Welcome to week seven of the Heart Of Christmas Blog Hop!
Have you heard about the brand new Perfect Partners promotion?
From 1 -30 September 2022, Stampin’ Up! are releasing six sets of dies to coordinate with six stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalogue.
As an demonstrator I am able to preorder these dies during August and my card tonight uses the new Tree Trimming Dies that coordinate with the Trimming the Tree stamp set.
I’ve used just a few of these dies to create a very traditional style of Christmas card, stamping my tree with Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz. I’ve kept the rest of the colour palette very neutral, using Crumb Cake and Basic White with a touch of gold foil.
Wow, these Tree Trimming dies add so much texture! Can you see in this close up photo below how many of the tree branches pop up?
The large tree basket cuts and embosses at the same time. To highlight the texture of the basket weave on the tree basket die I used a sponge dauber to blend Crumb Cake ink over it.
I die cut the Basic White layer using the Deckled Rectangles Dies, which are actually sized to fit American imperial sized card bases.
However, there is an easily work around to make them for our A4 sized card stock and metric card bases. Simply trim 1 cm off the bottom of the card base and they work perfectly! I also use this trick when I’m die cutting with the stitched rectangle dies.
This photo was taken outside in the sun to show the gorgeous gold heat embossed “Peace & Joy” sentiment, die cut using one of the new label dies included in the Tree Trimmings dies.
I used the same largest Deckled Rectangle die I used on the front of the card for the inside of the card, stamped with another sentiment from the Trimming the Tree stamp set.
If you’d like to see these dies and other dies included in the Perfect Partners promotion, take a look at this video that also has some really lovely card design and layout ideas.
Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, the lovely Rachel Woollard– I can’t wait to see what Rachel has made this week!
If at any time you find a broken link, you can find the complete list of all participants on Sharon’s blog. Sharon Davern is the host of our Heart of Christmas blog hop this year – thank you so much Sharon!!
If you live in Australia, you can find and purchase these products in my Stampin’ Up! Online Store. The Tree Trimming dies will be available September 1.
Wherever you are in the world, stay safe, stay calm … and keep on crafting xxx
Cath xx
Oh wow Catherine, I adore the simple elegance of your card. I have been very lazy and hadn’t been regularly checking in on the Stampin’ Up! website until I saw your card and these dies – an absolute “must have”! I think I’ll have to add those Deckled Rectangle dies as well! Gorgeous card, and I love the colour of the card base! (wink!) xx
Oh wow, the texture on that basket is stunning. I love the touches of gold and those Deckled Rectangle dies are brilliant. This is a great traditional style Christmas card, Cathy, but you need to stop enabling me with Christmas products 😉
Fabulous card Cathy. I didn’t think I needed another Christmas bundle but you have twisted my arm. Love the touches of gold and the embossed basket is wonderful.
Oh wow after seeing this card my order with those dies can’t come soon enough! I just love the elegance of your card Cathy and the Deckled Rectangles are a perfect choice. Love it!
Oh Cathy, I just love looking at your cards each week. They are so elegant and beautiful. I love that the tree is the hero of your card! I really need to get this bundle I just love the basket it is gorgeous in its detail. Beautiful card!
Beautiful, simple, clean, elegant card Cathy! I love the Crumb Cake and white, making the Christmas tree really pop.
All that lovely smooth white space is so perfect for letting the eyes rest after taking in the texture on the tree and basket, and the deckled edge. Perfect balance of elements!
A beautiful Christmas card Cathy. Thank you for showing some of the detail from the new coordinating dies. I am really looking forward to their arrival now. I love all the details of your tree – I kept looking at it for ages. It’s gorgeous. Xxx
Stunning and stylish Christmas card Cathy, beautiful! I love these dies with the stamp set.
Wow, that basket die looks so good! The texture is amazing. Your card is so simply elegant. I love it.
Such a beautiful card, Cathy! Wow, the texture on the tree, and on the basket, is phenomenal. I love the elegant gold touches, and your use of the gorgeous Deckled Rectangle Dies.
Love the simplicity of your card Cathy and yet it has lots of interesting elements such as the embossed tree basket and gold touches.