Sunday, December 12, 2021

Christmas 2021 Cards

 


This week's party continues here.

I had maybe the most fun I've ever had with making Christmas cards this year. I've really focused on learning how to work with layered cut files and while I am still a novice at making my own, I almost don't need to ( except for my innate stubborn nature and wanting to do "all the things" ) with all of the amazing files that are out there. For these, I used files from Creative Fabrica and Sweet Red Poppy 

Disclosure: I am a Creative Fabrica affiliate so I do get a small benefit if you order through my link

Supplies:

  • Christmas Scrapbook Papers (I used various packages from Michaels)
  • Foiled Cardstock (Recollections, Michaels)
  • White 110lb Cardstock (Recollections, Michaels)
  • Foam Squares / Tape (Dollar Tree)
  • Coordinating Sequins, Glue, Tape Runner
I used a combination of papers I already had and ones I got new this year because I'm a paper addict and Michaels keeps coming out with gorgeous papers and when they have their buy one get 2 free Hot Buys can you blame me?! 

This year I added White Christmas
and this week (12/12-12/18) they're on sale for $4.99 each!!! Hmmm...

I can never decide on just one style both because the papers are too inspiring and the cutting files too plentiful. So I did some with silver as the primary, some with gold, and some red. 



I'm also having fun playing with a great site called Designify I learned about from Abbi Kirsten, one of my favorite designers, who taught a workshop I attended called The Magic of SVGs and showed how to easily remove backgrounds from photos. Basic use of the site is free ( you can pay to upgrade ) and includes some backgrounds like the one I used in the focal image. 2021 was supposed to be the year I really focused on skills but it had other plans and distractions and I'm glad to be able to get back to it. 2022...don't get any ideas! 


For the red cards, I used papers from last year's Hot Buys: Christmas Red and White.





I imported, sized, and cut my images using Cricut Design Space and my Cricut Explore 2, and then layered them using foam squares and foam tape then finished them by adding adhesive rhinestones and coordinating sequins. 



Cardmaking remains my first crafting love! 








2 comments:

Barbara at Mantel and Table said...

Those are beautiful Carol - what a talent you have! Thanks for sharing the goodness, and Happy Holidays!

Our Hopeful Home said...

Oh my gosh I love them all, especially that they're 3-D! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen