Follow That Star!
I love making Christmas cards! As I was happily playing with my new Cosmo Cricket Oh Joy patterned papers, ornament covers, and buck-naked ornaments (chipboard that coordinates with the die-cut patterned paper) this weekend, I happened upon the star. Ding! An idea--how about pairing it with the star sentiment from PaperTrey Ink's Silent Night set? I embossed the sentiment in Filigree Detail White embossing powder and added a bit of stitching, as well as a border punched with a Fiskars Threading Water punch. I used sanding blocks to distress all of the edges, then mounted my card front on PaperTrey Vintage Ivory cardstock--perfect for cards with heavier embellishments because it is thick enough to support them. It's a simple card, but I was happy with it. :-)
Have a great weekend!
This is such a beautiful card. I love how everything flows perfectly and what a great saying.
Posted by: Traci | November 01, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Stunningly elegant. Doesn't look all that simple to me, though. You have a magical eye for all things vintage. I applaud you my dear.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | November 01, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Oh, I love the star with the verse used. Very pretty papers and colors. tfs
Posted by: Bev James | November 01, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Wow! Your idea sure turned out to be a gorgeous one. Really, really like it! It just all goes together so well.
Thanks for the inspiration...
Posted by: Cynde | November 01, 2008 at 09:37 PM
The pattern papers are Beautiful!
Your Card is Gorgeous!!
I love the colors..and scallop border.
The embossed sentiment looks Great.
The star is outstanding.
TFS
Posted by: Dee | November 01, 2008 at 09:38 PM
This is SIMPLY GORGEOUS! What a wonderfully elegant looking card.
Posted by: Ida | November 01, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Another beauty....WOW! I love the way you did that...gorgeous! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | November 01, 2008 at 10:21 PM
It may be simple but it doesn't look very simple. It is beautiful. Love the paper.
Posted by: Karen Q | November 01, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Wow! Gorgeous
Posted by: Jana | November 01, 2008 at 10:21 PM
It is so PRETTY!!!!
Posted by: MaryNSC | November 02, 2008 at 01:43 AM
Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Morag | November 02, 2008 at 02:46 AM
J´adore. cette carte est vraiment splendide!
Posted by: coco | November 02, 2008 at 03:24 AM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: donna calamari | November 02, 2008 at 06:06 AM
This is so beautiful Debbie!! I love the papers and the sentiment is perfectly paired with your gorgeous star!!!
Posted by: Marie | November 02, 2008 at 07:01 AM
What a beautiful card!! Love the scalloped edge, the stitching, DP and the bow is made so perfectly!
Posted by: Cindy H. | November 02, 2008 at 07:27 AM
So GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | November 02, 2008 at 07:27 AM
absolutely wonderful! it turned out perfect!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | November 02, 2008 at 07:56 AM
It is beautiful! Different from the tradition Christmas card, but beautiful! Thanks Debbie! Enjoy your Sunday!
Posted by: Sandy A | November 02, 2008 at 08:15 AM
this card is absolutely amazing, I just loooove it :) :) beautiful work :)
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | November 02, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Your talent for detail is so awesome! This card is beautiful! Love the star and the papers. Is the bow punched through the star or just glued on? Love the stitching!
Posted by: Helen A. Dix | November 02, 2008 at 08:43 AM
another GORGEOUS creation, Debbie! thanks again for all you share!
Posted by: Jen | November 02, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Don't you just LOVE that punch?
Posted by: Eve | November 02, 2008 at 09:50 AM
beautifull card!!!
Posted by: maria therese | November 02, 2008 at 10:39 AM
This is such a fabulous Christmas card! I love the star ornament. These papers are so "you", I just love them and the designs you are creating with them.
Posted by: Jerri Kay | November 02, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Love the vintage bg paper and your star is "GORGEOUS"
Posted by: Chris Mott | November 02, 2008 at 01:01 PM