Hi there, and a very Happy Thanksgiving to all,
I'm here today to share my last November Reveal card using the Stella -Dear Santa Set 804. What a fun little "Stella" set for Christmas!
I started with the background, using the Spellbinders Ripples Embossing Folder - I ran red cardstock through the embossing folder and then daubed Pure Platinum embellishment mouse to the piece to accentuate the pattern (which kind of reminded me of baubles).
I built her wall with the Darice Brick Pattern embossing folder using watercolor paper (which had the texture already), then I daubed Cosmic Brown embellishment mousse over the bricks and "grouted" with the E25 Copic Marker.
The wall was layered to the red rippled background. Santa Stella was then stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics, R37, C3, C5, B32, E02, E25, and 0. She was then fussy cut, along with the baubles. I added some Dimensional Glue to all of the white trim around her hat, cuffs and skirt and applied Twinkling Clouds. This was set aside to dry.
I applied a little Nuvo glue with the fine tip pen and then added some Blissful Blue Sparkle N Soft to Stella's hair.
Adding a little of the Nuvo Fine Tipped Glue Pen to the top of the baubles and applied Reflection Velvet Glitter. When this was dry, I covered the colored part of the baubles with Dimensional Glue and they were set aside to dry.
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Dimensional Glue was also applied to her glasses and the new Nuvo Ruby Slipper Glitter drops were used for a sparkly red pair of earrings. I cut a slit in the scroll, so that the scroll would go behind the wall. Stella was then attached with Foam Squares. A piece of silver thread was tied with three little bows and then the shiny baubles were stuck down with glue dots and Foam Squares.
The card front was layered to a white card base, which was edged with 1/4" Tear-ific Tape and then the sticky adhesive was covered with the new Merlot Velvet Glitter.
That finishes off my card for today. Hope you've enjoyed my share today and that you're having or have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! Time to get to those Christmas cards now!
Big hugs,
Shona
That is such a funny design and sure made me laugh! Sometimes I think that message fits me as well. But I love how you used it and I think your card is fantastic! Very cheery and sure to bring lots of smiles. I love all the shimmer and shine too!
ReplyDeleteStella is so funny. Her blue hair are fantatic. Love the way you made the backround. Gorgeous card Shona
ReplyDeleteStella is the perfect Christmas card and you have made it FABULOUS, so much glittery detail with the embossing beautifully coloured too. I LOVE your work.
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I can't believe you did those tiny ornaments like that, Shona! You deserve a medal! They look fabulous tied with that metallic cording AND each one has a bow on top of it! WOW! DARLING embossing folder, and fantastic finishes, as always. Your details are fun, lively, and impeccably done! Hoping you are doing well after returning from your FL vacation.
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(PS - did you see your name and link on my blog post?)
Stella is just delightfully grouchy perched on this ever-so dimensional wall. Love the brown grout too! Her earrings really sparkle! Think this might be my fav of the Nuvo reds. The combination of the 'wallpaper' dimension with the brick is striking and having the scroll as you've done it, what a brilliant idea to make it stand out. Such a fun card with loads of extra attention getting details! TFS & hope you had a great T'giving! Hugs (oh yeah, Donna's comment reminded me I forgot to say how much I loved the extra detail with the silver cording and the ornaments too!)
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