Folding Christmas Card

I've had some requests to show how I made the folding Christmas Card so below you will find instructions and a few videos to help you along the way. (Don't forget, this folded card can be used for all occasions.)

Cut an A5 card to the right size and mark all of the cuts and folds using a ruler and pencil using the diagram below. Remember the card measures 14.5cm x 25cm when open.

Fold and cut the sections as shown in the video. (I didnt have timeto edit into one video sorry)

 
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Cover the inside of the second card with the gold paper and wet glue.

Stick the folded panel to the gold card so that the card will still fold in half and so that there is a small border around the card.

Cut the red card so that it fits to the inside of the card as shown in the picture.

Add the two red strips, one at the top and one at the bottom. Now add the swirls as shown in the picture and add the gems.

Bend the three holly leaves through the middle and stick to one of the red panels. Now add two white flat beads as berries.

Mat and layer the greeting and stick to the second panel.

To decorate the front of the card

Cut a piece of red measuring 4 3/4" x 5 3/4" and stick to the front.

Cut a white piece of card measuring 4 3/8" x 5 1/8" and stick on the red.

Cut out a piece of red measuring 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" and stick to the left of the card.

Now add the tree starting with the largest piece and building up to the smaller piece. Cut a small piece of paper for the trunk and colour using a brown pen. Stick in place on the red.

Add the two swirls and the gems to finish.

Doggie Christmas Card

I have loads of friends with dogs so when I saw this cracking stamp it went straight in my basket. In fact on the day I bought this one I found a Christmas rabbit, cat and parrot so I bought them all.

The overall effect was made using the masking technique and is a great way to revisit those single stamps and make a statement.

Adding a shadow line under the dogs' feet adds to the dimension of the images. Xx

A Little Bit Of Purple

An unusual choice of colour for me especially with the pink glitter picking out the embossed detail, however I kind of like it and will certainly be experimenting more.

I love the floral die cut from Memorybox. It can be used for all seasons, and I will use it again on a few birthday cards next year.

 Don't forget, when glittering up a card you only need to pick out a small amount of the detail to get a stunning effect.

More tomorrow xx

Christmas Robin 2

I absolutely love this stamp set from HobbyArt. I bought them last year and have used them again and again. Of the set, this Robin is my favourite.

I struggle to colour stamped images in with any sort of pen however I think that as long as the robins breast is bright red and shiney no one will notice the rest of the bird lol.

The branch is cut out on the scan n cut and the leaves are punched out.

Have a great day xx

Star Christmas Card

Sometimes I find shop bought cards are a bit old fashioned so Imthought I'd jazz it up a bit with some bright yellow stars

The central shape is raised on sticky pads and the stamps, I believe, were free in a magazine last year. You could also get the same effect using a black die cut.

Thanks for stopping by xx

Christmas Reindeer

This fantastic stamp by Hobby Art will be used a lot this year. The antlers are brilliant for hanging all sorts of Christmas cheer on.

and some more detail

Have a great day xxx

Christmas Robin

I absolutely love this cracking Christmas Robin stamp by Woodware.

And the paper piecing is easy to go and very effective

Have a good evening. xx

Merry Christmas Bird

I absolutely love the Tim Holtz Birds and out of the set, this is my favourite. You can't see it, but under his hat is a kiss curl (I call him Elvis)

The Santa hat comes from the Baa Humbug stamps by Hobby Art

These stamps are so much fun to use and are easy to colour.

I have also added a Christmas Card Class on Wednesday 21st October from 7pm to 9pm at Parkwood Community Centre. The class is £11.50 and you will make three Christmas Cards.
If you are interested please email me at ladiesthatcraft@live.co.uk or text me if you have my mobile number.

Karen will be teaching the Minibook Class at the same venue.

Another card tomorrow xx

Little Men all in a Row

This cute Gingerbread Man was a stamp I received as part of the Docraft Design Team and I haven't stopped using it yet.

Here is today's card

You can see more makes using the Gingerbread Man over on the Docrafts site.

Have a great day xxx

Baa Humbug

A few cards to share over the next few days starting with this Baa Humbug card for that grump in your life who doesn't like Christmas lol

This is made using a fantastic set of stamps by Hobby Art and it even has loads of different hats toplay with as well. I know I'll use them again.

More tomorrow. Xxx