Merry Christmas everyone!!! Ok, so it's a tad bit on the early side for Christmas but not for Christmas cards....especially if you're a crafter and need to make sure you have all yours made before the holiday season begins!
It's Week #4 over at Perfect Sentiments blog and boy do we have a challenge that we know you'll love! This week we're creating a Season's Greeting card that reflects a sentiment of Christmas/Kwanzaa/Hanukkah using the following sketch:
I fell in love with this challenge and right from the start I envisioned a red and white candy cane looking card....guaranteed to get anyone into the mood for the holidays!! I'll admit.... although I knew what I wanted to make, what was in my head took all afternoon to put together, but I'm oh so pleased with the results!
Here's how I did a few of the "Special affects":
Across the top are three top layers, the bottom was cut 1 3/4" x 4 1/8" and then punched using the EK Success Zipper Edge Punch. I laid a piece of white card stock on top of that measuring 1 3/8" x 4 1/8". I then punched a red strip of paper measuring 1 2/4" x 4 1/8" using the Martha Stewart's Infinite Loops punch. It looked to be a little lonely to me so I topped this off with red gems {ohh lala!}
Did you notice the ribbon candy embellishment? Are you drooling with envy wondering "how did she do that"? Well, sorry to disappoint you but it was quite simple for me to do. See.....it's an embellishment sold by Martha Stewart back a few years ago (sold in red and also in blue) and I bought up a bunch of them when they were on clearance...... I didn't make this one but it did make me curious as to how it was made by them so I tore one apart and am working on making one of my own....if I'm successful, I'll be sure to share a video so you all know how to make it as well!!
The Sentiment Stamp {Merry Christmas To You And Yours} is from Waltzing Mouse Stamps Christmas Cottage Collection. I can see this being used on many cards this holiday season!
It's time to start making your Holiday cards and you can start your launch into the season by joining along in our challenge at Perfect Sentiments! If you join us, you'll have a chance to win a free digital image from our very talented sponsor Pattie Gomez! be sure to stop by Pattie's Etsy store and see all she has available!
Hope you enjoy! Until next time.
Theresa
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