HAPPY CHRISTMAS CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Last night on my Facebook Live, I created this Christmas card using the Neutral Noel Suite, and I love how all the different textures and layers came together. I started with the Cherry Cobbler card base and added an embossed panel using the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder. To the panel, I added a strip of Designer Series Paper down the left-hand side. I love using white-on-white texture like this because it adds so much interest without taking anything away from the focal point. For the Christmas arrangement, I layered lots of delicate white die-cut foliage with stamped pine branches and berries. I tucked everything around the Happy Christmas sentiment, letting some of the branches extend beyond the main arrangement for a relaxed, natural look. I also added a bow using the Mossy Meadow Neutral Jute. I really like the extra texture this added. A few small gold embellishments were the perfect finishing touch and tied in beautifully with the gold Hot Foiled Happy Christmas greetin...

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EASEL CARD WITH DRAWER TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Last night I created this Easel Card with Drawer, and as an added feature I also demonstrated hot foiling. There’s lots to love about this project. The easel card sits beautifully on top of the little drawer, creating a card and gift presentation all in one. I decorated it with Neutral Noel Designer Series Paper, layered foliage and pinecones, with touches of gold bringing everything together. A Little Hot Foiling One of the special features of this project was hot foiling. During my demonstration, I showed how I incorporated this technique into the project, adding that beautiful metallic finish that works so well for Christmas crafting. The gold “’Tis the Season” sentiment complements the woodland-style design beautifully and gives the project an extra-special festive touch. And, of course, there’s that little drawer underneath! Finished with a simple twine pull, it’s perfect for tucking away a small surprise or two! I hope this project inspires you to have a go at an Easel Card with ...

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BE INSPIRED | COLOUR CHALLENGE - NEUTRALS ONLY!

Tonight I’m hopping with the Be Inspired Design Team, and this month our theme is Neutrals Only. For a Christmas take on the theme, I reached for the Neutral Noel Suite and chose Mossy Meadow from the Stampin’ Up! Neutrals Collection. I love how the deep Mossy Meadow foliage looks against all that crisp white, especially with the gorgeous textured background. A few golden stars, some Jute twine and the ’Tis the Season sentiment add just enough detail to finish it off. Sometimes keeping the colour palette simple really lets all those lovely layers and textures shine! Be sure to continue around tonight’s hop to see what the rest of the Be Inspired Design Team has created with our Neutrals Only theme. Next up in today's hop is my lovely and inspirational friend Annette  I'm looking forward to seeing what gorgeous creation Annette has to share with us. Be Inspired Design Team Blog Roll: Andrea Sargent Angela Meiritz-Reid  - you are here! Annette Ball Annette Elias Brian King Emma ...

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FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Thank you to everyone who joined me for my Facebook Live on Wednesday evening, where  I shared this elegant Christmas card featuring the beautiful Noel Tidings Bundle and the gorgeous Neutral Noel Designer Series Paper. I used a sketch from our Neutral Noel GIC Retreat, which provided the perfect layout to showcase the stunning patterned papers and layered foliage die cuts. The combination of soft neutrals, rich green tones, and delicate textured elements creates a timeless Christmas design that's surprisingly simple to recreate. I love how the torn paper detail adds a touch of rustic charm, while the sentiment, "From Our Home to Yours," makes it perfect for sending warm holiday wishes to family and friends. If you missed the Live, you can catch the full tutorial on YouTube and see how the card comes together step by step. If you’d like the full written instructions and dimensions for this card, make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter. You’ll also receive the latest...

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MERRY CHRISTMAS CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Thank you to everyone who joined me for my Facebook Live on Wednesday evening, where I created this Christmas card. It features products from the Neutral Noel Suite, and the design is based on a sketch created for the Neutral Noel Global Ink Collective Retreat. I loved the layout's versatility and thought it was a perfect way to showcase the suite's gorgeous patterned papers and coordinating elements. It is always fun to see how many different card designs you can create from a single sketch. For my card, I started with a textured white background that adds plenty of interest while keeping the overall look clean and classic. Layers of gold-accented Designer Series Paper create a striking focal point while delicate die-cut foliage adds softness and dimension. The gold embossed "Merry Christmas" greeting takes centre stage and ties all the elements together beautifully. One of my favourite things about this design is how the neutral colour palette allows the textures an...

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