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Nests Of Winter Designer Paper is wonderful, and I’m happy it’s still available. The focal point of today’s card is a bird that I fussy cut from one of the patterns. Then, I used the sixth largest Everyday Arches Die to cut another pattern of Nests Of Winter DSP.
Nests Of Winter
Next, I used the fourth largest and sixth largest Everyday Arches Dies to cut a frame from Shaded Spruce cardstock. Then, I glued the arches to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Prior to gluing, I embossed the card front with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder.
The sentiment, “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” is from a retired stamp set, Itty Bitty Christmas. I stamped it in Shaded Spruce Ink, used the smallest Everyday Arches Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. After attaching the bird with Dimensionals, I added three Iridescent Foil Gems, and my card was complete.
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I downloaded this tutorial in Sept. Just now making it. This is so very beautiful, Thank you for sharing the tutorial.
Thank you, Lora! I appreciate you telling me!
This card is so beautiful Su! I love that bird. The colours are gorgeous. It’s so perfect for Christmas! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
Thank you, Jen! Always happy to join FMS!
A lovely Christmas card. Great fussy cutting on the bird.
Thank you, JoAnn! It was fun to do!
Love your card design, wish I had that Stamp set for the sentiment.
Thank you, Nancy Sue! Yes, I love the Itty Bitty set!
What a gorgeous multifunctional layout for winter or anything bird related! I love how the arches feel like the entrance to a birdhouse, which opens up vast ideas. I I’m on a current kick of trying not to use much DSP, so this layout certainly lets you use more cardstock instead. I always love your layouts and sense of style, and your personality of course.
What a sweet, thorough compliment! Thank you, Donna!