Oh Christmas Tree!
Oh my, where do I begin with all of these amazing new dies, stamps, and papers. Well, the first thing that caught my eye was the new Flowering Christmas Tree die. I knew I wanted to use that on my card, so I designed my card around it. :) Let's look at what I did.
First, I cut the tree die out using white cardstock, and embossed it with Ranger silver embossing tinsel. I also traced around the edge of the die on the back of a piece of patterned paper from the new 6x6 Yuletide collection. You will see why I did that in a minute.
After tracing the die, I cut it out and inked the edges with fired brick distress ink. Then I adhered the embossed die cut to the cut out using Collage Pauge. I could have run the die through my Xyron machine but I had just finished working on some mixed media pieces, and it was easier to use the Collage Pauge. Just paint the Collage Pauge onto the solid, red tree and stick down the die. It dries clear so it worked perfectly.
I then inked up a portion of the new Vintage Christmas Words stamp {G1797} and stamped it twice onto another piece of paper from the same paper pack. I added a few stitches, dew drops, and Stickles, and here is how my card turned out:
Papers: Memory Box Yuletide and Wassail nc, Paper Trey Ink cs
Stamps: Memory Box Vintage Christmas Words G1797
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink fired brick and embossing ink, Ranger silver embossing tinsel
Embellishments: Memory Box Flowering Christmas Tree die, Stickles Christmas red, Robin's Nest Dew Drops silver, sewing machine
This die, the new Yuletide paper pack, and this fun stamp work beautifully for this card. I hope you have enjoyed it and this week's Blog Blitz! Have a joyous Sunday!
Stunning, simple and elegant!!! I am on idea overload.
Posted by: Lynn R. | 07/10/2011 at 10:16 AM
What a gorgeous tree overlay, so detailed and beautiful. And there are those Vintage Christmas Wrds again, I know I need that stamp. Thank you for a week of just beautiful cards and projects.
Posted by: Janet S | 07/10/2011 at 10:41 AM
I LOVE MEMORY BOX!
and everything that it represents...the stamps, the paper, the style...and it just gets better and better...
my only complaint is that I want it all!
Thank you for sharing the beautiful new dies; now I want those too!!!
stampinjane
Posted by: jane booth | 07/10/2011 at 10:56 AM
I love this die and also how your card turned out. I also love the layering and embelishment use. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea...now I'm off to buy this die : )
Posted by: Abby Henderson | 07/10/2011 at 10:57 AM
Love how delicate that Christmas tree is!
Posted by: Sue McRae | 07/10/2011 at 11:04 AM
So elegant. What a great idea.
Posted by: jessica kerr | 07/10/2011 at 11:05 AM
Just lovely!!
Posted by: lexi | 07/10/2011 at 11:06 AM
Very beautiful! Love that die! Can't wait to see the whole collection!
Posted by: Eileen M | 07/10/2011 at 11:42 AM
so pretty! love it embossed in silver!
Posted by: Pam Sparks | 07/10/2011 at 12:03 PM
I need that die. Hope I can find them in Indiana!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rosie | 07/10/2011 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful, beautiful! I hope that random generator thingy picks me!!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 07/10/2011 at 12:23 PM
Your card using the new Christmas tree die turned out beautiful. Kind of refreshing to see holiday cards in this heat wave we are having.
Posted by: Linda Slattery | 07/10/2011 at 12:40 PM
I'm just lovin' the Christmas tree die. And the way you embellished it is simply beautiful. Wonderful card!!
Posted by: Gemiel | 07/10/2011 at 12:53 PM
That Christmas die is gorgeous! Certainly a way to add glamour to a traditional symbol.
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 07/10/2011 at 01:21 PM
I am so loving the new holiday dies from MB - they are so detailed and elegant while still maintaining just enough whimsy to make me smile! Keep it coming!
Posted by: Donna M. | 07/10/2011 at 01:28 PM
Your card is gorgeous. I was able to get the Flowering Christmas Tree die and can't wait to try it out.
Posted by: Colleen G | 07/10/2011 at 01:33 PM
I love the tree die ... have to add that to my collection. Very nice card Patter.
Posted by: Angie DiMeglio | 07/10/2011 at 01:34 PM
Love the card; just perfect with embossing.
Posted by: Bunnyfreak | 07/10/2011 at 02:26 PM
Mahalo for the details - never would have thought of using my sewing machine that way!! - can you tell I'm new at this!! Stunning use of colors and shapes - mahalo for sharing!!
Posted by: mauiueno | 07/10/2011 at 02:26 PM
That Collage Pauge product is amazing! I can see it's use on so many applications...I love that Ranger silver embossing tinsel, too!! Nice work :)
Posted by: Tamrah T. | 07/10/2011 at 02:50 PM
Wow - I thought it was a stamp! What a amazing intricate die - must have it for my collection. Letʻs see more!!!
Posted by: lori IL | 07/10/2011 at 04:04 PM
Is it Christmas time already? :)
Your card is awesome.
Posted by: BarbaraB | 07/10/2011 at 05:26 PM
Great details! What an amazing die cut!
Posted by: Boryana | 07/10/2011 at 05:38 PM
Beautiful products and a talented crafter make for GORGEOUS card!
Posted by: Erin Glee | 07/10/2011 at 06:05 PM
Absolutely wonderful, the die is wonderful. So glad I found this blog. I love all the ideas.
Posted by: Donna | 07/10/2011 at 06:17 PM