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Saturday 12 December 2015

Magic Faraway Trees

Hello all!  Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my Blustery Candle Jar.  As promised, I've got some bushier branches for you today.  However, they're not here I'm afraid... you'll need to hop over to the Country View Crafts Projects Blog.  I've been playing with Tim's new Vintage Platinum Glitter Dust for the first time, and after a brief skirmish with the traditional red, green and gold, I'm back in my Christmas neutrals comfort zone today.


 I hope you'll have time to hop over and check out my sparkling woodlands... I think the Glitter Dust does make them slightly magical, and they're not really that far away either (but I couldn't resist the Enid Blyton reference).  I hope you're all enjoying a lovely weekend... not many of them left before Christmas now!!  I'm back tomorrow with a very festive post, so happy crafting until then.

The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.
Andy Rooney

UPDATE 2019: You can now view the full project as an Encore Post right here at Words and Pictures - Encore - Magical Trees


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32 comments:

  1. brenda12 December 2015 at 07:46

    I've just been over to the full reveal Alison and naturally is quite stunning, a wonderfully rustic feel and the simple sentiment goes so well.

    B x

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  2. Helen12 December 2015 at 07:48

    Magical trees indeed, love the shimmer, Alison(my comment won't post atCVC)

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  3. maria's knutselplezier12 December 2015 at 08:20

    Great tag!!! such beautifull trees!!! I love the way your create the dept into your projects , great snow effect!! I just love your art work!!

    Have a nice weekend!!
    Maria

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  4. Lauren Hatwell12 December 2015 at 08:32

    Oh so beautiful! Lx

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  5. Astrid Maclean12 December 2015 at 08:36

    Off I go, but just to say, these look fab already and of all the glitters out there, I really love this one....

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  6. Valerie-Jael12 December 2015 at 09:05

    Beautiful work, love the sparkle on the branches, hugs, Valerie

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  7. Ink Art Designs12 December 2015 at 10:15

    I looove the neutral tones Alison...gorgeous!
    Dot x

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  8. Anneke12 December 2015 at 10:19

    Your tag looks wonderful. Your background
    looks gorgeous. Your tag has glitters but it's not to shinning.
    Everything fits perfectly. I just kept on looking because
    your tag is great.

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  9. chrissie12 December 2015 at 10:54

    Very beautiful tag Alison and great words today :)

    Love Chrissie xx

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  10. Cestina12 December 2015 at 11:21

    I believe your brother would love to get this for Christmas! Enchanting (of course, given where the trees must be situated :-) )
    xxx

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  11. JoZart Designs12 December 2015 at 12:06

    Beautiful textures, classy sparkle too. Love it!
    Jo x

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  12. Craftyfield12 December 2015 at 12:36

    Just been to Country View blog to examine the details and this is so much better than red and green... the layers of white splatters etc.. make for a gorgeous but subtle background and oh! that glitter, it might just overcome my love/hate relationship with the stuff!

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  13. Jackie PN12 December 2015 at 13:47

    Ohhhh Yummy textures!! off for a closer look!! xo

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  14. Pamellia12 December 2015 at 14:28

    Wow Alison, what a gorgeous tag!! That background is incredible, the shimmer from the white DecoArt mister shows up really well! Love the layered trees, adding that die to my wish list for sure!! Another stunning wintery creation! hugs :)

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  15. Paper Profusion12 December 2015 at 16:45

    The glitter looks fab - havn't managed to acquire yet...

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  16. Dorthe12 December 2015 at 17:20

    It looks amazing here, and it is, also over there, what a gorgeous and beautiful Christmas tag ,Alison.
    Dorthe, xx

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  17. Lisa Minckler12 December 2015 at 18:11

    Wouldn't these about 5 feet tall look FABULICIOUS in the yard for a Christmas decor? I can't imagine the truck loads of glitter it would take to cover them, but a handmade holiday scene like this would be a knock out!!! With rustic wood reindeer and tummies all aglow snowmen and ALL based off of your tag. A girl can dream and like you said, it's the season for miracles...
    HUGS!

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    1. Lisa Minckler12 December 2015 at 18:11

      Oh cripes...I just remembered they have spray glitter in cans now....problem resolved!

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  18. sam21ski12 December 2015 at 20:47

    Oooh superb xx

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  19. experiments in paper12 December 2015 at 21:47

    Always love your way with neutrals, and this is a very intriguing sneak peek! Off to the the whole story - xxx Lynn

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  20. Hettie12 December 2015 at 22:30

    Beautiful trees Alison. Shhhh, do not tell anyone, but I bought this die set a few weeks ago!!! Keep my secret, but I needed something to cheer me up!!
    Hugs
    xx

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  21. Meggymay12 December 2015 at 22:46

    Its a magical tag, love the glitter on the vintage tones of colour.
    Yvonne xx

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  22. Inky and Quirky Designs12 December 2015 at 23:51

    Fab tag Alison and that TH die has been well used for my Christmas cards this year ;)
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  23. rachel13 December 2015 at 00:16

    looks gorgeous - i really need to look at this one more closely Alison x

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  24. Marci13 December 2015 at 11:53

    I always like your tone on tone projects. This is stunning! I have wanted this die, now I see this! And that glitter! The whole tag is just gorgeous.

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  25. craftytrog13 December 2015 at 18:55

    This is so beautiful Alison! xxx

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  26. Julia13 December 2015 at 19:59

    I really love what you have done with that tree die, so beautiful. I want that die!

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  27. Redanne13 December 2015 at 23:37

    Just been over for a look - a stunning tag Alison! Anne xx

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  28. Anita Houston The Artful Maven14 December 2015 at 17:03

    This might be a new favorite!!! LOVE the unique Christmas scene! LOVE the background!!! LOVE those trees! Amazing and gorgeous!

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  29. Mrs.B14 December 2015 at 21:17

    A stunning tag Alison, love the glittery trees, subtle and beautiful.
    Avril xx

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  30. Kay Wallace15 December 2015 at 18:12

    Definitely enough "tease" to get me to hop, Alison! Love the neutrals!!

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  31. pearshapedcrafting30 December 2015 at 14:17

    Gorgeous! Love that fabulous texture! Hugs, Chrisx

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Thank so much for taking the time to stop by. It's lovely to hear what you think - every comment is so much appreciated.