Take my advice - get this set! This is THE Christmas set to have this season. It can be found on page 32 of the Fall/Winter '08 Idea Book & Catalog (item #11690; set of 6 die cut stamps for $24.95).
See above for a snapshot of this stamp set (click to enlarge)
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I am so happy to share two Kreations with you using the "Snow Swirled" set. Although these two cards are very similar in layout, they are distinctly different in their color palate.
I stamped the sentiment Seasons Greetings in Close to Cocoa ink using the stamp-a-ma-jig which allowed me perfect placement.
I inked the snowflake again in Versmark, randomly stamping to create the background image for a subtle effect. You'll notice the gorgeous new Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon securely holding the centerpiece in place. I simply used my horizontal slit punch (just got this and LOVE it) allowing me to thread a piece of ribbon through each side.
A bit of Washington Apple designer series paper sits beneath the focal point to add a punch of color! TIP: Check out this quick reference sheet listing coordinating colors for every collection of Designer Series Paper.
I also stamped the small snowflake randomly on top of the tree in Pink Pirouette (may be hard to see in the photo).
I used the same basic layout for this card, but added more detail on card #2. The Pink Pirouette cardstock under the Holiday Happenings DSP, got punch treatment with the new Curly Label punch (found on pg 189; sold in a bundle for $33.95). I carefully aligned the punch to give the top edge some flair.
The final touch are the pink beads from the pink duo set (pg 190). I used crystal effects to adhere each itty bitty bead to a snowflake on the tree image.
Card #1 is more "my style" and features colors towards which I would typically gravitate. But Card #2 offers a softer look and is equally as beautiful.
Which one is YOUR favorite?
I like card #2...I LOVE The soft green...it is very versatile...and well really, really pretty!
Posted by: Lisa | August 17, 2008 at 10:17 AM
OOoohhhh! You're right; this is a delicious set!
Posted by: kathy | August 17, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I love card two. This set is on my wish list. Seeing your cards has moved it to the top of the list. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
Posted by: Anita | August 17, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Beautiful cards. The first card looks luxurious. The pink and green combo of the second is so out-of-the-box for the holidays and looks amazing.
Posted by: Mary Fish | August 17, 2008 at 11:37 AM
I am favoring card #1 I love snowflakes and the combo of kraft and red! Gorgeous!
I do like card 2 also though.
Posted by: Heather Donahue | August 17, 2008 at 12:24 PM
I love both cards equally! I picked out this stamp set to order too for Christmas. It's beautiful!!! Great cards Kris!
Posted by: Tiffany | August 17, 2008 at 06:17 PM
I think these are both great cards. Love the DSP you added to each. I ordered this set as well, can't wait!
Posted by: Kim | August 17, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Both are beautiful but 1 is my favorite. This was a love at first sight set for me too!
Posted by: Amrita | August 17, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Both cards are beautiful! I agree with everyone's comments! If I had to choose, I'd choose #2...there's is something about the green & pink, with the pink beads...it's just alittle different. Now I want this set too!!!
Posted by: Kim S. | August 17, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Hi Kris, just browsing around today. I love these two cards. I might have to CASE the first one for an easy to duplicate assembly line card to make for my coworkers. It is very pretty and I love how you did the ribbon accents, very clever.
Posted by: Rhonda K. | October 27, 2008 at 03:32 PM