Stampin’ Up! are spoiling us this year, rather than just one Sale-a-bration (where you receive free items when you spend £45) there are two! As well as the ‘normal’ Sale-a-bration at the start of the year, there is one on now (from 3rd August to 30th September.) This second Sale-a-bration is a stunning combination of seasonal papers which correspond with items from the July to December catalogue and items which can stand alone or by used with others. One of my favourite items available for FREE is the Texture & Frames, it contains some gorgeous stamps which I am excited about using, I have had the stamp set on my desk and I have been playing.
When I first saw the frames, I thought wreath. I tried with one layer but it looked a bit odd so have stamped the circle frame a number of times to create the wreath. I then discovered that one of my new sets was also perfect for adding the holy berrys. I have added the holy berries in two ways. Using the berries from the Words of Cheers stamp set and using the real red basic rhinestones. The Real Red Rhinestones have been in my stash for a few years now, but are one of my go to embellishments along with the Metallic Pearls. I added some retired Ribbon for the bow but you could use any you have, I sometimes cut the ribbon in half so it is narrower, or you could colour the crinkle ribbon with the Blends.
Measurements
My Metric
Card base – 14.5cm x 21cm (cut at 10.5cm to 3cm on both sides on 21cm)
Cut at 3cm at 14.5 side to 3cm cut on both sides
2 x White – 8cm by 10 cm
Metric
Card base – 14.58m x 21cm (cut at 10.5cm to 3cm on both sides on 21cm)
Cut at 3cm at 14.8 side to 3cm cut on both sides
2 x White – 8.3cm by 10 cm
Imperial
Card base – 4 1/8 " x 5 ¾" (cut at 4 1/8” to 1” on both sides on 8 ¼ “side)
Cut at 1” at 5 ¾" side to 1” cut on both sides
2 x White – 4” x 3 ¼”
This is another card where you can choose your decoration to make it your own and also to suit the person you are sending it to. The rhinestones can be difficult if you are posting the card to the recipient (i always add a piece of paper to protect the envelope.) I think I prefer the card with a little bling on though, which do you prefer?
