Holiday Card

by: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide

Finished card measures 4.5" x 5.5" 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Holly Branch (Magenta)
Holiday Greetings sentiment (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:
Embossing ink (Ranger)
Memories Black permanent ink (Tsukineko)
Paper:
Forest Green cardstock (Bazzil)
Cream cardstock (Paper Source)
Mustard cardstock (Stampin' Up!)
Other:
Prismacolor markers
Holiday striped ribbon (MayArts)
Chipboard buckle (Close to My Heart)
Gold embossing powder (Stampin' Up!)
FabriTac glue
Gold leaf pen (Krylon)
UHU gluestick
Heat tool
Paper trimmer (Fiskars)

Directions:

1. Stamp the holly branch image in black ink onto the cream cardstock.
2. Color image in with markers and trim closely.
3. Adhere to forest green cardstock and trim closely and then repeat layering onto mustard cardstock.
4. Adhere the layered image to the top portion of the forest green card.
5. In the bottom left hand corner, stamp the holiday sentiment in embossing ink.
6. Sprinkle with gold embossing powder and heat with heat tool.
7. Color a chipboard buckle with a gold leaf pen.
8. Run a holiday themed ribbon through the buckle and adhere the length of ribbon to the card using FabriTac.
9. Don't forget to sign the back of your card so that the recipients know just how special they are!