Monday, December 5, 2011

Christmas Easel Card

I recently made this card for a customer who asked for traditional Christmas colors on her cards and only the sentiment "Merry Christmas" inside. I used a tree image from Flourishes and after stamping with Versamark, I embossed it using Winter Wonderland ep. I dotted the tree with gold stickles that match the white & gold trimmed ribbon. You may be able to see the gold highlights better by clicking the photo to enlarge it.
Here's a view of the card that shows how it stands up for display. I used Nesties labels four and the top note die from Sizzix. I embossed the top note with a Sizzix Snowcaps ef. The inside was stamped in matching red & green using the snowflakes from the SU! Snow Swirled set. The card base is PTI soft stone, and I added a panel of that beneath the fold for writing the message and signing.
If you've never tried making one of these cards, the tutorial is here. The instructions are for a 4-1/4" square card, but I made mine the size of an A2 card. It fits perfectly in an A2 envelope, but will require extra postage because of the thickness. I rarely make square cards because I don't know where to buy square envies to mail them and who has time to make envies all the time!
I hope you're having a great Monday, and thanks so much for stopping by!

Carol

8 comments:

Benzi said...

Beautiful card, Carol. Even more beautiful close up when clicked on. The tree is fabulous. If you have a Hobby Lobby, you can get the square envies there.

Susan (rainy) said...

What a gorgeous card! The gold sparkle with a matching ribbon is such a wonderful touch. Great design, too. Love this, Carol.

jimlynn said...

LOVE your white Christmas tree! It reminds me you flocking! SO VERY PRETTY!
Lynn

Denise Marzec said...

I love making easel cards, and yours turned out beautiful!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Such a stunning card!! Love the easel design and your embossing!! So elegant!

redwasher1 said...

Here is another masterpiece!!! Beautiful!!!!!

Donna Hanley said...

Hi Carol, This card is super pretty. I love the gold on the tree and Snow Swirled is just one of my favorite sets. Your Nestis go great togethr with the TopNote. Good Job, my friend. Sorry this comment is late I had Jury duty yesterday.

Elise said...

*GASP!* I love it when you go all "elegante!" This is exquisite - I'll bet you have a VERY happy customer!!!!!