Thursday, November 30, 2017

Rudolph Days and Snippet Playground Challenges

Edit-I was racking my brain trying to figure out who I saw this card by that I CASED, then Carol from "Our Little Inspirations" emailed me and it literally dawned on me that it was her card I CASED! Here is her original post. Her card is more pretty than mine, but I am still happy with how mine came out.

Hello my crafty friends, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm back today so I can play in two challenges, Rudolph Days and the Snippet Playground. I'm coming in just under the wire with Rudolph Days so I need to get moving here. 

My card was done with all snippets except for the card base. This was a Pinterest inspired card, so NOT my idea. I did this with my teacher buddies at one of our card making sessions and we made a lot of different ones. This is the one I am sharing today. 



Here is a little collage of some Charleston pictures that I thought you might enjoy. Just a few of the market place, some sweet baskets, the original narrow homes, the iron work and the harbor. And a picture of the steel they put through the homes after a huge earthquake years ago. That is the third photo on the left going down-some homes they "concealed" them as decorations, this house had not. 



As always thanks for stopping by and visiting with me a spell. Your comments always bring me sunshine and joy and I thank you for that! 



Crafty hugs,





Card Recipe:
quilt die-Gina Marie
snowflake-Simon Says
sentiment-My Creative Time


26 comments:

Marlena M. said...

LOVE this card Brenda~wonderful layout! Beautiful photos too~it looks warm in Charleston, I'm jelly ;)

Jenny L said...

Hi Brenda,
Happy Rudolf Days.
what a very super card and the design and colours are so wonderfully created.
Love this card and your super sentiment also.
I do hope you are keeping well and it's lovely to see you entering the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Sheila H said...

Wow, Brenda, that quilt pattern is totally awesome. I love the snowflake in the center. And thanks for sharing the pictures.

Lisa said...

Your card is gorgeous, Brenda!! I love the design!! The pictures of Charleston are beautiful!! What a gorgeous place!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful Christmas card, brenda in lovely neutral tones! The quilt design makes it look cozy but it also looks very elegant. Great photos too! Look how blue the water is and I wish I could see more of the market. :)

Liz said...

What a stunning card, Brenda! I love the quilt die you've used, I haven't come across that one before. Your card looks so stylish and elegant with all the pieces in white. Thanks for sharing the photos of Charleston. xx

scrappymo! said...

Love this, Brenda. Perfect for a quilter!
I really must order one of these dies. as I have been saying it for a year now, since I first saw one on Carol L's blog

Thanks for taking part in the November Rudolph Days Challenge.

Love your Charleston photos. They look wonderful and brought me lots of warm memories of my own trip there.

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Awesome card Brenda, very unusual colours but it really works, well done! Great way of using die cuts and snippets.
And love the Charleston collage of shots, fascinating so different from where I live.

Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Shaz in Oz.x

{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

Carol L said...

You know this quilt card is near and dear to my heart as I love creating them! The little snowflake in the center looks perfect and I love the neutral color scheme! Those tiny stitch marks along the bottom are perfect in keeping with the quilt theme too and look beautiful! On another note, so glad you got to travel and enjoy yourself in Charleston! Thanks for sharing all those great photos - it looks like a wonderful place to visit :)

Marilyn said...

Pretty card!!

Tina Campbell said...

OMgosh just love this card :) love the quilt look of it and the snowflake on it too :)
Sweet pictures a place that is on my list to see :)
Thank you so much for the Thanksgiving Day card :) It brightened my day when I opened it :)
Hugs my friend, Tina

I Card Everyone said...

Gorgeous creation, Brenda ... just love kraft and white for Christmas! So 'down-home-y' don't you think? The quilt die was the perfect choice!
=]

Bonnie said...

I love your "quilt" in tan and white! The textured cardstock gives it so much texture! Charleston is a beautiful city! I'd love to go there again someday.

MaryH said...

This is a splendid use of the GK quilt die. Love the added & so dimensional snowflake as the center medallion. Also the color combo is very calming and beautiful. Enjoyed seeing the pictures too! TFS & big hugs. MM

Di said...

Fabulous card Brenda - love the patchwork and the snowflake is a perfect finishing touch! And your photos of Charleston look beautiful - wonderful to know you made the trip.

Hugs

Di xx

Loll said...

Love the quilted design on your card Brenda. Looks awesome with your layered snowflake. And so pretty done in tan and white. Lovely pictures of your town. xx

Carol L said...

Oh my gosh Brenda, thanks for the shout-out! I had to click the link to see which card you cased and had completely forgotten I too made one with a snowflake in the center! LOL Thanks for making my day by CASEing my card! It's the best kind of flattery :) Hugs

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

What a beautifully CAS card Brenda! LOVE the clean design! Have a wonderful week! Love & Hugs. Hazel xx
My Card Attic

Anita in France said...

There's a lovely cosiness about this gorgeous card, Brenda ... the quilted look with that fabulous colour combo is delicious! Great photo collage ... thanks for sharing your trip! Hugs, Anita :)

Inkyfingers said...

I love your pretty paper pieced card Brenda and the snowflake in the centre is a fabulous touch. Love the font on the lovely sentiment too! Thanks for the pics of Charleston - My husband and I visited there some years ago and loved it.
Hope you are well.
Hugs
Carol x

Leslie Germain said...

What a pretty card!! Love the gold. Hope this message finds you well. I have not been blogging (except for challenges) nor visiting blogs. I am taking a break from challenges with the hope that I can start sharing some of my work and begin visiting blogs again. Life has been busy. Sending you hugs, my friend!
Leslie

Georgiana said...

Very pretty quilt pattern, especially with gold.

Whisper said...

Aaaah lovely and sorry for my belated comment, thanks for joining us at Rudolph's Day Challenge for November, Luv Sam x

Caroline said...

This card looks like a beautiful stained glass window, so pretty! Merry Christmas, Brenda!

Veerle said...

When you posted this beautiful card I was undergoing a severe operation Brenda. Hugs Veerle xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a lovely card, the kraft and white is such a great combination, love the added snowflake, great photos, thanks for sharing them.
Faith
x