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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.25 x 4
White Vellum scraps for the snowflakes
This card face had gold snowflakes applied with a Glimmer machine. I wasn’t sure how to finish it, and then inspiration struck with this stencil.
Card Face:
After applying a good coat of Pixie spray, I laid the card face down on my Grip Mat and positioned the stencil. I applied red ink over all exposed areas to create a tone-on-tone effect.
I used a paper towel to remove red ink from the gold foiling (the foil won’t absorb the ink, making this a quick and easy task).
Other:
I selected 3 dies and used my Big Shot to create the snowflakes.
I looked through my sentiment binder and found one that suited the card perfectly.
I often create sentiments in advance against future need – they come in handy during busy times (like Christmas!). I also save sentiments that I create and then “change my mind” – which was the case here.
Assembly
I glued the card face to the card base and added the vellum as shown.
I added a small iridescent pearl to the center of each snowflake.
Final Thoughts:
I love the tone-on-tone swirls on this card, and the colour is unexpected for a snowflake card, but pure fun.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I used and where to buy them. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most cases, you’ll find multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.25 x 4
Card Face:
I started this card by selecting a patterned paper for the card face that would work with the stencil.
I laid it on my grip mat, positioned the stencil, and applied navy ink over all exposed areas. I used a firm hand and applied lots of ink outside the oval, allowing some of the pattern to peek through the ink around the deer. (This detail works well with the fully exposed patterned paper where the stencil blocked the ink .)
I used a punch on each corner to create shape and interest.
Other:
I stamped the ornaments using metallic silver ink, and used a coordinating die to cut them out. Although they seem white in the picture, they are actually silver.
I looked through my sentiment binder and selected “merry, ” pre-cut from silver cardstock.
Assembly
I centered and glued the card face onto the card base.
I glued the ornaments below the antlers and used a white gel pen to create the string.
I glued the “merry” in place, as shown.
I added a tiny red gem to the center of each ornament, and to each corner as well.
Final Thoughts:
I love the combination of this stencil with this paper – they work so well together. The ornaments hanging from the antlers provide a light-hearted, whimsical touch.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face:
I placed the card face on my grip mat and positioned the stencil so that just over half of it was on the paper.
I inked the exposed areas with metallic silver ink.
Other:
I die-cut a tiny snowflake from silver cardstock.
I found a narrow piece of cardstock in my stash: I had put it together to use up a few leftover scraps of patterned paper. The common theme in all the papers was white and silver, making it perfect for this project.
Assembly
I glued the card face to the card base, and then added the narrow strip of leftovers, aligning tightly to the right-hand side.
I added the die-cut snowflake to the center of the stencilled snowflake, cutting it off where it hung over on the left-hand side.
I added a small silver disc to the center of the die-cut snowflake.
Final Thoughts:
I’m so pleased with how these individual parts came together. It’s an elegant, contemporary card.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25
Green Border Layer: 5 x 5
Red Border Layer: 4 5/8 x 4 5/8
Card Face: 4.5 x 4.5
Card Face:
I put the card face in my stamp positioner and stamped one of the gnomes using Memento black ink,
I stamped the image again on masking paper and cut carefully around the edges.
Covering my first image with the cut-out, I repositioned the stamp and stamped again. After removing the mask, I had the two gnomes, one behind the other. I coloured these with alcohol markers.
I laid the card face on my grip mat and positioned the stencil.
I applied blue ink over the exposed areas, carefully avoiding the coloured images. I added pink towards the top around the edges, and blended to create purple where the two colours met.
I put the card face back into the stamp positioner and added the tree with green ink.
I diluted white acrylic paint with water and added spatter to the card face, creating falling snow.
Other:
I put the green border layer into an embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot to add depth and texture.
I used a scrap of white cardstock for the red sentiment: I cut this out with an oval punch, and used a slightly larger oval to create a border layer for it.
Assembly
I glued the green border layer to the card base, and the card face to the red border layer. I then glued these two together, having centered all layers on all sides.
I glued the two ovals together, and then added them to the upper right corner of the card face.
I added a clear acrylic star to the top of the tree.
