The Hold on to Hope stamp set in the Occasions 2018 catalog is going to inspire many cards for Easter. I couldn’t wait to try making a piece of jewelry from the largest die in the Cross of Hope die set.
The intricately cut die of the cross is so beautiful, it looks like a piece of jewelry.
Hold on to Hope Jewelry Cross
I felt like a jeweler as I was die cutting the cross from Champagne Foil. The inlaid diamonds were created with Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, and the cross is hanging on a ribbon of Copper.
I chose Crumb Cake cardstock for the card base, and thought this beautiful cross deserved a special setting. So, I raised a top layer on Adhesive Strips, making it sturdy with Thick Whisper White beneath it, leaving a tiny border of white for brightness. I used the Wood Grain embossing folder for added texture.
Prior to adhering this layer, I cut an oval where the cross would rest, and stamped a ray with Versamark from the Amazing You stamp set. At the same time I was heat embossing the ray with Copper Powder, I heat embossed the sentiment from the Hold on to Hope stamp set. The die from the Petals & More set was the perfect size to hold the sentiment.
I continued with the Copper embossing powder for the inside sentiment, also from the Hold on to Hope stamp set.
And, a final look at my completed piece of jewelry.
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This is breathtaking! Thank you for sharing this stunning card. It packs so much meaning and encouragement as we share the message of God’s love!
Thank you, Carolyn! I’m so glad you appreciate it!
Absolutely beautiful! The best I have seen out of all the cards made with this Stamp set! I have just purchased it & can’t wait to see other beautiful cards, you will be making with it!
Thanks so much, Jane! Two of my other cards are pictured as “related” on this post. Clicking on them will take you to the description. Enjoy the set!
Oh my!! I just found you….you are very creative and do absolutely beautiful work! I believe card making is a work of art on it’s own! So glad I saw your card! looking forward to seeing other inspiration from you! Just gorgeous!!
Thanks so much, Kimberly. I’m glad you found me too! I hope you signed up to receive my posts as soon as they are published. I appreciate you!
Absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you, Kathleen! I’m so glad you like it!
Just an outstanding , creative card !! Now I know I want this bundle. Thank you for inspiring me.
Thank you, Nancy! I’m happy I inspired you!
A gorgeous card, Su, and some powerful symbolism. Breathtaking!
Thanks so much, Debi!
Su, this is not only a beautiful card, but a powerful card for anyone who receives it, as it is the Word of God. Wonderful job my friend!
Yes, our ultimate comforter! Thanks Peggy!
That is truly a work of ART, beautiful!
Thank you so much Sheri!
That is simply stunning. I want to wear your piece of jewelry! Popping it up above the open space shows it off beautifully.
Thank you Cathy! I might have to make another that I don’t glue on a card, so I can wear it!
Stunning, Su! This card will be a great encouragement to the receiver, and wow, it is so beautiful!
Thanks Karen! I appreciate your kind words!