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25.8.17

Accordion Card

Accordion Card
          Hi friends it feels so good to be able to squeeze in time for crafting once again. This 4 panel accordion card is my DT project for Maureen's Rudolf Days Challenge .
       I chose to go with unconventional  Christmas colors  pink and baby blue but added quite a lot of white in the form of  snowflake borders[Memory Box dies]  ,white lacy arch borders above each panel [ cut using Marianne dies] and  2 beautiful white poinsettias  made by heat embossing poinsettias [from Rubber Dance Art] on vellum and fussy cutting them.
Christmas Accordion Card
     All 4 of my panels feature  gorgeous stamps from Rubber Dance Art . Though clear stamps are so popular nowadays I somehow just love rubber stamps...I feel one can never go wrong with them!!
The Candle , Poinsettia , Gift Box and Bow  stamps were heat embossed gold and water-colored with  Zig Brush Pens[You can read more about these pens here : Zig Brush Pens Introduction and Zigs Water-coloring Tips .
Christmas Accordion Card
The base was made with an Elizabeth Craft Designs oval accordion die [you can see more examples here : Pop Up Accordion Cards] but I chose not to connect the central panels as I found that the cards tended to buckle over time if I did that.
Christmas Accordion Card
The 2 gift-boxes turned out soo cool but I couldn't quite capture their beauty in the photos! The leafy oval frames are from Poppy Stamps [ I just love whatever die this company makes and always lament I  get only limited designs here in India!!].The gorgeous glittery pine leaves adding charm to all my poinsettias were also die cut using Poppy Stamps dies.
Christmas Accordion Card
I didnt add bulky embellishments so this card will fold flat for mailing! I hope you liked this card.
       Dont forget to participate in Maureen's Rudolph Days Challenge ...the theme is always Christmas , the inspiration from the DT and the participants is always fabulous and Maureen always has fabulous prizes which she ships worldwide!!

Supplies : Stamps : Rubber Dance Art Stamps Cozy Christmas
Dies :  Poppy Stamps Pine Boughs , Poppy Stamps Emory Oval Frame,Memory Box Leaping Deer ,Memory Box Frostyville Border ,Spellbinders Holly Accents,Spellbinders 2011 Snowflake Pendant,Spellbinders Majestic Labels 25,Elizabeth Craft Designs Karen Burniston Oval Accordion,Marianne Anjas Vintage Decoration
Coloring Media : Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens , Distress Ink Pads
Embossing : Ranger Gold and White Embossing Powder

53 comments:

  1. brenda25/8/17

    What a really pretty Christmas card Sonia, you have combines the lovely stamps and dies so beautifully. Many thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations challenge this month.

    B x

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  2. Crafting Queen25/8/17

    Such a beautiful card, must have taken ages to make.

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  3. Sue's Crafty Corner25/8/17

    Wow, this is fantastic Sonia, I love the die that you've used across the top of the card and the stamp set used too.

    Sue xx

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  4. Shylaashree25/8/17

    stunning accordian card, love every details and embossing sonia

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  5. aussie aNNie25/8/17

    A stunning Christmas creation, full of festive, gorgeousness and cheer.xx [aNNie]

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  6. Marilyn25/8/17

    Gorgeous card!!

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  7. Cara25/8/17

    This is just stunning. Definitely a card that would be brought back out year after year x

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  8. Julie Tucker-Wolek25/8/17

    This is sooooooooo gorgeous! LOVING the design and the textures!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Donna Ellis25/8/17

    Lovely accordion card, Sonia, and such a delightful home decor item for the Holiday Season! Your soft colors are dreamy! hugs, de

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  10. Shilpa Nagaonkar25/8/17

    Gorgeous Christmas card Sonia, love those soft colors.
    Thank you for joining us at Rubber Dance Challenge this month.

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  11. Jenny L25/8/17

    Hi Dr Sonia,
    what a very wonderful Christmas creation.
    Love the super accordion style to this stunning card.
    The colours are so pretty, and wonderful embellishments.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  12. Suman Pandit25/8/17

    Lovely accordion card Sonia !! you have used all the dies and stamps so beautifully !!

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  13. Deepti Aggarwal25/8/17

    So beautiful.. gorgeous card..

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  14. Lisa25/8/17

    Wow, this is amazing!! I love the accordion style and the dies you used!! The colors are so beautiful and the details are fabulous!! I love, love this, my friend!! I've so missed your stunning projects!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  15. Chrissy25/8/17

    Beautiful colour combo Sonia and love the gold embossing and fabulous card design..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  16. Berina RGA25/8/17

    Such a beautiful card Sonia!! Love the elaborate details you have added. Such a lovely color combo. Beautiful stamping! The die cuts are lovely.

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  17. Anonymous25/8/17

    wow, dr. sonia, I LOVE the pink and blue tones you've used and all the intricate dies are so pretty and I love that you varied them on each panel! a beautiful Christmas card that will be treasured. now I think I'll try an accordion card. :)

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  18. Mia25/8/17

    Absolutely amazing, Sonia! I love your accordion card! Kisses, my friend.

