Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Another Christmas Card

(Sorry - this post was scheduled for Sunday, but something went amiss.  So, you get it today instead, and I broke my streak of consecutive posting days. LOL!)  I went to Michael's last Monday to use my 50% off coupon, but I couldn't find anything I "needed," so I just ended up getting a stamp from the dollar bin!  The stamp I got was the holly swirl on this card.  It's by CraftSmart.)

I stamped it somewhat randomly on the cardstock, then colored it with a Stampin' Up! Old Olive marker.  I added Ruby Red Sparkles - like Stickles but old and from PSX - for the berries.  When I had finished that, I really didn't want to cover it up!  So, I took a piece of SU! vellum, punched the edge with a Martha Stewart snowflake punch, scored a double set of lines, added the ribbon (New Leaf from Papertrey Ink), scored more lines, added the sentiment from Repeat Impressions and embossed with detail black embossing powder and then scored more lines.  I had intended to put the vellum piece the long way, but changed my mind at the very last minute.  I adhered the vellum very solidly under the ribbon, and then added a couple tiny spots of glue in the upper corners.  It's matted with Old Olive cardstock.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you'll come back and visit again soon!

17 comments:

Sheri said...

Very simple but it makes a great statement!

Shelley C said...

Beautiful card. Truly shows that the stamps don't have to me expensive to make a truly great card. I will head to Michael's today and see what I can find in the bin.

Ayana Posadas said...

I love how you added the vellum. This card is beautiful, Lynette!

Sandy said...

Really, really like this card! I'm going to be looking for that stamp when I'm at Michael's today to exchange some wool I bought for my other hobby.

Kris in Alaska said...

Love it! And thanks for the step by steps.... it helps me to know I can attempt something like this too!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Nancy said...

Love this card as I usually do with all your card. At first glance, thought the vellum was a sheer ribbon and the green was velvet! You are still such an inspiration to me- your cards are always special.

Colorado Crafter said...

Before I even started reading your post, I was thinking how pretty that holly stamp was! And to find out it was a Michaels dollar stamp... I have not looked in Michaels dollar bin in a month or more so I guess I'd better get on the ball! LOL!! Your card is gorgeous!

bonnie32002 said...

Really pretty; I like the vellum!

Danni said...

Very pretty! I love the use of vellum here. I love vellum but rarely use it..must remedy that!

Barbara said...

This is so pretty! I thought that was dp before I read your write-up. Great idea to use the stamp.

Barb

Dawn B. said...

What a beautiful stamp.. it is perfect for the holly days.. What a great way to use it.. Perfect purchase.

Harriet Skelly said...

What a pretty Christmas card! Great $1 image!! I like how youused the vellum so you didn't cover up the pretty design.

Christina said...

A gorgeous card Lynette! Love what you did with the vellum!
Hugs Kristel

Salon and Spa said...

wow card looks really cool...thanks for sharing...

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

I thought I had left a comment here but I must have forgot. :) I love this card.

Dana Joy said...

FABULOUS.....love it!

Mary said...

Your card is lovey Lynette. The border that you made on the velum is so very pretty.

Mary