I recently got some new Christmas supplies for my stash and I really wanted to use this "joy" die. I wanted to cut it out with some felt but I didn't have the right blue so I cut it three times (for dimension) out of my beloved Baja Breeze. The top layer I ran across the the edge of my desk a few times to break down the fibers of the paper, then carefully peeled it in half. This gives the cardstock a wonderful texture very reminiscent of suede - in fact I think this is actually some "sueded paper technique" that I learned many years ago!
Well that's it for me today! I hope you've got time to play along with Kim's awesome sketch this week. And you need look no further for inspiration than the Freshly Made Sketches design team. I hope to see you in the gallery!
Supplies
Paper: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Whisper White (SU)
Accessories: Joy die (Concord & 9th); Blueprints 13 die (My Favorite Things); Falling Snow stencil (Simon Says Stamp); Diamond Sparkle Medium (Imagination Crafts); Regal Rose and Old Olive grosgrain ribbon (SU)
Very chic and modern! Cool for Christmas.....and I might be tempted to use it for a baby boy card too! I love unconventional baby cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the paper tip Jen, this is cool!!
ReplyDeleteI love these colors for a Christmas card! And I admire your willingness to sacrifice some Baja Breeze. Cute card!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun, bright and cheerful Christmas card and I'm sure someone in the depths of winter will love to receive this to brighten those dark days :) I think you've used the colors perfectly and created a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderfully cheerful Christmas card!! I don't think it's "odd" at all - somehow it's peaceful and cheerful all at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI love your modern take on Christmas Jen. It is always refreshing to see a Christmas card in non traditional colours. Thanks for playing at Global Design Project with us as we CASE Tanja this week.
ReplyDeleteYou are card is so clean and striking, such a fab interpretation of both sketches. Thanks for joining in this week x
ReplyDeleteThis is a great Christmas card Jen! I love how you've given the "Joy" some texture! I used to do that with a paper crimper! I love the colours and think you've done a great job!!! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love non-traditional colors so I think it is fantastic. The "JOY" die is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuper clean and perfect take on the sketch! These colours are ones I wouldn't normally put together for Christmas, but I love them!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card of yours ! Lovely design and sweet colors
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