I can't believe I get my 2 favorite products for this blog hop . . . Stampendous & Spellbinders! Such a dream! I am both a fanatic for Stampendous stamps and amazing Spellbinder cutting dies . . . what could be better? For my Christmas themed card I thought the Santa Collage stamp was the perfect partner for the Bitty Blossom, and Label 36 cutting dies!
For this card I used Distress Watercolor pens to create those blended Christmas colors! To create your own card, you'll need:
5" x 7" card base
Stampendous Santa Collage stamp
Distress Ink Barn Door
Blending Tool
Ranger Archival Ink - black
Watercolor paper
Distress Marker Watercolor pens - Mowed Lawn, Worn Lipstick, Brushed Corduroy, Dried Marigold, Faded Jeans, Shabby Shutters, Pumice Stone, Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen, Barn Door, Evergreen Bough
Paintbrush
Red pattern paper
Gold Glitter paper
Dark green, red, white cardstock
Zip Dry
Foam tape
Step 1: Stamp Santa Collage onto watercolor paper with black Archival ink. Using Distress Markers add color to stamped image as shown , and spread color with water and paintbrush. Let Dry.
Step 2: Cover car with red patterned paper. Cut 5" x 6" dark green cardstock and glue centered onto the card. Using the largest Spellbinders label cutting die, cut 2 labels from the gold glitter cardstock. Glue one label horizontal onto the center of the card. Cut the second label in half, and glue vertically 1/4" from top and bottom of card as shown. Cut stamped image to 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", and use blending tool to add Barn Door Distress Ink to edges. Mat on red cardstock leaving 1/8" border and foam tape to card.
Step 3: Die cut 3 medium Spellbinders Bitty Blossom from red cardstock. Follow package instructions to create red roses. Glue to card front as shown. Die cut 3 leaves from dark green cardstock and glue around roses.
Step 4: Stamp Sant Collage stamp onto watercolor paper with black Archival ink. Using smallest Spellbinders label cutting die cut out the word "Christmas" from stamped image. Use blending tool to add Barn Door Distress Ink to edges, and foam tape to card as shown.
Our prize package each day will be a Jumbo Penguin Duo stamp set and a Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle, PLUS a set of Spellbinders greeting dies! To be eligible to win our Stampendous prize package, you need to comment on our blog that of each Stampendous designer in the list provided below. We’ll pick a winner each day (3) and announce them on Monday, November 24th. Eligible winners are those comments that provide a valid email and indicate a U.S. Mailing address. Here are theStampendous Official Rules for all contests. So hop around and check them out!!
Really loving all the gorgeous projects on the Spellbinders team up with Stampendous!!
Posted by: karenladd | November 19, 2014 at 01:01 AM
Love the card.Live in US.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Michel E | November 19, 2014 at 04:23 AM
I just love this Santa card...my most fav part is the pop up words on the side...what a neat idea thanks!!
Posted by: Ricki k | November 19, 2014 at 04:25 AM
LOVE the Vintage Flavor and Feel of your card! TFS!!!
Posted by: Donna Phelan | November 19, 2014 at 04:34 AM
I live in US> very lovely Santa and great card to show him off!
Posted by: Ina Good | November 19, 2014 at 04:58 AM
Very pretty! Love how "Christmas" is accented.
Posted by: Pam B | November 19, 2014 at 05:02 AM
Gorgeous. I love the glitter and the colors. So pretty.
Posted by: Bunny | November 19, 2014 at 05:11 AM
Very beautiful and a true traditional Christmas image...love that...pretty design!!!!
Posted by: Diane H | November 19, 2014 at 05:46 AM
Love the rich colors and sparkle! Beautiful, Amy!
Posted by: Pam Hornschu | November 19, 2014 at 08:42 AM
Lovely card. Love all the colors.
Posted by: Cynthia Xavier | November 19, 2014 at 08:49 AM
Oh so beautiful card, Amy! Love the spotlight diecut on the wording for Christmas and your coloring is amazing! Thank you for sharing this week.
Posted by: Stampendous Stamps | November 19, 2014 at 09:39 AM
What a gorgeous card! LOVE the sparkle and that image is delightful!! TFS!
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | November 19, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Beautiful card.Love the colors. Thanks for sharing the instructions.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | November 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM
Like the Santa card with the words highlighted. Like the sparkle glitter look. Thanks for sharing the instructions.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted by: Melissa DeMonic | November 19, 2014 at 10:31 AM
Spellbinders and Stampendous make a great team. Thanks for sharing today's project - it looks like a lot of fun to make.
Posted by: Michelle | November 19, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful glitter paper but love that Santa stamp, very jolly indeed. Very pretty card.
Posted by: Eileen Lucas | November 19, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Wonderful Santa Card and coloring and the glitter die cut looks great behind the sentiment panel.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | November 19, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Thank you all for your wonderful comments!
Posted by: Amy Hurley Purdie | November 19, 2014 at 01:40 PM
Your card is absolutely amazing, Amy! Love the colouring and that lush rich background. So yummy!
Ps. Thank you :)
Posted by: Asia King | November 19, 2014 at 02:56 PM
water color pens, looking very nice.
Posted by: Wendy S | November 19, 2014 at 03:06 PM
Amy, Lovely use of colors in your stamp. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Leonie ChinDuncan | November 19, 2014 at 06:42 PM
wow, these are such rich warm colors. great job with all of the detail.
Posted by: christi | November 19, 2014 at 07:12 PM
Beautiful card I love the use of watercolored markers.
Posted by: Beverly Hardt | November 19, 2014 at 07:35 PM
How absolutely beautiful!! Adds more to my "to buy" list...
Posted by: FibreJunky (Carole Chesser) | November 19, 2014 at 08:06 PM
Love EVERYTHING! Love the Santa and the Penquins...Could have a lot of FUN with the Santa. Merry Christmas
Posted by: Trish | November 19, 2014 at 08:43 PM
Wow, this is so pretty! I love the wonderful job you did coloring this stamped image. And the added gold glitter and roses are wonderful too. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | November 19, 2014 at 10:11 PM
Fabulous card. Love that gold background, and the roses, and the Santa stamp, and.....
Posted by: jpscraps | November 20, 2014 at 05:46 AM
Nice use of watercolor pens, interesting design.
Posted by: Barbara Besch | November 20, 2014 at 06:43 AM
Lovely card Amy! Love the vintage image TFS!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Liz O | November 20, 2014 at 07:25 AM
WOW!!! Your coloring of the image is stunning. TFS
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | November 20, 2014 at 11:25 AM
What a terrific card and image! So delightful!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | November 20, 2014 at 11:36 AM
LOVE the coloring, and such an awesome image, great pairing with Spellbinders!
Posted by: Nancy Carroll | November 20, 2014 at 11:59 AM
such beautiful coloring
Posted by: Cheryl | November 20, 2014 at 03:24 PM
Beautiful card. The bold colors are wonderful.
Posted by: Amy Jones#8546 | November 20, 2014 at 07:04 PM
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!! I LOVE the Inspiration!! Such a BEAUTIFUL and Elegant Card!! I LOVE the Glitter and those Flowers!! =)THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | November 21, 2014 at 01:10 PM
Fabulous! great coloring and I like the glitter paper.
Sue in Ohio
Posted by: Sue D | November 23, 2014 at 07:28 PM