Merry Christmas Cards

Welcome again!   This time using Couture Creation's new Christmas collection 'Deck the Halls'.

 This is an A6 size card and it can be complemented also with the lovely printed envelopes that have also been released.  

I made 2 cards using the one paper pad sheet with complementing coloured cardstock.  I used the envelope as a guide to chose the ephemera pieces for the cards.  I started by cutting a piece of copy paper slightly smaller than the coloured cardstock matting and laid it on top.  I then embossed the edges of the coloured cardstock with glitter embossing powder.  Once all the die cutting was done, I assembled the cards adding a few trimmings to the arrangement and glued it all together.  I popped foam tape under the focal pieces.  There is just so many lovely ephemera pieces in this collection that we are spoilt for choice.

CO723893    Envelope - White A6

ULT200031   Cardstock - Cypress Pine

ULT200044   Cardstock - Cinnamon

ULT200068   Cardstock - Carnelian

CO726219    Mirror Board - Silver Damask

CO727181    Photographic Alpine White Smooth

CO728532    Tall Nesting Die set - Happy Holidays (Branch)

CO728552    Die Cut Shapes - Winter Wishes - Wreath

CO728562    6x6 Paper Pack - Spirit Melodies - Sentiment

CO728564    6x6 Paper Pack - Winter Dazzle

CO728563    Die Cut Emphemera - Christmas Tree & Presents

CO728568    Mini Die - Pine Branch

CO728570    Mini Die - Rustic Christmas Tree

CO728546    Christmas Envelopes

CO728278    Embossing Ink Pad

CO725016    Embossing Powder - Mixes - Irridescent Superfine Glitter

CO728511    Glue - All Purpose Art Glue

CO726770    Nesting Square Set (Retired)

Other Products:-

Red Thin Ribbon, Red Beads, Bakers Twine, Adhesive Gems and foam tape.

 

    

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 Christmas Card & Envelope

Welcome again!   This time using Couture Creation's new Christmas collection 'Deck the Halls'.

 This is an A6 size card and it can be complemented also with the lovely printed envelopes that have also been released. I used the envelope as a guide to choose the ephemera pieces for this card.   

I stamped the wreath onto photographic paper and coloured it with the dye inks and a water brush, then fussy cut it out into 2 pieces to form an oval wreath.   I created the silver frame by die-cutting 2 different sized rectangle dies together at the same time.  I used a polka dot embossing folder for the backing mat, as to me it resembled snow.  Once all the die cutting was done, I assembled the card.  Foam tape was added behind the focal pieces and the frame.  There is so many lovely ephemera pieces in this collection. 

Couture Creations Products:-

CO723893    Envelope - White A6

ULT200019   Cardstock - Ice Crystal

ULT200031   Cardstock - Cypress Pine

ULT200032   Cardstock - Shamrock

ULT200040   Cardstock - Chocolate

ULT200068   Cardstock - Carnelian

CO727166    Glitter Card - Silver

CO727181    Photographic Alpine White Smooth

CO728505    Outline Stamp - Merry Wreath

CO728532    Tall Nesting Die set - Happy Holidays (Branch & Tree)

CO728550    Die Cut Shapes - Christmas Joy - Sentiment

CO728563    Die Cut Ephemera - Christmas Tree & Presents

CO728568    Mini Die - Pine Branch

CO728570    Mini Die - Rustic Christmas Tree

CO728542    Christmas Envelopes

CO728511    Glue - All Purpose Art Glue

CO726770    Nesting Square Set (Retired)

CO728387    Water Brush

CDEIPU021 Dye Ink - Grass Green

CDEIPU024 Dye Ink - Olive Green

CDEIPU026 Dye Ink - Pine Green

CDEIPU036 Dye Ink - Dark Grey

Other Products:-

Embossing folder and foam tape.

 

    

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 Peace, Love & Joy  Gift Tag Cards

 

Welcome again!   This time using Couture Creation's new Christmas collection 'Deck the Halls'.

I wanted to incorporate a gift card to a Christmas card so I created this Pocket Card.  This is an A6 size card and it can be complemented also with the lovely printed envelopes that have also been released.  

I made 2 cards because I cut 2 sheets in half from the paper pad and created an alternative version of the 2 papers.  I measured a gift card and made a tag and pocket to fit it onto the front.  Just to be a little bit different, I rounded the corners on each paper piece on one card.  I added a few trimmings to the arrangement and glued it all together.  On the snowman card I added a thin film of texture paste to resemble snow.   Another a gift with a gift. Cute. 

