I spotted someone using the gorgeous Poppystamps 'Holly Ring' die around Christmas time and absolutely fell in love with it. It's been waiting in my NBUS basket for a first outing and this is what I came up with:
I used:
- 5.75" x 5.75" square white card blank, side opening
- piece of patterned paper from Whimsy's 'Blurry Flurries' paper pad, trimmed to 5.5" x 5.5" and glued onto the card front
- snippet of white card, die cut using Poppystamps' 'Holly Ring' die and glued onto the layer of paper on the card front, using a glue pen
- snippets of deep red and lime green Xcut Xmas A5 Adhesive Glitter sheets - from the 'Darks' pack
- die cut berries and foliage from the glitter snippets and added them into the spaces on either side of the ring
- sentiment stamp and die is made by Poppystamps from their 'Gilded Christmas Wishes' stamps and co-ordinating dies set
- stamped the sentiment in white onto a snippet of black card using a Hero Arts 'Unicorn' ink pad and then embossing using Rubber Stampede 'Clear embossing powder' - I quite like that by clear embossing, the white isn't too 'sharp' against the black
- die cut the sentiment using the matching die from the Poppystamps set and adhered it to the centre of the ring using thin sticky pads
- then added three clear 'raindrop' gems (a current fad of mine!) to finish off, using Cosmic Shimmer glue
It's so enjoyable to have some time to relax a bit and do a bit of crafting. Made three cards all the same as there were a few different techniques and a lot of stuff to get out and then tidy away again afterwards. It always seems to make sense to do a couple of extras, particularly when it's Christmas cards.
Of course, this card is heading over to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #35 for February.
I'm also joining in with the Christmas Kickstart Challenge #59, where the theme is 'The Sentiment Takes Centre Stage'.
What a gorgeous card Di. LOVE your new die and how you did the glittery bits. Very pretty background paper too - and the sentiment looks great. Perfect for the challenges you have entered.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found some time to play (I mean CRAFT!).
Hugs, Sarn xxx
A lovely card Di. I use the Xcut glitter paper too and have a wallet of teeny tiny snippets waiting to be used!
ReplyDeleteKath x
Absolutely love this card Di, it's so elegant and delicate!!! The glitter inner pieces make it so festive and the die is really gorgeous and useful!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Di the die is stunning as is your glitter adhesive for the holly and berries xx
ReplyDeleteOoooo, this is gorgeous, Di! I love your placement of the different elements and that sparkly paper is lush. Thanks for playing at Christmas Kickstart. I've be over at Snippets either tomorrow or Friday! Jo x
ReplyDeleteHi Di this is a stunning card. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteWhat a super die this is and you've done a grand job with the glitter infilling.
ReplyDeleteThat's really striking and you are sure to get mileage out of that lovely die Di!! The glittered holly looks fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty holly ring die and the glitter cards used on the leaves and berries really gives a great seasonal feel to the card..what's Christmas without a bit of bling. x
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Di. The die is amazing and love how you used the glitter card. Stay safe and hugs, Carol S. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Di! I too saw this die and it looks amazing, your card is terrific. Glad you were able to make several cards while the die was out
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to use that die & I love the printed paper background!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card Di, and so beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Beautiful card Di, that’s a lovely die xxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful cas card Di, very elegant and great for posting x
ReplyDeleteI can see why you fell in love with this die, it's gorgeous. Such a beautiful card that you've made with it and I love the glitter.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Well Di, I can see why you fell in love with this die cut! I love your card, that holly circle die looks amazing with the glitter inlays, just gorgeous! I also love that snowy bokeh background you have it sitting on. Good for you for being able to relax and just make a few Christmas cards! Yes, while the stuff is out, might as well make a few if one can. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Di! Classy and sparkly! xx
ReplyDeleteSO beauitful Di, love the stamp and the glitter finish. Perfect for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
This is fantastic card. So elegant.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Di xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful die and a wonderful Christmas card too! I love the sentiment panel!
ReplyDeleteOooh sparkleicious!! Love this Di!
ReplyDeleteHope you're safe and sound and missed the worst of the storms xx.
Beautiful card Di! Love your inlaid, glittery holly and so pretty with the snowflake background! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Di! I love the inlaid glitter bits and the wonderful pp you used for the background! Thanks for the tip on the schparkly glitter paper and for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card and all that extra work was worth it. These intricate dies can be a bear to apply but I've finally gotten a needle tipped glue dispenser that seems to work fairly well. Of course, that doesn't mean I still have bits of glue sneaking out from underneath, unless I carefully check it over and spread it a bit before adhering. The glitter inlaid bits just make this sparkle!
ReplyDeleteI love the softness of the patterned paper you used in the background here and the sparkly holly is fabulous! I'm definitely going to check out that cardstock. Thanks for playing along at Christmas Kickstart Challenge!
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