Sparkling Nativity Scene by Jean Okimoto

A strip of Madras Plaid updates a traditional holiday scene in shades of blue. Specks of gold and Winter Fantasy Fairy Gemstones balance the frosty colors and add some warmth. Hi, Jean Okimoto here with more holiday ideas from our newest release.

Cut and assemble the new Nativity House Frame and truss from the blue 6x6 in the Frosted Glitter Pad. Cut the nativity figures from the smoother side of Open Studio Watercolor Paper.

I diecut an ink-blended scrap from my stash for the background and added specks of Imagine's Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz. Dry the ink, then attach the background behind the frame. Tie a gold cord at the top and curl the ends with the side of a bonefolder or the plastic flower burnishing tool. For best results follow the natural curl of the cord.

Diecut a pale blue 6x6 from the Ocean Blue Collection with the smallest Wrapped Stitched Slim Rectangle. Cut a a ¾" x 5" strip of the Madras Plaid Blue and Violet sheet.

Cut the smallest Banner Sentiment Trio strip from a slightly darker blue 6x6. Stamp the greeting - from the Festive Christmas Greetings Clear Stamp and Die Set - with Paradise VersaFine Clair.

Attach everything to an off-white A6 card (4-½" x 6-¼") - use foam tape for the greeting. Add Winter Fantasy Fairy Gemstones. Cut an A6-sized sheet of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Hope you like this mix of a plaid and a nativity scene - it's the first time I've ever designed a card with a nativity scene. Thanks for visiting -see you next week.