Watercolor and Snowflakes

Merry, merry! It's getting festive around here on my blog! I hope you are enjoying the cards I've shared so far with you and that it's inspired you to create some of your own for giving.

My next card is one of my favorites this year. It's simple, vibrant and perfect for winter.

 

I love snowflakes...on paper! I'm not a huge fan of the snow unless I'm not going anywhere, then let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!! But around here near Chicago, we usually get a LOT of snow and cold temps, so I'm fine with seeing grass out there on my lawn in December.  But it makes for beautiful backdrops on your projects.

 I embossed the watercolor cardstock and used my Spectrum Sparkle Pens to color in the lower portion of it. You can't tell, but in person it's so sparkly! I added some pearls to the centers of the snowflakes for some fun as well. Simple sentiment and a bow, and here you have a gorgeous card to send out.

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SUPPLIES USED:

Signature Collection by Sara Davies Festive Wonder 5x7 Embossing Folder, Snow Flurry
Downton Abbey Pearls, White & Cream
Signature Collection Contemporary Christmas Festive Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set
Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Cardstock
Signature Collection by Sara Davies Festive Wonder 6x6 Paper Pad
Spectrum Sparkle Pens, Moonstone & Starry Sky
Versafine, Onyx Black

Festive Wonder Popcorn Box

'Tis the Season!! I'm so excited to share this project I created using the Signature Collection by Sara Davies, Festive Wonder and the Ultimate Tool! It makes making boxes so much fun. This would be perfect for a small gift card, or other little treats to tuck inside. 

I created the box using the Sweet Things embossing board for the Ultimate Tool with the 12x12 Festive Wonder Paper Pad. I punched two holes on either side and tied in a nice thick grosgrain ribbon for the handle. 

I embossed the tissue! This is such a fun way to add a little extra something to your holiday gift giving. I trimmed the tissue down to a skinner size to be able to fit into my die cutting machine. And honestly, I just folded it to fit inside the 5x7 folder and embossed it once. That's it! 

The little square sentiment was using a piece out of the 6"x6" Festive Wonder Paper Pad with my scalloped die and then the Season's Greetings is the new die from the Festive Wonder, Signature Collection by Sara Davies as well. I cut that out of the watercolor cardstock for added texture. I popped it up with some foam adhesive to give it some dimension.

Crafter's Companion has a lot of different items to create boxes, cards, and more!


PRODUCTS USED:

• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 5" X 7" Embossing Folder - Snow Flurry
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder Decorative Metal Die - Season's Greetings
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 12" x 12" Paper Pad
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 6" x 6" Paper Pad
• Sweet Treats Ultimate Embossing Board - Sweet Things
• The Ultimate Crafter's Companion 
• Watercolor Cardstock
• Die'Sire Essentials, Scalloped Squares

Festive Wonder Snow Flurry

I can't rave enough about this line of products that are the Signature Collection by Sara Davies, Festive Wonder. Seriously, amazing stuff right here. From metal dies, embossing folders to patterned paper and a great stamp set, they're must haves for winter/holiday crafting.

I made this card using another non-traditional color palette. I chose green, purple and white. And I love the way it came out! Very simple design, so this is definitely one you can recreate in a jiffy.

The embossing folder is probably my absolute favorite. I have a thing for them anyway, but this one is just awesome. Look at the detail in the snowflakes!!

Check out the other holiday themed 

products offered by Crafter's Companion. 

Stock up for yourself, or get a little holiday shopping done for the crafty folks on your list this year!

PRODUCTS USED:

• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 5" X 7" Embossing Folder - Snow Flurry
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder Stamp Set - Christmas Wishes
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Festive Wonder 6" x 6" Paper Pad
• Spectrum Noir Watercolor Cardstock 
• Spectrum Aqua Markers: Bud Green, Sea Green, Evergreen, Wildflower