the card base (Subtle embossed texture) and the shiny smooth gold mirror drop! So beautiful! The navy blue used here and there gives a sense of unity and serenity. Thank you so much for hosting this great challenge!
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What a gorgeous Nativity die you used here Marcia! SO pretty with the navy blue and shiny gold. The embossed background gives just the right soft texture to your beautiful design! A lovely challenge for us this month!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning!!! Love the gold and navy blue and that sweet die. The detail is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful die! The shimmer on the gold paper is incredible... so is your CAS card!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, that die looks familiar 😉... great minds think alike! Wonderful card, Marcia. The shine of the gold mirror cardstock looks beautiful. The subtle embossed background adds just the right amount of texture to the background while keeping it CAS.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful intricate die! And I love the combination of gold and navy - so elegant! A perfect CAS card!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, beautiful nativity image with the intricate die. Great challenge :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous nativity, Marcia! I love how you paired the navy and gold mirror cardstock and your textured background is perfect! Beautiful Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous card Marcia! LOVE this done with the gold mirror paper and navy. So strikingly beautiful! Thanks for hosting this great challenge! xx
ReplyDeleteWow this is stunning Marcia. The navy with the gold looks fabulous and what an amazing die cut too. A stunner Marcia x.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE that you've chosen navy instead of black with this mirrored gold, Marcia! Your new die is absolutely stunning! What a wonderful theme for July - and a perfect time to remember our most wonderful Gift!
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What a wonderful card Marcia and so unique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic die, Marcia! The navy and gold are perfect for the feeling of peace and elegance! A great Christmas challenge, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marcia. Love the Nativity die cut and how you have layered the navy over the gold. Perfect Christmas challenge.
ReplyDeleteMarcia, this is just so gorgeous! Love the navy silhouettes on the gold - so elegant!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card. Wonderful design too. TFS
ReplyDeleteMarcia, you navy and mirror gold is so beautiful together. Gorgeous card my friend and great challenge.
ReplyDeleteSimply Gorgeous die cut Drop Nativity Christmas card, Marcia. TFS the close up of the shine. Loved how you inlaid your pieces of Night of Navy into your gold foil. Stunning! TFS and hosting a wonderful challenge. I will be playing in the near future. Stay Safe and Creative, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteWow, that is an amazing die and the blue is so striking against the gold backdrop. Beautiful card my friend!
ReplyDeleteA perfect theme ... and the loveliest card, Marcia ... the navy and gold are gorgeous together ... so striking! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marcia, love the die that you've used and it's gorgeous in the navy and gold, Cathy x
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