What a nice surprise, that my card from June, is this week’s “CASE the Designer” at Global Design Project.
Today’s card began with the same Thick Whisper White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, layered with Whisper White Cardstock, that I embossed with the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder, 4″ X 5 1/4″.

Christmas Forest
And, I used the same Stitched So Sweetly Die (largest) to cut the rectangle with the scalloped edge.
This time, I ran the scalloped rectangle through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder. To add color to the trees, I used Seaside Spray Ink and a Sponge Dauber. A happy accident occurred, because I ended up with multi colored trees. The Sponge Dauber, I thought was clean, retained green from a prior use, so my forest looked beautiful without additional coloring. YAY!
Rather than using sequins, I dotted the trees with Wink Of Stella. This is a fun and easy way to add some sparkle, although, it’s difficult to photograph. You’ll have to take my word for it.
Next, I layered the forest for thickness, and raised it on Dimensionals, making use of some left-over Dimensional edges.
Before attaching my forest, I glued a Square Vellum Doily in the left-hand corner for some extra pizzazz.
The sentiment, “Blessed Christmas Wishes,” is from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set, stamped in Mint Macaron Ink, and cut with the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die. I placed a tiny piece of a Foam Adhesive Sheet under the end of “wishes” for added stability.
It was fun “casing” myself, and I hope you were inspired. I’d love to see your cards hanging in the Global Design Project gallery. Clicking on my original card design at the top will take you there.
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My October Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be 100 pieces of retired, Christmas/Holiday Designer Paper, cut into convenient 6X6″ squares. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in October.
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Su….I love happy accidents 🙂 This is a stunning card. I just love the texture and the soft colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you, Mary! I’m happy to inspire!
Su, I love the evergreen forest card!! It is beautiful, the color is so soft almost with a pearl look. I never thought about coloring the folder. It helps bring out it’s beauty. I am definitely going to give this a try. Thank you for sharing your work!
Thank you, Judy! It’s a fun technique!
I absolutely love this card! It is fabulous. thank you!
Thank you, Robin! It ended up being one of my favorite Christmas cards.
It is stunning. Do you have the item number for the evergreen embossing folder? I can’t find it.
Hi Jan,
The item number is in my product List. However, my card is from three years ago, and the folder is retired. Sorry.
Your cards are so beautiful!
Thank you, Maureen! I’m so glad you like them!
Gorgeous cards! I will definitely CASE them,!!
Thank you, Jean! I appreciate you commenting on my blog!
So pretty! It’s like a misty morning amongst the trees, but caught on paper. Tfs
Thank you, Stephanie! I love how you described it!
The trees have awesome color and textural details. The wood grain panel greatly accents the tree relief. Stunning!
Thank you, Brent! I appreciate your nice comment! I tried to comment on your neat card at Global Design Project, but wasn’t able to at your site. It was beautifully done!