OK, OK, here's a card finally! My desk is all cleaned off and neat so I had to make a card today before getting back to my scrapbook table for the evening. I decided to try my hand at the Pals Paper Arts sketch and used the Paper Players color challenge while I was at it. Thought I could probably use a few more Christmas cards and love finding non-Christmas sets to use and experiment with.The embossing is done with the new Pewter embossing powder from the Holiday Mini. Until I see it side by side with Silver I'm not sure I see a difference. Poo! Like my holly leaves? Made them myself! Started with the large oval punch then punched chunks out with a 1" circle punch. Then flipped them over and, while on the squishy mat from the Crafter's Tool Kit, drew lines with a pencil, making sure to go over them a few times for the embossed look. Actually turned out better than I expected! My sentiment tag is 4 pack sizzlit set called Lots of Tags.
Here's a quick peek at the inside. I had this vanilla piece that was a bit too short so added a few layers of dotted scallop trim and some more Ridinghood Red taffeta ribbon to finish it off.
~Kristin
Your holly leaves are wonderful! And the red bird looks terrific in his "silver" cage :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous leaves, Kristin! I love the embossing. And the inside is gorgeous with the ribbon and border. Thanks for playing with The Paper Players and Pals Paper Arts!
ReplyDeleteOh my River Rock goodness! I love that you used mainly River Rock with a splash of Red and Green. The silver embossing just finishes it off nicely. Thanks for joining us this week at the Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteYour holly leaves ARE fantastic! I love non-Christmas sets for the holidays and you have dressed up the Aviary set perfectly! Love the tone on tone background and the embossed cage is beautiful! GREAT job...so glad you joined us at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteDelightful! Love all the different elements you used on your design.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Kristin! Love that pewter embossing on the birdcage for a touch of elegance. How cool that you hand-cut those holly leaves, too. The inside is just as chic as the outside. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet...and I LOVE the holly! Will have to try that out! Thanks so much for playing with my Paper Players color challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am so lovin' this card!!! What a great idea. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the card -- You will not believe it but I have just finished up any Aviary Christmas Card too!! LOVE how you did the Holly Leaves they look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI just love this card. You did a great job. Would not have thought to use this stamp to make a Christmas card,but love it.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
How pretty! Just love your sweet design! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players.
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Lesley
I LOVE this! It's just beautiful! I really like the silver embossing. Oh! I can't wait to Christmas-fy the aviary set too! Thanks for playing with us at Pals Paper Arts! :)
ReplyDeleteDear Kristin,
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