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It’s time for the “Christmas in July” theme at Global Design Project. Hopefully, our projects will inspire you to get a head start on your holiday cards.
My card began with “JOY,” created with Alphabet a La Mode Dies and Real Red Cardstock. The letters were given dimension by adhering a Foam Adhesive Sheet to the Real Red Cardstock, before placing the letters on top, and running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
Christmas “JOY”
Next, I needed a limb for hanging the letters, which I found in the Delightful Wishes die set. The Country Woods Designer Paper, used for cutting, gave it a realistic look. After attaching “JOY,” I fussy cut a bird from Nests Of Winter Designer Paper, and attached her with Dimensionals.
The background is Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″, embossed with the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder. This layer was glued to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
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What a beautiful card!
Thank you, Barbara! I appreciate your comment!
Su, I love this pretty card. The embossing folder is a perfect setting for the sweet bird and branch. I love the skinny alphabet for JOY. Your new picture is lovely. Enjoy your day!
Thank you, Hilda! So happy to see your comment! I’ve missed you!
Simple and elegant
Thank you, Kerry! I’m so glad you like it!
Thank you for the elegant card, now or Christmas, it’s
perfect any time.
Thank you, Mary Katherine! I appreciate your kind words!