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Saturday, October 28, 2017

HD Christmas Classics - Xmas Greeting #1


This  card is the first of those created from the HD Christmas Classics Luxury Card Collection - using the Christmas Greetings topper set.  For this one, I used my own prepared card stock for the background

MATERIALS:
  • Hunkydory Christmas Classics Luxury Card Collection - Christmas Greetings topper set
  • White 5" x 7" card blank
  • White card stock
  • M-Bossabilities Imperial 5" x 7" embossing folder
  • Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight die
  • Gold-edged 1/8" White Satin Ribbon from my stash
  • Gelatos - Silver Ice, Gold Champagne, Metallic Mint, Aqua Dolce
  • Baby Wipes
  • Sanding Block

METHOD:
  • Background - Cut a piece of white card stock that is 8 1/2" x 5".  Scribble gelatos over it, then blend with a baby wipe.  While still damp, emboss with M-Bossabilities folder and let dry.  Sand with a sanding block to remove color from raised areas.
  • Focal - punch out piece from topper set & mat with white card stock cut with Decorative Labels Eight die.
  • Card Base - Card blank prepared as a standard Center Step card (see here), dimensions on this one are: step 1", sides 1 3/4". 
  • Front - Cut background at 5" x 7", then cut away sides to fit card front.  Attach ribbon to lower edge, wrapping ends around to back - then attach background to card front.  Add prepared focal with foam tape & then greeting (also from topper set) - also with foam tape.
  • Sides - The side pieces you cut off should be just the right size to cover the sides of hte card front.  Once again, add ribbon - on either edge this time - wrapping around to back as before before attaching to card base.
  • Inside - Take remaining 5" x 1.5" piece of prepared background and cut it in half lengthwise.  Add ribbon as before and attach to inside of card for borders.

2 comments:

Sam B said...

I love this card Cheryl - the colors, the vintage look of it - delightful!

Becca Sadler said...

Beautifully crafted!!!!