Morning All
One of the old 6x6 paper pads in my stash was this lovely retro style by carta bella called 'Merry Christmas by Steven Duncan' Which i decided it was about time i used, ive teamed it up with a very old spellbinders bauble die set
Card Sixe 6.5x6.5" I rounded the corners to pick up on the curves of the bauble.
I first die cut the largest bauble from the middle of a 6x6 pieces of paper, from this bauble i then die cut the star aperture wreath in the middle of it. I did this from 2 different papers.
I matted one paper onto green holographic cardstock and then the card front. The bauble from the different paper i then mounted into the middle aperture with glue gel having curved it slightly first. The holographic dances through the stars in the bauble when the light hits it. Sentiment die cut from white and matted onto larger circles die cut from plain papers from the pad and added to the centre of the star circle. Die cut bow added to finish with a dot of gold glitter glue.
Trying to show the holographic and stars better - so hard to take decent photos of it. I had inked all the paper edges with faded jeans distress ink, this helps the bauble stand out a bit more.
Version 2, this time i matted onto red mirror card which shimmers and shines through the die cut stars
This shows the inside, I used strips of the same papers used on the fronts and die cut a large bauble from plain paper and stamped the sentiment
Version 3 - this one also has red mirror card which sadly the photos don't show very well
Versions 4 & 5 - these are both matted onto silver holographic card which really dances in the light
and finally versions 6 & 7, these are matted onto a silver glitter card which also has touches of red, green & gold in it.
I was very pleased to use quite alot of this paper pad on this one batch. My mum has lots of retro baubles and decorations, even some that were her mums which come out each year. Now mum buys one new bauble each year for the tree.
Items Used:
carta bella 6x6 paper pad 'Merry Christmas by Steven Duncan' #CBMC107023
Spellbinders bauble die set
Sue Wilson die 'merry christmas'
Star circle & bow dies brand unknown
Spellbinders circle dies
Green & Silver holographic card
Silver glitter card
red mirror card
Distress ink - faded jeans
Thank you for stopping by once again. I hope you have a great weekend. Big hugs Emmax
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10 comments:
You have been busy with that bauble Emma, it's a lovely shape and each of your designs so pretty in it's own way.
B x
A beautiful selection of Christmas cards Ginny x
Beautiful set of Christmas cards. Each one is unique in colors and patterns. I like the metallic backing that shows through the star wreath in the center of the baubles. Wonderful use of the holiday die cuts. Thanks for sharing at A Cut Above's December, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" Challenge.
Vicki - ACA Owner
Beautiful layout and elements Emma, a lovely range of colours too
Beautiful layout and elements Emma, a lovely range of colours too
Oh Emma, these are just FABULOUS!!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Double D Co-Owner
Fabulous selection of cards, love the beautiful bauble and all the beautiful papers.
Carol x
I love how you used the beautiful papers and bauble, gorgeous cards and insert Emma. Love their backed with sparkly card. x
Well done on designing so many cards with this pad. I shy away from mixing patterns, but inspired by yours which are all brilliant.
Beautiful creations!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
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