Christmas Cards with Christmas Wreaths using Impression Obsession 'DIE023-X Twig, Wreath Die Set', and Spellbinders, 'Tis the Season', 'Christmas Blooms' dies.

Dear Bloggers,

I pulled my 'Twig, Wreath Die Set' by Impression Obsession out of the far reaches of my overfilled drawer.  This is such a lovely wreath and I was so excited to finally use the dies after purchasing them quite a few years ago.  

I had a wonderful time layering leaves, bells and bows. I even made a little bow out of scrap felt I found lying around.  I went to town adding bling all over the twiggy wreath. The sentiments from the set, 'Christmas Magic' by Spellbinders, were foiled. This was my second, and significantly improved attempt at using my new Glimmer Foil Machine by spellbinders. I love the mixed fonts.

I wanted the cards to feel 'rustic and warm' so I rummaged through my stash to find papers with wood grain, country checks, leaves and more.

I was very excited to finally use my red jewel star on a long pin: can you see it on the card with the black and white check background?  I think the star has been waiting 'for its time to shine', for well over 10 years.  I hope the recipient of the card appreciates it (lol). I do, however, still have a matching green star, that is still waiting for its 'forever home'. Maybe next Christmas?? or the one after that.....

Simple and Stylish Christmas Cards using Spellbinders - 'Sealed for the Holidays Collection' - Etched Dies - 'Holly Sprigs' and Spellbinders - 'Tis The Season Collection' - Etched Dies - 'Christmas Blooms'.

Dear Bloggers,

These cards were quick and easy to make using Spellbinders - 'Sealed for the Holidays Collection' - Etched Dies - 'Holly Sprigs.' It was fun digging out my old stash of washi tapes to secure the stems in place.

I used my Glimmer Foil Machine for the first time and foiled the Christmas Sentiments. It was a bit of a learning curve but after a few goes the foiling process went really well.

I cut the flowers using one of my favourite set of dies for Xmas Flowers: Spellbinders - 'Tis The Season Collection' - 'Christmas Blooms'.

I then used a variety of coloured, embossed, patterned and glitter paper and white cardstock to complete the cards.  I thought finished products were quite stylish.

Christmas Cards using Spellbinders, 'Parcel and Post Collection' with the 'Christmas Mailbox Greetings' Glimmer Foil plates and 'Christmas Decorations' dies

Dear Bloggers,

Here is a set of Christmas cards that I made using Spellbinders, 'Parcel and Post Collection' with the 'Christmas Mailbox Greetings' Glimmer Foil plates and ' ' dies.  They were fun to make and I really enjoyed placing all the flowers and Christmas goodies under the flap of the letter box.

 

Birthday cards for small children using the Sizzix dies, 'Basic Zoo Animals' by Jennifer Ogborn. Post 8 (8 of 8)

Dear Bloggers,

I love  African animals and the 'Basic Zoo Animal Dies' from Sizzix has an adorable lion, elephant and giraffe. The cuts are simple, chunky and lots of fun to use. I paired the animals with: papers from my stash, textured backgrounds made using my embossing folders and balloons.  Each card is simple, clean cut, quick and fun to make. I thought they would make great birthday cards for small children turning 1 and 2, so I added big bold numbers and birthday sentiments.

I have 8 posts showcasing these cards, if you would like to scroll and have a look.

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Birthday cards for small children using the Sizzix dies, 'Basic Zoo Animals' by Jennifer Ogborn. Post 7 (& of 8)

Dear Bloggers,

I love  African animals and the 'Basic Zoo Animal Dies' from Sizzix has an adorable lion, elephant and giraffe. The cuts are simple, chunky and lots of fun to use. I paired the animals with: papers from my stash, textured backgrounds made using my embossing folders and balloons.  Each card is simple, clean cut, quick and fun to make. I thought they would make great birthday cards for small children turning 1 and 2, so I added big bold numbers and birthday sentiments.

I have 8 posts showcasing these cards, if you would like to scroll and have a look.