It's A Double Day!

  Hello there my crafty friends!  Welcome to the very last Christmas Double Day of 2014!  The first card uses the Illuminated Christmas Tree aperture for the focal element.  On a piece of coconut white card, I cut the Christmas tree out, then embossed the halo around the top of the tree.  I added mounting foam to the back to raise it for dimension,   I covered a piece of decorative card with a sticky adhesive sheet, then coated it with Iced Snow.  I mounted the tree cut out over it so it showed through the aperture.  I matted it with a navy blue mat and added foam on the back on it.  On the backing piece, I embossed a piece of coconut white card with the Holly Swirls embossing folder.  I wrapped a piece of navy blue silky crush ribbon around and taped the ends to the back, then added a double bow to the centre.  I topped it with a white crystal sparkler and tucked my sentiment tag underneath.  I added a final set of mats with a wider white mat to which I added white Cosmic Shimmer PVA glue dots, then a thin blue mat and a final white mat.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  9" in size.  Scroll down to see card number two.

Card number two showcases the Noel die, or at least part of it!  I selected a piece of decorative paper from my stash.  I covered it with a sticky sheet and micro beaded the background for texture.  I wrapped a piece of white seam binding around opposite corners and added a messy bow in the lower corner.  I accented it with a white crystal sparkler and two matching stick pins.  For the focal element, I cut an Ornate Square in white as a backdrop and attached it in the centre of the card.  I cut the Noel die in Ruby red card, but trimmed away the outer area on a paper cutter, leaving just the Noel lettering itself.  I added mounting foam and attached it in the middle of my die cut backdrop for a simple look.  I finished the card with a pierced white mat, a thin red mat and a wider white mat layer.  The finished dimensions are 7" x  7" in size. 

And finally, I have been asked to remind you to vote in the 2014 Craft Awards.  Voting closes on Sunday the 21st and once you vote, you are entered into a drawing to win some goodies.  Just have a look at the email they sent me below for details! All for now, Sue x

Vote for your favourites in The Craft Awards 2014 You could WIN a bumper stash of crafting goodies from all the  winning brands PLUS a 32GB iPad Air together worth over £700! Cast your votes and be automatically entered into the  prize draw. Simply take a look at the nominations  and pick your favourite in each  category - it’s as simple as that!   The categories are ... Best Online Retailer Best Craft Blog Best New Product 2014 Favourite Papercraft Range 2014 Best Sticking Product Range Best Craft Punch Range Best Gadget/Machine Investment in 2014 Best Painting Range Best Rubber Stamping Range Best Baking Range for Crafts Best New Craft Book 2014 Best CD-Rom/DVD Product Favourite Knitting & Stitching Product Favourite Fabric Range Best Sewing Machine Brand Best Independent Store, North of England Best Independent Store, South of England Best Independent Store, Midlands Best Independent Store, Scotland Best Independent Store, Wales Best Independent Store, Ireland Best TV Shopping Channel for Crafts Best UK Craft Exhibition/Show 2014 Best Craft Chain Store Best Overall Designer 2014 Favourite Craft Celebrity VOTING CLOSES SUNDAY 21ST December 2014*

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