Stacie Stamps: Details of a Christmas Card

November 05, 2008

Details of a Christmas Card

I've had several people ask me for details about this card from a recent class that I did. So, in the spirit of giving I thought I'd share the details here for anyone who would like them.

The supplies I used are Ski Slope designer paper, Chocolate chip textured cardstock, Baja Breeze textured cardstock and Whisper White cardstock. I also used the Real Red wide grosgrain, rounded tab punch, silver embossing powder, a silver eyelet (yes, we do still have the metallic eyelets) and silver cord (which is back in the mini catalog this year). This card also features the "join in the cheer" decorative die from Sizzix (this is one of the exclusive dies that you cannot find except through your Stampin' Up! demonstrator).

The ornament has been what most people have inquired about. I used the Coluzzle to cut out the circle. Then I took a scrap of whisper white cardstock and covered a section in versamark, sprinkled with the silver embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool. Then I used half of the rounded tab punch to cut out an ornamnet topper. It really is very simple.

The ribbon is actually 3 pieces of ribbon (a technique I learned at convention and cannot explain well without showing you). It takes a bit more ribbon than I am usually willing to devote to one card, but it's such a nice touch and it lies flat on the card!!! No more concerns over a card needing extra postage - and I guess if I'm going to put the extra expense into sending it, I'd rather it be to make the card prettier rather than the money going toward postage.

Nov 5, 2008 8:24:37 PM