Stampin' Up!'s "Joyful Flurry" bundle is such a pretty one, and today I have a step-by-step photo tutorial for (what I think) is a really pretty card.
On a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of white cardstock, stamp the second largest snowflake image five times in a (kinda, sorta) circular pattern using Bermuda Bay ink. The objective is to create a wreath of sorts. After inking the stamp, stamp off on a scrap piece of paper each time before stamping on the cardstock. Don't worry about trying to stamp a perfect circle . . . everything is going to be just fine in the end.
Using Bermuda Bay ink, stamp the next snowflake image five times, filling in the gaps. Don't stamp off this time--you want the images to be darker than the first snowflakes that you stamped.
If you have an embossing buddy, run it across the cardstock to leave a powder residue for this next step. Ink the smallest snowflake image with VersaMark ink, and stamp the image on top of the first snowflakes that you stamped. Sprinkle the images with silver embossing powder, and use a heat tool to melt the embossing powder. Note: Now is a great time to use a favorite embossing folder to add some texture to the cardstock. I only remembered to do this on one of my cards. 🙁
Cut a 10" piece of silver cord, tie it in a bow, and use a mini glue dot to adhere it somewhere near the center of your stamped snowflake "wreath".
From a scrap of white cardstock, cut the largest label die from the Frosted Flurry dies. Cut the two small snowflakes from a scrap of foil cardstock. I used a blue foil from the retired Noble Peacock collection, but use what you have. Stamp the sentiment on the die-cut label using Bermuda Bay ink, and adhere it with Stampin' Dimensionals. Use liquid glue or a mini glue dot to adhere the die-cut snowflakes. Lastly, scatter some rhinestone jewels wherever you'd like.
Use a distressing tool to rough up the edges of your cardstock. I think this step adds a lot of texture and interest--especially if you forget to use an embossing folder.
All that's left to do is adhere the completed layer to the front of a card base, which measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored in the center at 4-1/4". Easy peasy, right?!?! What I really enjoyed about this card design is that it was quick to make multiples.
I'd love to know if this is the kind of card you'd enjoy making and sending this year.
The "Joyful Flurry" bundle is quite a pretty one, and there's still time to order it and make your Christmas cards.
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