Like snowflakes, we are all beautiful in our own way.
A group of my talented crafting buddies meet once a month to do parchment craft cards and I hate to admit it, but I'm a Pergamano dropout. I have all the tools from classes we took together, but I just can't seem to commit myself to all the hours it takes to complete these gorgeous projects. So when I needed a card to make for these ladies for our annual Christmas lunch, I wanted something fancy and lacy, without having to take my tools out and struggle through a parchment project.
My friends would have appreciated any handmade card I chose to make, but I was surprised and delighted when I found this Sizzix Christmas snowflake thinlits die set in my stash from years gone by! The center die cut images are meant to create a completed fold and flip card, but I chose to mount the assembled card on my usual a 5 x 7 card stock base. I used white and two shades of blue glitter card stock for my die cuts. Rhinestones were added to my snow flakes for added sparkle. My white front panel needed some texture, so I embossed a chevron design to mimic some of the snowflake geometric designs.
The pretty layered snowflake opens up to reveal some die cut seasonal words in glossy silver. Noel was included in the set, but I chose to use just the other three die cut words.
Best of all, this card is a two-fer. When the snowflake is opened on the front of the card, a beautiful message is revealed and then I get another opportunity for a sentiment on the inside of the card. Lot's of convenient card real-estate for sending good wishes.
Speaking of good wishes, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2019.
Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and create something fabulous.
Nancy
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Lovely, and a very clever solution to your dilemma! Thanks for sharing with us at Archiscraps.
ReplyDeleteOh Nancy this card is amazing the colours are beautiful and the snow flake opening at the front is lovely. Thanks for joining us at Archiscraps.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas card! Love the type... Really stunning.
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That looks wonderful. Thanks for joining us at Archiscraps.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card and beautiful design. Thank you for sharing at Christmas Crafts All Year Round.
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A great design and super layers. So glad you shared with us at the Crafters Café, CarolG
ReplyDeleteFantastic card:)
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Great card. I have this die, too :-) I like how you put it on a card base. Thanks for sharing with us at CCAYR. Happy New Year!
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