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Ink and Inspiration Blog Hop September – Christmas in Summer

23 September 2021
18 Comments

23 Sep

Hello, lovely ladies,

Welcome to my blog! 

Today’s card is Ink and Inspiration Design team Blog hop 

Blog Hop Theme: – PICK A SEASON 

I selected – Christmas in Summer in Australia. Although, I know it’s an entirely different selection for a season. 

But for me, Christmas means Summer in Australia. 

Measurements:
  • Thick Basic White – Base card 
  • Layer 1: Basic White-10 cm by 14. cm 
  • Layer 2: Designer Series Paper – 9.7cm by 14.1cm 
  • Extra pieces of basic white, basic black for die-cutting and stamping.
  • I used all the die-cut pieces to attach to the background of the designer series paper. 
  • Stamped the tree image using Misty Moonlight and stamped the sentiment in Basic Black cardstock with white embossing powder. 
  • Added tiny dots of Chalk marker on the background of the Designer Series Paper. 
  • Added some Black bakers twine on the using the glue dots. 
  • Attached is the sentiment using Stampin’ dimensional.
  • The final touch added some Rhinestones. 
  • Decorated inside using the extra die-cut pieces and the scrap piece of the Designer Series Paper. 
Hope you all like my today’s card. Check out other Design Team Member’s projects for more inspiration. Leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you all. 

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Comments

  1. Lorraine says

    23 September 2021 at 10:43 am

    Love your card! The blue and white is stunning!

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you so much, Lorraine.

      Reply
  2. Mo Rootes says

    23 September 2021 at 11:26 am

    Such an unusual card Maheshwari, love it x

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    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you so much lovely.

      Reply
  3. Diane Evans says

    23 September 2021 at 1:00 pm

    Love it Maheswari

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you so much Diane.

      Reply
  4. Melva Peters says

    23 September 2021 at 10:48 pm

    Your card is amazing!

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    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you so much Melva.

      Reply
  5. Kylie Swain says

    24 September 2021 at 1:46 am

    Gorgeous as always Maheswari. Xxx

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you so much lovely.

      Reply
  6. Robyn Lawton says

    24 September 2021 at 11:20 am

    What a beautiful card Maheswari. I love it and yes a perfect summer Christmas card x

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you so much Robyn.

      Reply
  7. Teah says

    26 September 2021 at 1:05 am

    Cute card! I really love the sentiment. Hugs

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much Teah.

      Reply
  8. Shelly Wadge says

    30 September 2021 at 5:05 am

    This is so pretty Maheswari! x

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much Shelly.

      Reply
  9. Susan Lawson (Simpson) says

    19 October 2021 at 11:40 am

    Love this – great colours!

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      20 October 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much Susan.

      Reply

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