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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