Are you ready for some more Christmas card inspiration?
My something old and something new Christmas card for week 2 of our Heart of Christmas blog hop uses a carry over DSP from last year’s Christmas catty as well as a brand new bundle from this year’s forthcoming September-December catalogue, the Hang an Ornament Bundle.
I was inspired by the layout and DSP used in this card Stampin’ Up! created for one of the new online exclusives, the Sophisticated Sled bundle.
I’ve used the same Winter Meadow 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper that is currently on sale as part of the annual paper sale. I’m definitely ordering another pack of this DSP during the sale as it is perfect for Christmas cards.
My colour combination is inspired by colours in the gorgeous Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Basic White. I’ve also added silver for a touch of Christmas sparkle.
The Hang an Ornament Bundle will be available September 3 and it’s incredible value at just $52.
The round die that cuts out the Christmas bauble is designed to either cut out the stamped bauble (as I have done in this card) or to make pop-out interactive cards where you can remove the die-cut element.
The sprigs/fronds under the bauble are die cut from the Winterly Tree Tops Dies, another new product coming in the forthcoming September-December catalogue, however you could use any foliage die for a similar effect.
The white looked a little stark so I coloured the centre of the fronds with the Light Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blend, leaving the tips white for a snow-tipped effect.
A length of the Silver & White Sheer Ribbon was cut in half lengthwise, tied into two bows and adhered under the silver foil hook of the bauble.
A few rhinestone basic jewels add the final touch of sparkle.
Now it’s time to hop in over to our next participant, the lovely Theresa Gerrard – I can’t wait to see what Theresa has made this week!
If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants go to Sharon Davern’s blog.
The AWH team will be back on Wednesday night, showcasing Calypso Coral, or you can enjoy some more Heart of Christmas inspiration next Monday night.
I hope you can join us then!
So soft and pretty, and Christmassy!!
Oh wow, that is so beautiful, Cathy. Love the colours and the layout and how you adhered the bow!! Now I want this bundle too, argh!
Such a lovely card Cathy and your choice of colours is perfect as is that lovely bow. You are making it hard for me to resist adding this bundle to my next order.
This is so pretty, Cath. Great idea to take inspiration from the SU! sample; I am not good at remembering to use ideas already provided! I love what you’ve created, and the bauble looks fab (as do the “snow-tipped” fronds).
Beautiful card Cathy, I love the your idea to use the layout from the sled card. The colour scheme is so subtle and delicate.
Lovely card, Cathy and a fab contemporary green for Christmas. The luscious bow on top of the pretty bauble is the perfect finish.
Such a great card. Especially love the cool, crisp colour palette. It all works together beautifully. I am so tempted by this bundle now!