Sunday, 16 December 2018

Merry Christmas Stag and Fawn Card

Hi All,

After my recent flurry of festive posts, this will be my last one until the new year.

I went through some of my old paper stash and made this.

It's a surprisingly quick and frugal make, which is especially important at this time of year when both money and time seem in especially short supply!

It uses only one sheet from the paper pack, one sheet of red mirricard, and some offcuts/scraps of cardstock (plus of course glue and foam tape).

Each layer is 'gutted' from the same sheet of paper with a craft knife, and then backed onto the red mirri.  The border hides the missing area from the layer below and the foam tape gives it some depth.

I'm really pleased with it - hope it inspires!

Items Used:

Paper - Papermania Classic Christmas by Stephanie Dyment 8x8 Papers
Die - Trimcraft First Edition Christmas Foliage Die Set
Die - Tonic Woodland Aster Die Set
Embossing Folder - Tattered Lace Holly Flourish Folder Set
8" x 8" Card Blanks - own stash  
Cardstock - own stash
Gems - own stash

I wish you a Merry Craft-mas and a Creative New Year!

Em.x.

Friday, 14 December 2018

Stag in a Winter Scene Cards

Hi All,

Here are the last of my quick-to-make Christmas mini card batches.

This is another unfussy masculine design featuring a stag in a wintery scene.

I don't use glitter all that often, but I think it helps add some much needed festive sparkle to this design.

 
Items Used:

Die - Creatives Dies Woodland Scene, Die Cutting Essentials Issue 15
Die - Tattered Lace Squares
Glitter - American Crafts White Extra Fine Glitter
4" x 4" Card Blanks - own stash 
Polka Dot Paper - own stash
Cardstock - own stash
Peel-offs - own stash

Merry Christmas!

Emma.x. 



Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Robin in a Holly Wreath Cards

Hi All,

Today I bring you yet more Christmas mini-cards! 

Quick makes and batch-making are really useful in keeping up with high demand at this time of year, hence the theme of the last few posts!

These are clean and simple, and the gems bring some festive sparkle. And they are also another great design for the guys.
Items Used:

Die - Trimcraft First Edition Build-A-Scene Dies: Robin
4" x 4" Card Blanks - own stash  
Gems - own stash
Cardstock - own stash
Peel-offs - own stash

Merry Christmas!

Emma.x.

Monday, 10 December 2018

'Tis the Season Holly Lattice Wreath Cards

Hi All,

Here's another collection of mini cards!  I'm really into 4x4 cards at the moment and I think the proportions fit these Trimcraft dies perfectly.

I like the bold, modern feel to this design.  The simple colour scheme keeps it looking crisp - and it's a great way to use up some scraps!

The lattice 'wreath' gives it dimension and texture. 

This is another occasion when completely different ranges have come together as if they were meant to be.

Hope you like them! 

 






Items Used:

Die - Tonic Studios Trellis Circle Base Die Set
Die - Trimcraft First Edition Christmas Sentiment Die Set
Die - Trimcraft First Edition Christmas Foliage Die Set
Die - Trimcraft First Edition Star Nesting Dies 
Die - Tattered Lace Essentials Circles
Die - Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Circles
4" x 4" Card Blanks - own stash  
Cardstock - own stash

Merry Christmas and Happy Crafting!

Em.x.

Saturday, 8 December 2018

Season's Greetings Stag Cards

Hi All,

I've been trying to make a few masculine cards recently.  This is my Christmassy effort.

I think the imagery of a stag and the clean, unfussy design makes them perfect for the guys.

Season's Greetings!



Items Used:

Die - Trimcraft First Edition Christmas Topper
Paper - Tonic Studios 8×8 Premium Paper Pack - Woodland Walk Peel-offs - own stash
4" x 4" Card Blanks - own stash  
Cardstock - own stash

Merry Christmas and Happy Crafting!

Em.x.

Thursday, 6 December 2018

Happy Hanukkah Hearts Card


Hi All,

Here are the last from the Hanukkah cards that I made for my friend.

I was asked to combine some purple hearts into this Hanukkah collection, to follow on from a whole collection of purple hearts themed cards I've made for them before (see March 2018 posts).  I'm really pleased with how these turned out.  And they went down a treat!

I hope you like as much as they did.


Items Used:

Die - Tonic Studios Square Vines Base Affections Die Set
Die - Tonic Studios Live Laugh Love Single Banner Die and Stamp Set
Die - Tonic Studios Romantic Leaf Heart Affections Insert Die Set
Die - Tattered Lace Mini Die Set Peel-off letters - own stash
6" x 6" Card Blanks - own stash

Cardstock - own stash

Happy Holidays!

Em.x.







Tuesday, 4 December 2018

Hanukkah Candles Card

Hi Everyone.

I thought I'd share another of the Hanukkah cards I made for my friend.

For this card I went with a traditional blue and gold colour scheme.  I wanted there to be some variation - so the candles and flames are cut out of various shades of blue and gold card (which is a good way to use up scraps and off-cuts too).  

I finished it off with a multichrome blue/gold ribbon which brings everything together nicely.

Hope you like it!
Items Used:

Die - Spellbinders Nestabilities A2 Locking Loops Die
Die - Tattered Lace Mini Die Set
Embossing Folder - Tattered Lace Ditsy Dots
8" x 8" Card Blank - own stash  
Cardstock - own stash
Peel-offs - own stash
Ribbon - own stash
Gem - own stash
Heart Punch - own stash

Greetings of the season!

Em.x.

Sunday, 2 December 2018

Happy Hanukkah Swirly Star Cards



Hi All,

I was asked by a friend to make batch of Hanukkah cards and as it's the first day of Hanukkah I thought I'd share a couple of them with you.


I think these two cutting files from the Silhouette Studio Design Store go really well together and make up a beautiful card.  The embossed dots on the card and envelope, together with the gold and silver give these cards a luxurious feel.






Items Used:

Die - Tattered Lace Squares
Embossing Folder - Tattered Lace Ditsy Dots
6" x 6" Card Blanks - own stash  
Cardstock - own stash

Ribbon - own stash
Pearls - own stash 
Heart Punch - own stash 
Silhouette Cameo Cutting Files:
     Happy Hanuakkah by Kolette Hall
     Hanukkah Star by PHOTOPLAY

Happy Hanukkah!

Em.x. 


Saturday, 1 December 2018

A Starry Christmas Wish Card

Hi All,

Time to get festive!

This is a batch of 4x4 cards I made.  It's good to have some quick makes for Christmas time and these fit the bill.

I think the black, cream and gold colour scheme together with the clean unfussy design make these cards rather classy.

Hope you like!

Items Used:

Die - Tonic Studios Star Layering Die Set
Die - Sue Wilson Aurora Star Die
Die - Trimcraft First Edition Christmas Sentiment Die Set
Peel-off star - own stash
4" x 4" Card Blanks - own stash  
Cardstock - own stash

Merry Christmas and Happy Crafting!

Em.x.