Leaves of Holly - Stampin'up

 Hello

The Leaves of Holly, stamp, die and paper collection from Stampin'up, was used for these lovely Christmas cards.

 

Distressed gold, gold and rose gold, and peaceful Deer papers were also used, as was gold foil card and dies from Colour and Contour set.

Ribbons, gems and twine were added, and Glossy accents, glitter glue, and Wink of Stella pens were used to highlight.

The traditional colours of Christmas seem to make the most beautiful cards.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Seas The Day 02 - Stampin'up

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This is a second set of cards using Seas the Day stamp and die set from Stampin'up

Card 2 is a shaker card. Acetate was attached behind the front frame.

The background paper was stamped, the die cuts added, and sequins placed on top. The front frame was then attached and embellished with further die cuts and gems added.

Sea of Textures set was also used along with  the seahorse die from Cheery Lyn and shell dies from IO.

Diorama dies were also used.

Enjoy

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Lavinia Alana - Mermazing...

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Todays' card features an internal window-box into an under the sea scene. I have used a scalloped oval die on the front which is carried through to the inside as well. The beautiful mermaid on the front is Lavinia's Alana.

The wording and the images on in the inside of the card are from an unnamed stamp set that I have in my stash. The octopus and the jellyfish are cut from white card stock.

By using the same paper inside the back of the card and on the scalloped circle, the jellyfish and octopus are brought into the scene.

I had a great time creating this style card - the possibilities for themes are endless!

Have a great day!

Shell

xox

Seas the Day - Stampin'up

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Seas the Day stamp and die sets from Stampin'up feature in these watery cards.

Deep blue patterned paper was stamped with the tall reeds using white ink and layered on to the Pool Party card base.

The die cut front panel was shaded with inks and mounted over the top. Die cut plants were tucked behind and fixed in place.

The fish, crab and starfish images were stamped and die cut then shaped and mounted in place. 

   

Diorama dies form the frame shapes for these card. Stamped and die cut images from older sets were also used.

Glossy accents were applied to eyes and to form bubbles, and gems and pebbles fixed in place. Wink of Stella was applied for sparkle.

Have a great day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Australiana Christmas Cards

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I know these are Christmas, but by  leaving off the Santa hats and changing the sentiments, you can create cards for any occasion.

The background Bottlebrush and baubles was stamped on to white card and shaded with Distress Oxide ink. Images were coloured with Illustrator pens. Cockatoos are stamped on white card, shaded and fussy cut. The panel was layered on to foil card and on to a white card base.

Gems, glitter and glossy accents finish off the design.

The geo koala stamp and die used on this card, and the small wombats on the lower card are from Uniquely Creative.

The cockatoos and the other koalas are stamps from Kaszazz, as are the papers used.

Enjoy your crafting.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Christmas Tags

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Here are a few ideas for Christmas Tags.

This group was created using elements from Heartfelt Creations Christmas collections.

This second group was created using stamped and die cut images, paper panels, and other elements from various sources.

I hope you gain a little inspiration from these ideas.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Candlelit Christmas - Heartfelt Creations

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These Christmas cards were created using Stamps, dies and papers from Candlelit Christmas collection from Heartfelt Creations.

For this gatefold card panels were cut from the papers for the front of the card and layered on to gold foil card.

Papers were cut to fit the inside panels and a strip greeting (also from the papers) was added.

Die cut and moulded and assembled poinsettia flowers and holly leaves were added to the card front, along with a sentiment cut from the papers and layered on to gold foil card.

Gems, glossy accents and glitter glue were used to highlight.

Paper was layered on to glitter card then attached to the card base. A frame was cut from foil card and added, then overlaid with a label shape and base layer cut from the papers.

Poinsettia flowers, holly leaves, and a sentiment were added, as were some red gems and crystal star gems.

Glossy accents and glitter glue were applied.

For the left card paper was layered on to glitter card, then to the card front. Glitter accents were added to the trees, a die cut strip was placed across the bottom, and a stamped and die cut deer positioned. A sentiment was added to glitter card and mounted, and gems and stars were added.

For the second card paper was added to glitter card and to the card front. A panel was cut from the papers, an oval aperture was die cut from this and the frame piece then added to the card.

Poinsettias, holly leaves, a sentiment, and gems were added. Glitter glue and glossy accents were applied.

Christmas is coming.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb