Hey everyone.
The time is getting close now and hope you are all organised and have most of your cards made.
I couldn't resist making a pink and white - In And Out - Christmas card, using Jamie's Collection was just perfect for it.
Step 1
I took a sheet of white card and creased it in half using a bone folder.
Next, using the dies from the Circle In and Out die set I cut 3 half circles on the edge length on the front of the card. I started right at the top and secured with low tack tape, ran through my die cutting machine and then repeated 2 more times.
If you have a little excess at either end, then just trim this off.
This is how it should look:
Step 2
Next I took a sheet of pale pink card and cut 3 circles using a circle die from the same die set.
I glued these to the card.
I have also glued a length of pink card inside so this set off the circles more.
Now this is going to sound strange but I had taken photos already before I decided to change my design so forgive me, but it gives you another option.
I now wanted to cover up the centre circle, but you will see it was a good choice.
Step 3
I used the centre of Jamie's Festive Collection Poinsettia Rings with a darker shade of pink and also a Matt silver linen card.
I glued both together and then added 4 pink pearls.
Now this fits perfectly on the centre circle.
Step 4
Next I cut 2 of the holly borders from the Festive Collection Christmas Borders in another pink tone.
Also, in a darker shade I cut out just 2 sizes using the Festive Collection Rippled Poinsettia
I used a foam mat and embossing tools to add some dimension before glueing them together.
2 large and 1 small for each flower.
I only needed 2 flowers.
Glue the assembled flowers to the top and bottom circles and add a gold pearl to each.
Step 5
Next I cut a thin strip of Matt gold card and glued this to the left side.
Glue the holly borders, also to the left of the card, and then cut off the excess. I added some silver gems as berries all the way down the border to add some sparkle to the card.
Step 6
Coming to the final stages now and next I cut out some Christmas Foliage pieces in white and silver and glued/tucked these under the central circle.
Step 7
Final step is the sentiment and I used the CE Festive Wishes die, cut in a dark pink. I glued this to the central circle.
Voila, the card is complete!
I was so happy with this one and hope you like it.
Thank you guys for joining me and hope you have a go at this card or I have given you some inspiration at least.
Until next week take care, stay warm and keep crafting!
Ian x
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