I am a bit bored of gremlins again this week, gremlins have meant that I changed the card I was going to share. But I think that my card is actually ok.
My inspiration this week was a card created by one of the artisan design team, the lovely Helene Den Brujeen from the Netherlands. I loved her card when I saw it. You can find it on Stampin’ Up!’s Facebook page with the other Artisan design team information. The card uses the gorgeous Bright Bauble Bundle., in red and white. The Bright Bauble Bundle was on my wish list as soon as I saw it, but I haven’t had chance to use it and it is is retiring, I am very sad! I was hoping to have a bit more time to play with them. The Bundle is perfect for making super easy tags and also cards.
Measurements
Metric
10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (10.5 by full length scored at 14.8cm)
Inside Panel – 10cm x 14.3cm
Imperial
4 1/8" x 5 7/8" (4 1/8” by full length scored at 5 7/8)
Inside Panel – 3 7/8” x 5 5/8”
Instructions are below but my hints and tips are:
ensure you use an embossing buddy or anti-static powder tool before heat embossing
make the snow backgrounds the night/day before to ensure that they are dry
this card could use any colours, don’t feel restricted to blues and greens (although I love Night of Navy/ Misty Moonlight and Garden Green)
I have used adhesive foam, you could use layers together to give the tree height, however, paper piercing multiple layers can be difficult
if you want to create a flat version I would suggest using adhesive sheets, this should help, hold the die cuts together
Instructions
Stamp sentiment on inside piece of card in colour of choice
Stamp outside sentiment on strip of card with Versamark ink (don’t forget to use your embossing buddy or powder tool to remove static)
Add embossing powder (tap and blow off excess) and heat using heat tool
Cut sentiment down to size using punch or trimmer
Take card base - choose snow background (options can be found here)
Cut green card to fit tree
Add Green card to foam (keep excess foam for sentiment)
Cut tree with die - I run the die through the machine twice
Trim the tree to remove the excess foam and card
Add Wink Of Stella to tree
Cut Star from Gold card (Gold Foil, Glitter Card Mirri Card or yellow card)
Add star to tree
Remove foam backing (if one bit doesn’t come off don’t worry as long as outside backing is removed)
Add tree to card
Add strips of foam to add of sentiment
Add sentiment to card
Glue in inside of card
Decorate with bling if you like
Don’t forget, I tend to prefer simple cards, but add more bling if that is your preference. I love both versions but I think I like the splattered background better. Which is your favourite?
