Spellbinders Guest Design-Sweet Christmas (Part 1)

Hello friends!

The following is my guest post over Spellbinders Blog on Sept. 4th.

I don't want to miss the chance to share them with you, here it is!

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 It is never too early to start creating Christmas projects now that the Fall is in the air. 


Shapeabilities Hanging Stockings Etched Dies A Sweet Christmas by Sharyn Sowell
from: Spellbinders

The latest Christmas Die “Hanging Stockings” will help you get into the creating mood with Christmas projects. 

I am sharing the step-by-step instructions in the following:

1. Create a colorful background: With Distress Oxide Ink, I blended a mix of green, red and yellow onto a piece of white card stock.

2. Droplets of water: apply a few drops of water and quickly wipe off the water. This is the easiest way to create an interesting and organic background.

3. Glitter Paper: Die Cut “Hanging Stockings” with the glitter paper. Add an extra piece of white die cut underneath for a subtle dimension and interest.

4. Add sentiment “Merry Christmas” from “Santa Parade”.

5. Embellish the scene with sequins.

Shapeabilities Santa Parade Etched Dies A Sweet Christmas by Sharyn Sowell

For the background, you certainly can use any color of your choice. A magical night sky or a warm glow (such as this one I create) is perfect for silhouette images like this. You can even mass produce this design for your family Christmas cards! 

I hope that you are inspired by today’s post. I will be back in a few days to share more cards from the stunningly-designed “A Sweet Christmas Collection” by Sharyn Sowell. Thank you so much for stopping by!

“A Sweet Christmas Collection” by Sharyn Sowell

Spellbinders Supplies:

Hanging Stocking

Santa Parade

Tools N One

Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other Supplies:

Distress Oxide (Cracked Pistachio, Mustard Seed, Feathered Peacock, Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple)

DCWV 6x6 Metallics Glitter and Foil Washi Stack

Gold sequins (Lilac Lane)

Neenah Card Stock

Bazzill Card Stock (Black)