One of my favorite ways to craft is to take a simple, yet attractive, card idea, and then step it up a few times while keeping the basic idea the same. It’s a nice way to “springboard” off an existing idea to get the creativity going!
The Stampin’ Up! catalog is a great place to look for inspirational ideas, and that’s exactly what I did for today’s post. I started by making the card as it is presented in the catalog with the Peaceful Season stamp and die set:
I actually quite like this overall idea. I like the color combination, the rustic feel, and I like the various textures going on. At the same time, the card is very quick to put together and clean in design.
So I took it up a level by adding a few more layers, the Timber Embossing Folder, and using the die cut for the Christmas word. The concept is the same, but just with a few more details.
Next, I tried some different variations with Gold Embossing Powder and adding in the Season of Elegance papers, a gorgeous set with a lot of gold foil detail. Personally, I love the die cut dipped in gold; it’s very rich looking!
For this version, I used the Drusy Embellishments, and I have to say: these are just stunning. They look like shattered glass and are REALLY sparkly. They don’t quite match the gold here, but they tone in very well with the trees.
Which one do you like best?
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I love simple elegance for the holidays. Soo lovely