Cardmaking Inspiration | Elegant Christmas Card as seen in Die Cutting Essentials Magazine Issue #45
Posted by Yana Smakula on November 22, 2018

Cardmaking Inspiration | Elegant Christmas Card as seen in Die Cutting Essentials Magazine Issue #45

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! Today we have a very special project to share showcasing gorgeous Charming Christmas collection by Becca Feeken. This card, along with 4 other projects was featured in the Die Cutting Essentials Magazine Issue #45. Be sure to grab this issue while it is still on the stand for more inspiration!

Cardmaking Inspiration | Elegant Christmas Card as seen in Die Cutting Essentials Magazine Issue #45 #spellbinders #cardmaking

Step By Step Instructions:

We have a full set of step by step instructions describing how to create this card.
  • Create 6 1⁄4” square card base out of white cardstock.
  • Die-cut square out of patterned paper using 6 x 6 Matting Basics B dies. Adhere onto Brush Gold cardstock leaving a 1⁄8” border, trim Brush Gold cardstock. Adhere onto red cardstock in the same way, repeat.
  • Add brads.
  • Adhere panels onto the card.
  • Die-cut 2 Arched Topper/Border using Snowflake Toppers Dies out of gold glitter cardstock.
  • Cut white cardstock panel to 5 3⁄4 x1 3⁄4 “. Heat emboss a sentiment. Adhere gold glitter die cuts. Add ribbon, secure ends from the back.
  • Foam mount entire panel onto the card.
  • Create bow. Embellish with diamond-shaped jeweled brad in red. Adhere onto the card.
  • Embellish card with pearls.

Cardmaking Inspiration | Elegant Christmas Card as seen in Die Cutting Essentials Magazine Issue #45 #spellbinders #cardmaking

Spellbinders Supplies:

OTHER SUPPLIES:

American Crafts 12x12” Christmas Glitter Paper Pad; First Edition Christmas Wishes 8x8 paper pad; Satin ribbon in red 3/8”; Diamond-shaped jeweled brad in red; Hero Arts Color Layering Christmas Tree stamps.

2 comments

Absolutely beautiful!

Nubian Queen,

Your card is stunning!

pinkheelscreative,

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