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Christmas Card Challenges #19: Photo Inspiration

10 Apr

Good afternoon!  We’ve got a fun inspiration photo for you this week at Christmas Card Challenges!

I went fairly literal with my interpretation of the inspiration photo but had a lot of fun making a dimensional “gift” for my card!

I started off by stamping the sentiment on a stitched die-cut rectangle of white cardstock and then adhering the white cardstock to a dark red card base.  Then I cut a square of gold shimmer cardstock and tied a red baker’s twine bow around the square.  I used foam mounting tape to attach the cardstock square to the cardbase.  Finally I punched pine sprigs from green cardstock and attached them to the top of my gift with a few red pearls for embellishment!

And now it’s your turn to get crafty!  We provide an inspiration palette or photo each week but really, the only rule is that you create a holiday card!  For even more inspiration, check out what the rest of the Christmas Card Challenges design team has created!

  • Alanna
  • Donna
  • Heather
  • JoAnn
  • Laurie
  • Mandy
  • Margo
  • Marsha
  • Monica
  • Rema
  • Susan

Thanks so much for visiting and have a fabulous day!

suppliesInterested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!)

Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Jingle Greetings
Pearls, Red
Maya Road Baker’s Twine Cording, Tomato Red
My Favorite Things Die-namics, Inside & Out Stitched Rectangle STAX
Martha Stewart Crafts Medium Punch, Branch
Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Caramel Apple, 25 pk
Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Wax Lips, 25 pk
PTI Luxe Gold Cardstock
Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80# Cover 8.5
Couture Color – Noir Dye
3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape
Scotch Acid Free Advanced Tape Glider, Pink Applicator with 2 Rolls of 1/4-Inch Tape (085)
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Categories:
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  1. Lisaerica says

    April 10, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Hey Jess, so pretty! I love the colors and the pearls for berries. TFS

    Reply
  2. Helen Gullett says

    April 10, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    So sweet and pretty your Christmas card, Jess. I love the extra evergreen leaves on the gift box 🙂

    Reply
  3. ava gavloski says

    April 10, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    sweet card

    Reply
  4. Laurie says

    April 10, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Love your bow on the present…fun idea!

    Reply
  5. Celeste Goff says

    April 11, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    What a beautifully clean and elegant card!

    Reply

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