I love the elegance of these simply embossed cards!! These 5" x 7" cards feature an embossed image layered onto coloured cardstock which is layered back onto a card the same colour as the embossed layer. I added a layered ribbon/lace embellishment which I created by laying a small piece of lace or ribbon over a wider ribbon and tying them all together with a double knot of very thin ribbon right in the middle. It simulates a bow without the bulk created by actually tying a knot in the wide ribbon. This was done to keep the thickness of the card within the allowed measure for first class mail. Several of the girls were going to add rhinestones to their cards at home. If you are wanting coloured rhinestones - like red ones for the berries on the holly card - I would suggest colouring clear ones with Sharpie markers. I sponged the tree card just slightly with green ink to highlight the shape which gives a different look.
I borrowed these embossing folders from a friend. It is great to be able to share tools!! So many more possibilities and options!! Thanks, Carol!!
A very successful class and an enjoyable morning!! Even brought Christmas music to get us all in the right mood for creating Christmas cards! We have yet to receive any of the "white stuff" which surely would have brought to mind how close Christmas really is!!
Therese
Hey, those are "really" nice, I'm going to copy them.
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