Merry Christmas Card

When I first started out with this card, I had a fall/autumn card in mind, but it ended up being more of a Christmas card. I definitely think it could be a fall card, but I did not have the right sentiments/decor to fully embrace the fall vibes! I want to try this card with blue next to mimic snow in the background. This card was all about change! I originally planned to have the card base be very vanilla with the very vanilla card front, but it blended in too much and didn't look right. I quickly changed the card base to match the ribbon. If you would like to purchase products used in this project, click here. 

I started off by creating a frame with washi tape. You can make this thiner or thicker depending on the type of look you are going for. 

I used a blending brush to add color, water drops to remove color, and then stamped dots to create more texture. 

I then carefully took the tape off to reveal the faux frame! Be careful on this step! If you wait too long the tape will rip the card stock. 

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Once you take off the tape completely, this is what it'll look like. I think it's gorgeous just like this, but I couldn't stop there. 

Next, I added a ribbon around the bottom of the card front and tied it into a bow. 

I added the sentiment on the bottom right using dimensionals and added embellishments. 

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Stamps/Dies: Santa's Delivery, Design A Treat
Ink: Crushed Curry
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Evening Evergreen 
Ribbon: Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon 
Embellishments: Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots