Christmas Cards....the die-cutting way

Hi, for todays post, 

I am a guest over on my friend Jess's blog here! 

She is a wonderful card maker and 

I have learned so much from her U Stream Classes. 

Today's focus is on using digital die cutters for Christmas cards.

 I have used my Silhouette Portrait for this card.

 Thanks so much for stopping by.  

Today’s focus is on using digital die cutters for Christmas cards. 

I have used my Silhouette Portrait for this card.

For the base of my card I used Recollections #110lb Cardstock. 

The black and red layers are cardstock from Stamp'in Up. 

I selected a file from, Doodle Pantry, called card cut 6, which is the white and green mats, which is a polka dot paper from a Paper pad, not sure brand name.  The ornate layer is a Silhouette file called merry christmas split damask (Design #67004) and resized it for the front of an A2 card. 

I then used some organdy ribbon form my stash, (lol we all have one)

And a half pearls in each corner.

And popped this whole panel up on pop dots for some extra dimension.

These would be perfect Christmas cards for for mailing, without the bow.  Not much bulk and weight, so that means no added postage. And with all those Christmas cards, it really adds up.

Thank You Jess

I hope you enjoy the rest of the month's cards, I am sure Jess and friends will bring lots of beautiful creations!!

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - patterned paper
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Crafting By Design - anything goes
DL ARt - anything goes
QKR - anything goes
Paper Makeup Stamps - anything goes
Sassy Studio - anything goes
Sister Act - anything goes
Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Wordart Wednesday - anything goes positive
4 Crafty Girls - anything goes

Doodle Pantry.....Petite Bouquet

I have a Fabulous post today!

Look at this image from 

Doodle Pantry

This is called

Petite Bouquet

Colored with copics, added some pearls

This is a 5x5 card which I usually don't make, but love all the room

This Bouquet image is so versatile

Anniversary, Wedding, Thank You, Thinking of you

I used it for a Birthday, and it goes perfect.

I never seem to keep up with the Birthday Cards

Trying to this year.

Don't forget that Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #46 it's not to late, it runs until May 24 at 9 PM EST.    

The theme is always "any digi" but if you use a Doodle Pantry image, 

you will receive the Featured Set FREE just for playing along!!  

This month's set is Classic Cars 2... Very cool set!!!

The Challenges:

Clear it Out - female/stash – flowers

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - anything goes

Crafty Sentiments - flowers

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes

Dies R Us  - may flowers plus use a die

Digi sketch - anything goes
Eclectic Ellapu - spring

Emerald Faeries - flowers and ribbon or lace

Everybody Art - shabby chic

Paper Creator - flowers and bows

Papertake Weekly - pastels

Lady Bug - favorite embellie (pearls)

Inky Impressions - flower power

Tuesday Throwdown - spring blossoms

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes