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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

A Christmas Slimline

Hi crafty friends - today's the last day for our November Die Cut Diva challenge - Mini Slim or Slimline. The card below is part of the last day post at DCD - be sure to check out the rest of the awesome DT cards. We're using products from our lovely sponsor, Kat Scrappiness, but it's not necessary for your entry.

Supplies: Paper - Neenah, Anchor Paper, 
Authentique, & Paper Studio
Dies - Kat Scrappiness Zig Zag Nesting Slimline Dies
Spellbinders Snowflake Splendor



I  die cut two zig zag slimline layers from a silver card stock & a Christmas pattern, then added to a white slimline card base. Next I die cut three snowflakes from very thick paper. The dies, even with a metal shim, didn't cut the interior details on two passes. Decided I liked the look of leaving the bits in. Added a red zig zag label, cut down to fit my sentiment. The sentiment has 3 stacked with the top one coated in clear packing tape, as learned from my teamie Dawn (Dawn's World). Gives a nice gloss with little effort!

I love this set from Kat Scrappiness!! KS also sells some Spellbinders (sadly not the snowflake set) and I bought a couple in my October order that I've not used yet. My bonus card uses the pinked set and the Sunny Studio Lacy Snowflake die set. I created a background of patterns using the pinked label on a mini slimline.



I made the bonus card using scraps for the little labels specifically to enter into the current Christmas Kickstart Challenge to use snippets. Here's a photo of one of many snippet boxes in the craft room:

What does your snippet box look like??

Thanks for stopping and I hope you have a chance to get your slimline card entered at Die Cut Divas by 9pm Pacific Time today!
 




14 comments:

papierelle said...

I've been planning to make a slimline card like this for a long time, but there are always other ideas and tasks in between. With your card you show how effective the format is.

Betty said...

love the plaid with the pinked edges - and your snippet card is so pretty - great color combo!

Cindy C. said...

Everything just comes together so beautifully, snowflakes and plaid makes the perfect Christmas card!

Dotty Jo said...

Beautiful cards again, Linda! Both are just gorgeous and I love the flags on your snippets card. So glad you've joined the fun at Christmas Kickstart - 'late to the party' or not, it's great to have you play, Jo x

Cat Craig said...

Wonderful cards, Linda. Love those mini slimlines. My snippets box is just a plastic envelope. I guess I don't use a lot of DSP, and if my snippet isn't at least 3 inches by 2 inches it gets tossed.

HilaryJane said...

I love the plaid on your slimline card and what a great use for your snippet. It has worked so well. Thanks for the idea xx

Arlene said...

WOW, Great snippet card and I love your slimline card too.

Jean said...

Lovely! Your color and pattern combinations are wonderful.

Lisa Elton said...

What a pretty slimline card, Linda! Great use of your snippets too. Wonderful cards!

Dawn T said...

Gorgeous cards Linda. Your first one is really pretty with plaid paper. And your second one is fabulous. Love the pinked edges on your strips. Hope your Mom is on the improve.

Di said...

Fabulous cards Linda - and I did giggle at the photo of your snippets. Sometimes I ask myself why we do really hoard them - but then my Granny would never throw away anything that could be used for patchwork or a good old NE England 'Proggy Mat'. it must be bred into us from birth!

Hugs

Di xx

Greta said...

These are both great, Linda! I love the plaid with the snowflakes for the slimline!

Rosemary said...

beautiful set of cards, linda! the snowflakes on the slimline card are so pretty with the plaid.

Trina P. said...

Beautiful slimline Christmas card. The plaid is refreshing from the classic red and black.
Great use of snippets for your lovely second card, too.