Joy and Peace Christmas Card

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Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Adirondack Alcohol Ink Applicator

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Really pretty card! Love it!! :)

December 15, 2010

Joy and Peace Christmas Card

Dimensions:
Card Base – 4 by 5.5 inches
Background paper – 5.063 x 3.5
Background matting paper – 5.313 x 3.75
The 6 Squares – 1.423 x 1.423
Squares Matting – 1.55 x 1.55

SUPPLIES:
-Cricut, Fabulous Finds Cartridge
-Spellbinder Label 8 die cut
-Various papers from “Faith” paper pack by The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby) and Country Christmas by The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)
-Distress Inks: Walnut and Embossing Ink pad
-Ink Applicator Tool
-Stamps by Inkadinkado: 99405 “Holiday Expressions”
-White Embossing powder
-Music Ribbon
-Small metal ring

I used the Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge to cut out 6 squares, the background and all the matting. I had to choose a lot of papers that went well together.

First, I pick out the papers for the squares (and work around those colors). Then, I choose a background paper to put them on and also a paper for the matting. Then I choose the matting for the squares. In most cases all my matting is the same paper/color.

I added walnut distress ink to the edges of the squares to make them darker before adding the matting to them.

Next, I worked on the Spellbinder die cut. After cutting it out with my Cuttlebug I stamped the phrase and 2 images using an embossing ink pad. Then I heat embossed with white embossing powder. After heating it up I took Walnut Ink Distress Ink pad and stenciled with it. The embossing powder is a great resist.

Lastly, I added a ribbon in the corner. The easiest way to add a ribbon without all the hassle is to take a small round metal ring. Which is actually used for jewelry you’ll find it in that section of your craft store. . There are many sizes, you need the smallest.