Wednesday 27 January 2021

Hope and Chances Charity Kit - December 2020

I loved the Hope and Chances Charity kit for December although the 'Thank you' sentiment wasn't right for me to be honest but I knew I could change that. The kits were sold in aid of 'Last Chance Animal Rescue', which of course tugged at my heartstrings right away.

This is the card I made from the kit:


I made the card exactly to Christine's instructions, apart from a couple of tweaks. I added Clear Wink of Stella to the flowers and leaves before popping them onto the card. An idea I got from our lovely Kath B a while ago. Then found a snippet of white card, the whitest I could find here to match and stamped the sentiment using a very old FunStamps wood mounted stamp and Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink. Then die cut the sentiment into a square, exactly the same size as the one that came with the kit - and ran a silver Calligraphy pen around the edges for a little extra definition.I love the idea of creating a 'dropped shadow' by splitting a silver die cut exactly like the white one and offsetting it behind the white one.

And yes, the camera has picked up a bit of a ripple on the square silver backing layer. I think the silver card should have been thicker, although in real life it's not too noticeable. I'm just happy to help Christine's fund raising and also have a card kit to play with each month!

I'm entering this card into ScrappyMo's 'Rudolph Days' Challenge for January HERE. It runs from the 25th to the end of each month and is a great way to add to your Christmas cards (what do you mean - already?).

That brings my card count for Christmas 2021 up to 17 already.



29 comments:

  1. Yay for making another pretty Christmas card. The die is very pretty. [Bunny]

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  2. Hi Miss Di, a stunning Christmas card, love the pretty layers and the very elegant look. Have a wonderful week, Megan.

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  3. A lovely card Di - this is one of my favourite kits from Christine.

    Like you, I also made a Christmas card (although that was because I couldn't find the Thank You sentiment when I made my card!).

    Kath x

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  4. It's a lovely card and supports a nice cause. Win-win.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  5. Wow, this is an amazing card! Beautiful embossing.
    Lia xx

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  6. The kit has made a really beautiful card Di, and it’s helping a good cause too.

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  7. Oh Di this is lovely what a beautiful kit you certainly know how to create such gorgeous cards with the sets well done on your 17 cards take care x

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  8. A great card and some support for a charity along the way

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  9. Missed this month Di, but what a great kit! Lovely card. x

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  10. This is very pretty and the offsetting of the white die cut over the silver is very effective Di and love the pretty poinsettias, and a great idea to add your own sentiment. x

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  11. This is beautiufl Di, I love the hint of silver and the so pretty poinsettia. A gorgeous die.
    Faith x

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  12. Very elegant and beautiful card, Di, and it's great that you help charity for rescue animals with it!!! Very well done!

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  13. A really lovely card, love the die shape, look great in the silver and the sweet little flowers and great use of the wink of stella, i do that a lot.

    Kath x

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  14. A beautiful CAS card and love the design Di. I love making cards for charity and I support 3 care homes. Sadly most money is raised at Craft Fairs and only did 2 last March!! Hope we can do more later this year. Stay safe and hugs, Carol S.xxx

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  15. Love this! Lots of wonderful texture and interest!

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  16. A beautiful classic CAS Christmas card, Di! The pop of red is fabulous. Thank you so much for playing along with the first Rudolph Days Challenge of 2021.
    Linda, DT

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  17. Terrific, Di, and your silver and wink adds perfect touches to a gorgeous card! Congrats on 17, I'm impressed (I think I have one)!

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  18. Beautiful dies and what a stunning holiday card.

    Hugs Diane

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  19. Love this card Di. It ilooks very regal. Your doung better than me I have set myself the challenge of making 12 cards a month till November . So far I will be on track for January just. Hugs Me.

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  20. 17?! Well done on that, and your very elegant card, nice to benefit the charity too xxx

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  21. Hi Di this is a stunning Christmas card. What a lovely kit that is. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  22. What a gorgeous Christmas card Di! I love the silver and white color combo, the poinsettia's are the perfect touch to this fancy cut. Just gorgeous! How great that buying this kit helps our furry friends as well. You are on your way to a great stash of Christmas cards too!!! Love that! Hugs, Brenda

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  23. Gorgeous Christmas card, you are doing amazing working ahead!

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  24. Gosh, Di...you are doing so well to have 17 cards already. You are on a roll!

    This one is so pretty/ The kit cards that your friend sold are for such a good charity and so there are two wins with the purchase. You get a great kit and the charity gets a much-needed boost.

    Thanks for taking part in the first Rudolph Days Challenge of this year.

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