Hi there, Phew! I managed to put together this fun fold Christmas card this morning for today’s Simon Says Stamp “Make Merry Blog Hop day 2”.
I used images from Santa’s Sleight Ride Slider stamp set and Falling Snow Acetate Sheets from this new release!
united we craft
So my participation today couldn’t be possible without the help of my dear friend Debby Hughes.
We have been aware that due to Coronavirus any postage could be a little bit delayed arriving in the UK and the local mail service is experiencing some delays.
So we have been helping each other behind the scenes when needed. She only lives 3 hours driving from me. The local postal service usually takes a day to deliver but now it is taking 2, 3 days, and up to 15.
So while my SSS goodies arrive, she kindly sent me a care package a couple of days ago and luckily it arrived yesterday late afternoon.
It was funny as I was emailing Simon Says Stamp to tell them that I just couldn’t make it for today when the postman was sliding Debby’s happy mail through the door.
My youngest daughter was screaming Royal Mail.. Royal Mail !!! Debby’s friendship felt like Christmas more than ever… lol.
So Debby’s sent me some supplies, die cuts, and pre- stamped images, and also various acetate sheets so I could use these supplies to put something together for you today.
Hooray to Debby!!
SANTA SLEIGHT XMAS CARD
So Debby stamped the images from Santa’s Sleight Ride Slider using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink on Arches watercolor paper and she die-cut them using coordinating dies.
I then added colours using Zigs and foam mounted them on an inked background.
The background
For the background I used a mixture of blue, lilac and black Distress Inks ( listed below) on smooth white cardstock 300 grams.
To create white freckles, I sprayed the paper with water using a Nuvo Mist bottle.
I also splattered white acrylic paint diluted with water.
heat foiled acetate sheets
I was planning to make a shaker card but I wanted to give you an extra idea to used Falling Snow Acetate Sheets.
So first, I foiled the acetate sheet with the large Merry Christmas sentiment using my neglected MINC foiling machine and Heidi Swap gold foil.
I then die cut two frames using Double Stitched Frames Dies and I added one gold frame in the front of the acetate and a white at the back.
As the Double Stitches Frames Dies do not cut the outer edge, I trimmed all around the threesides of the die-cut frames but I leave a wider flap on one of the sides so that I could use it to create a hinge to stick the acetate window behind the background panel.
Once the window was glued to the panel I added this onto a card base ( 4-1/2 x 6″ inches).
Instead of a stamped images, you can also use a family picture underneath the acetate sheets to make a personalized Xmas card … this will look fab!!
Blog Hop
- Simon Says Stamp Blog Your Next Stop!!
- Laura Bassen
- Debby Hughes
- Amanda Korotkova
- Heather Hoffman
- Yoonsun Hur
- Laurie Willison
- Bobbi Lemanski
- Preeti Chandran
- Dana Joy
- Daniel West
- Keisha Charles
- Anna-Karin Evaldsson
- Bibi Cameron You are Here!!!
giveaway
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 14th of October.
THIRSTY FOR MORE MAKE MERRY IDEAS?
Check super simple snowflake projects in my next post here…
Thats all for today
Thanks for stopping by.
X
Bibi
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I can’t tell you how much I love this card. The absolutely beautiful scene & the gold foiling on the acetate overlay, outstanding!
Beautiful card and how lucky to live not far from Debby so you could share supplies. Love the look of the acetate sheets, would love to give them a go.
Your card is so exceptionally beautiful!!! What a lovely gift it would be to get in the mail. I would keep it forever!! Great job using what the supplies you got from Debbie!
This is such a fabulous card! Anyone would be amazed to receive it. Thanks for the ideas!
Crafty friends are the best, so glad that Debby was able to help you out to create this stunning Christmas scene! The framing is gorgeous, thanks for sharing.
Just beautiful. Love the see through window.
I haven’t seen your blog in a long time!! This card is so different and cute! I like the panel–that makes it even more special. The sky looks great, and the little houses. SO CUTE
“That’s what friends are for…”So happy Debby was willing and able to “lend a hand” so you could complete your gorgeous card project!! It is absolutely STUNNING!!
Love this card!
Beautiful card!
Oh my goodness this is such a stunning card. I absolutely love it!!
Absolutely gorgeous card! What wonderful friends card makers truly have!
Okay I have to sit down and study this card a whole lot more because it’s fantastic!
What a fun card design! Thanks for sharing!
WOW! Such a beautiful scene!! Such a beautiful card!! Love the gold!!! Absolutely Amazing!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia Rodriguez
Migdalia’s Crafts
WOW! Beautiful card. I’m so glad Debby sent you the supplies so that you could create such a stunning card. It’s perfect in every way with the gold frame & acetate showcasing this Christmas scene.
Wow, this is just stunning! How great that Debby came to the rescue – what a great friend to have there! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Gorgeous card! SO clever using the acetate on front! Makes the card extra special!
What a neat card!
Isn’t it great to have such wonderful friends… love the card and I have been wondering about the acetates. Someone said you can use them with a laminator also. I think I might give it a try. Great save and an awesome card!
Thank you, yes you can use them with a laminator too 🙂 .
What a clever way to use the acetate sheets – love your cards!
Your card is outstanding. Great inspiration. Thanks.
I love this story and that you were able to complete your beautiful card for this hop with the help from a friend!
Wow! What a great idea! I never think of making cards like this! Thanks for the inspiration! ❤️❤️
Your card looks fabulous. Beautiful choice of colours. How lucky to have a caring friend, happy mails are the best.
This is by far my favorite Christmas card so far this year!! This card is phenomenal!! Bravo!!
wow this is just stunning – love the gold
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Cute card! Nice to hear about Debbie helping you out.
Beautiful! Pretty! Fun!
You are fortunate to have a great (also talented) friend such as Debby. Your card is so lovely, it makes me feel the excitement of Christmas Eve festivities! I love that you colored with zig’s, as those are my only investment of markers, so I love seeing them used. You showcased the release products so beautifully( and under pressure-bonus points!) thank you for sharing.
Beautiful card, love the colours and the foiling.
The acetate window makes this card even more amazing. Beautiful work!
love this card
You always make such gorgeous cards and this one is no exception!! I love those acetate sheets and will definitely have to try them.
This is beautiful. I love the acetate hinged window idea.
I love your card not just because it is beautiful and fun, but it also shows what a great friendship card-makers have. We need love like that now-a-days. The SSS Make Merry release is absolute the best.
WOW love your beautiful card!!!
Stunning! Thanks for sharing your art!
Super cute card with a lot of work !! Thanks for sharing 🙂
WOW!! Stunning doesn’t even come close.
What a sweet scene Bibi. Love the images, the coloring… the sky is awesome… and I also love the clear cover. Thank you for the inspiration! Be safe and God bless!
I would love to have a card maker close..lucky you to be able to share supplies. Just love your foiling on your card. Thank you for sharing.
What a great idea for the acetate sheet! I love the extra layer to open and reveal even more detail on the scene inside. And that scene! It’s just so colorful and intricate. Stunning and impressive!
I love this acetate window over the card! So inspiring. Isn’t it fun to have a cohort who shares supplies? You are blessed!!
I love the ‘Merry Christmas’ card – it is beautiful!
Your Santa card is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it!
Enjoyed your creative ideas for this blog – & appreciate that you & Debby help each other out so we all have the benefit of both of your creative artistry! Thanks for the inspiration!
It’s so nice to hear a story of sharing and friendship between you and Debbie. The card is wonderful, traditional but cute, bright and happy and perfect for the season for any number of people.
Wow, that is such a fun card! I love the unexpected design of it!
Striking color!
Such a beautiful, unique card. Love it!
Amazing card, Bibi. Thank you for sharing the technique. It was a wonderful story that Debby came through for you to be able to participate. Nice to have help from friends.
This is absolutely amazing! I already admired it on Insta, and it’s still a jaw dropper, even second time round!
Love the acetate ovey lay the card is outstanding! The coloring is beautiful and I like the snowflakes too.
Thanks for sharing.
Crafty friends ARE the best friends! Your card is gorgeous!
Beautiful card! Just stunning!
Love your card!!!
Wow is is SOOOOOO Beautiful done and looooove the gold touches Thankyou xxxooo
Your card is adorable! Thanks for sharing.
So many beautiful details on this stunning card!
That card is amazing!!! The attention to detail is beautiful!
What a delightful card! so festive! Hope Santa’s sleigh travels faster than the postal service!
Wonderful creativity. Especially like how you framed the front. Ordered the Santa Slider and looking fwd to rcving to get a start on my Christmas cards.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
I love that you did not make it into a shaker card. The heat foiled acetate frame makes it look like artwork you’d hang in a gallery. Gorgeous!!
lynne
Hi, Bibi –
It’s great that Debby H was able to help you. Friends like that are worth their weight in gold!! It’s wonderful that you two are close enough to want to help each other and not undercut each other.
Your card is very, very beautiful. You are such a talent!!
Lori in PA (USA)
Beautiful! I had not thought of using the acetate sheets that way, someone else on the hop did that too. Now I have to order them!
An absolutely fabulous card! What a great way to end this blog hop!!!
That acetate overlay is just so pretty and raises this card to the next level!
I really like the gold lettering on the acetate, and the sequins add a special touch.
What a beautiful card ! I love the idea.
What a friend you have in Debby! What a blessing! Gorgeous card! Love the acetate! 💜
WOW I love this card so so much!! How wonderful that you have such a great crafting friend!!
What a fun card! I just love the Santa’s Sleigh Ride Slider set.
Very cute card. Love your idea of using a foiled acetate cover for a photo card. I have never seen that before.
I have ever seen a card with a window panel over the front like that but I absolutely love it. What a neat idea and now I really want to try one!
You have totally intrigued me with uses for that acetate..love the look.
Love this release! A hit out of the ball park! Lovin your Card immensely, so unique!
Beautiful card! So grateful Debbi came to your rescue!! Thanks for creating and sharing!
Your card is stunning! I would to receive a card like this! 😍 Thanks for sharing!
Your card is beautiful. Aren’t crafty friends the best😊
So wonderful to have a friend with the same job / hobby. I have quilting friends and it’s wonderful to help one another.
Your card is lovely and I’m crazy about the acetate front. It’s just fantastic. Hurray for you, Debby and the Royal Mail LOL!
Beautiful card! And what a sweet friend to send you images while you wait for your own supplies! That’s part of why I love the crafting community.
I’m glad your friend Debbie helped you out with the supplies to make this delightful card!
This is my idea of a fancy Christmas card. Beautiful and very traditional. I love it! This SSS release has so many wonderful things!
What a treat this card is! Truly a delight with its awesome images and coloring! Love the acetate front!
The snowflake box and tags are beautiful too! I’ll be checking out that post!
Your card is so elegant and festive!! Gives me holiday vibes
Using the acetate for a window above your stamped images was such a good idea. I think I might like to make something similar, but use one of my window dies to frame the acetate, and then stamp an outside scene beneath it. Thanks for sparking a new idea!
Love how you used the acetate as the cover for your card! It’s beautiful!
Wow! Stunning card! You’ve convinced me to try foiling!
Gorgeous card!
Wow! What a stunning card! I love the acetate overlay-so beautiful and festive!
Absolutely GORGEOUS card!!!!!! I love it!!!
Beautiful card! I love the way you layered the clear acetate over the front of the card.
Wow! Such a gorgeous card. I love that little scene and the overlay is just fabulous. Yay Debby! The crafting community is truly great.
Very beautiful and elegant! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Bibi, your card was stunning! I love the story of Debby going to your rescue, it just speaks to the Christmas spirit. One thing I’m sure of? You would do the same for her. Thank you for this wonderful rendition and lovely tale of friendship.
Thank you very much. I have done it in the past for her as well. I realized she was struggling with postage so I sent her a first care package, sadly it was delayed. Today I just wanted to share our behind scenes so people can realize that sometimes when there is a small struggle there is also someone willing to help. Sending hugs. x
What a fabulous idea.
Love the clear window to the
beautiful scene. thanks for
sharing.
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Love the scene you created and the acetate sheet adds a lovely layer!
Your card is beautiful & I’m sure would delight anyone who receives it 😁😍. Really loved reading the story of you & Debby helping each other out, that is what our wonderful hobby is all about. Thank you for sharing 🤗
The gold frame with the acetate window really amped up this cute Christmas scene. Great card
Great idea using the acetate. Will have to give it a try.
Spectacular card! Love the shine.
What a fun card. Love it!
What a Merry card and I love the story you tell about crafting friends reaching out to each other. We need some positive news these days – thanks for sharing!
Great release! I love your creation, especially how you created the clear acetate front flap ! Aren’t crafting friends special!!!!!!
Thanks 4 ideas with snowflakes
I’m so happy you have such a great friend to send you the supplies you needed to make this awesome card! I love the acetate over your stamped images. Great collaboration with a friend!
Beautiful card–and so cool that you and Debbi are helping each other out behind the scenes. Our postal service is quite slow as well, I have yet to receive my latest card kit, it’s frustrating when I decide to use the kit to make a BD card for someone special from the kit and end up having to re-imagine because it’s the middle of the month and the kit has yet to arrive! Stay safe and stay well!
The acetate overlay is such a neat idea. Thanks for the new snowflake die project too.
I love how you used the gold around your Merry Christmas card!
Love the acetate front it makes the card more elegant. TFS
Your card is fantastic! I love it so much. I love making cards with acetate but never seen someone uses foil! :O Thank you for the tip!
So pretty and special!
This card is so lovely! The foiling and gold card stock are beautiful and the scene you created is so pretty! Thank goodness for such a kind friend!
Such a beautiful card and a great idea to use the acetate as a hinge.
Great design. I didn’t know the acetate could be foiled onto. Nice share.
Terrific card design.
This card is so neat looking
and love the images and
lovely coloring. Great idea
with the hinge part.
Carla from Utah
Lovely card, thank you for sharing
What an adorable card! I love it! It’s great to have friends who share.
wow, so beautiful!
I love your golden frame on that fun , colorful card.
Lovely!
Just so pretty! A work of art!
Your card is beautifully designed and your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. It’s wonderful the way the crafting community supports each other.