A Sparkly Merry Christmas
by Lisa Elton
The Nordic Noel release has given us some wonderful new additions to the shop! I thought I would pair a traditional holiday gold with a couple of unexpected colors for my card featuring the beautiful Nordic Drop Ornament. My color combination came from a twirling costume of mine! I was 16 and won a national baton twirling championship at Notre Dame University in these colors!
I started this card with a white base layered with the lovely Fine Eyelet Frame. As I’ve done in the past, I used a bright white card base and layered on a different shade for my die cut panel.
Next came some shimmery holly. I used mirrored lime green card for the base layer. Then came some mirrored gold card for the “dipped” tips.
This ornament is so beautiful and elegant! I just love the bead section that you can add to the bottom or the top!
As you can see, my holly berries were made from the same aqua that was used for those ornament layers. Aren’t they fun!
My final element is a simple sentiment tab by Memory Box. I just love the way this turned out and the memories I had of that exciting day so long ago while creating it! Stop by the shop to check out this latest release. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, Lisa! This card is simply gorgeous. I love the pops of color against that beautifully die cut background! Stunning!
How fun that you were a “decorated” baton twirler!! AND that you used your costume for inspiration. This is definitely a winner in my book too—just gorgeous! That frame alone is swoon-worthy!
What elegance and shine, Lisa! Very pretty – but I truly thought you would include a photo of yourself in that costume! Next time?
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See my comment on your personal page, Lisa. I lost the one I wrote here and mistakenly rewrote it there. I hope the whole day doesn’t go like that. LOL
Gorgeous baubles, Lisa! Those colors are fabulous too.
Well, you little baton twirler you! I love these colors for Christmas and I imagine they were pretty on your twirling outfit, too. Like Michele, I’m wondering when we’ll get to see that photo. Bet you were a cutie! You’ve designed a beautiful card with the ornament and holly, and I’m loving that pretty eyelet frame!
What a beautiful ornament and gold dipped holly, Lisa! I was hoping for a photo of you in your twirler costume! What a wonderful memory!
Gorgeous and elegant Christmas card Lisa. Love the beautiful frame. Your holly cut from foil card is so beautiful … especially the two-tone leaves. So lovely! The ornament is amazing with all the wonderful design details.
Gorgeous color combo for your beautiful card and your twirling costume, Lisa!! Love this design & that Nordic Drop ornament looks amazing!!
This is gorgeous Lisa! I can just imagine how it sparkles in real life. What a beautiful use of the foil and sparkly cardstocks. What fun to pay homage to your baton twirling days too. So fun!
WOW…what a gorgeous and SHINY card Lisa! I love that ornament and the matching berries, and the Holly leaves too! Someone is definitely going to smile when they receive this beautiful card!! Hugs. :0)
Stunning card, Lisa! Love the gorgeous holly branches and the pretty ornament.
Such a beautiful color combo, Lisa! Can just imagine you twirling to a victory in your gorgeous outfit! Love the look of your 2 whites–gotta remember to do that!