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Monday, December 9, 2013

Christmas Blessings

I just love the little snowflake stencil that is part of Simon's December Card Kit, and I thought I'd use it in a slightly different way to show how versatile stencils can be.  So I embossed it on a scrap of white cardstock, rubbed some chalk over it to bring out the details even more, and added some of the tiny clear sequins that are also included in this kit.  A green snowflake?  Why not?


Other supplies that I used here are the red and white cardstock and lime design paper from the kit, plus elements of Simon's Christmas Sentiments stamps and die set.  The tiny stripe is from the 6" pad of Doodlebug Designs Home for the Holidays.  I love the script font for the die and how you can mix so many sentiments using the stamps included with it!

Edited to answer Jennifer's question about embossing a stencil.  Here was my sandwich using my Cuttlebug: plate A, plate B, stencil, cardstock, rubber mat, plate B, some extra cardstock as a shim.  Ran it back and forth 2 or 3 times and got a great impression!

Thanks for stopping by today - have a great week!
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12 comments:

  1. joyDecember 9, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    I just know I saw at least one green snowflake last Friday when the snow was coming down!!

    Love this pretty card, Lin - red and green does say Christmas, doesn't it?

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  2. rcwidow (Linda)December 9, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful! Love the design and colors!

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  3. adele holcombDecember 9, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    So pretty, Lin! Love the sparkle on the snowflake.

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  4. Theresa's StudioDecember 9, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Another beautiful card from the kit. Love that script die! Always enjoy your creativity!

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  5. Cindy C.December 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    This is really pretty! Love the fresh minty coloured snowflake!!

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  6. BarbDecember 9, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Why not, indeed!! I love your green snowflake, Lin! Beautiful card! ♥

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  7. JenniferDecember 9, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Love this. How did you emboss that thin little stencil? Water and a machine?

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  8. stampingandstitchingDecember 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card, Lin! I love your design and mix of pps! The snowflake looks so soft and pretty the way you embossed it and used the chalk - thanks for explaining how you did that:)

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  9. Cat CraigDecember 9, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Lin, this is so pretty, that green snowflake caught my eye and demanded a closer inspection. Love the shadowing around it. Gotta pin!

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  10. Dawn TDecember 10, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    A stunner Lin. Love the idea of a green snowflake.

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  11. Maureen MortonDecember 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    A real different way to look at a snowflake - this is down-home, while your prior one was elegant. Really shows the versatility of the image (and your talent!). Love it. Such a sweet sentiment.

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  12. judkajudiDecember 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Love it!! Snowflakes at Christmas can be any color!!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!