would have to be one of my all time favorite Christmas Carols. For many years each time I heard that carol on the radio I would be reminded how special Christmas is and eagerly looked forward to my yearly trip home to Australia. Now that I am spending the summers in Australia I hear that Christmas Carol and I am reminded of "my other life" in Boston and the friends we have left behind over there. Music always evokes memories and always seems to remind us of a time or people in our lives.
Yesterday, hearing this Christmas Carol reminded me of a very dear friend I left behind in Boston, someone I miss a lot. I was inspired to create a card that would be one-of-a-kind, something special to let her know I was thinking of her. Here is the result of my Christmas Carol inspiration!
Many of the items I used on this card I have been saving in my "personal stash" for quite a number of years. The beautiful Santa Image is from Crafty Secrets and the dimensional birds, pinecones and holly are all from K & Company.
I die-cut the birdcage from patterned paper and gently "rolled" it to give a rounded look and then cut a piece of paper to fit the back and adhered the two outside edges. I finished off the birdcage with a self adhesive pearl and a dusting of liquid snow and diamond dust glitter for extra sparkle.
I also used the liquid snow on top of the window die-cut and then gave Santa some extra sparkle with a combination of Diamond Stickles and Glamour Dust on his beard and fur trim.
Next time you hear your favorite Christmas carol or song on the radio - think about who and where it reminds you of, what does it inspire you to do?
Lynette
Your card is soooo beautiful! I love the sweet images you have used on it. Isn't it satisfying when something that you have saved in your stash for just the right project works so perfectly for something that is destined for someone who will appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing this lovely project and I am sure your friend in Boston will know how much love is packed into it! :) Merry Christmas!
Posted by: auntie em | December 19, 2011 at 07:39 PM
really gorgeous card - wow
Posted by: Vicky Alberto | December 20, 2011 at 02:08 PM
What is Liquid Snow and where do you buy it? I love this card. I have the Santa and used him this year myself. I love K&Company die cuts. I have the worst time trying to create or simulate snow. If you could tell me what brand name the Liquid Snow is I would appreciate it. Thank you
Susan Bagley, silverunicorn49@yahoo.com
Posted by: Susan Bagley | January 01, 2012 at 02:27 PM
Oh this card is soooo beautiful ! love all the glitters and the papers that you have used.
Your birds are totally cute, love them too !!
Oh and a happy new year !
Posted by: Patthy | January 05, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Wow found this on pinterest -- absolutely stunning!,
Posted by: Vicki | June 02, 2013 at 12:15 AM