Today I am sharing how to make a colorful collage card using the Ringed with Nature stamp set for day 10 of 12 Days of Christmas. Have you made any of the projects Brenda and I have been sharing? I hope we have inspired you to do some holiday crafting!
Collage cards are easy to make, and usually give you an awesome result. The key is choosing a stamp set with multiple coordinating images, and the Ringed with Nature stamp set was perfect! Next, I chose multiple coordinating ink colors that would compliment each other.
To help with color selection, I pulled matching colors to the designer series paper used as the main layer. This paper is from the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper collection, which sadly just sold out, but any designer series paper would work.
The stamped layer was set off with a layer of Real Red Glimmer paper, and a matching sentiment was stamped on a label cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies.
How to Create a Collage
Collage stamping is easy, and gives a great result, and the Ringed with Nature stamp set worked perfectly. I started with my focal image, the poinsettia, and stamped it in Sweet Sorbet ink. Next, I added accents of foliage in various greens. Finally, I used the berries to fill in anywhere I had some gaps in color. The end result is beautiful! You can’t go wrong with this!
To Create this Card:
Use a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ Garden Green card base scored at 4 1/4″
Front layer 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Designer Series Paper
Stamping Layer 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ Basic White
Glimmer Paper Layer 3 3/4″ x 5″
Adhere designer series paper to card base. Stamp focal image on front layer in Sweet Sorbet ink. Add foliage accents in Granny Apple Green and Garden Green ink. Fill in with the berries stamped in Crumb Cake ink. Adhere to a layer of Real Red Glimmer Paper. Die cut a Basic White circle label using the Stylish Shapes dies. Stamp sentiment in Sweet Sorbet ink and add to card front with dimensionals. Embellish with a gold cord bow and gold sequins.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed learning how to make a colorful collage card using the Ringed with Nature stamp set. Now go see what Brenda is sharing today – I can’t wait to see it!
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Just like that, it’s day 9, and today we are Yeti to Party! 12 Days of Christmas is flying by, and Brenda Nelson and I are having fun spending time with you, sharing all kinds of Christmas fun!
Today’s project uses the adorable Yeti to Party stamp set. Now, it’s easy to focus on the yeti when you look at this set, but don’t overlook all the adorable line art elements included as well. It is a treasure, with so many creative options. Today, I did focus on the yeti, so I could show you how easy it is to add interactive elements and texture to your project. And can I just say, you can grab this stamp set and the coordinating Yeti Dies right now for under $20 – you can’t pass it up!
This big guy has a playful demeanor and I ran with it on this project. To create the yeti, I stamped the image on Snowy White Velvet sheet before die cutting. After adding him to my project, I added googly eyes, which are so fun! Who doesn’t like to shake googly eyes?! So not only is he interactive, he feels fuzzy, too!
The background was created with the Charming Landscapes 3D Embossing Folder set. This set contains 2 embossing folders, and these mountains work perfectly with our yeti. I added even more texture to the mountain tops by using Snowfall Accent Puff Paint to create snow caps. This stuff is the coolest! And if you have not used it before, you need to grab some while it is on the Last Chance list – it is under $2!
Yeti to Party
To create your yeti project:
Start with a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ Thick Basic White card base, scored at 4 1/4″
Emboss a 5 1/2″ x 3 1/4″ piece of Basic White
Cut a 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ strip of White Glimmer Paper
Add a 1″ x 5 1/2″ strip of designer series paper
Randomly stamp snowflakes in Balmy Blue ink on card front. Adhere the designer series paper strip along bottom edge of card front. Add Puff Paint to mountain tops and heat. Adhere glimmer paper strip to bottom edge of mountain layer, then adhere to card front with dimensionals. Stamp yeti onto Snowy White Velvet sheet and die cut. Adhere to card front. Stamp a gift and coffee cup in Basic Gray ink. Color as desired and adhere to yeti. Add googly eyes to yeti. Stamp sentiment in Basic Gray ink on a strip of Basic White and adhere to card front. Stamp inside card as desired in Basic Gray ink.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by today for our 12 Days of Christmas, where I shared a Yeti to Party interactive card. Now you won’t want to miss another adorable project from Brenda! Hop on over and see what she has to share!
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It’s day 8 of the 12 days of Christmas Blog Share with my friend Brenda over at Stamps and Stretchy Pants, and today I am sharing an adorable gift card holder.
The Mini Pocket Envelope Dies are the perfect solution to creating a fast and easy gift card holder. One pass in your die cutting machine and 2 strips of Tear & Tape, and it is done! You can pretty it up however you choose. And this set includes some great labels and accent pieces!
Gift Card Holder Details
To start, I assembled the envelope, then stamped snowflakes all over the front in Garden Green ink. Next, I added a belly band made with two layers of designer series papers. They were layered, then wrapped around the envelope before adding the pretty ribbon.
The focal point is this adorable tree from the Spruced Up stamp set. It’s stamped in coordinating Garden Green ink, then fussy cut and added with dimensionals. I added Iridescent Pearls for balls on the tree, and finished it off with a sentiment stamped in coordinating ink.
Once it’s complete, add a gift card or yummy treat for gifting!
Thank You
Thank you for stopping by today for the 12 Days of Christmas, where I have shared an easy gift card holder. Hopefully you are enjoying the projects Brenda and I have been sharing for the past week. Have we inspired you to create something fun? Leave a comment and tell me what you have made!
Now, head over to Brenda’s blog. I just know she has another amazing project that you won’t want to miss!
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