Friday, November 1, 2013

MCS Winter Release Hop - Silhouette Shine Cards and Giveaway

Good morning! So excited, since today is the release and reveal of the winter release at My Craft Spot! What a fabulous release it is too! There is also a giveaway at the end of this post! You should have arrived here from Kate's blog - if you didn't you'll want to head back to the beginning and not miss a single stop! Did I mention there is a giveaway on EACH stop? :)

I should warn you that this is a picture heavy post - I ended up with a set of five cards to share with you today! I just had so much fun playing with the release. I also loved the effect of the card I made for the first day of the release (you can see it HERE if you missed it!), that I decided to make a set of them with the same idea, and just slightly different on each one.


 I made a stencil with several different Spellbinder's dies and plain cardstock, used Tim Holtz distress ink in two colors as before and blended, and then spritzed with Smooch Spritz to add sparkle and shine.


Once they dried, I layered an assortment of silhouette cuts that I cut with my Cameo over the top using foam adhesive.


LOVE the sparkle the Smooch Spritz adds to the background!


Next I cut several banners using the new Straight Banner Metal Dies (LOVE these soooo very much...and it just so happens that if you leave a comment on this post today - you have a chance to win a set of these!!!)




This one I used some My Favorite Things ink instead of distress ink - only because I don't have distress ink in yellow...and REALLY wanted to make one in yellow!!!


All my sentiments are from the new stamp set that coordinates perfectly with the banner dies - Christmas Banner Sentiments:




Once I cut the banners, I stamped all the sentiments on using some black Versamark ink for a super crisp and clear image.


This final one, instead of using Smooch Spritz, I sprayed on some gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine - just to get a slightly different effect - it worked just like I was hoping!


Finally, I matted them on coordinating solid cardstock from Papertrey Ink, Bazzil, and My Favorite Things.


If you made it to the end - I'm impressed! Sorry for all the pictures! Make sure and leave a comment before you leave for a chance to win those banner dies! Your next stop is Marlene - and here is the entire hop line-up in case you get lost somewhere along the way:


Thanks for dropping by today! Have a wonderful first weekend of November!!!

I am also linking this up with a few challenges - first up CAS-ology's cue card for the week - black:



66 comments:

  1. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. these cards are absolutely amazing!!! love them!!

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  3. Wow! These are fabulous!!! Love the silhouette idea and your backgrounds! Beautiful work!

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  4. Absolutely stunning cards. Such a fantastic technique with such gorgeous results. Your wise man card from the first day is my favourite creation from the whole release.

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  5. I love all your cards, they are awesome.

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  6. Not only did I make it to the end of your post ... I read every word along the way!! Your cards are GORGEOUS!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!

    Judy
    lifesabeach32940@cfl.rr.com

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  7. These are really beautiful!!! I love them all! That stamp set is great!

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  8. What a fabulous set of cards! The silhouettes look fabulous on those backgrounds. Love the banners too. Thanks for the chance!

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  9. Heather, your cards are so BEAUTIFUL! The backgrounds and silhouette cuts look amazing! I especially love the Peace on Earth cut! So pretty!
    It's been a great week and you rocked at all your projects! So glad to be a part of such a fantastic/fun team!
    Have a great wknd!
    Sherrie K

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  10. I love this technique and all the different looks you achieved.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  11. A gallery of "beautiful" here, Heather! The silhouette images paired with the backgrounds you've created are stunning! Absolutely stunning! You've showcased the new MCS release wonderfully, today and throughout the week. Awe-inspiring!
    c

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  12. Gorgeous...love all the backgrounds!!

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  13. Love this idea. The black silhouettes with the sparkle background is so creative. The new release banner and sentiments went perfectly with each one. ogdendoll@gmail.com

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  14. All of your cards are just beautiful! I just love the silhouette images on the color background with matching card base!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  15. Wow, great cards, love the silhouettes!

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  16. They are all fantastic, such a great idea using the spellbinder shapes for the background, my favorite is the first with the trees!!

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  17. Wow These cards are AWESOME!!!! Thanks for a chance to win.
    I have enjoyed this past week all your projects that you created. By far I think todays is th prettiest.

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  18. Your cards are all amazing! The silhouettes you used are all so powerful and they speak volumes!

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  19. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  20. Fabulous cards Heather! Those backgrounds are just fantastic and I love all the silhouettes! Your projects have been awesome all week long!

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  21. oh my goodness, they are all just fabulous and I love the sentiments and that banner die!!! oh My fav is the reindeer crossing!!! how stinkin cute! Thanks for the inspiration in making some simple yet fabulous Christmas cards!!! already a huge fan here of course!

