Welcome to the Ink. Stamp. Share Blog Hop featuring Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all over the world. This month we have a Tic Tac Toe Challenge where we choose a line and use those elements to create our card or project. You may have just visited Melissa's blog or perhaps you are starting here with me. I hope that you enjoy the projects and ideas we have to share today.
I chose the first line horizontally which features Christmas, Embossing and Circle elements for my project. For my card design, I decided to go with a clean and simple design featuring traditional Christmas colors.
My card base was created using Thick Whisper White cardstock and I added a layer of Whisper White cardstock that I embossed using the Scattered Sequins Dynamic Embossing Folder (item #145649). Next I added a 2" x 51/4" strip of All Is Bright Designer Series Paper (item #147892) to the left side of the Whisper White cardstock layer and used a piece of Real Red 3/8" Mixed Satin Ribbon (item #147894) to hide the seam.
For the sentiment, I heat embossed one of the sentiments from the Timeless Tidings stamp set, which can be found in the 2018 Holiday Catalog, using Fold embossing powder onto Whisper White cardstock. I used the 2" Circle Punch (item #133782) to punch it out and I layered it onto a piece of Gold Foil that I punched out using the Starburst Punch (item #143717). I attached the sentiment to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals. To finish off the card design, I added Gold Sequins from the Metallics Sequin Assortment (item #144214) using Mini Glue Dots to attach to the card front.
As you can see, using these three elements, I was able to create a simply beautiful Christmas card design that featured both heat embossing and embossing using an embossing folder and the Big Shot for a classically elegant look. The circle element for the sentiment created the main focal point for the card. This card design would be perfect for creating a large number of Christmas cards simply and easily without sacrificing on the quality of the card design.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope that you enjoyed my card design and I hope that it inspires you to give our Tic Tac Toe Challenge a try. Now it's time to visit Laura's blog and see what she has to share with us this month. Just click the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your way.
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Tricia Butts
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I love how the gold touches accentuate the twinkling lights.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirley. I love the way the gold just adds an elegant touch to the design. :)
DeleteVery elegant card, love the little details!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. I love creating clean and simple cards and then just stepping them up a little to make them extra special. :)
DeleteTricia, your card is gorgeous! I love how you used the Scattered Sequins Dynamic TIEF on this card, and added the little gold sequins. The starburst of gold behind your sentiment is also beautiful! I love gold and metallics so this card is right up my alley! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful project with us, great job on the Tic Tac Toe Challenge! 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa. This challenge was so much fun and I loved creating this Christmas card using the elements. So much fun being a part of this blog hop. :)
DeleteThat is one very pretty card! Love the gold details
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I love adding a little sparkle to my cards and the gold just added a nice finishing touch. :)
DeleteMy favourite DSP! Love you card layout and the embossing, beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this month
Thanks Laura. This designer series paper is so beautiful with its photorealistic designs. It makes it so easy to create beautiful cards. :)
DeleteBeautiful Christmas card Tricia, looks elegant!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phoebe. Love creating traditional Christmas cards with a twist. :)
DeleteEmbossing, whether dry or with heat, is always a WOW factor!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I love embossing whether it is heat embossing or using my Big Shot. It's so easy to add texture and that Wow factor. :)
DeleteSuch a nice and bright card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jacqueline. It is a festive Christmas card. I love using traditional colors. :)
DeleteLove the photographic paper....
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue. It is beautiful designer series paper and it makes creating cards so quick and simple. Not to mention a lot of fun too. :)
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