I’m playing along with two challenges – Merry Monday #213 and CAS(E) This Sketch #189 – with a CAS holiday card.
I was inspired by the shapes and colors in the Merry Monday #213 photo and the CAS(E) This Sketch #189 design (a sentiment overlaying a symmetrical and centered focal item).
I die cut the Memory Box Dazzling Snowflake (from a holiday release several years ago) from a red cardstock panel (cut with the dotted rectangular die in the Blueprints 13 set). (The Memory Box Spectacular Snowflake die is similar.) In either case, the snowflake die cuts small pieces, which are difficult to use alone. This style works well for the knock-out technique.
I backed the red panel with white cardstock (even though my card base was also white, creating this panel made assembly much easier). I die cut the Brushstroke Peace (Essentials by Ellen) sentiment from silver glitter cardstock and attached it to a vellum strip. I taped the strip behind the snowflake panel and attached the panel to a white cardstock card base. To add a little bling, I attached some Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear sequins (the mix contains 4mm, 6mm and 8mm sizes) with Ranger Multi Medium, Matte.
This is GORGEOUS! Love that red with the white behind it, and the glittery sentiment adds some great sparkle.
love the bold red and white and the glittery sentimet.
What a perfect layout for your card and I love the addition of the sequins and the sparkle to your sentiment. Thanks for playing Merry Monday!
CAS perfection…absolutely LOVE this card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Mondays! :0)
Awesomeness.
Love the snowflake!!! so bright and beautiful!!!
I love how vellum adds a softness to any card and helps the dominate color not be so overpowering so they others can shine!
This card is so pretty! Could possibly be a great design for mass-producing!
A lovely die which is really shown off in red and white. Looks great with the overlay too.
Congrats on your Honorable Mention at Merry Monday with this beauty, Jean!!