I think it's time to think about Christmas cards, don't you? When I think of Christmas I often think of stepped up cards with layers and texture and sparkle. This is our chance to go all out and impress ourselves with what we can create. Today I have a beautiful Cottage Wreaths Christmas card idea to share, a card that is super easy to create. But that's our secret. I will also share my top tips for creating texture and elegance to your holiday cards this year.
The first way to add texture and elegance to your cards is to use an embossing folder.
You can create the perfect textured background of sheet music using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. Inspired by the traditional Christmas song “Joy to the World,” this 3D embossing folder not only allows you to easily add texture to your Christmas cards but it will also give them a festive touch that everyone will love. In my video below I will show you how to age the embossed layer.
The main feature on my card is created using the Cottage Wreaths bundle. This bundle will add not only texture but layers - my second easy tip.
This bundle is perfect for creating elegant holiday wreaths. You can make wreaths for tags or put them on cards to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The wreaths look lovely paired with the festive greetings in this set, or you can use them alone to make them suit any occasion.
The dies include wreaths along with a variety of shapes you can use to embellish them. Cut out leaves, bows, and more. Customize your wreath for any occasion. Wreaths are perfect for the holidays, but they can also be used throughout the year just by changing the color scheme. So get creative and see what you can do.
A bonus tip: add a layer of beautiful Christmas paper. This adds visual interest and can coordinate colors on your card.
Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Shaded Spruce, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede
Soft Succulent: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3" square
Shaded Spruce: 3" square
Real Red: 1 3/4" square
Basic White: (3) 3/4" squares; scrap for phrase
Boughs of Holly: 5 1/4" x 4"