Shades of Green

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another really great Christmas card.

The card base is Recollections White.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Close To My Heart Ponderosa Pine and Pear.  The sentiment is Bonnidée Xmas Wording 3 stamped in Tsukineko Brilliance Pearlescent Ivy.

I only had one small scrap of this paper and am so pleased to have found a way to use it.  I think this is one of my all time favourite Christmas cards.  It's all about the greens and this simple winter image.  The layers highlight the printed paper and make this card so lovely and fresh.  I used a very simple sentiment with a great font that works really well overall.  It's such a fabulous result.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Holly Fun

Hello everyone,

Today's post is a fun Christmas card.

The card base is Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Red Devil Bazzill.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Happy Holidays stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and is layered on more Red Devil and Lucky Limeade.  The embellishment is a Sandylion sticker.

This is another piece of printed paper that I've used many times before.  I love the light blue background.  The holly pieces are the perfect scale for a Christmas card.  The layout is very straightforward and I've used it often.  The sticker embellishment is quite flat, making it very easy to mail.  This is a quick and easy card that is really effective.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Layered for the Holidays

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another great Christmas card.

The card base is Stampin' Up Garden Green.  The printed paper is American Crafts "Be Merry" Stockings layered on Stampin' Up Real Red, a white of unknown origin and Recollections Black.  The sentiment is Studio G stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Recollections Black.  The embellishments are Eyelet Outlet enamel dots.

This is another great piece of printed paper that I've used many times.  I cut it a little smaller so I could play with layers with a variety of reveals.  I love the hints of black which seem to make all the other elements pop.  I felt the font of the sentiment worked particularly well with the simple 'folk art' style images.  The enamels dots anchor the sentiment without adding any extra bulk.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Snowflake Sophistication

Hello everyone,

Today's post is a great non-traditional Christmas card.

The card base is Recollections Black.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on silver and white papers also of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Annabelle Stamps Holly Branch stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White.  The mini banners were punched from more silver of unknown origin and are highlighted with 3mm black Crystal Stickers elements.

I've always found non-traditional Christmas cards appealing.  This snowflake card in black is particularly wonderful.  All the elements work wonderfully together.  The layout is simple and one I've used many times before.  I love the silver banner embellishments.  I'm so happy with the results.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Perfectly Plaid

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another great Christmas card.

The card base is Recollections Black.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on a white of unknown origin and Bazzill Ruby Slipper.  The sentiment is Comotion Rubber Stamps Wishing You A ... stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more Ruby Slipper.  The embellishment is Echo Park Twas The Night Before Christmas enamel shapes.

I cannot craft Christmas cards without doing a few plaid cards.  This one is black is awesome!  A very simple layout that highlights this great sentiment!  I love the font and the sentiment is perfect for a business Christmas card.  This is a wonderful card that I could craft over and over, and never tire of it.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Simple Greetings

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another simple Christmas card.

The card base is Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Bazzill Red.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Stylish Christmas stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and layered on more red Bazzill and Stampin' Up Garden Green.  The embellishments are Echo Park Have Faith enamel dots.

I've used this paper for a number of Christmas cards and have always been happy with the results.  It's not a great scale for card but if it's trimmed carefully with a simple layout, it works just fine.  The colours are great and quite easy to coordinate.  I think it's quite appropriate for a business Christmas card.  It's a great result.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Simply Seasonal

Hello everyone,

Happy December!  Today's post begins the Christmas cards I've been crafting.

The card base is Stampin' Up Garden Green.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on Stampin' Up Real Red.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Holly Berry Happiness stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White.  The ribbon is Multicrafts.

This series of Christmas cards were commissioned by a friend.  He is sending them to his clients so I've kept them pretty secular and simple.  This card is very simple, drawing on the great printed paper.  The scale of the images is perfect for a card.  I used a flat bow to make it easy to mail.  I didn't add any extra embellishments because it didn't really need it.  This is a lovely result.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle