Hello crafters! For my cards this week I’m using the Whimsy & Wonder DSP and the Seasonal Swirl dies again, this time pairing them with the Well Defined stamp set and matching embossing folders.
I’ve also created my own matching embellishments using the leftover iridescent foil that surrounds the Wonderful Snowflakes embellishments. There is plenty of spare foil here – don’t waste it! Use your dies and punches to create homemade embellishments to match your cards.
The different elements I used for each card were inspired my the particular definition I chose from the Well Defined stamp set. I think this first card is my favourite.
I’ve used the stamp that has “Winter” as the definition word, so I used the snowflake patterned DSP, the snowflake Wintry Embossing folder, one of the Wonderful Snowflakes embellishments and tiny stitched stars from the Seasonal Swirl dies. Subtle Shimmer Sequins add a final touch of bling.
Card two uses the gratitude definition stamp, so the Thanks embossing folder from the Hello and Thanks embossing folders and stitched hearts were the obvious embellishments choice. The iridescent heart is die cut from leftover iridescent foil using the largest heart die in the Seasonal Swirl dies.
I like that this card uses mainly Christmas products to make a thank you card.
Card three is features the “Christmas” dictionary definition that references presents, so I used the Whimsy & Wonder DSP pattern with presents and holly on it. The holly embellishments are die cut using the Seasonal Swirl dies and the iridescent foil bow is die cut using the bow die from Pierced Blooms dies.
Which card is your favourite?
Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, the lovely Michele Taylor … I can’t wait to see what Michele shares with us today!
If at any time you find a broken link please head to the blog of this week’s Host of the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop, Tina Gillespie, as she has the full list of links for everyone who is participating.
You can purchase any of the products I’ve used tonight.
Thanks for visiting my site. I’ll be back with another card on Wednesday.
In the meantime, wherever you are in the world, stay safe, stay calm … and keep on crafting xxx
Beautiful cards Catherine. So great to see how you have used the present dsp. I love it but find it intimidating. You have really inspired me to give it a try.
Oh I love all of these cards Cathy but especially the first Winter one. I just love that DSP. What a great idea to use the left over foil from the embellishments. I’ll not throw it away now!
These cards are just the fantastic and I love how you have used this stamp set and created such pretty cards with them. I really love this stamp set but I thought I would struggle to make it work you have done the most gorgeous job on each card. I do love the Christmas one the sentiment is beautiful!
Beautiful cards, Cath, but yes, the first one and last one are my favourites. I love the snowflakes and the stars. But I do love those holly leaves and bow on your last card with the presents; super cute! This stamp set looks great (you know I wasn’t a fan of it), so thanks for sharing.
Your cards are so lovely Catherine. I do think my favourite is your first card. But each card is made more special after you read the sentiments because they perfectly suit the card they’re attached to. Beautiful.
The tip to use the excess spare foil is a great one. I love how you have used the wintry embossing folder with the snowflake DSP. All of the cards are fabulous but I think that one is my favourite,
I love all of them Cathy, but the snowflakes are my favourite. Great idea to use the leftover from the snowflakes for extra embellishments.
Your cards are all so wonderful! The DSP is a great choice and the iridescent elements are gorgeous. The first card is the winner in my eyes!
Great to see you getting such great use from this stamp set Cathy 🙂 Love your cards.
Great use of these versatile products, Cathy; your cards are beautiful! I love the colours on the Winter card, but the third card is my absolute favourite. x
Your cards are beautiful Cathy and you have shown how it helps to save those scraps to get more! I think the last card pipped the post as my favourite.