CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

This week I will be sharing cards made with products from the Traditions of Christmas Suite.  This is a Mega Suite that includes two bundles, beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP), Shiny Red Ribbon, the sparkliest sequins you will find and a versatile Traditional Wreath that will take you well beyond Christmas.

Today's card uses dies from both bundles, a stamp from Traditional Labels, the gorgeous DSP, the ribbon and the sequins.

Gold Metallic foil adds elegance to the card.  When you hesitate to use foil as a large mat, maximize the use of the more pricey foil by cutting your leaf out of the center of the mat before adhering the DSP.

If you feel like I often do, "I don't need  anymore Christmas stamps and dies," you are going to want to at least take a closer look at the Traditional Labels dies.  These label dies have many different shapes and sizes, so you are going to be able to use them for SO MANY greetings that you already own.  

My greeting is from the coordinating Traditional Labels Stamp set, and I love how the sentiment curves to match the shape of the die.  BUT remember, you can easily "bend" your photopolymer stamps to shape them to fit curved designs.

My little berries are the largest of the Sparkling Sequins.  The appearance of the ribbon doesn't show as well as I hoped in the photos. (Photographer's error I'm sure)  In my opinion the Real Red Shiny Ribbon, has more of a "shimmer" than a shine.  It is definitely not a matte finish, but it also isn't glossy like satin ribbon.  It has a bit of sparkle in it and it is beautiful, but the best part--it is super easy to tie!

For the inside of the card I added a strip of the Gold Foil and die cut a couple more Holly Leaves with the Christmas Greenery Dies to tie the inside to the card front.  Again, Sparkling Sequins were used for the berries.

Use this link to download a tutorial with all the details. 

A list of the products used is shown below.  You can purchase the complete Suite and get it all or just choose individual items of interest to you.  But do take a closer look at the Traditional Labels Dies!  And remember -- you save 10% when you purchase the stamp set and die bundle.

Product List

Traditions Of Christmas Suite Collection (English) [165877]	Traditional Labels Bundle (English) [165865]	Christmas Greenery Bundle [165873]	Traditional Sparkling Sequins [165875]
Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon [165876]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Textured Metallic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [163772]	Traditions Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165853]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Sponge Daubers [133773]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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