Hi there blog friends, we’re back for Day 2 of “A Waltzingmouse Christmas”! Today we’re sharing Christmas cards for both the new sets and the ones you have in your stash. Every season I try to make one or two ‘red’ cards, so this is my second of the season, I just love the punch of red. A little bit outside of my zone, you’ll notice that this one is glit-ter-ray! My friends will laugh because I don’t normally do glitter — me and glitter, don’t get along – it’s a disaster waiting to happen. I was in a happy spot with this glitter paper; I think the glitter tide is turning. I picked one of the elegant new Waltzingmouse Stamps sentiments from Seasonal Flourish. It’s done on a backdrop of four corner elements from Spellbinders Grand Squares, Spellbinders Corner Flourish and Spellbinders Captivating Squares. I crafted an envelop from vellum to show off that splash of red and decorated the flap with a glittered Corner Flourish.
Someone will ask, so yes, the card really does fit into the envelope :-)
Here’s your Step By Step Recap of die cuts and layers, from the bottom up: Start out with a Card Base 5-1/2″ tall by 5-1/2″wide , foam tape, glitter paper layer cut to 5-3/8″ x 5-3/8″, foam tape, white matting layer cut to 4-3/4″ x 4-3/4″, glitter paper layer cut with Grand Squares #2, adhere a corner flourish in each corner, foam tape, white matting layer 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″, glitter paper layer cut to 3-1/16″ x 3-1/16″, foam tape, die cut layer using Captivating Squares. As always, stack, position ribbon, bow, pearls and flowers on correct layer, admire then glue! Add a corner flourish to your store bought envelope or one you make for a special custom touch.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
| Rubber Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps – Seasonal Flourish Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb, DCWV Glitter Paper, Vellum Ink: Amuse Cherry Accessories: Spellbinders Grand Squares, Spellbinders Corner and Flourish and Spellbinders Captivating Squares, Recollection Pearls, White Silk Ribbon, Spare Parts Flower, Grand Calibur Die Cut Machine |
For more delicious Christmas inspiration pop in on these designers:
Anya Schrier • Becca Feeken • Jeanne Jachna • Jen Cuthbertson • Jennifer Holmes • Julia Aston • Karin Åkesdotter • Kelly Schirmer • Lynn Mercurio • Renee Lynch • Teresa Kline • Tosha Leyendekker • Claire Brennan • Sandie Dunne • Edna Morrisedie
Once you see what everyone has in store, you’ll surely be in the mood for Christmas. I’ll be back tomorrow!
Good Morning Becca!
Its crisp and sunny today, with the Sun streaming through the windows!
I really like this card but I (as yet), don’t have any of these Dies but the concept is another one to COPY!
I suppose I could use your corners, the smaller one I think .
Anyway another lovely card Becca!
LoveMarg
Gorgeous!!! I love the punch of red and the glit-ter-ray glow. Definitely provides of dose of Christmas spirit and a smile.
HoHoHo! Love the filigree on the card and the vellum envelope is a fab idea – thanks for sharing
Hi Becca,
Really stunning card – love it. It was a perfect card this morning as when I opened the curtains – it was snowing!!!! Christmas is coming……
Much love,
Shirley T. (U.K.) xxx
Beautiful card, and I love the idea of an envelope made from Vellum! Now I’m off to visit the other designers.
Oh, this is gorgeous!
Love all the details, it just makes it so awesome ?
Hugs, Maya
Ahhh , Breathtakingly beautiful Becca , and the added vellum envelope is a must ,i will be having a go of this card later
Take Care
Elaine H x
Hi Becca. What a gorgeous card. I love red and white, especiallly for Christmas. I don’t really like glitter/glitter card except at Christmas when it works so well. Take care.
Vraiment superbe ! très festive et de circonstance pour un Noël très chic ! j’adore et je vais essayer d’en faire une semblable – merci pour l’inspiration Becca et bonne journée
Gorgeous card!!
I love this card. It looks so bright and neat.
Beautiful. I love the four corner Spellbinders; it adds such elegance with your glitter.
Gorgeous as always! Happy to see some decor on the envelope!! Beautiful!
fantastic card ,just love the red glitter ,fab fab fab .Laura O
What an amazing card here again Becca. LOVE the red glitter look it looks so festive and gorgeous, and that envelope makes it really pop somehow too. Gorgeous work as usual hun.
Beautiful – love that vellum envelope. So glad I ordered that sentiment set yesterday!
SO beautiful in that gorgeous sparkly red Becca! Wonderful die cut framings in white – and I love how you filigreed your vellum envelope – what a lovely touch!
WELL THIS IS DEFINITELY WHAT I WILL MAKE FOR MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND OF 50 YEARS!! ONE WORD – BREATHTAKING!!!!!!
HUGS
MSTGANE
ANN
Morning Becca. Stunning card. This has such a wow factor.
Have a great day from a very cold sunny day in the U.K. Hugs. Jan.
Gorgeous card. So simple and elegant.
Just so elegant, Becca! The Seasonal Flourish is a perfect pair with that beautiful die cut!
Spectacular……
Very pretty Becca!
WOW! Gorgeous!!! <3
Morning Becca, Your card today is BOLD…. with all the red… It really makes a statement. Then you add the white and that gives it a feeling of freshness…. Nicely Done !! Love your idea for the envelope too !!
Gorgeous card – will be CASE-ing and sparking my own twist on this. I love glittery paper for Christmas – this is really nice. I have a question, though – what do you use to adhere layers to your glitter paper? I’ve had problems with things sticking to it in the past….Thanks, Becca – stunning card.
Absolutely stunning!! The sentiment is so bold and you have showcased it to perfection!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Becca, I’ve been reading your blog almost from the start and you have always made such glorious bows. This is from a “bow challenged” person. I’m curious, what do you think of the new Zutter Bow It All tool?
Mary
How many ways can I how inspirational your cards are to me. Becca you are so generous in sharing your talents. Thank You
Simply elegant. Love it. U used my fav type env too.
Oh, Becca, this card is sooooo fabulous!! Glitter!! It’s just beautiful! And I love the glitter flourish on the envelope flap. Why can’t I think of something like this??? Thanks for the inspiration and the beauty you’ve brought to my day.
Stunning and beautiful! Blessings!
HOW VERY ELEGANT BECCA!!!!!!!!! :) You’ve done FINE with the glitter paper!!!! I LIIIIIKE IT!!!!!!!!!:) AND I LIIIIIKE your Custom Envelope too!!!!!!!:)
Hi Becca from a very cold UK. Stunning card – love the red and white combo. That ribbon and flower is gorgeous too. I am eagerly awaiting delivery of your Lacey tier dies and corners too and can’t wait to use them.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful card!
Hi Becca, What a beautiful Christmas card. I love the red and white together, especially the red rose set in the white bow. Really stunning.
Absolutely gorgeous! It really puts the jolly and bright into our Christmas spirits.
This is really beautiful and eye catching!!
Super card and love the envelope, they work so well together.
wow, this is stunning. love how you make everything so glamourous.
I love the card! I want you to pack up all your dies and come to my house to play!!!!!!
Looks so elegantly fresh to me!!!
Always lots of eye candy here Becca! Gorgeous!
I love red and white cards for Christmas and yours is just perfect. Can’t wait to try this one. Thanks Becca and God Bless you.
Exquisite card. This could well be next year’s card for me. Thanks for creating such beauty.
So beautiful, elegant, gorgeous. I am blown away by your creativity. Thank you for sharing with us.
I’m quite taken with that beautiful red glitter paper peeking through the intricate die cuts! So pretty on the vellum envelope, as well. Elegant and lovely!
Hi Becca l love you cards and blog .Every thing is so fantastic,your style is great .
Morning Becca, Stunning card, love the colours, very pretty and elegant, I would love to receive this card, your style is fabulous.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Good morning Becca,
Normally i like the cards with the subtle touch of colour or if it’s a strong colour a hint of it, but you have totally turned that on it’s head today. I must have the same reaction to glitter as yourself namely it always goes everywhere except where it is suppose to go, but the beautiful red glitter paper and its oh so shiny is just so pretty. I love the ornate corner die that you have used as it is so intricate and done in white, set against the red just looks so beautiful. Another winner Becca and a die i don’t have at the moment, but will definitely work on getting.
Love and crafty hugs
Norah
GORGEGOUS Becca! I just love that red glitter paper and the gorgeous detail you even added to the outside of the envelope! The lovely Nesties you chose highlight Claire’s new sentiment perfectly!! A card to cherish!
I love it!!!! Red is my second favorite color behind purple. It is beautiful I wish that I could receive one of these in my mail.
Beautiful, I love how you even dressed up the envelope with some glitter :)
Hi Becca,
I really love your work. I am a brand-new blogger and I am so glad I found you. I love all of your cards and ideas :o) amazing work!!!
Love,
Asya
Wow Becca,
I love all your creations, but this is such a brilliant Xmas card – just up my street. What’s not to like about RED!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards/baskets etc. It is much appreciated.
Hugs, Rose
from a cold Chester, UK
Stunning!
Simply, stunningly perfect!
I LOVE that red glitter background…
gorgeous!! :)
Ooo Ooo Ooo Tooooo GORGEOUS!
Your creativity is inspiring. Thank you for your wonderful work))
Fab way of using a corner die! Lovely!
Absolutely stunning card!
Absolutele GORGEOUS! So ELEGANT! See glitter can be elegant!
Such a beautiful gift God has granted you with. the card is stunning!