Advent Calendar background card

I LOVE the new Advent Calendar clear set... the mixture of fonts and shapes is so fun - and the possibilities are endless with this fun set.

As I sat looking at it the other day, though, I was struck with this thought: "Why not use the whole set as a background?"

And so I did!

I started with some Opal Soiree cardstock and Brilliance Pearlescent Crimson ink. I just left all the stamps on their original backing and inked them on it. I figured this was WAY easier than removing and rearranging them all on a clear block!

Once the image had dried (always give your Brilliance images LOTS of time to dry) I cut out the image in a square.

I mounted the square on two mats in Sapp and Boysenberry and placed it all on a square card I made out of Silver Soiree cardstock.

I added a Snowflake Jewel to the '25' spot, adhered a thin wooden tree I'd embellished with Colorbox Sparkle Fibers (FUN!) to the front and tied on a ribbon.

What a fun card. It was quick and easy, but really has the feel of something special. I'm thinking it will be the perfect addition to a gift basket for someone special this Christmas.

Comments

[tami]

I think this is brillant. What a great card!! I am the Friday guest designer on Dave's blog. Nice to *meet* you. I am wowed by this clever idea. I have the set too so I may have to copy you. I've used the numbers for birthday cards.