- Big Dot Embossing Folder EF-0044
- Candy Cane Cutie Die Set DI-0552
- Arctic Wonder Die Set DI-0557
- Holiday Sentiment Stacks Stamps Set SS-070
- Arctic Wonder Stamp Set SS-0706
- Kit Materials to create FOUR Cards
Joy Hope Wonder Card: Acrylic Block Smooshed Background
- Color an acrylic block with several water-based markers or press with water-based ink pads.
- Spritz with water and then smoosh acrylic block down onto an A2 (4 1/4” x 5 1/2”) panel of Bristol paper. Weight acrylic block down and don’t remove weight or block till dry.
- When dry trim panel down to 4” x 5 1/4” panel and adhere onto an A2 top-folding made from Whip Cream cardstock.
- Stamp and white heat emboss a sentiment.
- Stamp two polar bears and iceberg in Black Licorice and star from in Cool Pool onto Bristol paper.
- Watercolor bears and iceberg with water-based ink then cut all the images out with matching dies or scissors.
- Adhere image to card front with foam tape.
Peaceful Holiday Card: Smooshed Panel Background
- Color a large sheet of acetate or laminated cardstock with several water-based markers or press with water-based ink pads.
- Spritz with water and then smoosh an A2 (4 1/4” x 5 1/2”) panel of Bristol onto watered down ink.
- Pick up panel and then use a brush to absorb excess ink from panel and to move ink around to fill in any white spaces. Set aside to dry.
- When dry adhere onto an A2 top-folding made from Whip Cream cardstock and then stamp sentiment in Black Licorice.
- Stamp three polar bears in Black Licorice onto Bristol paper, then watercolor images in with water-based ink. Die cut with matching dies.
- Trim Whip Cream cardstock down to create a 3/4” x 5 1/2” strip and adhere to card front with foam tape.
- Adhere images to card front with foam tape.
All is Calm Card: Easy Watercolor Ombre Background
- Color an A2 (4 1/4” x 5 1/2”) panel of Bristol paper with water-based markers or rub ink pad direct-to-paper to create stripe of color.
- Paint over stripes with a damp brush to blend inks together and to create to smooth the transition from one color to the next. Set aside to dry.
- When dry trim panel down to 3 3/4” x 5” and adhere onto an A2 top-folding made from Whip Cream cardstock.
- Stamp igloo in Licorice Black and watercolor with water-based ink. Fussy cut out.
- Curve sentiment on either acrylic block or stamp positioning tool to fit around igloo then stamp in Black Licorice onto card front.
- Stamp and white emboss snowflakes repeatedly over card front.
- Trim Whip Cream cardstock down to create a 3/4” x 4 1/4” strip and adhere to card front with foam tape. Adhere igloo to card front with foam tape.
