I started today's card off with some ink sponging and Evergreen Bough distress ink. I filled in only the center of the watercolor paper and then gave it a splattering of plain water and some of Calico Shine for a bit of shimmer to the card base. I used the Silly Stitched Rectangle to cut out that layer.
I really wanted this die cut to steal the show, yes, it's theme with my samples this release. So I cut the Christmas Words Tree three times and glued them together. This is always my go-to for adding dimension. A simple twine bow finished this off.
This next card is full on cuteness. The adorable image from Season's Greetings is customizabile with three different critters. How cool! I picked the holiday bear and colored him up. I colored him up with Copics and then added a touch of sparkle with some clear glitter on his hat. I stamped the image onto a Stitched Mats-Circle and then finished it off with one of the greetings. Yep, you can customize that banner too....lots of sentiments to choose from. Love that!
The background is the amazing new Cover die called Geometric Snow and it's so, so cool! Dontcha think??
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Wow!! That Christmas tree word die is beautiful cut in kraft...your card is simple but packs a beautiful punch!! I am in awe of it...can't stop staring! Lol. I really love that bear, too! Thanks for your beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the background for the 1st card. The sentiment POPS! :) Love your coloring on the front image of the 2nd card!
ReplyDeleteElegant card with the Christmas Words Tree! And an adorable card for your 2nd project!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards!!! Great choiche of colors!!! Love them!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! This looks like such a fun release!
ReplyDeleteThe dies in this release have just been so unique! Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas tree die is just beautiful in the kraft on a simple backdrop. Gotta have that.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards! The Christmas words Tree is gorgeous and love the background die! Love this new release!
ReplyDeleteI love the clean and simple design of your first card. It’s very elegant.
ReplyDeleteLisa, these are both really fabulous. What is not to like here??? Fantastic cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the shading behind the
ReplyDeleteChristmas tree. Beautiful card.
The little dog in his frame is
darling.
thanks for sharing.
Love your creations, especially the Christmas words tree. That die is really unique!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very elegant. Love the Christmas tree word die, one of my favorites this release.
ReplyDeleteFun holiday cards!
ReplyDeletelovely cards - thanks for the ideas:)
ReplyDeleteoh so Pretty love the Christmas tree word die. I love all this release it's just fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautifully elegant cards! Love that doggie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the Joy Noel Merry Christmas die.
ReplyDeleteI really like the stacking of the Tree die... makes it look like it is cut out of chipboard... nice touch
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous post with awesome projects!
ReplyDeleteI love this release. I can't pick a favorite. BUT that geometric die is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLoving the geometric snow die plate. Looks great on that second card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects. I just love how you layer all you elements. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the word Christmas die and how you stacked the die to give it depth
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Joy card and great background on the second.
ReplyDeleteI just love the soft colors in your first card! They really allow the die cut to stand out!
ReplyDeleteLovely first card,
ReplyDeleteand sweet design
on the second.
Carla from Utah
Great card design! Love them both!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Love the simplicity of the first one and the critter on the second is too cute! Great use of layers!
ReplyDeleteBoth amazing cards !!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - love the word tree.
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas Tree words die. Simple or fancy, it looks great. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!! I’m loving these Dies that work as the main focus of the card... brilliant and make mass production easier!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bear against that background.
ReplyDeletethat Christmas Words Tree Die is delish; thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I have to have that Christmas Words Tree Die. Your cards are fabulous!
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