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  19. Sherrie K.26/8/17

    Wow, your accordion card is GORGEOUS!! I love the beautiful dies and wonderful colors~ such a pretty, elegant design!! Hope to be back blogging/crafting again real soon~Love your creations!
    Oh and thanks so much for joining us in the challenge over at Scrapy Land!
    Sherrie K
    Scrapy Land DT Member

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  20. cotnob26/8/17

    This is gorgeous Sonia, beautiful embossed images and fabulous design - so many super details, a stunning card.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  21. Joan26/8/17

    Lovely four panel card, I love the vellum poinsettias

    Thanks for joining us at stamping Sensations this month

    Joan

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  22. Fikreta26/8/17

    Its gorgeous card!

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  23. K M Meena Herale26/8/17

    Hi Sonia, what a stunning card, love the colours and gold heat embossing.

    Hugs xx
    Meena

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  24. loz26/8/17

    Stunning card and detail Sonia..Loz

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  25. scrappymo!26/8/17

    This is indeed a stunning card. The dies are wonderful and the heat embossed vellum detail and then water coloured is gorgeous.
    Thanks for all the hard work you do on behalf of the Rudolph Days Challenge design team.

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  26. AlisonC26/8/17

    I like all the glitter and lacyness. A special creation.

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  27. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator26/8/17

    WOW!!! This is stunning!!! So beautiful! Thank you for playing along with us at Dies R Us challenges and hope to see you in the next one! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs,
    Jo- DRU DT
    ♥ Dies R Us Challenges ♥
    ♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

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  28. Alice (scrAPpamondo)27/8/17

    Such fabulous project, love the sweet non traditional colours and all the sparkling! Fab diecuts and embossing!

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  29. Shona Erlenborn27/8/17

    Such a gorgeous piece! Your colors and the style are totally awesome.

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  30. Trish27/8/17

    A gorgeous card,loving all your techniques

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  31. Darlene 27/8/17

    Oh Dr. Sonia ... your creations are always so beautiful! This fancy fold is amazing and just gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘Anything using Dies’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit.

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  32. Faith A at Daffodil Cards27/8/17

    I LOVE the colours you have chosen, and it is STUNNING, love the design and all the dies you used to make this Fabulous card.
    Faith
    x

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  33. HappyMomentzz by Sharada Dilip28/8/17

    I love the way you create such awesome Christmas creations !!
    cheers

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  34. Olenkaja28/8/17

    Gorgeous card! Fabulous details! Thank you for playing with us at Scrapy Land Challenge!
    Hugs Ola

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  35. Nancy Hill28/8/17

    Adorable Christmas card. Love the colors. Outstanding! Hugs

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  36. Bonnie28/8/17

    Wow, what wonderful colors, sparkle and details in this card, Sonia! It is amazing!

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  37. StirYourCreativity28/8/17

    Hats off to all your detailing.This card brings in the Christmas mood.

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  38. Mukta Parvatikar-Maniar28/8/17

    Hey Sonia...This is simply awesome card..loved the subtle coloring.
    Hugs
    Mukta
    VREnchanted Color, Craft and more...

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  39. Di28/8/17

    Absolutely beautiful card Sonia! Love the colours and am sure it must have taken ages to make - perfect!

    Thank you for coming to play in the Snippets Playground!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  40. Aquarius28/8/17

    A lot of work in this very pretty card

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  41. KandA28/8/17

    This is a gorgeous card Sonia, love the colours and the accordian design xx

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  42. Vicki Dutcher29/8/17

    How lovely is this! Your use of soft colors and gorgeous die cuts make this a beautiful and unique card!

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  43. Ina G29/8/17

    I love non traditional colours for Christmas and your accordion card is just gorgeous. So many beautiful elements here. Fabulous result. Thanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers for our August Christmas Challenge.

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  44. Stephanie Lanzalotto29/8/17

    This is just gorgeous. I love your twist on color and all those wonderful dies make this so interesting and elegant. All of the embellishments are fun to look at and add so much to this beautiful creation. Thanks for linking up and playing with us at Happy Little Stampers August Christmas Challenge.

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  45. Carol L29/8/17

    This is so fabulously detailed and the colors are just dreamy! I love the great fold design and all of those delicious details too!

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  46. pam30/8/17

    Fantastic design Sonia, love the colours.
    Thank you for joining us over on Poppystamps challenge blog.
    Pam x

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  47. Marybeth30/8/17

    Sonia, this his beyond a beautiful work of love! So many wonderful intricate details! Thanks for joining us in the Poppystamps Challenge!

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  48. Barb31/8/17

    This is such a pretty card Sonia. A lovely shape too. Barbxx

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  49. Jeanne J. 31/8/17

    Swoon! SO gorgeous Sonia! A work of art!

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  50. Angie31/8/17

    Well done, love it.
    Good luck with your entry at Jo’s Funday Friday Challenge.
    Angie - DT

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  51. Michelle N.31/8/17

    Absolutely gorgeous! The craftmanship is superb! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Diva's this month!

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  52. Scrapper691/9/17

    GORGEOUS According card!!

    Theresa
    Theresa’s Crafty Creations

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  53. Sindhu19/9/17

    Gorgeous card..as always you have decorated the panels beautifully...

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