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For my flavor-inspired card, I chose Peppermint, a classic holiday favorite that always brings to mind Christmas treats and festive gatherings. To create the focal panel, I stamped this fun candy image from Inkadinkado in red and green inks onto tissue paper. I then used the Faux Silk technique by crumpling the stamped tissue paper and carefully smoothing it back out before adhering it to a white cardstock panel. The wrinkles created by the technique give the background wonderful texture and a soft fabric-like appearance that works beautifully with the holiday theme.
Once the faux silk panel was complete, I added a green ribbon as a trim to help frame the design and bring out the green tones in the stamped candies. The ribbon adds a nice finishing touch while providing an additional layer of texture. I then created the Merry Christmas sentiment panel and attached it with dimensionals, allowing it to stand out against the textured background.
To finish the card, I layered the panel onto red cardstock and then onto a white card base. Several red pearls were added as the final embellishments, bringing a bit of shine to the design and reinforcing the festive peppermint color palette. The combination of the faux silk technique, traditional Christmas colors, and candy-themed imagery creates a cheerful holiday card that is both elegant and full of seasonal charm.
For my card, I started by stamping this wonderful scarecrow image and coordinating sentiment from DRS Designs onto a white cardstock panel using black ink. The scarecrow was colored with Copic markers, bringing all of the fun fall details to life. Once the coloring was complete, I trimmed the panel to size and layered it onto red cardstock to help frame the image and make the warm autumn colors stand out.
Next, I reached for a woodgrain designer paper from my stash of papers that I am working to use up this year. The rustic wood pattern was a perfect complement to the country feel of the scarecrow image. I cut the designer paper into panels and layered each piece onto red cardstock before assembling them onto a C-Fold card base. The red matting helps tie all of the elements together while adding a nice pop of color throughout the design.
To complete the card, I created a red and white belly band that wraps around the folded card. The colored scarecrow panel was then layered over the belly band, becoming the focal point of the design. The combination of the rustic woodgrain papers, cheerful scarecrow image, and interactive C-Fold design creates a festive autumn card that is full of seasonal charm and perfect for celebrating fall.
USEIT2026 - Brads
For this card, I used a piece from a decorative Christmas box that my sister gave me several years ago. The box was well loved and had become quite worn, but there were still many beautiful sections that could be repurposed for cardmaking. I trimmed one of those festive pieces to size and layered it onto a white card base, instantly creating a charming holiday background with plenty of vintage Christmas appeal.
For the focal image, I stamped this adorable penguin from Stampin' Up onto white cardstock and colored him with Copic markers. The bright colors bring out the sweet details of the image and add a cheerful touch to the design. Once the coloring was complete, I layered the panel onto the card front using dimensionals, giving the penguin extra prominence against the decorative background.
To finish the card, I added a few scattered brads from my tote of embellishments that I am working to use up. The brads add a bit of texture and interest without overwhelming the design. I love how this card combines a recycled element, a cute holiday image, and stash-busting embellishments to create a festive Christmas card that is both meaningful and fun.
Penguin Joy
FF26bzzzeee - Let's Get Cozy with a Quilt card! Create your own quilt blocks or use dies, dsp...Fall, Winter, or any holiday!
For this card, I pulled out a Christmas paper pack that has accumulated quite a few smaller scraps over time and put those pieces to good use. I trimmed the various patterns with a stitched rectangle die and arranged them into a quilt-style design. The mix of coordinating holiday papers creates a festive patchwork effect while also helping me make progress on my goal of using up more of my designer paper stash.
Once the quilted panel was assembled, I layered it onto silver mirror cardstock to add a touch of holiday shine and help define the edges of the patterned pieces. The completed panel was then attached to a white card base, allowing the colorful Christmas papers to take center stage.
To finish the card, I stamped a Merry Christmas sentiment in blue ink and punched it out with an oval punch. For extra detail and elegance, I layered the sentiment onto a silver mirror scalloped oval before popping it up on dimensionals. The raised sentiment provides the perfect focal point and coordinates beautifully with the silver matting, bringing the entire card together. This design is a wonderful way to use up smaller paper scraps while creating a festive and eye-catching Christmas card.
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