Flaky Christmas

Here is another blast from the past. Every once in a while, I like to visit some of my favorites. Do you remember this one? 

Stamps:

   Endless Wishes

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 3 x 3-1/2, 1-1/4 x 3-1/2, 2-1/2 x 1-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Coastal Cabana 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Coastal Cabana

   Smoky Slate

Technique:

   Sponging

   Punching

Accessories:

   Decorative Label Punch

   Snowflakes & Silver Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I randomly stamped snowflakes on the two Basic White panels (3 x 3-1/2 & 1-1/4 x 3-1/2), using Coastal Cabana and Smoky Slate as shown above.

I then adhered the larger panel on the top portion of the Coastal Cabana panel, and the smaller panel on the bottom of it, leaving a space between the two panels.

Next, I adhered this panel onto a Basic White card front.

I then stamped the sentiment on a 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 Basic White piece, using Coastal Cabana ink. 

Next, I punched out the sentiment, using the Decorative Label Punch and sponged the edges with Smoky Slate.

I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some snowflakes and silver sequins to the front of the card and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Golden Bells

I decided to go through my wood mounted stamps. I found this beautiful set that needed some love. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Bells and Boughs

Paper:

   Always Artichoke A-2, 2-1/2" Sq. (3)

   Deck the Halls DSP 5-1/4 x 2

   Cherry Cobbler 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 2" Circle (3), 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Always Artichoke

Markers:

   Always Artichoke

   Pear Pizzazz

   Cherry Cobbler

   Real Red

   Basic Black

   Stampin' Dazzle Gold

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Gold Wink of Stella

   Starburst Punch

   2" Circle Punch

   Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder

   Gold Metallic Pearls

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the Cherry Cobbler panel, using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder.

I then adhered the Deck the Halls DSP strip on the left side of the panel, using liquid adhesive. This allows the panel to adhere well.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Always Artichoke card front.

I then stamped the bells on two Basic White 2" Circles and the sentiment on another, using Tuxedo Black Memento.

Next, I used markers to color the bells:

    Always Artichoke - Center of the Leaves

    Pear Pizzazz - Fill the Leaves

    Cherry Cobbler - Berries & Circles & Lines on Bells

    Real Red - Ribbon on Bells

    Basic Black - Outline Image & Ringer on Bell

    Stampin' Dazzle Gold - Bells (Do not cover Basic Black Outline)

I then used the Starburst Punch to create an Always Artichoke matte for each of the three 2" Circles. I adhered each circle to an Always Artichoke matte.

Next, I arranged the circles on the card front and attached them, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Gold Metallic Pearls and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Real Shepherd

I do like a clean and simple card, especially when I have to make several, or at least until my supplies are depleted. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Shepherd's Care

Paper:

   Real Red A-2

   Basic White 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 5 x 3, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Season of Elegance DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Crumb Cake

   Real Red

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Nested Essentials Dies

   Real Red Woven Satin Ribbon - 16"

   Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Season of Elegance DSP panel to a Basic White matte.

I then tied the Real Red Woven Satin Ribbon around the panel, vertically on the left side, as shown above.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Real Red card front.

I then stamped the images on the 5 x 3 Basic White panel, using Crumb Cake ink.

Next, I stamped the sentiment across the image, using Real Red ink.

I then die cut the image, using the Nested Essentials dies.

Next, I attached the panel onto the right side of the card front, using dimensionals. 

Lastly, I added a Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequin to the center of the star and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Flighty Thoughts

I used markers to color the bird, but I think I will try watercolor pencils with a blender pen next. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Winterly Tree Tops

Paper:

   Crumb Cake A-2, 3-1/2" Sq.

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Nests of Winter DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Simply Marbleous 6x6 DSP 3" Sq.

   Basic White 2-3/4 x 2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Coastal Cabana 2-1/2 x 2

   Garden Green 1 x 1-3/4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Real Red

   Coastal Cabana

   Pumpkin Pie

   Daffodil Delight

   Crumb Cake

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Winterly Tree Tops Dies

   Spotlight on Nature Dies

   Washi Label Punch

   Earth Tones Shimmer Gems

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Nests of Winter DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Crumb Cake card front.

I then stamped, die cut, and colored the bird image, using the Winterly Tree Tops dies and my markers: Real Red for the berries, Crumb Cake on the tree limb, Soft Suede for the Bird's beak and legs, Coastal Cabana, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight were all used to color the bird's body.

Next, I die cut the Crumb Cake square and the Simply Marbleous DSP square, using the Spotlight on Nature Dies. I adhered the Simply Marbleous DSP circle onto the Crumb Cake Circle and adhered these onto the upper part of the card front.

Next, I die cut the two Garden Green pieces, using the Winterly Tree Tops dies. I adhered these two pieces onto the back of the bird, using a few glue dots. 

I then added a few dimensionals onto the back of the bird and attached it to the center of the circle die cuts.

Next, I stamped and punched the sentiment, using the Washi Label Punch. I attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Earth Tones Shimmer Gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Golden Pine

I created a shadow effect, using Basic Black cardstock, but you can barely see it. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Peaceful Season

Paper:

   Cherry Cobbler A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 2 x 3-3/4 

   Season of Elegance DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Gold Foil 2 x 3-3/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 1-5/8" Sq. 

