Good Monday morning. Today I’m sharing another of my projects made for the Splitcoaststampers Dare To Get Dirty challenges. I love using designer paper as backgrounds on my cards but very rarely use it as a main focal point. I thought the Santa image from the Graphic 45 Twas the Night Before Christmas and would be beautiful image to frame and highlight. I paired it using Tattered Lace Christmas Florals and Impression Obsession Pine Pair. I must admit that I stepped way out of my comfort zone to make a shabby and distressed project but I really like how all the coordinating papers from the pad work together.
I created the frame for Santa using Spellbinders Classic Circles and Classic Scallop Circles dies. I used my deckle scissors to distress the edges of both layers and then sponged with vintage photo distress ink and a mini applicator. I attached the green frame layer over the picture using thin strips of mounting tape to create dimension and then attached it to the red layer with ATG adhesive.
I formed the poinsettia and foliage using Susan’s Garden Tool Kit. I assembled the poinsettia using glossy accents and then attached it to the frame layer with glossy accents. Once the glue dried I tucked the holly and pine pieces all around the poinsettia to create the floral spray.. I attached a tiny pearl in the flower center and finished by brushing Clear Wink of Stella over the poinsettia petals to add a touch of sparkle. I guess sparkle doesn’t really go with shabby but I just couldn’t help myself. LOL!
Thanks for coming today and I hope you have a great week.
Card size: 5.50” square
WOW….this is a departure from your normal design style, but I have to say it’s stunning. Love everything about this card…the shape, the papers, the florals, the colors, the layout….OUTSTANDING!!!
Hope you are feeling better.
Cannot believe this beautiful card was done primarily with designer papers. But, if anyone could, it would be you. Gorgeous!
Gorgeous creation Kittie!!!
Fabulous!!
Kittie, I love this card…. It has such a great vintage feel to it. Like a special Christmas card that’s been handed down for a few generations… Thank you for sharing your creativity
Very pretty. Not much into Shabby Chic or vintage myself but must say this is lovely. I really like the sparkle on the Poinsettia, looks like it goes fine to me. I do find difficulty using designer papers and choosing the right ones to go together.
wonderful!
I so love this card Kittie….I love Vintage…you did a great job out of your comfort zone…I think you can surely do more of thes. Go for it!
I LOVE your version of shabby chic! The glittered poinsettia does not give any competition to the rest of the card. TFS a beautiful gift!
Good Afternoon, Kittie, and beautiful image, an done so well with the vintage paper. A Jolly Old Santa. Lovely creation, the whole concept. beautiful….LOL