The launch of the Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends Markers yesterday (details and tutorials here) inspired me to create this simple holiday card with Watercolor Christmas and the “Blends!” Learn more about Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers here (including tutorials).
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STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- I stamped three of the trees from Watercolor Christmas and “squared” them using my Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (the smallest square) and my Big Shot Magnetic Platform to keep the die in place.
- Beautiful to blend! A touch of green is added to the trees using Stampin’ Blends Old Olive Dark and Light shades. See which Stampin’ Up! colors are available in the new Stampin’ Blends markers here.
- Each tree gets a unique personality using the heart, star and dots from Brights Enamel Dots (Real Red).
- I temporarily laid out the three tree squares and stamped the “oh joy” sentiment in the open space on the bottom right.
- Basic Black card stock was cropped to 3 1/4″ square and cropped again with a slightly smaller square from the Layering Squares Framelits dies. This produces a frame approx. 1/4″ wide.
- The frame was adhered and snipped on either side of the sentiment. Here’s my 1 Minute to WOW! Video sharing how to create this border using the Layering Squares Framelits Dies on another card.
- I adhered the tree squares with Stampin’ Dimensionals once the sentiment and border were in place.
- Luscious 1/8″ Real Red Solid Ribbon is the perfect touch add a pop of color and to finish the card.
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I love this card!! It’s very pretty and so, so classy.
Thanks, Nikki. That means a lot. I try to keep things clean, simple and classic!
Such a sweetie! I love this set, and I love your border trick. Great card, Mary!
Are you talking about my “sweetie” personality or the card, BK? LOL! Thanks for your kindness!
This card and this stamp set say classic simplicity. Beautifully done
Thanks for your daily comments and sunshine, Robbye!
Great card, great design. I love those stitched shapes. They work for so many different designs and you have a winner here!
If I could only have one die set for the Big Shot, Karren, it would be the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies. After that, the layering framelits dies (squares, ovals, circles) since they all work together!
Super cute Mary. The words Oh Joy are perfect for this card!
I thought it tucked in pretty nicely, too, Beth!
Oh, Mary! I love this!! I must try this frame cutout treatment! It’s so clever and eye catching! Love it!! And now I think I need this stamp set!! Lol!
I appreciate your comment, Elisha. I love how it really transforms the look.
Oooooh, MsMary what a sweet and lovely card , I love it ?
And I love the little box with the 3×3 cards , I NEED that box , lol
Hugs Frenchie ♥️
Always a delight to read your positive comments, Frenchie!
That is a beautiful card Mary! You are so gifted! I love to see your simple but elegant creations. You have an eye for design.
That’s definitely what I try to shoot for – simple! It means the world to read your comment, B.
I just love this card! And I really love when you have the sentiment “cutting” through the frame – very fun and chic!
It definitely gives a new perspective, Amy! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh Joy indeed!!! This card is adorable and so cheerful, love the awesome contrast of the red details on this sweet little Christmas Trees.
Beautiful as always, Mary.
XO
Maria.
Thanks so much, Maria, for your sweet thoughts. I love that little tree. The other trees in the set would work just as well (or even mix)!