Monday, October 17, 2011

Dazzling Christmas


OK, here it is.  The second Christmas card CASE I promised yesterday.  Copied from THIS (scroll down to the second card in this post) card by the great Carrie Gaskin.  Once again I had to change up some things since I don't have the stamp set she used.  Did you notice the sparkly details on the tree?  I added that with SU's new Dazzling Details glitter glue with a super fine tip for adding bling in intricate detail.

For extra texture the River Rock strip is crimped and of course the amazing quilted Cherry Cobbler ribbon is textured itself! 

TIP:  Want to know how to make a notch in ribbon like that?  Just fold it in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.  And make sure your scissors aren't sticky like mine were- you'll get a much nicer cut!  For the notch on the end of a strip of paper just use a small square punch, turn it upside so you can see what you're doing, and punch!  Simple as that (with some practice). 

Super simple- hope you like it! 
~Kristin

SUO Supplies
Stamps:  Petite Pairs, Pennante Parade
Colors:  Cherry Cobbler, River Rock, Always Artichoke, Whipser White
Accessories:  Pennant Punch, Rhinestone, Quilted Cherry Cobbler ribbon, crimper

8 comments:

  1. This is beautiful, I love the River Rock and Artichoke combo...mixed with Cherry Cobbler! So striking! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players.

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  2. Gorgeous, fresh and clean. I love the colors and the lines. Thanks for playing with us at The Paper Players this week!

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  3. I love this....the subtle colors, and a true CAS style! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!

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  4. Kristin, this is fantastic! Love the colors, love the layout and adore the dazzling details you added to the tree! Faabulous CAS card! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players!

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  5. This is a great CAS card. The matting is so crisp and detailed. I love your edited touches of bling - beautiful job on the challenge. Thank you for playing along with The Paper Players this week!

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  6. This is a perfect clean and classy card, Kristin! Everything about it is just perfect...the bling, the balance, the mix of patterns and textures! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

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  7. What a pretty card! I love the crimped paper and the pennant tree. Beautiful color choices too. Thanks so much for playing along with the Paper Players this week!

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  8. Kristin, this is soooo pretty! Love the CAS design and the pop of sparkle. The texture from the ribbon and the crimper are such a great touch. Thanks so much for joining us at the Paper Players this week! :)

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