I have to admit I haven't made any cards this year. Eeeek. I thought I would, but well, hey, we all know what happens don't we?
I did make this special card though.
It's really very simple when you've got some gorgeous Prima packaging, a punch, Spellbinders dies, some distress ink and a few special embellishments.
So how did I create this card?
First I cut my own base from white card 12" x 6" (it's a 6x6 card).
Next I cut a piece of Prima ledger paper to fit inside the front cover, and using a Martha Stewart punch, I created a border.
I inked the border to ensure it stands out. I used Ranger Distress Ink Fired Brick.
I then used a piece of packaging from some old Prima I'd finished using. I love the colours and designs in their packing and often use for die cuts, or backgrounds like this.
Next I used some Spellbinders dies to cut a couple of shapes to help form a base for my large flower.
Then I threw in some other cute embellishments such as Prima's candy gems, resin, leaves, small flowers and flower centres.
TIP: A little while ago while talking with the ladies from the Prima DT, I discovered hot glue guns. I now use hot glue for 'most' of my adhering as I find some of the larger more heavy items need an adhesive that is going to stick well. It also dries really quickly.
The final step was to create a 'sentiment'. And I did this by using a gorgeous little stamp.
And now it's ready to send. I hope you get some time to create a few special cards this Christmas season.
Stunning!
Posted by: Kris | December 11, 2011 at 02:34 PM
love it....but hey do photo cards like mine!!! so easy!!! and cute to receive and then stick into PL or DD album!!!
xxxxxxxxxxx (im all about no stress christmas...can ya tell!!!)
Posted by: Mandyb | December 11, 2011 at 02:41 PM
Gorgeous and just the inspo I need for two friends who lost someone special this year.
Posted by: lainie | December 11, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Gorgeous! I'm still deluding myself with the faint hope that I may still make cards...
Posted by: topkatnz | December 11, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Absolutely stunning card and Congratulations on making it through round 1 of Spellbinders Design Team 2012
Posted by: Bridget Larsen | December 15, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Hi. Im away from my computer until 3rd January 2012. I may check emails at irregular intervals. If you need to contact me urgently, please do so on the number listed below.
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Posted by: trinamcclune | December 15, 2011 at 06:50 PM
WOW - Wonderful
Posted by: Carolyn | December 21, 2011 at 03:25 AM
Hi. Im away from my computer until 3rd January 2012. I may check emails at irregular intervals. If you need to contact me urgently, please do so on the number listed below.
Ill get back to you as soon as I possibly can.
Have a great day!
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Posted by: trinamcclune | December 21, 2011 at 03:25 AM