Friday, November 12, 2010

43 days to Christmas....

 and I am into number 2 card:))
This was one of the most easiest and most effective cards I have made for ages. I used the Townscapes On the Edge die, and used it a couple of ways for these 2 cards. The first card has a separate piece of gold card cut out and fixed to it. I cut the die from gold card, and literally slid the townscapes over the front of the card, and the negative part of the die is just glued from behind. I did cut off a very small portion of the front of the card to allow the bit of the houses to be there. ( does that make sense?)  Perfect fit ! I added some gold embossed Snowflakes, and Santa's your uncle!
For this card, I actually put the edge of the card through the die and cut. I popped out all the windows and doors. The snow is created by just brushing an embossing ink pad over the tips of the houses and around the bottom and pouring on white embossing powder. Heat. It doesn't have to be perfect! It is snow! lol  I  added a small sliver of gold card to the back. The words are from a die I found at Pickleberry Crafts. Cut out in gold card and white heat embossed for snow. Add a Tim Mini Reindeer in White Snow cap ink, and you have card number 3 of the collection!
I do hope these are inspiring you....Christmas is coming!! lol
Have a very Creative Day

5 comments:

Netty said...

I have just used my townscape die as well Jennie, its amazing how different they can look. Great tip about cutting directly to the card, thank you for sharing.
Annette x

Nancy said...

I just picked up my Townscapes die tonight - can't wait to use it 'cause I really like both of your cards!

Helen said...

I do wish you would stop counting the days!! I haven't (for obvious reasons!) made any more cards at all this week and am sooooo behind. Love these cards, the die is gorgeous & I am so glad I got one. Maybe at the weekend....

Sid said...

Fab card and great effects achieved here !!

Artyjen said...

Doooon't keep reminding me!!! HOL
Glad you have made a great start though :)
xoxo Sioux