Branching out meets Christmas Tags & More - super simple Christmas Card

 Good evening.  I had a rude awakening yesterday when I realized that we are almost into NOVEMBER. What??? Where did this year go.  So that means, that the mad rush to get Christmas cards made and in the mail is on my door step LOL. 

So I decided I needed to make a Christmas card on the fly tonight.  It was on the fly because I have been all consumed with my day job lately and didn't get time to design.  So I had fun, trying different things out with you tonight.  I think I am happy with how it turned out.  What do you think?

So simple and so traditional!! I used the Branching Out Dies, the Christmas Tags & More designer series paper and the sentiments came from Traditional Labels and Words for the Season. I kept the inside simple

To watch me make this card and get the measurements (not that many LOL), you can watch my video here.  Make sure you subscribe so you get notifications when I go live!

Want to make this card, visit my on-line store and place your order. From Oct. 22 - 24 you can get free shipping on orders of $100 or more!!

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Branching Out - Masculine Card

 When I saw the Branching Out Bundle, I was like, wow I need those dies, but wasn't too keen on the stamp set.  Boy was I wrong.  This is an amazing set, I have had so much fun playing with this.  It is versatile and is perfect for masculine cards, christmas cards, birthday cards and just because cards. 

I wanted to make sure I have some masculine Christmas cards ready, so I made this as a Christmas card and had to borrow a sentiment from Words of the Season stamp set.

Which do you prefer, the Mossy Meadow base or the Early Espresso?

For the needles, I stamped first in Old Olive, then again in Mossy Meadow to add fuller needles.  The pine cones, I stamped first in Pecan Pie and then did the tips in Early Espresso.  Once I was happy with the needles/pine cones, I stamped White craft ink on the tips to mimic snow.  I also stamped some snow in the background.  To make it a little more intense, I let the ink dry and then I stamped the tips in versamark and used the white embossing powder to make some of the snow stand out.  

I then sponged around the edges and over the embossed card layer with Mossy Meadow ink followed by Early Espresso.

I kept the insides pretty simple

Which do you prefer?

I think the effect looks pretty cool!  To see how to make this card, please watch my video at..

A complete list of supplies is provided below.

Any questions, please reach out.

Jen

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Light & Wonder

 Ok, I had the privilege of playing with this set and showcasing it for our team family reunion this past weekend.  So you know I have a few projects to show you LOL.  This is the card I demonstrated for our reunion.  Super easy, but pretty cool if you ask me!

The designer series paper is just amazing, pair it with the dies that you can make scenery with, and this one is a keeper!

For this card, the card base is 7 1/4 X 5 1/2, scored at 1 1/2 and 3 (I used Gorgeous Grape), fold along the score lines to make a z fold.

Gorgeous Grape - (need 4) 1 1/4 X 7 1/4, scored at 1 1/2 and 3, fold along the score lines to make a z fold

DSP - 4 (tall) by 5 1/4 (wide), cut into 1 inch strips (you will have 4)

Basic white - 5 1/4 x 4 (back panel)

                - 2 1/4 X 5 1/2 (cut with the rolling hill die)

Basic Black - 2 1/2 X 5 1/2, cut with the small trees near the top.

Want to see how to make this super easy fun fold card featuring the Lights of Aurora suite? Watch my YouTube video here

For a list of supplies, see below!

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