Embossed Christmas and Birthday Cards

 

I am in love with the Gina K Designs Holiday Tapestry stamp set.  It works equally well for Christmas as for Birthdays or other occasions.  I made 2 Birthday cards using the set along with the Gina K Designs wreath builder template and one of the cards used some of the stamps from the original Wreath Builder stamp set.  I used the analagous colors of blue and green card stock (specifically Blue Denim and Fresh Asparagus Gina K Designs card stock) for the birthday cards.

For the Christmas cards I made 12.  3 are red and gold while 9 are blue and silver.  They are specifically made with the Gina K Designs Holiday Tapestry stamp set, Blue Denim Gina K card stock, Red Velvet Gina K card stock and Stampendous detail gold embossing powder plus Hero Arts silver embossing powder.  I had an unknown brand of silver and gold glitter papers for the background card stock and the black frame is also from an unknown brand.

As always, these are A2 sized cards (4 1/4 inches by 5 1/2 inches).

I do believe that the Holiday Tapestry stamp set with be my all time favorite set!

Cards for Healthcare Workers

 I wanted to thank some healthcare workers so I pulled out some die cuts, some extra bases that I hadn’t finished figuring how to decorate and various stamp sets and this is what I came up with. 

Gina K Designs Wreath Builder Stamp and Template-A Winner in my Book!

   Gina K was demonstrating her amazing wreath builder kit at a stamping meet I was at.  It had been sold out online and  I was giddy as a child when I learned she brought some for sale. 
     This card was made using only the stamps and template from the Wreath Builder set. 
     I used the Altenew  mini ink pad sets of 4 in the Tropical Forest collection for the Greens and in the Red Cosmos collection for the pink/red colors plus Gina K Designs Black Onyx for the sentiment. 
     I used Nuvo clear drops for the centers of the large flowers and Wink of Stella glimmer pen on the large flowers.  Then I added buttons to the bottom.  I used an old designer paper from JoAnns on the card base too. 

     This card again used only the Wreath Builder stamp set and template.  I used Wink of Stella glimmer pen on the thistles and Nuvo crystal drops for embellishing.  Then I added buttons. 
     I used memento inks for the purple and blues along with Gina K Designs Onxy Black for the sentiment.
     Buttons are my thing this year but I have noticed that it varies by year.  I like ribbons one year then sequins the next, then buttons, etc.
     This is the only wreath where I intentionally made the floral design slip inside the sentiment circle.  I think I like it done both ways.

     I simply cannot put this stamp/template set away.  It is addictive.  For this card I again used the Altenew  mini cube sets in the greens and pinks plus Gina K Designs Onyx Black for the sentiment.
     I added Wink of Stella glimmer pen to the large flowers and pearl embellishments. 
     It really is just a simple wreath with a sentiment but it speaks volumes.  I was never "into" wreaths before but I am SOLD now!

     This card also only uses the Gina K Designs Wreath Builder stamp set and template.  I embellished it with pearls and Wink of Stella glimmer pen for the large flowers and the red hearts.
     I intentionally used two different colors on the large flowers and for some reason this blend of colors if very striking to me.  I used memento inks for the purple, plus the Altenew mini cubes for the green and the pink/reds plus Gina K Designs Onxy Black Ink for the sentiment.

     This card has a more masculine feel from the colors and the deer.  Again I used only the Wreath Builder stamps and template, memento ink plus Gina K Designs Black Onxy for the sentiment.  I embellished with clear crystal Nuvo drops in the center of each flower and added the deer die cut from Gina Marie Designs.
     I decided to leave the banner the deer is on blank so as not to be overwhelming.  This card needed space to rest the eyes.

     I think this is my favorite wreath card so far.  I love the vintage feel to the colors and the pearl accents.  I did not use a central circle stamp around the sentiment and even though I love the ones that have it, I think I like this one better with the pale flowers inside. 
     I used the Altenew mini ink cube set for the greens  then memento ink for the pink and purple.  I also used Gina K Designs Black Onxy ink for the sentiments. 
     In addition to the pearl accents I used Wink of Stella glimmer pen on the large flowers.