CO723893    Envelope - White A6

ULT200044   Cardstock - Cinnamon

CO727181    Photographic Alpine White Smooth

CO728532    Tall Nesting Die set - Happy Holidays (Branch)

CO728562    6x6 Paper Pack - Spirit Melodies

CO728563    Diecut Emphemera - Snowman

CO728568    Mini Die - Pine Branch

CO728543 - 7 Christmas Envelopes

CO725349    Corner Punch - Large

CO728511    Glue - All Purpose Art Glue

Other Products:-

Bakers Twine, Ribbon, Sequences, Gift Card & Texture Paste.

 

    

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Gift Tag Slider Christmas Card

Merry Christmas Gift Tag Slider Card

 

Welcome again! Still loving the 'glitter'.  This time using the Christmas Joy Die cut glitter framed shapes.  These elements are from Couture Creation's new collection 'Deck the Halls'.  

I wanted to incorporate a gift card to a Christmas card so I created this Slider Card.  It was a simple process of creating the slider.  This is an A6 size card and the measurements for the slide mechanism are detailed in a photo above.  To get these figures I measured the 'Deer focal piece' to get the width of the slider and also the length of a gift card to get the the length of the tag/slider.  The stamp 'Merry Christmas' had to fit into the opening as well.  To cut the front fold area into the card front, I found a rectangle die that would fit my slider and partial cut the 3 sides.  I scored a fold line along the 4th side of the cut, then allowed 1cm as a front band then divided the remainder and scored a fold line in the middle.  I attached the 'Deer' to the front of the fold.

I pulled the slide up then aligned the card front to the card base, penciled in an outline of the area available to do the stamping on.   I embossed the stamped sentiment in this area with silver embossing powder and coloured the letters with blue alcohol ink.  I then sprayed over this area with a glitter shimmer spray.  Because the 'Deer' die cut had a glittered edge, I decided to add a similar effect to the card front panel by going around the edge with an embossing pad, sprinkled glitter embossing powder on it and heat set it.  I glued the ribbon to the front, then added the double-sided tape as shown in a photo above.  Before I could attach it to the card front, I had to glue/tape the tag base to the front band.  The tag has to hold gift card so it needs to be able to slide easily but not loose.  

Once all that was in place, I just added the final trimmings

  I quite enjoyed learning how to make this type of card and I think it turned out very pretty and sparkly.  It was a gift with a gift.  

You could compliment this card with one of the lovely printed envelopes that have been released with this collection.

CO724990    Embossing Powder - Sparkles Silver/Silver

CO727166    Glitter Card - Silver

CO727177    Glitter Card - White

CO727181    Photographic Alpine White Smooth

CO728530    Outline Stamp - Merry Christmas

CO728532    Nesting Die - Happy Holidays Tall Card (Branch)

CO728564    6x6 Paper Pack - Winter Dazzle

CO728570    Mini Die - Rustic Christmas Tree

CO728549    Die Cut Shapes - Snowy World

COAP9421   Alcohol Marker - Powder Blue

Other Products:-

Silver Ribbon, Crystal Ribbon, Silver bells, Silver decorative trim, Gift Card, Glue & Double-sided tape.

 

    

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'Merry Christmas' Card

My finished card

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my next project for Couture Creations using the

'CHARMING XMAS' -Precious Marieke Collection

This is a 'Pop-out' Decoupage Sheet that has 3 separate layered images to use.  It is a very quick way to create a very pretty layered card.

 

I started by gathering various components together.  This was the initial idea and as usual I kept adding more as the card evolved.

You can use any of your stash of supplies that you have on hand to do this card.

I prepped the elements - die-cutting, trimming the card stock to a size you are happy with, embossed the red card using the 'small dots' embossing folder, inking the edges, and backed the elements using either double-sided foam or cardboard.

It was just a matter of layering all the elements together.  Instead of putting the top bow on the layer, I just used it as an offset feature.  I added a bit of muslin behind the feature piece and dabbled silver Glitzin Glamour on some of the edges. 

    

My completed card.

Couture Creations Products Used:- Couture Creations Web Site

    SB10047            Decoupage Sheet - Charming Xmas

    CO727166         Glitter Card - Silver

    CO726460        Modern Essentials Die - Nesting Inset Oval Frames

    ULT2000067    12" x 12" cardstock - Garnet

    ULT2000045    12" x 12" cardstock - Paper Bag

    CO727948        Blending Brush - Medium

    CDEIPU032       Dye Ink - Cappuccino

    CO721970        Glitzin Glamour - Silver

    CO727909        The Gift of Giving - Die Cut Ephemera Set - Sentiment

    CO723779        Foam squares

                              Embossing Folder - Small Dots 

Other Products:-

    Card Base, Muslin, cardboard and glue 

To find a store near you that stock these Couture Creations products, click on the following link:-

https://couturecreations.com.au/pages/store locator

My Blog Link is:-

cardcraftkaylee.blogspot.com

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