Last evening had been one for die-cutting, as you can see. The previous card gave me the inspiration to try something more adventurous and I thought a Christmas card would be an ideal way to go a little over-the-top, a little more dramatic.
I started with a base card from Sue Wilson, embossed with a Heart Lattice embossing folder, with a layer of black behind it. The poinsettias were stamped with the Heartfelt Creations stamp, and heat embossed with black embossing powder. After these were die cut, I layered a couple of the together, and shaped the leaves a little. I like rounded shapes on leaves as I feel you can get some reflection of the embossing powder and the card better from any angle.
The sprigs of holly etc were die cut from the same gold card, and from some black card, all arranged on the base layers with 3D glue – to give me some time for moving things around. I also like to leave some of the finishing touches free – I don’t stick everything down completely, as I like the movement of them when the card is opened.
I thought about a Christmas sentiment, and where to put it, but I didn’t want to cover any of the elements up at this point, so I will ensure I put a relevant Christmas verse on the inside.
I shall be entering the following challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut’s Christmas Challenge – Christmas with option green (option not used)
Winter Wonderland Challenge – anything goes Christmas
Christmas at Sweet Stampin’ – anything goes Christmas
So elegant and beautiful..Thank you so much for sharing your project with us at Winter Wonderland..
Luv CHRISSYxx
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Thank you, Chrissy. Sorry for the delayed reply……….. 🙂
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Beautiful card!! Thanks so much for participating in our WINTER WONDERLAND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
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Thank you so much, Deanne. 🙂
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This is so luxurious!
Thank you for sharing with Crafty Hazelnut’s Weekly Christmas Challenge!
Susan
DT for CHNC
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
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Thank you, Susan. 😊
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