Hello crafty friends!
It’s Ceal here. Are you a fan of nutcrackers? Some people are, some not. I have a friend who loves them and has quite the collection. Me, I like them but not a huge fan. I do like Nutcracker Ballet though.
Today I am sharing a couple cards using our Stardream Metallic Cardstock in reds and greens for the Christmas Season along with the Nutcracker die set. I love using die cuts sets but they are a labor of love because of all the pieces you have to put together.
To make these cards, I started with a top folding precut and scored Classic Crest Solar White. Did you know that CutCardStock will cut your cardstock to A2 size or any size you want for an additional $3 per package? The cut is so clean and straight. It makes it so quick and easy to create a card project.
For the top card, I used the white base and a panel of Stardream Fairway Metallic dry embossed with the Berries & Boughs by Concord & 9th. Next I cut out an oval from the same cardstock using a die from the set. The sprig is cut from Lessebo Hunter Green, however the face and hands are cut from Cougar Natural. I used Juniper (red) Metallic for his suit, and accented it with Gold Metallic. I cut the boots out of Mars (Maroon) Metallic.
The first card doesn’t have a sentiment but not every card has to have a sentiment… its okay.
The second card was made with the same supplies as the first, I just used white instead of green. This time I did add a “Merry” sentiment to the front of the card and didn’t add the greenery sprigs for a different look.
Until next time, stay crafty!