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  22. Wow, they are all absolutely gorgeous!! I love the silhouette images!! What fabulous cards - they look amazing!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  23. I cannot say or choose which one is my favorite...They are ALL Beautiful!!!! I absolutely LOVE it!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks Challenge Blog ♥

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  24. Heather, these are just beautiful!! I love the backgrounds on all of them!! ~Hugs, Saundra Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  25. WOW, beautiful!!! Every one of them. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Your silhouette cards are lovely - my favorite is Joy to the World.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  27. Wow Heather your cards are amazing!!! You have such a talent for making the most amazing silhouette cards and these are simply stunning. You are so talented Heather, I'm so glad be be a part of the MCS design team with you!!

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  28. I forgot to mention that all your projects have been so amazing this week :) you're awesome!!

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  29. Love your card set Heather! They are all beautiful! It's been fun all week to see your amazing projects! :o)

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  30. Oh my gosh!! These are all totally awesome!! I so love the silhouettes!! Your cards are just beautiful!!!! :)

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  31. Loving all the silhouettes! Fabulous cards!

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  32. Please do not apologize for all your photos. They are magnificent. LOVE your sky technique. This set is just gorgeous with all the different color themes with the silhouettes. Just beautiful.
    <3 J

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  33. Your cards were so awesome! I loved the distressed backgrounds--and the wonderful banner sayings!

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  34. These are amazing Heather! I love the technique you used, the colors are awesome and those silhouettes perfect for the matching sentiments!
    Such amazing cards!
    Awesome projects all week and great showcase of all these adorable new release stamps and dies!
    Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT rest of your weekend!
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

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  35. I LOVE the silhouette cards! They are beautiful. I also love the backgrounds. Nice job! Great projects to follow all week. It has been fun for me!

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  36. What wonderful silhouette cards, every one is beautiful. They are all so simple but so effective, I love the backgrounds and what you did with them. Everyone has done a great job on showcasing all of the stamps and dies this week. The sentiments have all been awesome and the dies just make the sentiments pop on the cards. Great hop, thank you for the chance to win something. Hugs, Jen xx
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  37. Wow, all of your cards are absolutely gorgeous!! I loved every single one.
    Kathy
    Salido99@msn.com
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  38. GIRL, these are gorgeous! I love all the colors and silhouettes and sentiments you used. These new banner dies are SUPER cool! Amazing job all week. I always love to peek in and see what you have been up to even if I don't always have the time to comment. You are super talented! Hugs- Glora

    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  39. Your silhouette images make stunning Christmas Cards!

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  40. Heather, you did an outstanding job! Love everyone of your cards and the technique you used!

    bdcampers@msn.com

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  41. Those silhouettes are amazing! I can't wait to try that technique! Thanks for sharing.
    Evelyn

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  42. What a fabulous set of cards! I love the use of the silhouette and sponged backgrounds as the unifying elements! Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!

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  43. Little ruddolf is so cute!!! thompsoncrystal@live.com

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  44. Well, I don't blame you for repeating that effect on your cards…it is beautiful!

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  45. Amazing effect on your cards. Just beautiful!!

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  46. Wow what a super fun release! Each and every die and stamp set is just what I need in my scraproom! I did order 2 of the stamp set and one of the dies because I just couldn't wait to see if I won, but this is not one of the sets so fingers crossed! Love all your card today and all week. Outstanding release. PS. I am going to go down stairs right away and give this a try...I love the effect of the ink, shimmer and silhouettes!

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  47. LOVE all of the silhouettes, what SUPER cards, and do many!!!
    Thanks so much for joining us in the FUN at CASology this week!

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  48. Wonderful silhouette cards! Each one is charming.

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  49. Wow you have a whole whack of Christmas cards done now. Super beautiful and perfect for the season.

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  50. Holy cow, these are amazing! I love them, they are so pretty and such a great idea!!

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  51. Love all your cards! Simple, elegant and beautiful!

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  52. What a beautiful set of cards!! These look great!!

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  53. This is such an inspiring idea and so beautifully executed! Every single card is exquisite in color and theme! The elegance is outstanding and will be loved by the recipients! Fantastic work today and all week long, Heather! :o)

    Hugs and blessings!

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  54. What a great idea! I have got to try this!

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  55. This is a gorgeous set of cards. I don't have any Distress Ink in yellow either... I may have to track down a yellow ink pad to give this a try.

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  56. Wow these cards are wonderful. I love how they turned out. TFS.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  57. I love all of the pictures. Each beautifully showcases the stamps

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  58. Love how you dusted the silhouettes! I hope you would be ok if I tried that out. They are beautiful

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  59. These are beautifully simple. I love the silhouettes too!

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  60. These are AMAZING!! I love this technique of yours, Heather! Your "Peace on Earth" card with Mary and Joseph is my favourite. I love that image!

    You've done such a wonderful job all week, Heather! It's such a delight to be on the MCS design team with you!

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  61. What a wonderful silhoutte Christmas cards.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge.

    luv
    Debby

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  62. I absolutely love these cards -- the banners and silhouettes make stunning cards!

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  63. Such lovely cards! Love them - and I have many of these images from the Silhouette store. Thank you for the inspiration!

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