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The 12 Days of Christmas Cards Day 6

November 15, 2019 /

Hello and welcome to day 6 of The 12 Days of Christmas Cards! Today’s card is a super fun Gingerbread themed card. I used black cardstock for my base to really give this project a cool chalkboard vibe. I have combined embossing, watercolored pencils, and texture paste to achieve this look.

Below is a closer look at this whimsical stamp set. You can mix and match the elements or use the images on their own. (This fun set is only available through December 2019). I love the way the white embossed elements pop against the dark background. Since alcohol-based markers wouldn’t show against the black, I opted for my watercolor pencils. Again, they lend themselves to that soft and subtle chalkboard look.

To see this project come together you can watch the youtube tutorial below. As always thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for Monday’s Christmas card!

Project Details:

  • A2 Card base measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2″ folded
  • Ruby Base cut at 4 x 5 1/4″
  • Black cardstock cut at 3 3/4 x 5
  • Dust Black cardstock with anti-static pouch and stamp gingerbread images with Versamark ink
  • Emboss with white embossing powder
  • Stamp sentiment and emboss with red embossing powder
  • Using watercolor pencils, color gingerbread house as desired. With a white pencil, shade in a border on either side of your house.
  • Place project onto your All-Purpose mat and using a sponge dauber apply White Daisy ink around top portion of the card to create a halo effect.
  • Using snow stencil cut from the Complete Creativity Collection, apply texture paste to create a snowy background.
  • Use foam adhesive to attach shrubs flanking the front of the house as shown.
  • Attach finished piece to Ruby red cardstock and then to your white A2 card base.
  • Draw faux stitching around the edge of black cardstock with a white gel pen.
  • Enjoy your finished project!

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