This card for the #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge was a ‘bitsa’ card – it was made from bits I had already made up in my stash. The only fresh element I made up was the image of the bird and the sentiment which were from the So Very Merry stamp.
This is such a great sketch and I had some fun adding elements from my spare parts to create it.
The houndstooth background was created using the Foursquare Decorative Masks and then I shifted it slightly to get a shadow effect. I had a day where I just went through creating a bunch of backgrounds using our masks and this one was perfect for this card.
I coloured the sentiment panel with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends instead of stamping on Old Olive Cardstock. This is a technique I like to use as it provides a softer background which I like on some projects.
The wreath was stamped and die cut and then layered on 3 layers of a the same wreath die cut from Old Olive Cardstock. The coloured Cardstock underneath provided depth and shadow. It also made the wreath nice and stable and I didn’t require Stampin’ Dimensionals to prop it up.
I hope you ‘ve enjoyed this rustic Christmas card and you can find most of the products in my Online Store. Shop by clicking on any of the images below or by getting in touch with me.
Join me tonight at 7:30 pm on my YouTube channel as I continue with my 12 Weeks of Christmas series.
Have a lovely weekend.
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I struggled with this theme even though everything about Christmas is fun and a theme of Oh What Fun should have been a breeze. Sometimes, inspiration can take it’s time! In my mind, This gingerbread man came popping into my mind as I mulled over this theme for the #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge . So I went with it and opted for some fun pastel colours to create this card.
I had a negative laying on my desk from a die cut Deckled Rectangle and used it as a stencil to create an unorthodox background. I laid the mask here and there so it created a random pattern. Then I die cut it using the retired Stitched Rectangles dies which I’m sure many of you would have kept in your stash. This was layered on a panel of Specialty Cardstock which provided a lovely textured Fresh Freesia layer.
For the matte base layer, I watercoloured a panel of Fluid 100 Cardstock with Pool Party ink refills and a Water Painter creating a heavy wash. Once dry, this was embossed with the retired, Oh My Stars embossing folder.
The sentiment is from the Oh What Fun stamp set which is a retired sentiment set and this also provided me with the little baubles that adorned the stockings.
I just love this gingerbread man and the stocking layered together which provide such a fun focal point for this card.
Purchase the Sending Cheer stamps and dies while available in our Last Chance sale. These are heavily discounted so if you love them get a great deal on them right now. Make sure you don’t purchase the bundle as this will be more expensive but instead purchase the individual items.
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Orders can be placed online or by contacting me
Contact Rochelle Ph: 0404 255 001 or email: rochelle@stampingflair.com
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFTS
Shop with me and receive a handmade card and a sample pack of goodies. Orders over $90 will qualify for our free tutorial bundles from the Crafty Collaboration and Create with Us design teams.
Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.
For the best deal, check out the Starter Kit. Fully customisable, you can choose $235 of products and only pay $169 plus get free shipping. You will also receive both tutorial bundles of the month FREE.
The image that came to mind when I saw this Cosy Christmas theme was immediately this barn from the retired Christmas Barn stamp set. It shows warmth and is so inviting.
This card started with a piece of the striped Misty Moonlight DSP which I had layered on Basic White. Planning to use it on a project a while back, it didn’t suit but it worked with this one and I was able to add my pieces around it.
I used some Watercolour Pencils to colour areas of the barn so that the beautiful detail of the stamped image could be seen. For the wreath I used the Direct to Stamp colouring technique with Stampin’ Write Markers.
The barn image could be replaced with the Shop the Town stamp set #162068 which coordinates with the Les Shoppes dies #161777. This set is currently on our Last Chance list for $33.60 (was $42).
The trees from the same bundle were layered, so that it looks like they are around the property. I added some scrap Pecan Pie Cardstock pieces which look a bit like a fence and work well with the design. Of course, this card just had to have Linen Thread to make it complete.
I hope you have enjoyed my #nostalgicnovember with a delve into my archives. My blog posts will continue through December (with cards I’m creating this month for this challenge and others). I’ve got loads to share.
Before I share with you my card for the #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge, I just want to remind you that today is the last day for my ordering special. Place an order of $150 or more by tonight and you will get a pack of embellishments as a gift from me. It’s a great time to shop with our Last Chance sale and many items being discounted.
For my card today, I have used all new products as the Jolly Words stamp set was the only Elf stamp I had.
I went with a CAS (Clean and Simple) card and really liked how the white space made these cute elves just stand out.
The images were coloured with a combination of Watercolour Pencils and Stampin’ Blends. I fussy cut the sentiment which had been heat embossed and this added some lovely dimension.
This stamp set is on our Last Chance sale and if it’s one you like, then make sure you add it to your Shopping Cart as Last Chance products are only available while supplies last.
This card was so much fun to create for the #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge . I don’t know what my favourite part was – the cloud cream, the timber cinnamon quills, dusting of hot chocolate or just the warmth and cosy feeling this card exudes.
I used the Cup of Christmas stamps and dies which is a retired set however the Gift of Giving stamp set would be a suitable alternative to create a similar look.
For the cinnamon quills, I die cut the candy cane from Pecan Pie Cardstock 3 times, embossed each panel with the Timber Embossing Folder and layered the candy canes together. Then I added some depth with Early Espresso ink.
The cloud punch is the perfect shape for some frothy cream and I added some chocolate dusting with the dots from the Perched in a Tree stamp set. I stamped and dabbed (my technical term!) the stamp to creat a bit of a mottled look across the cream.
Have a great weekend. I hope you can join me at the Great International Craft Show Online Classroom at 2pm and 3:30 pm tomorrow for some more Christmas crafting inspiration.
Contact Rochelle Ph: 0404 255 001 or email: rochelle@stampingflair.com
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GIFTS
Shop with me and receive a handmade card and a sample pack of goodies. Orders over $90 will qualify for our free tutorial bundles from the Crafty Collaboration and Create with Us design teams.
Please use Host Code for all orders under $250. If your order is over $250 then don’t use the Host Code as you will get your own Stampin’ Rewards.
For the best deal, check out the Starter Kit. Fully customisable, you can choose $235 of products and only pay $169 plus get free shipping. You will also receive both tutorial bundles of the month FREE.
Although a bit behind with my #30DayChristmasCardmakingCballenge posts, I’ve been steadily working behind the scenes on my cards. I’m enjoying the creative process of selecting whatever stamps that work with the theme and getting lots of enjoyment from showing love to my old stamp sets that have been sitting on the shelf collecting dust.
For the theme of ‘From Santa’ I used the Signs of Santa stamp set yet again. I really think I have used this stamp set more times since it’s retired than when it was current! It does justify me holding onto it!
I bleneded Pool Party ink on some Basic White Cardstock and used it as a matte panel and also used it to stamp my Santa image which was then coloured with Stampin’ Blends. I added a strip of paper from the Merry, Bold & Bright 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper pack for a pop of colour against the pale blue.
The sentiment is from another retired stamp set – Perfectly Plaid, which I stamped and cut apart for a fun look.
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