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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Belle Ornament

Hey crafty friends! I missed a few CAS Christmas challenges this year but I got back on track (barely) in July. Thought I'd work on my August one right away - Decorations - yay, right up my alley!


Supplies: Paper - Ms Sparkle A2 card; Neenah white;
Paper Studio colored and glitter cardstock
Dies - Birch Press Design Ornament Basics &
Stamps - Hero Arts Holiday Ornaments Stamp & Cut (retired)
Other - Park Lane gem stickers; May Arts ribbon

Birch Press Designs was our awesome July sponsor for Die Cut Divas & I loaded up on supplies, including two ornament sets. I went a different direction with my DCD inspiration cards and thought I'd finally give some love to my new ornament dies. I was a bit surprised, given other Birch Press layered sets I've seen, that the ovals around the outside match up on every layer. Just the oval at the bottom has the "eye". This is a good thing - sometimes the "eyes" get a bit much for me. I cut my base layer from white and then the Belle layers from scraps of red, green, and yellow. The topper was cut from gold glitter paper and I used gems for the hanger. I stamped my sentiment right down to the base layer, saving the labels that cut with every ornament layer. The extra labels will be great for other projects or more ornaments if I decide to layer them in. 

I'm adding this to the current NBUS challenge too since this is the first card I've made with my new ornament sets. Thanks everyone for the fun challenges - don't know how motivated I'd be without them!!

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12 comments:

Christine Alexander said...

Linda, love your Christmas bauble decoration the colours are crisp and a great CAS card :)

Dawn T said...

So pretty Linda. Love the bright colours on your bauble.

HilaryJane said...

What an amazing layering die that is, I think I am going to have to add some to my stash, but I will have to start saving up first! I love how you have used it so clean and bright. Brilliant choice of colours xx

Betty said...

so pretty and classy!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a bright and pretty bauble, Linda! You have wonderful die sets to make multiple cards! The holiday color bow and the shiny gem hanger are beautiful finishing touches!
Hideko xx

Trina P. said...

Beautiful layered bauble and card. So glad you’re back playing our CAS Christmas challenge again.

Cathy said...

That bauble looks amazing Linda, love the colourful layers, thankyou for playing along at CAS Christmas, Cathy x

Jean said...

Looks like it is ready to hang on the tree!

Rosemary said...

Wonderful Christmas card, Linda! I like the clean and simple design that really lets that beautiful ornament shine!

Loll said...

Beautiful layered ornament, Linda! Love the bright and cheerful colours. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!

Greta said...

Trying to catch up on blogs--checked out the posts I've missed. Lots of great cards! Beautiful ornament & love the colors for this festive card, Linda!

Julia Aston said...

These layered dies are so gorgeous when put together and I love the colors you used to make yours so striking Linda! Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas! xx