Lots of Snowman Cards

Hi crafters!  It isn't really a double day, but it is a snowman day!!  From today through Christmas, I am just going to be posting all my remaining Christmas cards for you to see.  I won't be doing individual write ups on them, but if there is anything about them that you want to know, just drop me a email at americansue1@gmail.com and I will answer it for you.  The next few days will be a real mix of cards, but I had so many snowmen cards that I thought I would keep them all together!  i hope you enjoy them.  All for now, Sue x

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Happy Birthday

Hello crafters!  I have a pretty card that is more than suitable for a December birthday.  I started by cutting a wide Octagon frame out of coconut white card, using the Double Stitched Noble Octagon die set.  Next I cut a dusty rose inner frame using the next smaller shape in the Octagon set and stack the two with mounting foam to create a multi-layered frame. I added the frame over a piece of coconut white card cut from the Octagon die set.  Using the Happy Birthday Mini Expression die, I cut two out of dusty rose card, glue them together and attach inside the frame in a stacked orientation.  There were 5mm white flat back pearls that I  added below as accents.  Next I cut two of the Poinsettia Garland die out of coconut white card.  Cut the Poinsettia from the same set out of dusty rose card.  I used Pink Sapphire Glitter kiss over the poinsettia, then glue into place on the garland, adding an 8mm white pearl in the centres.  Add the two Poinsettia Garlands to the sides of the frame with glue.  Cut a larger piece of coconut white card that is approx. 5 ½” x  5 ½” in size.  Emboss it using the Falling Snow embossing folder.  Seat the frame in the middle of it.  Cut another piece of coconut white card that is 6 ½” x  6 ½” in size.    Attach strips of double sided tape across each of the edges and trim the excess at the edge of the card and apply Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz to the tape.  Seat the frame section on top with mounting foam.  Complete the card with a white paper pierced mat and another white mat layer.  The finished dimensions are 7 ¾” x  7 ¾” in size.  All fr now, Sue x

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For Someone Special

Hello everyone!  Today's card offering is a pretty mix of aqua and white with a touch of black.  I started by embossing the background with the Brambled Rose embossing folder for texture.  Next I cut the Hexgonal Border twice out of aqua and twice out of black card.  I used the black as an offset shadow then glued the borders diagonally across opposite corners and trimmed the end even with the background.  Next I cut the Avery die in white.  I added an aqua edge and a black backing to show through thee cut out areas.  I seated that in the centre with foam.  I cut the For Someone Special sentiment out of both aqua and black and shadowed it before gluing it to the smaller Avery die cut base.  I added three small pearls below it as an accent.  I completed the card with the Carnation die using the matching Shaded stamps.  I inked the edges with aqua ink before assembling then made three flowers to add around the focal element with a satin bow and white leaves.  The card was finished with white, aqua and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  9" in size.  All for now. Sue x

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Believe

Hi there fellow crafters!  Sneaking in another Christmas card before the big day!  I started this one with a piece of coconut white card and cut two of the Frosty Snowflake Borders out of antique gold card and glued them to the top and bottom edge of the card.  For the focal element, I cut the Eve die in white for the base layer.  Next, I added the faith die cut in white. I cut a gold frame for the very centre using the inner dies from the Natalie.  I added a Pierced Flag with the Believe sentiment from the Snowball Frame die set  cut in gold.  Two vellum poinsettias were added to the left side as accents.  I used some Enchanted Gold Gilding polish on them to add a bit of gold detail to the flowers.  White and Antique Gold card mats and layers were used to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now,
Sue x

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Daffodil Flower Square

Hi bloggers!  I have a sunny Daffodil card to share with you today.  I started by cutting the Daffodil Flower Square out of black card and gluing it to a piece of acetate.  I used Yellow Citrine, Emerald Green and Teal Tourmaline Crystal Tints to fill in all the areas.  I put a thin layer of each of the colours down first and allowed it to dry (about 30 minutes), then added a second layer to get the colour more intense.  I set that aside to dry overnight.  I cut another of the Daffodil die in white and used it slightly offset from the black one.  I added a white backing behind it to make the colour pop.  I glued it onto a piece of black card then cut three thin white  frames out of the Double Stitched Squares.  I added mounting foam to them and then attached them around the flower.  The black and white is quite striking against the bright yellow of the flower.  I completed the card with white and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 1/2"  x  7 1/2 " in size.  All for now, Sue x

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Ho Ho Ho

Good Sunday morning all!  A little bit of gilding flakes and a little Santa in a sleigh for this one!  I started by cutting the Mosaic Bauble out of coconut white card.  I added a piece of sticky adhesive sheet to another piece of card, peeled the backing off and attached it behind the frame.  I used Gemstones Gilding Flakes on the adhesive areas and refined them with a piece of Rubit Scrubit pad.  I cut the centre out and added mounting foam to the back.  I added another piece of sticky adhesive sheet to a piece of white card and peeled the backing paper off and seated the frame over it.  I cut the centre of the Angelina die in white and made a thin frame out of it, then glued it to a solid oval backing.  I added mounting foam to the back to raise it and seated it in the centre of the frame (in the sticky area.)  Next I used Frosted Sparkle Glitterbitz over the remaining sticky areas.  I cut the Ho Ho Ho sentiment in both antique gold and black, shadowed them and glued them into the oval.  I cut the Believe In The Magic Frame out of black card.  I nipped away the Santa and sleigh only to use here and glued them across the inner corner of the frame.  I cut the Merry Christmas die in gold and black, shadowed it and glued it in the opposite corner.  The card was completed with white, antique gold and black mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 6 3/4" x  8" in size.  All for now, Sue x

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Steampunk Wreath Card

Hi bloggers!  Pull out your Glitter Kiss and your Gilding Polish for this one!  We are making a glittery, shimmery Steampunk Christmas card!

 The finished dimensions are 6 1/4" x  6 1/4" in size.  All for now. Sue x

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