It's beginning to look like a lot like a non-traditional Christmas, everywhere you go ... or at least in my world it is!
I'm all for thinking outside the box and these two Kreations I have to share with you today are no exception. I created two (what I would call) non-traditional Christmas cards.
The first one self-titled "Krafty Christmas" was completed for last week's Splitcoaststampers Try a New Technique Challenge (TLC183)- which was to faux dry emboss. There is a great photo tutorial for you to follow if you are interested in trying this technique.
I started my card with a base of Kraft cardstock. LOVE Stampin' Up!'s Kraft cardstock... bought an entire package of it in fact (40 8 1/2" x 11" sheets).
I followed the tutorial and inked the tree from the "Snow Swirled" stamp set in White craft ink. I quickly heat set it to allow it to dry quickly. Using my Stamp-a-ma-jig, I positioned where I wanted my top image to be stamped. I then stamped the tree again using Chocolate Chip ink. This gives the effect of embossing without actually using any embossing powder!
Pretty, isn't it?
I added a few flowers from the Flower Fusion Too collection, they are attached with a silver brad for a bit of shine.
My second Kreation was completed for yesterday's color challenge (CC182) - which was to use monochromatic colors. I glanced around my stamping space and the new So Saffron Poly Twill ribbon caught my eye. So, I decided I was going to run with the So Saffron color.
The designer paper used on this card (bottom portion) is from the Windsor Knot collection.
I used the "Say it with Scallops" stamp set and again chose to do a non-traditional Christmas card.
This stamp in particular works perfectly with the new scallop square punch. Just stamp, punch and you've got a beautifully finished Kreation!
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OOohhh! I LOVE your faux embossing tree; thatq set is perfect for it; actually, I love both of the cards and did you notice they are both monochcromatic? Thanks for sharing your cards with us
Posted by: kathy | September 03, 2008 at 01:07 PM
That's tree is amazing with the faux embossing. Love the felt flowers, too. I linked you to my post today . . . thanks again for the wonderful chart for the designer series colors. Auntie
Posted by: Mary Fish | September 03, 2008 at 01:18 PM
GORGEOUS! I really love all the Christmas cards you are doing. Very cool!
Posted by: Tiffany | September 03, 2008 at 02:09 PM
OMG!! I love the first card, these colors for Christmas...fabulous!! And I love Stamp-a-Ma-jig too...I very often use it!
Posted by: Titelaine | September 03, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Your cards are amazing!!!!
Love them.
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | September 03, 2008 at 03:23 PM