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Shadow Effect

Accessories:

   Peaceful Evergreens Dies

   Peaceful Season Dies

   Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots

   Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon - 6"

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the small circles on the top part of the Season of Elegance DSP panel.

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic White panel, making the circles appear like snowfall.

Next, I adhered this panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Cherry Cobbler card front.

I then die cut three trees from the Peaceful Evergreens dies: two in Basic Black and one in Gold Foil.

I then adhered the two Basic Black trees together. This is the shadow of the tree. 

Next, I adhered the gold foil tree on top and slightly off to the right of the Basic Black trees. I then adhered these onto the left side of the card front. I used gold foil to keep it in step with the gold elegance of the DSP, but you can make it stand out more if you use a green color.

I then stamped and die cut the sentiment, using the Peaceful Season dies.

Next, I added a bit of Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin ribbon to the back of the sentiment, using a few glue dots. I then attached it to the card front with dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed dots to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Christmas Forest

This is a card that can easily be duplicated. The background designer series paper can also be substituted with any Christmas background, just use what you have on hand. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Evergreen Elegance

Paper:

   Cherry Cobbler A-2

   Evening Evergreen 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 4-5/8 x 3-3/8

   Tidings of Christmas DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 4-1/2 x 3-1/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Evening Evergreen

   Cherry Cobbler

Technique:

   Stamp-Off

Accessories:

   Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment, using Cherry Cobbler on the top right of the smaller Basic White panel.

I then stamped the pine trees, using Evening Evergreen and a stamp-off technique. This simply means that I stamped twice before re-inking my stamp. I started with the left side of the panel. I inked the stamp and stamped on the left and then to the right of the same image. I then inked my stamped and repeated the steps. I brought the stamp down a bit each time until the panel was filled.

Next, I adhered the panel onto an Evening Evergreen matte.

I then adhered the Tidings of Christmas DSP onto an Evening Evergreen matte and then onto the Cherry Cobbler card front.

Next, I added the stamped panel, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few red rhinestone jewels and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Golden Ornaments

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets are perfect for adding die cut words to a card front. The adhesive sheet turns the die cuts into stickers. Thoughts? 

Golden Ornaments

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Real Red A-2, 4-1/2 x 3-1/4

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   All Is Bright DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Merry Christmas Thinlits

   Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the All Is Bright DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte, and then onto the Real Red card front.

I then adhered the 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 Real Red to a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet, measuring the same size.

Next, I die cut this panel, using the Merry Christmas Thinlits. I placed the die cuts on the Real Red card stock, facing up and the adhesive sheet, facing the bottom.

I then peeled the adhesive sheet carefully away from the die cuts and adhered it onto the card front. I used my pick tool and my paper piercer to place the die cuts because it was very sticky. 

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card, using Merry Christmas as the sentiment:

Golden Ornaments Too

Measurements for these dies cuts were:

   Merry = 4 x 2, Christmas = 1-1/2 x 5

Note: I punched small hearts and flowers on the bits and pieces of Real Red that were leftover to use in the future on other card. After all, they are tiny stickers now.

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Christmas Mountains

The designer series paper was so beautiful that all I had to do was add a few snowflakes to embellish it. What do you think? 

Christmas Mountains

Stamps:

   Peaceful Season

Paper:

   Highland Heather A-2 

   Garden Green A-2 

   Basic White 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Enjoy the Journey DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the DSP panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic White matte, and then onto the coordinating card front.

Next, I randomly added snowflakes.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here are the cards I created, using Garden Green:

Christmas Mountains Too

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Springy Butterfly

This is a great card to demonstrate dry embossing, die cutting, and stamping on vellum. You can always heat emboss as well, if you like. Thoughts? 

Springy Butterfly

Stamps:

   A Dozen Thoughts

Paper:

   Tempting Turquoise A-2

   Pretty in Pink 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5 x 3-3/4, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Flowers for You DSP 3-1/2 x 2-1/2

   Vellum 1-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Jet Black Staz On

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Swirls Embossing Folder (Cuttle Bug)

   Butterflies Thinlits Dies

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Tempting Turquoise Ribbon 4"

   Vellum Tape

   Glue Dots

   Stampin' Seal+

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the butterfly in the top-center of the Basic White panel (5 x 3-3/4), using the Butterflies Thinlits.

I then dry embossed the panel, using the Swirls Embossing Folder.

Turning the panel over, I applied liquid adhesive around the edge of the butterfly cut out and adhered the Flowers for You DSP. I made sure the DSP was facing the right way. 

Next, I adhered this panel onto the Pretty in Pink panel.

I then stamped my sentiment, in the center of the vellum strip, using Staz On ink and left it alone for a minute to dry. 

Next, I adhered the ribbon onto the lower part of the panel. I used Stampin' Seal+ on the back of the ribbon to keep it in place. I trimmed off the edges so that the ribbon was flush with the panel.

Using vellum adhesive, I adhered the vellum panel over the ribbon, making sure the sentiment fell on top of the ribbon.

I then used glue dots on the back of the butterfly and adhered it in place. Only the body of the butterfly was glued down. The wings were left to be pulled up when it was out of the envelope, giving it a 3D look as shown above.

Lastly, I added pearls to the body of the butterfly and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here are two other cards I made, using a different sentiment:

Springy Butterfly Too

Springy Butterfly Tre

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