CASE-ing the Catty - Holidays
July 23, 2017
Hi there
This week the CTC Crew are looking at the 'Holidays' section of the Annual Catalogue on pages 112-125. It is perfect timing as we are close to the 25th for Christmas in July. This may sound terrible for those in the northern hemisphere in the middle of summer, but perfect for us 'down under' experiencing a very cold winter. We will be taking the opportunity to enjoy a traditional roast dinner with trimmings this week.
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This week, I'm CASE-ing the card in the photo above, which is on page 118. I have flipped the design to make it into a portrait style card and used one of my favourite Christmas colour combos of Real Red, Crumb Cake and white. I hope you can see the elements from the sample that I have translated to my card in a slightly different way.
I have used the 'Diagonal Stripe' background stamp to create the striped panel with Crumb Cake ink. I added a mat of Real Red and adhered it to my Crumb Cake card base. I have replaced the rectangular centre panel in the sample with a large Stitched Shapes oval in Crumb Cake layered on a scalloped oval in Real Red. This forms the background for my popped-up Santa from the 'Cookie-Cutter Christmas' stamp set. I've used some of the retired Stitched Satin ribbon in Real Red behind the oval centrepiece and a gold bow at the top.
To keep with the brownish tones, I stamped Santa in Memento Espresso Truffle ink and coloured him with Copic markers, using warm greys for his gloves, boots and belt. I added some sparkle to the white trim on his suit with Dazzling Diamonds glitter, although it sparkles a lot more in real life.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Cookie-Cutter Christmas, Diagonal Stripe Background |
| Card stock & Papers | Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White |
| Ink | Real Red, Crumb Cake, Memento Espresso Truffle |
| Accessories | Gold 1/8" ribbon, Metallic Enamel Shapes, Real Red Stitched Satin ribbon (retired) |
| Tools | Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, Cookie Cutter Builder punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Copic markers |
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We would love you to join in with your CASE from the 'Holidays' section of the new Annual Catalogue using our Facebook group. Click on this link or the image below to go there. The first time you will need to click on the 'Join Group' button at the top. Once you have been added to the group, you can go ahead and post your creation and you do not need to have a blog.
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Aw, he's just perfect!! What a great card, and a brilliant case!!!
Posted by: Julia Quinn | August 01, 2017 at 04:20 PM
Santa never looked so good! Love it.
Posted by: Bronwyn Eastley | July 29, 2017 at 11:56 AM
Great CASE of this card, it's versatile enough isn't it?
Posted by: Rachel Palmieri | July 25, 2017 at 03:12 PM
I love this! Santa is so cute.
Posted by: Alisa Tilsner | July 25, 2017 at 10:16 AM
Oh I love your take on this design Judy! How adorable is that set! I love it so much. Great card!
Posted by: Mel Pagano | July 24, 2017 at 02:56 PM
Beautiful card Judy. This is one of my favourite Christmas colour combinations too.
Posted by: Peta | July 24, 2017 at 09:06 AM
So cute! Love that little guy. Great CASE Judy, love your diagonal stripe DIY DSP.
Posted by: Krissy Buck | July 23, 2017 at 07:46 PM
This card is stunning Judy. Beautiful composition with perfect execution! Kelly x
Posted by: Kelly Kent | July 23, 2017 at 07:43 PM
Gorgeous card as always Judy - love your style xx
Posted by: Angela Meiritz-Reid | July 23, 2017 at 07:10 PM