Day 28 of the #30DayChristmasCardmakingChallenge is a colour challenge with Real Red, Smoky Slate and Basic Gray. I love using the neutral shades in the Stampin’ Up! colour range. They provide a great base for cards and can help to soften strong colours.

I first chose the ‘Tis the Season Designer Series Paper for the Real Red component to match my Basic Gray card base. I die cut this with the Layering Squares die set which has coordinating sizes that work with the Stitched Shapes Dies. This card sketch is nice and simple and would be a great card to making multiples of.

I stamped some pine leaves in Smoky Slate and layered this on Real Red cardstock to create a contrast against the crisp White background. A die cut Silver ornament keeps this card simple yet elegant. For some added texture, I layered the sentiment on Red Velvet Paper.

All the products I’ve used on this card are listed below. The ‘Tis the Season Designer Series Paper is currently at 15% off during our paper sale which offers a discount on a selected range. Click on the image below to shop the sale.

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Cherish The Season Bundle

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Joyful Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Stitched Shapes Dies

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Layering Squares Dies

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Red Velvet Paper

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‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Silver Foil Sheets

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Whisper White A4 Card Stock

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Real Red A4 Card Stock

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Basic Gray A4 Card Stock

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Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

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Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon

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Metallic Pearls

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