Heart of Christmas
July 20, 2020
Welcome to the first Heart of Christmas showcase for 2020 and just in time for Christmas in July. Every month, I will be hosting the talented ladies from the Art with Heart team. They have fabulous projects to get you inspired, so make sure you follow the links at the bottom of the post to see what they have created.
I have had several friends say that they don't make or send Christmas cards any more. Well, after this crazy year, there has never been a better time to reach out and connect or re-connect to friends and family and let them know you're thinking of them. Receiving happy mail this holiday season will bring more cheer than a text message. Our monthly showcase will help you get inspired to create your stash, so it is ready to send in November.
Today, I have a clean and simple monochromatic card using the new Dove of Hope Bundle from the upcoming August - December Mini Catalogue. I have used Pretty Peacock for the card base and for the top layer as well. The top layer was embossed with the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder, that I think is perfect for holiday projects.
I die cut the dove body and wings from Shimmery White card stock and then for more shimmer, I painted the body and wing overlay with Frost White Shimmer Paint, which provides a subtle tone on tone look. The body of the dove has some embossing on it as well, which is lovely. I attached the wing overlay on the base just at the wide end to give maximum dimension to the wings as you can see in the photo above and I popped up the wings on the body and then popped up the dove to even it out. The greeting is from the Dove of Hope stamp set, stamped in Pretty Peacock and cropped with a Stitched Rectangle Die. I added a gold metallic pearl over the full stops and also to the eye of the dove.
For the inside, I have a double mat and I've stamped the cluster of trees in the corner from the In The Pines stamp set.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Dove of Hope, In The Pines |
| Card stock & Papers | Pretty Peacock, Shimmery White, Gold Foil |
| Ink | Pretty Peacock |
| Accessories | Metallic Pearls |
| Tools | Stitched Rectangle Dies, Detailed Dove Dies, Dainty Diamonds 3D EF, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Frost White Shimmer Paint |
Here are the links to the ladies who are participating this month. I can't wait to see what their lovely creations.
Thanks for visiting me today!
Judy, your card is so elegant. Pretty Peacock is a very different colour for Christmas but I love the stark contrast with the beautifully textured white dove.
Posted by: Michele Taylor | July 24, 2020 at 05:02 PM
Lovely Card Judy, your right the diamond 3d Embossing folder really does look perfect with the dove.
Posted by: Diane Furniss | July 24, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Such a beautiful card, Judy. I love the shimmery look to that lovely dove and the diamond EF works so well with the whole look of the card. And, a lovely colour too.
Posted by: Caroline Manwaring | July 23, 2020 at 03:25 PM
This gorgeous card with the white bird can be used for a sympathy card as well don't you think?
Posted by: marlene | July 21, 2020 at 10:46 PM
I love your card, Judy, that dove in the shimmery card, then painted in Frost White is super pretty. The Pretty Peacock combination is beautiful too!
Posted by: Kate Morgan | July 21, 2020 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful and elegant card Judy, just love the colour combination and the dainty diamonds behind the Dove as well. Beautiful!
Posted by: Sharon Davern | July 21, 2020 at 12:30 AM
What a beautiful card Judy, love blue for Christmas. I especially like the double matting inside and the stamped trees, so nicely finished.
Posted by: Rachel Palmieri | July 20, 2020 at 09:27 PM
I so love your card Judy, with all the different details you have added. Just beautiful. Thank you so much for coordinating the Heart of Christmas this year. You are wonderful. xxx
Posted by: Andrea Sargent | July 20, 2020 at 09:26 PM
A beautifully elegant card Judy and love the dainty diamonds background
Posted by: Theresa Gerrard | July 20, 2020 at 09:20 PM
Wow, Judy! Your dove is stunning! And you've absolutely convinced me that I need that embossing folder!
Posted by: Tina Gillespie | July 20, 2020 at 08:55 PM
What a wonderful colour combination Judy - the Pretty Peacock is a stunning contrast to your beautiful dove xx
Posted by: Cathy Proctor | July 20, 2020 at 08:44 PM
Pretty Peacock, and that gorgeous embossing folder, make a beautiful background for your shimmery dove, Judy. This is a lovely card!
Posted by: Christine Blain | July 20, 2020 at 08:32 PM
Lovely card Judy, love the colours you’ve used here
Posted by: Rachel Woollard | July 20, 2020 at 08:29 PM