For today’s Stamping Sunday Blog Hop I’m sharing three cards, using the same colors, with the fabulous, Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. I also wanted to show how this paper can be enjoyed by three types of stampers: beginner, casual and avid.

The supplies for all three cards are the first six items in my Product List below, followed by the unique items for each card.

Forever Gold Paper

The “beginner’s” card lets the Forever Gold branch do all the work. It’s simply glued to a Whisper White Cardstock layer, that was cut with the largest, Ornate Layers Die. Prior to gluing the branch, with pin dots of liquid glue, I embossed the layer with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder. The hardest part is making sure you don’t use too much glue.

The layer was glued to a Just Jade card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Christmas, stamped in Just Jade Ink, and cut with the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die. I believe in die-cut sentiments for beginners, because it’s a fool-proof way to get a straight, well stamped, well centered sentiment. And, it allows for “do-overs.”

However, if a beginner doesn’t have the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, dies, or embossing folders, they can stamp the sentiment right on the white cardstock, and still have a pretty card.

The second card is for a casual stamper, taking more time and products. This time, I began with a Whisper White card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″) topped with a layer of Just Jade Cardstock (4″ X 5 1/4″) that I embossed with the Subtle Textured Embossing Folder.  I used a different Ornate Layers Die to cut a panel from Whisper White Cardstock. Before gluing the panel to the center of the card front, I embossed it with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder.

Next, I used a Layering Circles Die to cut a circle from Whisper White Cardstock, to fit beneath a Forever Gold wreath. Before gluing the circle to the wreath, I embossed it with the Evergreen Forest  Embossing Folder, and applied Just Jade Ink with a Sponge Dauber. Then, I attached it to the panel with Dimensionals.

“Merry” was cut from Gold Foil with A Word Wishes Die.

The third card took a bit more time, because I used the stenciling technique, but still not difficult. The card base and Just Jade layer have the same measurements as above, but this time I embossed the layer with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder.

Using one of the Forever Gold Rectangles as a stencil, I held it in place on Whisper White Cardstock (4″ X 5 1/4″), and applied Just Jade Ink with a Sponge Dauber. The Nature’s Thoughts Die was just the right size to cut the stenciled leaves, leaving enough space for a Forever Gold rectangle to be used as a frame. I placed the “frame” in the middle of the Just Jade layer, without gluing. Then, I glued the back of the stenciled leaves, which is holding the “frame” in place.

Next, I used a Pine Woods Die to cut the tree from Just Jade Cardstock.

“Christmas” is from Word Wishes, cut from Gold Foil. And the tiny stars were cut from Forever Gold “edging” with a Happy Die. This card has enough detail to satisfy the avid stamper, don’t you think?

The Forever Gold Laser-Cut Paper is so neatly packaged, it’s hard to imagine without seeing it. You can click on this photo to view my YouTube video on the Forever Greenery Suite, which includes the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Paper.

For more inspiration, the Stamping Sunday designers are excited to share their ideas with you. Clicking on their names will take you to their blogs.

My November Host Code Gift

Add my Host Code ( AJWAJSNS  ) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of November, and I will send the Winter Snow Embossing Folder to you in December.

My November Drawing Prize

This month’s drawing will be a Stampin’ Up! Floral Notebook, plus, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in November.  

You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. The Curvy Bundle will be available November 3rd. Have fun filling your shopping cart! I’ll announce the winner December 1st.

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Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

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