Final Thoughts:
I wasn’t certain about this combination when I started, but I love the fun, whimsical result.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.25 x 11, scored and folded at 5.25
Red Border 4.5 x 4.5
Card Face: 4.25 x 4.25
Card Face:
I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the trees stencil. I used gray ink and a soft hand across the exposed areas.
I replaced the first stencil with the candle stencil. After masking off the bottom of the candles, I used metallic gold ink on all three holders.
I switched the masking to protect the holders, and also masked off the flames. I pressed my embossing ink pad through the openings for the candles, sprinkled sparkly red embossing powder over top and set it with my heat gun.
After masking off the top of the embossed candles, I used shading brushes to add yellow and red and create candle flames.
Other:
While looking through my sentiments binder, I found this large Merry Christmas sentiment; the large-scale sentiment was perfect for this card.
Assembly
I centered and glued the red border layer on the card base, and then added the card face on top of both.
I added the large sentiment across the middle, as shown.
Final Thoughts:
The candles stencil is a fun, retro item to work with. Using the candles as a group or individually gives you lots of creative options.
In this card I like the pairing of the two stencils – the trees provide just enough detail in the background to fill the empty space. The embossing powder smudged a bit in some of the outlines – I was disappointed to see that (of course, once I had already heat set it).
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Black Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4
Card Face:
I laid my card face on the grip mat, and then positioned the tree stencil . I masked off the trunk and applied green ink over the exposed areas with a light hand. Then I switched and masked off the bottom of the tree and added brown ink to the trunk.
I put the card face into the stamp positioner and stamped the woman with Memento black ink. I coloured her with alcohol markers.
I positioned the floor stencil and created the pattern with blue ink, using a shading brush to avoid inking the tree or the woman.
I switched to the Sparkles stencil. I added this detail with yellow ink, again using a shading brush to avoid getting yellow ink where I didn’t want it.
I put the card face back in the stamp positioner and added the sentiment with Versafine Onyx, stamping a couple of times to get good saturation..
Assembly
I glued the black border layer to the card base, and then centered the card face on top of this.
Final Thoughts:
I love the way these individual products came together to create this scene. If I recreate this I’ll make the tree a bit darker, but other than that I’m happy with the way this turned out.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Red Border Layer: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face: 5 ⅜ x 4 1/8
Card Face:
I placed the card face in the stamp positioner. I added the stamped image with Memento black ink, then coloured the Santas with alcohol markers.
I used a blending brush dedicated to light blue ink on the bottom of the panel, using residual ink on the brush. It’s hard to see in the picture, but I used torn paper to add a bit of detail/shading to the ground.
I laid the card face on the grip mat and positioned the stencil.
I applied grey-green ink over all exposed areas with a light hand, carefully avoiding any overlap on the ground or on the Santas.
I used a shading brush to add blue-green ink to the bottom of each tree.
I used a punch to shape each corner.
I used a silver gel pen to add dots of snow randomly over the card face.
Other:
I looked through my sentiment binder and selected one that worked for the image.
Assembly
I glued the red border layer to the card base.
I centered the card face on top of the bottom layers, and then added the sentiment where shown.
Final Thoughts:
This card is super cute. I love the combination of this stencil with the Santas.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Green Card Face: 5.5 x 2.25
Gold Foil cardstock: 5.25 x 3
Card Face:
I laid the card face on my grip mat and positioned the stencil.
I pressed my embossing ink pad firmly through the openings.
After removing the stencil I sprinkled blue embossing powder over the wet ink, and then set it with my heat gun.
Other:
I secured the die on the gold cardstock and ran it through my Big Shot to create the focal image.
I used a small scrap of cream cardstock and a die to create the sentiment.
Assembly
I glued the cardface to the card base, aligning tightly to the left-hand side.
I glued the focal image on as shown, and then added the sentiment.
Final Thoughts:
This is a very simple card, made fun by the unexpected addition of the blue trees.The Lene die cut is the perfect finishing touch.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4
Card Face:
I laid the card face on a piece of scrap paper, positioned the stencil and secured both with low-tack tape.
I masked off all areas above and below the first row of trees and then pressed my Versamark embossing pad firmly through the exposed areas in that row.
Setting the stencil aside, I sprinkled green sparkly embossing powder over the wet ink and set it with my heat gun.
I repeated this for the other two rows of trees.
