It's the midpoint of our 2015 Holiday Blog Blitz and we love sharing our newest dies - and ideas -with you. Hope you've been inspired to get started on your holiday cards with these great new designs. Jean Okimoto here - with a sparkly Shimmering Snowflakes design for you.
- NEW Shimmering Snowflakes Die Set 99274
- NEW Sketchbook Joy Die 99242
- NEW Open Studio Pinpoint Rectangle Layers
- Violet Notecard
- Memento Grape Jelly Inkpad
- Delicata Golden Glitz Inkpad
Spritz watercolor paper with water and brush several shades of teal, blue and purple Peerless Watercolors onto the damp paper. Air-dry it. Press the Golden Glitz Inkpad onto an acrylic block and spritz it with water. Press the diluted ink onto the watercolor paper. Dry the ink.
Diecut it with two of the Pinpoint Rectangle Layers. Ink the edges of the rectangles with Grape Jelly. Diecut two sets of Shimmering Snowflakes from watercolor paper. Layer them - slightly offset for dimension - and attach them to the background.
Cut "joy" from gold mirror cardstock. Assemble the card and add opalescent purple sequins.
Want a chance to win the Shimmering Snowflakes Set? Just add a quick comment to my post - and you'll be entered for a drawing. It's a great, classic design you'll be able to use throughout the holidays - and for after-Christmas thank you cards too!
Be sure to add your comments to each designer's post throughout the blitz - from July 13th thru July 17th. The entry deadline is 11:59 PM EST on Sunday July 19th.
Special thanks to everyone who took last weekend's Die-Versity and Summer Bliss classes at Impress. Hope you enjoyed the classes - and the techniques we used.
Impress is celebrating their 28th Anniversary this weekend - stop by to wish them a Happy Birthday, and enjoy at special 25% discount on Saturday July 18th. Join us for the Holidays with Memory Box Class on Sunday July 19th - lots of techniques and great ideas featuring our new release. It's air-conditioned too - come for the AC, stay for the class!
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I really like the Shimmering Snowflake Die set and am getting anxious to start my Christmas cards.
Posted by: Deloris Mead | 07/15/2015 at 06:07 PM
The snowflakes are lovely. You always have an interesting color choice, but this looks great!
Posted by: Susie | 07/15/2015 at 06:16 PM
What a lovely way to get us ready for the holidays!
Posted by: Alice H | 07/15/2015 at 06:56 PM
lovely card, getting me ready to get started on my Christmas cards.
Posted by: Deloris Mead | 07/15/2015 at 06:58 PM
Very cute card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sandy Vincent | 07/15/2015 at 07:08 PM
Love this card. The color effect on the rectangles is fantastic and I love the gold "joy".
Posted by: Jonna Carpenter | 07/15/2015 at 07:16 PM
I cannot get enough snowflakes- I think I am addicted! These snowflakes are a "must haves"
Posted by: Janet | 07/15/2015 at 07:50 PM
What a beautiful card!. Stunning color and balance. Can't beat Memory Box dies!!
Posted by: Debbie | 07/15/2015 at 07:54 PM
awesome card.. loved it... love to win...this Christmas want these snowflakes on my cards..
Posted by: shweta | 07/15/2015 at 08:13 PM
Great card! Great release!
Posted by: Laraine R | 07/15/2015 at 08:55 PM
Love the new snowflake dies!
Posted by: Mimi R | 07/15/2015 at 09:23 PM
Such bold Shimmery Snowflakes!!! Lovin' the die! I also LOVE how you colored your Pinpoint Rectangle. Your card is amazing and just vibrant with color!
Thanks so much for sharing with us! So very nicely done!
Posted by: Lynn Gauthier - Michigan | 07/15/2015 at 09:31 PM
Snowflakes are always lovely on a Chrstmas card
Thank's Jean for tis good idea and the chance to win
Danièle💟
Posted by: Danièle | 07/15/2015 at 09:36 PM
Gorgeous colors on this pretty card! Love the delicate snowflake dies! The gold 'joy' and the pretty sequins add a great look with their sparkle!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 07/15/2015 at 09:53 PM
Beautiful card! Love the colors and layout. Lovely.
Posted by: Betty H. | 07/15/2015 at 10:04 PM
Such a beautiful card, loving the snowflake dies and the new release!
Posted by: Vicky C | 07/15/2015 at 10:16 PM
Soooooo pretty and simple. Love your choice of colors. So dramatic!
Posted by: Shirley | 07/15/2015 at 10:49 PM
Just love this card! Stylish and beautiful!
Posted by: Olga Direktorenko | 07/15/2015 at 11:39 PM
Lovely Snowflakes, very delicate! Great technique with the watercolour mat.
Posted by: Chrissie | 07/16/2015 at 12:09 AM
Love the simplicity of the card which brings out the snowflakes as the focal point of the card! Love it!
Posted by: Shabneez | 07/16/2015 at 12:15 AM
I love how you've created the watercolour background...the snowflakes look wonderful against it.
Posted by: Kathleen | 07/16/2015 at 01:28 AM
Love the card color, brings out the flakes.
Posted by: Joni | 07/16/2015 at 01:37 AM
Beautiful card, gorgeous snowflakes!
Posted by: Rachel B. | 07/16/2015 at 02:25 AM
Love your card! Beautiful!
Posted by: Justa Cards | 07/16/2015 at 02:45 AM
STYLISH card creation,wow! Love the colors you used and how you placed the snowflakes,wooh!
Posted by: die waldfee | 07/16/2015 at 02:48 AM