Non Traditional

The challenge was set - non traditional colours for Christmas.

Make a card using any colour that was not normally a Christmas colour so red, green,gold and silver were out as far as I was concerned.

I consulted my Color Coach having picked Soft Sky and here was the end result. I quietly think it wold have looked good in Blushing Bride as well.

The star is the largest from Bright and Beautiful, it is embossed in White onto Soft Sude.

My inspiration came from Pinterest when searching for something completely different.

Bright and Beautiful inspiration

I Christmas is coming so I have started planning my cards and what better stamp set is there for the Australian non snow Christmas than Bright and Beautiful. A few of my customers had bought the Bigshot and bundle set so that also helped my decision with where to start. 

Teamed with the star framelits this set makes for such lovely Christmas cards but as usual I like things to be versatile so birthday cards with the bundle were also a must.

This card uses - 

Cardstock Real Red, Whisper White card

Ink Real Red

Stamp Set Bright and Beautiful

Trim 5/8" organza ribbon

Tools trimmer

This card uses - 

Cardstock Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White card

Ink Real Red, Old Olive

Stamp Set Bright and Beautiful

Trim Burlap ribbon, frosted sequins

Tools trimmer, star framelits, small star punch

This card uses - 

Cardstock Night of Navy, Whisper White card, Silver Glimmer paper

Ink Night of Navy pad and pen

Stamp Set Bright and Beautiful

Tools trimmer, star Framelits, little star punch, star mask

What a Star!

A little while back Stampin Up ran a promotion with the Big Shot and bundles.

I know some of my customers took advantage of this great opportunity and I also know some of those Big Shots are still in the box! 

Well pull them out and get started. 

The Star Framelits were bundled with Bright & Beautiful knowing that all my ladies got this set bar 1 I thought that would be a great place to start.

Just using the framelits, the 2 smallest and the small star punch here is 2 very easy Birthday or Celebration cards.