The recent snowfall put me in the Christmas spirit. I know, I know...it is January 18th but there is nothing wrong with having spirit all year long!
Over the holidays I picked up the Just Rite Merry Christmas Background Stamp (CL-03865). I have to give Just Rite credit: their Christmas background stamps are so well designed that you would not require special Christmas paper to make a card. A little bit of ink, ribbon, Stickles and gems and *voila!* you have a card.
-Just Rite Merry Christmas background Stamp (CL-03865)
-Tim Holtz distress inks Peeled Paint, Old Paper, Antique Linen
-Just Rite Vintage Labels and Banner Dies (heart die)
-Red ribbon
-Stickles Crystal
-straight pin with pearls
-three jump rings
-copic marker cadmium red (R27)
-white, black, gold paper
-black ink and embossing powder
-red gems
Method: I stamped the background twice on white cardstock and embossed. The center of one of the images was cut out, placed on black cardstock. The center of the stamps I rubbed antique linen ink, the next area out was old paper, then peeled paint. Copic ink was used on the borders as shown. I applied glitter on the lace trim on the background stamp. The ribbon and bow were assembled then the middle "cutout" stamped image- which was elevated with foam tape. The heart die was used with gold paper. Gems were added to the corners and then the heart with three jump rings and the straight pin were attached to the bow. Stickles was applied to one of the "Merry Christmas" areas. I let it set for a few minutes then wiped it away...the antique linen distress ink was removed in that area and that particular Merry Christmas stands out from the rest.
It looks like a lot of steps but it is not as time consuming as you would think!
Have a great weekend!
SO true! Very simple and beautiful Christmas card!! You can also use this background for any occasion by simply covering up or removing the center portion. Thanks for sharing with us again at JustRite Inspiration ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments, Sheri, and for the tip!
DeleteJust Rite makes fantastic stamps- and your customer service/shipping departments are stellar.
Looking forward to seeing everyone's submissions on the Just Rite site! :)
This is also one of my favorites (I have so many favorite JR stamps!) and I love how you used it! gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great JR stamp and I LOVE your card with that BEAUTIFUL bow, stick pin and heart charm!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marge! Don't you just love JR stamps? I picked up this one when they had their post Christmas sale online...could not wait to use it! :)
DeleteThis is a beautiful card!
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