Christmas/Holiday Card #10 - O Christmas Tree II

Hello!  Today I'm sharing another Christmas tree.  Same image as this post HERE but with a different look. It's sparkly and bold but also quick and easy.

I stamped the tree with Gumball Green ink on white cardstock.  I sponged the same ink around the image, following the shape of the tree.  From scraps of red Glimmer Paper, I punched out small circles and a star.  I used glue dots to adhere the "ornaments" and star to the tree.  I mounted the main panel onto a black mat and used dimensionals to attach that to the front of the card.  I took a 3" long scalloped tulle ribbon, tied a knot and attached it to the base of the tree.  Isn't that quick and easy?

I couldn't decide where to place the sentiment so I left it out.  It's bright, bold and kinda' retro, don't you think?

I have one more Christmas tree stamped on white background and I was ready to move on to something else so I quickly put together this last one using the same elements as the first two.  You can tell it's like the adopted cousin, not much thought went into it.  LOL.

It looks unfinished to me but I'm moving on, so I'm letting it go.

Thank you for stopping by and looking at the pictures, ha ha ha.  Until the next post......... cheers!!!

Yap, all supplies are from Stampin'Up.

Christmas Cards - Red Cardinal

I had so much fun making cards with the sponged frame technique (see previous post) that I decided to make Christmas cards using the technique.

I mentioned I'm not fond of glitter so I had to find an alternative.  I used Dazzling Details instead, a glitter adhesive!  You get the "dazzle and sparkle with less mess" (that's the Stampin'Up product description).  Look how the little birdies turned into majestic cardinals!  And they're dimensional!

  

What do you think?  I'm so pleased with myself, LOL!

Cheers!!!

All supplies used are by Stampin'Up.

Cardstock:  Summer Starfruit,  Gumball Green

Ink:  Summer Starfruit,  Green Gumball

Stamp:  Serene Silhouette, Seasonal Sayings

Embellishments:  Square Lattice EP, Dazzling Details in Cherry Cobbler

Sponged Frame Technique

Still playing with the Trust God and Serene Silhouette stamp sets from Stampin'Up........

Last week, I found a video tutorial by Dawn Olchefsky at dostampingwithdawn.com about sponged frame technique that I thought was so simple and stunning I just had to try it.

I used the same color cardstock (crumb cake) and inks (crumb cake, early espresso) but the embossing folder and stamps were different.  I still have the Trust God and Serene Silhouette stamp sets on my work table so I decided to work with those.  I also used the Square Lattice EP (embossing folder) because I like it and I haven't used it in a while.

Just like Dawn's tutorial, my main image was off to the left side and the sentiment was on the bottom right corner.  I don't like using glitter because of the mess it leaves behind but Dawn used glitter on her card so I had to try it too.  I glittered the tiny birds and OMG! it made all the difference.  The card is so serene and elegant in person.  I hope I captured that in the photo.

Noticed how I made two?  'Coz one is not enough!  I'm so pleased with how they turned out I can't stop looking at them.'

Cheers!!!

Supplies used are all from Stampin'Up.

Stamps:  Serene Silhouette, Trust God

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake 

Inks:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Embellishments: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter