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This stunning card features the Night In Bethlehem stamp set and Bethlehem edgelits dies.  I used shimmer paper as the card base, silver foil card stock to create the buildings die cuts and champagne foil to create the character die cuts.

First, I cut the shimmer paper length-wise at 5 1/2" wide.  I then scored it at 4 1/4" and 8 1/2" from the top.  Finally I trimmed the "short" section down to 1 1/2".  Fold the card at the score marks so the top folds down and the small section on the bottom folds up.  This was done to help create the layered look.

Next, I stamped the large North star with versamark and embossed with silver embossing powder.  Then I stamped the stars stamp with versamark and sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter.

Using snail adhesive, I attached the larger edgelits background to the top section.  I used dimensionals to adhere the smaller edgelit to the bottom section to help it stand out from the background.  Lastly, I used dimensionals again to adhere the figures as the top layer.

Finally, I stamped the sentiment on the front and inside with Merry Merlot ink to give it a little "pop" of color.

This is a must have stamp set as you can create some of the most elegant Christmas cards.

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Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Heat Tool [129053]	Clear Block Starter Bundle [129851]
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]	Stampin' Scrub [126200]	Stampin' Mist [102394]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad [147112]	Champagne Foil Sheets [144748]
Night In Bethlehem Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144809]	Bethlehem Edgelits Dies [144676]

Christmas in July Blog Hop!

**Star of Wonder Shaker Card**

Using embossing and watercolor techniques, this card will be loved by any recipient!  Tempting Turquoise is used for the card stock and primary ink pad color.  I used Tempting Turquoise and a little bit of Bermuda Bay and Soft Sky on the water colored white shimmer card stock using the aqua painters. After allowing the water colored paper to completely dry, I stamped the large star from the Star of Light stamp set with Versamark and used silver embossing powder to give it that extra special touch.  I finished off the shaker card using adhesive strips, white glitter, a window sheet and topped with either Whisper White or White Shimmer cardstock.  I attached the "shaker" to the card front with multipurpose glue (it's easier to attach the watercolored paper to the card base first, then build the shaker on that).  I stamped the expressions in Tempting Turquoise from the same stamp set and the inside star with Crushed Curry.  Lastly, I added a bit of pizzazz to the front by using the "snowflake" washi tape.

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]	Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067]	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad [126952]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181]	Window Sheets [142314]	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Embossing Buddy [103083]
Heat Tool [129053]	Clear Block Starter Bundle [129851]	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]	Stampin' Scrub [126200]	Stampin' Mist [102394]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set [142110]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173]	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]	Aqua Painters [103954]

Summer Lovin' Blog Hop!

Thanks for hoppin on over to my blog!  I'm so excited to share this card! I LOVE the 4th of July (and bling)! This patriotic card is made using the incredible new embossing paste and embossing mask with stars.  It is super easy to use and you can make any color you want using the ink refills.  I layered Pacific Point card stock, red glimmer paper and white card stock on top of the embossing paste.  I stamped the white card stock with Let's Celebrate from the Birthday Delivery stamp set by masking the "Your Day!" part of the stamp with a sticky note.  I used the Brushwork Alphabet stamp set to spell out "Celebrate America". I stamped a start border using the stars from the Tabs for Everything stamp set for a perfect way to celebrate the red, white & blue!

Have a happy & safe 4th of July everyone!

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Father's Day Blog Hop

Front

 Inside

This classic was made with the Country Livin' and Guy Greetings stamp sets.  I started with a Basic Gray card stock card base (8 1/2"x 5" folded in half) and layered the Wood Textures DSP (4"x 4 3/4") and Tip Top Taupe cardstock (3 3/4" x 4 1/2") on top.  The inside insert is made from Tip Top Taupe cardstock (3 3/4" x 4 1/2"). I then used the aqua painters to give the water color effects.  I used Stampin Write markers in Cherry Cobbler, Soft Sky and Daffodil Delight.  I used Stampin ink pads in Garden Green, Soft Suede, Smoky Slate and Basic Black. 

The truck image was stamped with Basic Black. I used paper snips to fussy cut it out of whisper white cardstock and attached it with Stampin dimensionals to give it a little "pop". The greetings on front and inside are in Early Espresso.  I attached the card stock and Wood Textures DSP with snail adhesive. Lastly, I frayed the Copper Trim ribbon and attached with glue dots.

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