Welcome to week two of the Heart Of Christmas Blog Hop!
Tonight I have three more cards to share with you that use the FREE (with any order over $90) SALE-a-bration Rings Of Love designer series paper that I also used last week to make a Crumb Cake Caravan card.
Tonight’s cards use different patterns from the Rings Of Love DSP that feature mainly Night of Navy and Mint Macaroon. I love this combination of moody blues and aquas!
As well as the Rings Of Love designer series paper, these three cards all use a new punch bundle that I love for its versatility, affordability and ease of use: the Handmade Wishes Bundle.
The Handmade Wishes Bundle includes the Handmade Wishes Stamp Set and the Handmade Tag Punch and it’s ideal for making both tags and cards for Christmas as well as for other occasions too.
The inspiration for card one came from the bottom left card sample (image above) on page 21 of the July -December mini catalogue.
I loved the look of the Wonderful Snowflakes sitting behind the punched homemade tag shape with the words “love, peace & joy” on top.
I used the handmade tag punch to punch out a tag from Mint Macaron card stock and then used a blending brush to add Night of Navy ink around the edges.
The inside uses more stamps from the Handmade Wishes Stamp Set, stamped in Night of Navy and Mint Macaron.
Card two uses a stunning medallion pattern from the “Rings Of Love” designer series paper, made to look more “Christmasy” with the white heat embossed “Merry Christmas” sentiment that pairs together two of the sentiments from the Handmade Wishes stamp set.
I’ve used some of the smaller stamps for the inside of this card.
Card three uses the DSP with the little houses. This time I white heat embossed the punched out tag as well as the Christmas sentiment.
My cards also feature the new Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems! (I used the Coastal Cabana coloured gem), Pool Party Sheer Ribbon, silver Simply Elegant Trim and the Wonderful Snowflakes.
Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, the lovely Amie McIlroy – I can’t wait to see what Amie 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!!!
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Wherever you are in the world, stay safe, stay calm … and keep on crafting xxx
Cath xx
Three lovely cards Catherine. Loving the non-traditional colours!
Wow Cathy who would have thought to use that paper for Christmas cards but you have done it perfectly. I love both of the Mint Macaron and Navy cards. It’s too hard to chose a favourite.
Ooh, the way you have blended the Navy ink onto your Mint Macaron label is absolutely beautiful, Cathy. The card with the house pattern is very YOU! The snowflakes look great to make them Christmassy, especially for Christmas in July, brrr!!!!
What a beautiful set of cards! I love how you have used the patterned papers from that gorgeous pack.
I love your moody blue and aqua cards they are gorgeous! Love the one with the house DSP that is so beautiful, they all are.
What beautiful cards Cathy and really loving the colours used along with the snowflakes and greetings. I didn’t think I needed this stamp and punch bundle but love how you have used them particularly the white embossing on your last card.
Stunning cards Cathy, I love how you emphasised the blues and greens in the paper and the snowflakes coordinate perfectly with the Handmade Wishes punch
Three gorgeous cards Cathy. They way you havre combined the various elements works so well. The DSP with the snowflakes, ribbon and label with sentiments are delightful. I love your colour combo. Beautiful. Xxx
Your cards are beautiful Catherine. The colour palette is beautiful. Very calming and serene. I hadn’t looked at the bundle you used with any interest but you have really showcased it well and I agree it is very versatile. I do love stamp sets where you can build the greeting.
That paper is just swoon-worthy! LOVE what you’ve done with it, Cathy. The addition of snowflakes makes them especially festive. I particularly like how you added Night of Navy ink to the Mint Macaron tag on the first card … what a beautiful effect.
Your cards are all so wonderful! The colour combos are gorgeous. I especially love the medallion card, and the way you’ve layered the snowflake over the top. So beautiful.