Three Kings of Orient

No, that's not 'Three Kings of *Leyton* Orient' which is a soccer team from North London that several of my friends follow!!!

The current challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge is to use THREE of something. Well, call me old-fashioned, but one particular Christmas 'threesome' sprang to mind!


The images are by Francoise Read for Woodware and I have had them for ages - unfortunately, they don't seem to be available any more. I coloured the Kings with Promarkers, I hope you can tell that one King is African, one is Caucasian, and one oriental. They have all been cut out and mounted on foam pads for dimension. I added Glossy Accents to the gifts and gold Stickles to their robes and crowns - and to the Star over Bethlehem.

The papers are from Hobbycraft, I think it's their 'Vintage Christmas' collection, but don't quote me, as they are all loose in my 'Christmas box'. I cut the tan paper to look like hills and used Distress ink in Antique Linen, then distressed the edges with my scissors. The sentiment is heat embossed.

I'm entering this card into Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge

Thanks for looking!

love Mags B x

Comments

scrappymo! said…
I like Woodware's Image...Three Wise Men from three different parts of the globe is an interesting thought.

Great card! The pretty blue background paper gives the impression of sky!
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Sue said…
This is gorgeous Mags. I love the images and your colouring is fabulous.
hugs Sue xx
Thursday, June 05, 2014
coldwaters2 said…
I really like this card Mags a fabulous scene the 3 kings look great
hugs
lorraine x
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Pop's Cards said…
Beautiful creation sweetie, hugs Pops x
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Hazel said…
Thanks for entering your lovely card for CHNC challenge 179 - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for June - I'd love to see it there too. x
Friday, June 06, 2014
Lynne in NI said…
Oooh your 3 Kings are fabulous Mags, and great idea to have Bethlehem in the background too!
Hope you're well and having a good weekend :)
Saturday, June 07, 2014
Shell Shearer Swinscoe said…
Oh I just love this hun, the colours are great
Hugs Shell xx
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
aussie aNNie said…
Gorgeous card and love the colour combo, very classy. I have had to close Memories to Keep due to hacker so have now reopened my new blog and starting again after three year and invite you to join up and join in my candy which is sponsored by three wonderful artists..I am following you again...cheers, aNNie
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