the current jingle belles’ prompt is a sketch by stephanie; i had so many ideas of ways to use it, but i only had time for this one for now. one idea was to make a one layer card, but i had to trim off a flaw so i ended up matting it to make an A2 card. 
i painted twinkling H2O watercolour washes, embossed with a leane creatief embossing folder that i love and sanded it to reveal the w/c paper. i added the impression obsession peace sentiment die cut from black mirri paper that i found easier to attach using my xyron sticker machine than a glue pen. the tiny dots are also cut with the mirri. one more christmas card for my stash.
i’d like to also submit it to these challenges:
crafty cardmakers & more – make your own background
merry monday #157 embossing
use your stuff #182 embossing
v’s sweet ideas – #34 emboss it! thanks to karen for letting me know about the challenge.
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What a unique sketch design … I love those soft colors … so very glad you got sketchy with us at Jingle Belles.
Gorgeous card! It’s ornate and pretty, and the colours are cheery.
What beautiful snowflakes, Linda! And that color wash is so pretty with the touches of black! Wow! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!
This is GORGEOUS, Linda. I would absolutely LOVE to have you share it I our Embossing Challenge this month at V’s Sweet Ideas. It would fit perfectly into our challenge, and you’re warmly welcome to join us.
Karen
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I can see why you love this embossing folder its stunning. I’m a sucker for an ef! :)
WOW! WOW! WOW! This color scheme is so very lovely and unexpected for Christmas but, oh so, effective. Just the loveliest card with that embossing. Truly a stand out. Thanks for sharing it in the Merry Monday challenge.
Beautiful, beautiful card Linda! Never would have thought of doing the color blocks, but absolutely love it! :0)
oh ♥WOW♥!!! what a BRILLIANT version of stephanie’s sketch, i loveLOVElove the way you’ve done the sections as colorblocks within a one-layer (embossed!!!) panel! that is seriously one of the most clever things i’ve ever seen! (WOW!) thanks for joining our sketchy fun at JINGLE BELLES! ♥
This is a beautiful card! Love that you sanded the embossed image to let some of the white core show through. I always love that effect. Thanks for joining our embossing challenge this week at Use Your Stuff!
Lori – UYSDT
This is so pretty! love the colors and embossing! Thanks for joining us at use your stuff!
Fabulous card, Linda, the embossing and the colours are so beautiful.
Love and hugs
Maarit
Your native intuition toward all things creative and wonderful are certainly well presented in this gorgeous holiday card, Linda. I love your blk mirrored paper for the sentiment. Beautifully crafted, my friend.
O wow! This absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks for playing at Use Your Stuff!
This is so pretty! I love these colors together and the texture looks fabulous. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.
Stunning. I lovethis card. What a fabulous technique!
What a gorgeous card! I love the pastel colour scheme. Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty cardmakers & more…
Jackie