Jul 30 2008
Christmas Sampler
First of all, I’d like to thank everyone for the many helpful headache remedy suggestions I received in comments and emails yesterday. I’m now armed with some extra information to take to my doctor. It sounds like there are some new prescription meds on the market since the last time I gave it a go. I usually get the headaches on one of my precious weekend days. You’d think there would be a clue there somewhere, but I haven’t figured it out yet. I’m okay now, though. It’s absolutely blissful the moment I realize the headache is gone! Now, about the card…
I wasn’t actually thinking “sampler” when I made this card. I was seeing a little bit of Christmas in the BasicGrey Euphoria paper so I started with a border along the lower edge of the shimmery ivory cardstock. I trimmed along the edge of the design and used the trimmed off piece to edge the top of the card. In between I used three different stamps from Flourishes’ Rejoice set to stamp rows of patterns.
I notched the sides of the card with Stampin’ Up!’s key tag punch to help keep the ribbon in place and add a little decorative touch at the same time. The lower edge of the card front is notched along the paper border with my Crop-A-Dile.
To keep the hardware in place without using brads I placed a dab of Crystal Effects under the ends where the brads would insert and added the red rhinestones. It’s held very snugly. The “Noel” is also part of the Rejoice set. In the end, it’s very much a sampler of several of the smaller stamps this beautiful set has to offer. Life is just full of surprises.
There’s still time to take advantage of 15% off all Christmas stamps at Flourishes before the end of the month. You don’t need to use a promotional code — the price you see in the store reflects the discount. You might see more samples with Flourishes Christmas sets here:
Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
A very note worth sampler, you have caught the exact “feel” of the small stamps in the Rejoice set. Very nicely done I might add, with all the attention to detail.
Leslie, what a fabulous use of this beautiful set!!! Totally gorgeous!!! And I LOVE your notched out sides (genius) and the pretty border you created with the Crop-a-dile!!! A truly fabulous sampler, indeed!!!
What a cool Christmas card! I love it…
Pinky
such a beautiful card! All the little details of the punched areas add so much.
beautiful, leslie! a wonderful combination of colors and patterns!!
Wow, gorgeous card! I love the colours.
So…if I give you my home address, will you add me to your Christmas card list? Pleeeez oh Pleeeez oh Pleeeez?
Very pretty, love the design
So glad your head is better! Love our sampler card! Take care, Deb
Boy, look at all of that clever notching going on
Love the sampler style, colors, rhinestones, stamps and yes, the wonderful notches. TFS
What a beautiful card! Everything is perfect!!!
Wow, Leslie, your creativity amazes me! This is one *notched* beauty! The clever bottom border, with the crop-a-dile and cut top border are wonderful! The notching for the ribbon is pure genius! It definitely adds interest! Love it!
Leslie ~ I am so glad that you are feeling better!!! Great card and great idea about the crop-a-dile!!
Very pretty card! I love the decorative edging and that color combo.
Another beauty! Love how you notched the sides for the ribbon, very clever!
Such a pretty sampler! I love the notches! And I didn’t know Crystal Effects could hold metal! Thanks for that tip!
This is so pretty and unique, Leslie!! I love all of your notching/edging…and those pretty papers!! Wonderful card!!