Magic of Christmas

Hello,

Today’s card is inspired from the new sketch at Atlantic Hearts this week.

Play along, (HERE)

and here’s the sketch:

I initially was looking at a string of lights stamp set and was stuck on what to use for the scalloped center.

The more I kept looking at the sketch, the more I was seeing Santa and a roof top.

I wanted to make a night scene, for my card so I used a piece of Orchid Oasis (SU) as the base and pierced with the Concord and 9th - Snowfall Cardfront, then cut with an arched die.

Next, I cut the Santa and the reindeer from Basic Black card-stock and slightly off set with silver card-stock to look like a highlight from the moon. A red gem was added to Rudolph’s nose. 💕

The Roof was cut from shades of Grey, Black and silver cardstock. The snow was created from layering pearl cardstock, with vellum flocked with snow over the top.

The moon was created with Daffodil Delight cardstock and blending Delightful Dijon through the Tim Holtz - Moon Stencil (Stamptember 2021).

To assemble the card. I created an easel style card. The card base was cut like a standard A2 top folding card in - Starry Sky (SU). Score at 2 1/2 inches to create the hinge, and the panel was adhered to the bottom half.

The sentiment “Believe in The Magic of Christmas” is used as the stopper.

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Stamptember 2021 Release

Sizzix Thinlits - Tim Holtz - Reindeer Sleigh Dies

Concord and 9th - Snowfall Cardfront Die

Cardstock: Stampin Up - Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Pebbled Path, Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky and Daffodil Delight

Silver foil card-stock: Michael’s

Ink: Starry Sky, Delightful Dijon

Thanks for stopping by! - Valerie Kaye

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