decorative trees glimmer paper slimline card

decorative trees glimmer paper slimline card

This sparkly slimline card is a great Christmas card full of fun and lots of glimmer!

Slimline Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 7″ x 8 .5″
scored at 3.5″
2.5″ strips for Decorative Trees dies
scrap for the sentiment
In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper 2.5″ strips of
each color
Pool Party Two-Toned cardstock 8 1/2″ x 11″
scored at 2 1/2″, 6 1/2″ on the 8.5″ side
scored at 1 1/2″, 10 1/2″ on the 11″ side

Take the 2.5″ strips of the In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper and die cut the solid large tree.
Take 2.5″ strips of Basic White CS with each different tree designs.
Cut two glimmer trees a little smaller for the swirly smaller tree and one smaller holly leaf tree.

Score the 7″ x 8.5″ card base at 3.5″.
Use a water painter in Summer Splash ink and splatter the card base.
Splatter the card base with the Summer Splash marker, creating diffuse and more marked splatters on the card base.
Blend with a blending brush of each In Color and glue the matching color onto each In Color Glimmer Tree.
Adhere onto the slimline card.
Blend some of the corresponding colors under the trees.
Stamp the “O Christmas Tree” in Summer Splash ink and blend the ends. Pop up the sentiment onto the card front.
Adhere Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs onto the card base.
Cut the 12″ x 12″ Pool Party Two-Toned cardstock into 8.5″ x 11″.
Score the 2 1/2″ and 6 1/2″ onto the 8 1/2″ side.
Score the 1 1/2″ and 10 1/2″ onto the 11″ side.
Cut flaps in both sides.
Fold all score lines.
Glue the smaller, long panel over onto the larger panel on the 11″ side.
Glue the smaller flap onto the bottom of the hand-made envelope.
This slim line card and hand-made envelopeis a fun and glimmery Christmas card full of awesome Decorative Trees!
I love these Glimmer Specialty Paper and the sweet sparkly trees, you need some of this paper!
Go out and create some sparkly artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

decorative trees simple christmas card in blueberry bushel and white

decorative trees simple christmas card in blueberry bushel and white

Sometimes all you are looking for is a simple card – especially when it comes to Christmas cards if you send out quite a few like I do!

This card fits the bill lovely and simple – requiring just a few steps and minimal layers!

Measurements:
BASE: Blueberry Bushel CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
1″ x 4″ strip
scrap for the die cut tree
Basic White layer: (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″

Use the embossing buddy – rub over the 1″ strip of Blueberry Bushel cardstock and stamp the “O Christmas Tree” sentiment in Versamark ink in the center. Sprinkle the White embossing powder from the Embossing Basics pack and heat set with the Heat Tool.
Emboss one of the Basic White CS layers with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder and adhere the strip to the lower 1/3 of the layer.
Adhere the Basic White embossed layer to the card front.
Die cut the snowflake tree die in Blueberry Bushel and adhere to the card center with glue.
Adhere Basic Rhinestone jewels to the card front to complete this simple Christmas card!
I love the winter-y vibe this blue and white card gives off. So elegant and simple!

Try making a few Christmas cards in plenty of time now so you will not feel rushed as the season approaches.

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie