I am a rule-follower! I use things exactly as they’re supposed to be used. It’s hard for me to think outside of the box…but today, I DID!!! LOLOL
This summer, I presented at an all-demonstrator virtual event, featuring the Winterly Tree Tops bundle. This was one of the projects I created for this event, and I was super proud of myself for thinking outside of the box!! YAY for me!! ha ha ha! I used the pussy willow stamp, and turned it into a strand of Christmas lights, and I was super proud of this moment!
PLEASE CLICK HERE to watch the video where I made this card. It was a fun one to create!
This card starts out with a basic card base of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, measuring 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and folded in half. Next, I took a piece of Basic White cardstock, measuring 5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″, and stamped the “Christmas Lights” across the bottom, using Black Memento ink. On the video, I colored them in using our amazing Stampin’ Blends alcohol-based markers (Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Medium Brown). The card I pictured here I colored slightly differently, to show you a different look. I didn’t use the blues, instead featuring the reds. I used the same ink and markers to stamp and color the bird onto a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock, and then cut him out by hand. In the video, I cut off the little tree trunk he’s standing on, and added him onto the string of Christmas lights, using Stampin’ Dimensionals. In this card here, I left the tree trunk attached.
I took a piece of the matching Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper (the green striped pattern), measuring 1″ x 5-1/2″, and ripped the edge. I attached this to the bottom of the white cardstock, and then tied a piece of the matching twine around it to add some texture.
I added the sentiment onto the card, using Black Memento ink. You could use any stamp from this set, or any other set! You could definitely choose a Christmas sentiment from a different stamp set, which would be perfect.
Finally, I added some of the matching, sparkly gems, which added the perfect touch. What do you think?? I hope you love it!
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