Alcohol Blending is a technique that was used to create beautiful patterns in the Expressions In Ink Designer Paper.  It makes designing cards a cinch, because the designer paper does all the work. I simply cut a section, 5 1/2″ X 4″, and glued it to a Just Jade card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

Majestic Trees

This was followed by cutting two trees from Rainbow Glimmer Paper, using Majestic Mountain Dies. The die set is in the May 2021-April 2022 Annual Catalog, and I used this tree on a number of cards last year.  It makes a great Christmas tree, and there are two, so you can cut them at the same time. You can see the entire set in my Product List below. There is also a coordinating, Mountain Air Stamp Set, wonderful for masculine cards.

Prior to gluing the trees in place, I stamped the sentiment.  “May your days be merry & bright” is from the Tidings & Trimmings Stamp Set, stamped in Just Jade Ink to match the card base.

I used the Stamparatus to help insure proper stamping. It stamped just right the first time, but I like the added security of the Stamparatus. If you aren’t familiar with it, you can read about it by clicking on the picture in my Product List.

This card was almost too easy, and I tried adding some embellishments, but sometimes “less is more.”

I was inspired by TGIF.

My October Host Code Gift

Just type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, and I will send you the Bumblebee Trinkets in November.

“Create quite the buzz when you finish off your paper crafting projects with these Bumblebee Trinkets. The matte gold finish makes for the perfect combination of elegant and adorable. Add them to your next handmade card or gift; your friends and family will “bee” delighted”.

20 pieces, 1/2″.

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