Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #329: So Many Stars

Good morning!

I am definitely in Christmas mod for everything, and trying to get as much done so I can relax and enjoy all the holiday fun (why do we only have 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year??)  Today I'm using this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge for a beautiful Christmas card that has lots of bling, but isn't over the top.

I started with Cherry Cobbler cardstock for the cardbase and then used a piece of Night of Navy cardstock as the mat for the Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper cardfront.  I used a piece of Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon to wrap around the center of the card.

Next I used the Stitched Stars Dies to cut the scrolled star image out of Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  For the main star element, which also has the greeting, I used the So Many Stars stamp set and stamped the star design in Night of Navy Ink on Shaded Spruce cardstock and then stamped "Joy" in Versamark and used Gold Emboss Powder and the Heat Tool to heat emboss the greeting before cutting it out with the same star dies and using dimensionals to attach the star to the cardfront.  To finish off the card I added some Gold Glitter Enamel Dots around the image.

I love the colors of this card as well as all the gold accents (I personally believe ALL holiday cards should have some sort of sparkle or shine element!).  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing using this sketch and then we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for products used on today's card:

Product List

So Many Stars Bundle (En) [153016]	Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [149596]	Gold Glitter Enamel Dots [152155]	Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152156]	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 17

Good evening!

So I have to admit this day kind of got away from me, ever have one of those?  I've been busy since I woke up but just now having time to sit down at the computer (and I'm actually at Aidan's swim team practice to do this) but I did get some fun time in the studio and had to share the card I made for today's gratitude card.  It's another Christmas themed card and mixes Annual catalog products with amazing paper from the Holiday catalog.

I started with Cherry Cobbler cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Basic Black cardstock that was embossed with the Scripty 3D embossing folder.  Next I added a piece of Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper (this paper pack has one side that has gold accents which are stunning) and matted it with Shaded Spruce cardstock.

Next I used the Detailed Deer dies to cut this deer out of Gold Foil paper and then added a small double bow tied with Whisper White Baker's Twine on his neck (because even deer need to dress up for the holidays, haha!)  The greeting is from the Love What You Do set (I know I used this greeting yesterday but it's a classic).  It was stamped in Shaded Spruce ink on Whisper White cardstock before being cut out with the Layering Ovals dies, sponged around the edges with Cherry Cobbler ink and attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.

This card definitely has an elegant feel to it and I love all the gold details.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set [148042]	Scripty 3D Embossing Folder [149634]	Detailed Deer Dies [147915]	Layering Ovals Dies [151771]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine [124262]	Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [149596]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana