I've posted before about our monthly team challenges - we are given a set of criteria by which to create a project. I love these because they really push me out of my comfort zone. I was a little worried when I saw this month's challenge - "No stamps!" - but it came together much more easily than expected!
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The star of the show on this project is the beautiful Under The Tree Specialty DSP. This printed, heavy-weight Kraft cardstock is SO beautiful. The colours are so classically Christmas and all work beautifully together, and Kraft is the perfect neutral that goes with everything. Love love love! I will sure miss this when it's gone...
I used the papers for most every element of this card - the main background, the contrast piece, and the embellishment. With the embellishment, I wanted to try a number of different techniques with the paper and put it all together.
I used the papers for most every element of this card - the main background, the contrast piece, and the embellishment. With the embellishment, I wanted to try a number of different techniques with the paper and put it all together.
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...and really, it wasn't too hard! Punch a scalloped circle and smush it up, ruffle a piece and sew it into ribbon trim, punch out some leaves, and do a twisted/rolled flower. So many options! For the lighter pieces (the flower and the "ribbon"), I used my bone folder to separate the two halves of the paper and lighten the load a little bit - it takes patience, but it works beautifully.
Last but not least, I needed a sentiment. No stamps? Hmm... better go with those fabulous little wood pieces from the Hello December Project Life kit. Crystal Effects adheres them without issue.
I have one last project for the holiday season tomorrow - check back then before we kick off the new year with the new Occasions Catalog!
Last but not least, I needed a sentiment. No stamps? Hmm... better go with those fabulous little wood pieces from the Hello December Project Life kit. Crystal Effects adheres them without issue.
I have one last project for the holiday season tomorrow - check back then before we kick off the new year with the new Occasions Catalog!
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