This is my ninth card from the Totally Lovin' Christmas kit by Liz Thayer. It is another with only minimal changes, which enhance, but do not change the overall look of the card. My changes and/or additional are listed below.
1) I increased my card size from the traditional A2 size (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") to my favorite A6 sizing (4-1/2" x 6-1/4"). I did need to cut all new all the paper pieces larger and restamp my Christmas tree, but since I was donating the original kit pieces to my Mom, this was okay).
2) I decided to dry emboss the pink mat layer to add depth and texture. I have to say, I really think this added tremendously to the card look!
3) I colored my tree flowers with Copic markers, which I always thinks gives a more clear and beautiful look with shading control.
4) I added Wink Of Stella-Clear to add a touch of shimmer and mini pearls to each flower...I love these additions to the look!
5) I eliminated the loopy silver thread in the upper left corner between the silver foil layer and tree stamp layer. I didn't see any beauty added with the thread, and with my additions of embossing, shimmer, and pearls, I thought it a bit too much.
I am really thrilled with the final look of this card. That added embossing was a perfect idea if I don't say so myself!
Recipe ingredients: Stampin' Up products: Cardstocks--Whisper White and Blushing Bride. Champagne Foil. Stamps-=-Shine Bright (tree/ sentiment - 2019 Holiday/ p. 28). Embossing Folder--Filigree Frames (retired). Basic Pearls--2mm/ 1/16". Gold Faceted Gem (smallest)--tree topper. Punch--Curvy Corners (inside/ retired). Other: Copic coloring--Tree trunk--E21, E23, E27; Leaves--G82, YG67; Berries--RV29. Flowers--RV00, RV11, RV34. Wink of Stella--Clear. Pink Posh sequins. Chatterbox verse. Size A6--4-1/2 x 6-1/4 inches.
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