Changing tactics slightly, I masked off the three rows of trees, pressed my ink pad through the remaining openings and sprinkled Marshmallow Fluff embossing powder over the wet ink after removing the stencil. I set the embossing powder with my heat gun.
This embossing powder puffs up slightly with heat, adding a fun, unexpected bit of texture to the card.
I used my embossing pen on each of the round snowflakes, added holographic embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
Other:
I used a scrap of cream cardstock to create the “Holly Jolly” and a scrap of gold for the background layer.
Assembly
I glued a second layer of cardstock (slightly smaller) under the card face to give subtle separation, and then centered these on the card base.
I glued the sentiment to its background, then centered it on the card face.
I added a small metallic gold pearl to the top of each Christmas tree, and one to the top of the “J”.
Final Thoughts:
I was hoping the holographic embossing powder would make the snowflakes stand out from the other white embossing, but sadly, it didn’t.
I brushed away random bits of green embossing powder before heat-setting each time, but I clearly missed some. I was lazy and didn’t use my anti-static powder – lesson learned!
I also managed to get a bit of white embossing powder on one of the trees that had already been done, and didn’t notice it before applying heat. Sigh.
I love using the expanding white embossing powder with this stencilled design; they work well together.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most cases, you’ll find multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25
Kraft Border Layer: 5.25 x 5.25
Gold Border Layer: 5 ⅛ x 5 ⅛
Kraft Card Face: 4 ⅞ x 4 ⅞
Card Face:
I laid the card face on my grip mat and positioned the wreath stencil. I applied green ink across all exposed areas.
I removed the wreath stencil and positioned the Retro Candles stencil so the one I wanted to use was lined up in the lower right of the card face. (There are three candles on this stencil.)
I masked off the candle and then pressed my Versamark ink pad through the opening for the candle holder. I sprinkled gold embossing powder over the wet ink and set it with my heat gun.
After masking off the top of the candle holder and the flame on top of the candle, I applied red ink to the candle itself.
Next, I masked off the top of the candle, used shading brushes to add yellow ink to create the flame, and then added a touch of red at the base.
I traced all parts of the candle and candle stick with a fineliner to provide definition.
I used a light grey alcohol marker to shade the right-hand side of the candle holder, and a black micro liner to add fine black lines to indicate a surface.
I put the card face into my stamp positioner and added the sentiment in the same red as the candle.
I put the card face in an embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot to add surface texture.
Other:
I used a die and a scrap of gold foil to create the bow.
Assembly
I glued the kraft border layer to the card base.
I centered the gold border layer on top of these, and then the card face on top of all.
I glued the gold bow to the top of the wreath.
Final Thoughts:
This card has a timeless feel, and I love the kraft/gold foil combination.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
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Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You’ll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use the discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)
Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.25 x 10.5, scored and folded at 5.25
Kraft Border Layer: 5.25 x 5.25
Gold Border Layer: 5 ⅛ x 5 ⅛
Kraft Card Face: 4 ⅞ x 4 ⅞
Card Face:
I laid the card face on my grip mat and positioned the wreath stencil. I applied green ink across all exposed areas.
I removed the wreath stencil and positioned the Retro Candles stencil so the one I wanted to use was lined up in the lower right of the card face. (There are three candles on this stencil.)
I masked off the candle and then pressed my Versamark ink pad through the opening for the candle holder. I sprinkled gold embossing powder over the wet ink and set it with my heat gun.
After masking off the top of the candle holder and the flame on top of the candle, I applied red ink to the candle itself.
Next, I masked off the top of the candle, used shading brushes to add yellow ink to create the flame, and then added a touch of red at the base.
I traced all parts of the candle and candle stick with a fineliner to provide definition.
I used a light grey alcohol marker to shade the right-hand side of the candle holder, and a black micro liner to add fine black lines to indicate a surface.
I put the card face into my stamp positioner and added the sentiment in the same red as the candle.
I put the card face in an embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot to add surface texture.
Other:
I used a die and a scrap of gold foil to create the bow.
Assembly
I glued the kraft border layer to the card base.
I centered the gold border layer on top of these, and then the card face on top of all.
I glued the gold bow to the top of the wreath.
Final Thoughts:
This card has a timeless feel, and I love the kraft/gold foil combination.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed the products I have used and where they can be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace, and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
