Hi there
Despite my best intentions, I have failed again in my quest to be well organised for Christmas, so it's time to up the ante on my Christmas card production. If you are also still trying to get your cards done, I hope I can give you some inspiration as well.
I love this week's sketch from Clean & Simple. The tag embellishment is very appealing and flexible. Here is the sketch -
As usual, I have taken a few liberties by changing the design into a DL shaped card, which suits the size of the tag I've used. I've gone with traditional colours on this one, but I have plans to make others in non traditional Christmas colours. For the main embellishment I have used my new Spellbinders Poinsettia die. I've sponged the edges of all the layers and popped them up on dimensionals. I love the contrast of the crisp white and the bright red and green.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Contempo Christmas |
| Card stock & Papers | Real Red, White (Textured & Smooth), Old Olive, More Mustard, Holiday Treasures DSP (Retired) |
| Ink | Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Tuxedo Black |
| Accessories | Basic Rhinestones, 5mm Striped ribbon (from stash), Small clear rhinestone brad |
| Tools | Sizzix Tags #3 Die, Sizzix Flowers, Branches & Leaves Die, Spellbinders Layered Poinsettia Die, Big Shot, Scallop Border punch, 1/8" & 1/2" Circle punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers |
See you soon.
What a beautiful card, Judy. That poinsettia die cuts so nicely. I really loved that DSP, and it looks great on this card.
Posted by: Christine Blain | November 16, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Judy, this card is so beautiful, I love that flower its just so clear and striking.
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | November 14, 2011 at 08:11 PM