The year 2026 keeps marching along, whether we're ready or not.
Karen is our host for this round of Color Hues and she's
chosen the perfect combination for St. Patty's Day so,
of course, I created a Christmas card. Or two.
Betsy, the owner and brilliant designer behind The Greetery, included this fabulous tree die as a thank you in one of my orders. Because I wanted to inlay the tiny diamonds into the design I cut it once in green and once in gold metallic. Hence, a two-fer!
The beautiful oval dies are also of hers and they make for such a elegant cards. Card one uses a pre-embossed specialty paper. I added the green to the bottom for a place to heat emboss my sentiment. (This cardstock is Pine Feather from Paper Trey Ink...one of my all time favs.) The second card is a bit less fussy but equally as pretty in real life.
Supplies:
The Greetery - Tree die (a freebie with purchase)
The Greetery - Capsule die collection
Spellbinders - To You and Yours stamp set
Tonic Studios - embossed designer paper
MFT - metallic gold paper
So whether you choose St. Patty, Christmas or something in between we would love to see your card in our gallery. We have Darnell and Donna joining us on the blog. Just remember to NOT add in colors that are not green, gold or an approved neutral. Hope to see you there!
Jules
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Clever you, Jules! Of all the options that ran through my wee brain, I never thought of a Christmas tree. But, of course! Slap! You did a beautiful job showcasing this gorgeous full tree in green and gold and all bejeweled in pretty framing! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI can totally CASE these cards, my friend, and I intend to! Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHow smart of you to make a twofer! I love them both and I bet they are spectacular in real life! The capsule dies make the tree ever grander! Love these!
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love a twofer Jules. Two fab cards to add to your Christmas stash too. :)
ReplyDeletehahaha so funny! These are very beautiful! Loving all of that pretty gold and the 1st one with the split panel die cut is so striking! Merry Merry!
ReplyDeleteA Christmas card never entered my mind either Jules, but so glad it did yours as it's a beautiful pairing for Christmas! Plus you gave me a couple ideas on how to use the freebie tree die that I received too! Lovely, lovely cards my friend and YAY for 2 for the Christmas stash!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThe capsule dies are so elegant and a perfect way to showcase the lovely Christmas tree. Both cards are equally beautiful, Jules and now you have two for your stash!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous Jules but the first one is really stunning. What a great die cut to be given. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, and I love that you got two for one--the inlaid diamonds are a wonderful detail! Not once did I ever think of using these colors for a Christmas card, but Wow! the colors and the products combine to make two fabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW! A duo of beautiful Christmas cards! The trees, the capsule dies, the rich green and pretty gold...in love!
ReplyDeletehugs~carol