Christmas music and the smell of pine, ahhhh. I began today’s card by using a large Christmas Pinecone Die to cut from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock. Then, I sponged Mossy Meadow Ink on the die-cut, giving it a variation in color.
I snipped the large die-cut into three sections, so I can make two more cards from the extra pieces.
Christmas Pinecones
Next, I cut solid pinecones from Cinnamon Cider Cardstock, using three Christmas Pinecone Dies. With tiny dots of glue I adhered the pinecones to the back of the Mossy Meadow die-cut, and placed them on Dimensionals.
For the background, I embossed a layer of Basic White Cardstock with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder. This embossing folder is my Host Code gift for the month of September, and you can see the details below. Then, I glued the music layer to a Cherry Cobbler card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Prior to embossing, I stamped “Merry Christmas” in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Don’t you love the font? It’s from the Heartfelt Wishes Stamp Set, which has other holiday sentiments you should check out in my Product List.
A few Matt Decorative Dots were added as a final touch.
I was inspired by TGIF.
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“Create a textured background of sheet music using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song “Joy to the World,” this 3D embossing folder not only allows you to easily add texture to your Christmas cards but it will also give them a festive touch that everyone will love.”
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I CASEd this card last night! So beautiful but I must admit that I was on the struggle bus with the die! Maybe I need new cutting plates on my BigShot or maybe operator error, but I had a very difficult time trying to get all of the little pieces out. I was determined and was somewhat successful on my third attempt. I also remember this happening with the Ornate Layers die. Do you have any tips?? Do you have any trouble? Secretly hoping you do so I know its not just me! Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing such a beautifully, simple card!
Hi Michelle,
The intricate dies can be troublesome; you’re not the only one. The cutting plates won’t make a difference, but the amount of pressure will. I use paper shims for added pressure, cut from designer paper backing. Also, try running it through normally, then upside down. You can see if the cut goes all the way through the paper, and if you need to add a shim. Some dies require quite a bit of poking, which I don’t mind. Merry Christmas!
Thank you!
The simplicity is gorgeous (yet as I read the detail it’s worth the effort for me to CASE it). Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Noreen! Enjoy the CASE!
The Christmas pine cones are so lovely. Pretty sure I need copy and share with my entire Christmas card list! This is a beautiful card, thanks for sharing.😊
Thank you, Michelle! That’s a nice compliment!
Absolutely beautiful Su!!! Love everything about this card!
Thank you, Tami! I hope you’re getting settled in your new space!
Beautiful cards. Do you have tutorials or do you make kits?
Hi Janice,
My blog posts are my tutorials. I haven’t started making kits, but I’m considering it. I appreciate your interest, thank you!
I love your Christmas card!!!! Beautifully done!!! ❤️
Thank you, Gay! I’m so glad you like it!
Su, great card!
Thanks Liz, I love the Christmas Pinecone Dies!
Wow! Su, I love this beautiful card with the music EF background. Enjoy your day!
Thank you, Hilda! The Merry Melody Embossing Folder will be getting much use!