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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
I am trying to make a few Christmas cards as I go along this year, to avoid the rush in November. We’ll see if I am successful as the year goes on.
Card Face:
- I placed the card face in my stamp positioner and positioned the stamp at the bottom of the paper.
- I stamped in soft blue ink, moved the card face down ½” and stamped again.
- I repeated this process until I reached the top of the page.
One advantage of a stamp positioner is its ability to create a background pattern or feature with a single stamp.
- Other:
- I had previously created both the snowflake and the sentiment; it was fast and easy to retrieve them from my binders. (I have two: one for sentiments and one for shapes and precut /coloured images.They are great time savers!)
Assembly
- I put dimensional foam on the back of the card face, and then centered it on the card base.
- I glued the snowflake into the center of the card face. I added tiny, iridescent rhinestones around the snowflake, and a larger one in the center.
- I put a strip of dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and positioned it under the snowflake, as shown.
Final Thoughts:
This card is very simple and has a delightfully rustic feel, created by that background. It almost takes on the look of lined paper. Varying the background would change the style of the card entirely: elegant, contemporary or grunge could all be easily achieved.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It’s a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stamps: Background lace: Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Dies: Sizzix Switchlets, Winter Snowflakes, Amazon
Ink: Catherine Pooler, Glitter & Ink
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Recollections 110 lb., Michaels
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