Hello, Welcome to SSS Diecember 2021 Blog Hop Day 2. For today I made Christmas Candle Cards featuring the new:
- Party Candle
- Privet Branch
- Imperia Plate Wafer Dies.
I also used SSS Etched Laurel Leaves wafer dies, a die from CZ Chunky Trees and Holly die set, and a few dies from the Tim Holtz Funky festive die set.
The sentiments are from the SSS Winter Birds stamp set and SSS Slimline Sentiment Strips.
Party Candle Die Set
The star of the day is Party Candle wafer dies.
- The die set contans 4 cutting dies. One will cut the candle intricate detail, other a solid candle piece, and the other two will die-cut the candle flame.
- The set is small but for a price under $5 USD this is defo a must-have.
- You can combine Party Candle die set with other supplies in your stash to create fun and beautiful cards for any occasions.
I made Christmas cards but the sky’s the limit. These are 2 variations of the same idea.
Christmas Candle CardS
Here is a list of the parts of the card and die sets used:
- Candles : Party Candle Wafer Dies
- Branches and leaves : Privet Branches , Etched Laurel Leaves , CZ Chunky Tree and Holly die set.
- Pine cones and sprigs : Funky Festive Thinlits Die Set
- Backgrounds : River Damask Embossing Folder , Imperia Plate
The Cardmaking Process
First, I used the Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 Die Cutting Machine to die-cut all the pieces.
I used different cardstock qualities to die-cut different pieces listed below:
- Candles: Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB, CRIMSON GLITTER Cardstock
- Flames: SSS Matte Gold cardstock and Gold Glitter cardstock.
- Leaves and sprigs : Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB
- The Holly leaves, were made using a die from CZ Chunky Tree and Holly die set and Gold Glitter cardstock.
Then, I added colour to the white pieces using SSS Blending Brushes and Distress inks.
Here is a list of the inks used :
- Leaves: Gathered Twigs , Pine Needles and Rustic Wilderness Distress Inks
- Sprigs: Gathered Twigs and Fired Brick Distress Ink.
Backgrounds
- For the backgrounds, I used two 4″ x 5-1/4″ inches pieces of SSS Mint Cardstock .
- I embossed one of the pieces using River Damask Embossing Folder and I die cut the other piece using Imperia Plate wafer die.
- Using a SSS Blending Brush, I applied Pine Needles Distress Oxide Ink around the edges of the background pieces and I glued them on a top folding C6 card bases.
Foliage and Finisfing touches
- For the foliage arrangments in both cards, I trimmed different sections of the large branch created by Privet Branches wafer die to create shorter parts.
- I also trimmed the sprigs made using dies from the Funky Festive Thinlits Die Set to fit my arrangment.
- Once the cards were assambled , I diluted white acrylic paint with a little bit of water and I splattered the backgrounds.
- I embellished using pearls.
Assembling the cards
To assemble this 3 candle C6 Christmas card:
- I glued a candle on the center of the background panel and I cut a candle in half to make two smaller candles.
- Then, I glued the smaller candles to the sides of the larger candle.
- Using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive ( Liquid glue), I glued all the pieces directly over the background panel.
The sentiment is from SSS Winter Birds stamp set and I stamped it using VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad over Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB.
This card is a lot more simple but I used Squares Foam Pad Adhesives to add dimension to the candle and banner to add interest.
The sentiment is preprinted from the Slimline Sentiments Strips pack.
Blog Hop
- Simon Says Stamp Blog
- Laura Bassen
- Keisha Charles
- Bibi Cameron You are Here!!
- Vicky Papaioannou
- Kulbir Kirkland
- Mindy Eggen
- Barb Engler
- Norine Borys
- Emma Williams
- Bobbi Lemanski
- Dilay Nacar
Giveaway
- Simon Says Stamp is giving away aĀ $25 couponĀ to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section.
- Winners will be randomly chosen and posted on the Simon Says StampĀ blog on Wednesday, the 8th of December.
Click here to see Dies on SALE from 99c /99p
That’s all for today.
I hope I’ve inspired you to create Christmas candle cards!!
Thanks for stopping by
X
Bibi
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Check out my previous Diecember 2021 post here.
Suplies List
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Helena Stanser says
Lovely holiday cards!
Tammy Lynne Davis says
Your cards are so beautiful! I cannot believe how versatile this candle die is!
Carol DuBois says
Love these cards, beautiful. Thank you.
Peg Frushour says
I wouldn’t have thought to use the candles as Christmas candles. Beautiful cards!
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says
Creative & festive use of the candles for Christmas.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Karen Draper says
Lovely, versatile designs.
Nancy Roth says
These are so beautiful. Love the triple candles. Thanks for the idea of using the candles for something other than birthdays!
Nandini Karmarkar says
Both cards are very beautiful and festive. I love the new release!
Candy T says
Thank you for showing another way to use candles! Wouldn’t have thought of this. Beautiful card.
Roblyn Henry says
Such a beautiful card – and so creative to use the birthday candles!
Bev Chapman says
Love all the new ideas and pretty dies thanks for sharing
Sharon Gullikson says
I like how you made the candles into a Christmas look. I wouldn’t have thought of that. Nice
Sherry Letchford says
These cards are so pretty I may steal your idea
MaryH says
You always amaze and create such wonderful, beautiful cards! Always a treat to view your makes.
Susan Lang says
When I think candle, I think birthday. I love this idea!
Teri Smith says
Your cards take my breath away Bibi! That background is stunning & what a great idea using the candle dies for Christmas & not just birthday celebrations.
Kathleen Fink says
Wow I never thought of using the candle for a wreath..great inspiration!
Deb Tilton says
like that you used the candle for Christmas cards
Maureen Reiss says
Amazing cards!!!! I love how you turned these Birthday candles into Gorgeous Christmas cards!!!!
Eva N says
Stunning, as always! Love how you used mostly non-Christmas elements to create these, as it shows us how to get a lot more value from our dies. Thank you!
Debbie Frank says
Absolutely gorgeous!
Kelsey Thomas says
These are gorgeous!
Patricia Wilson says
These cards made me smile. The colors were gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Heather McLaughlin says
Wow! I saw a video with the candles used for birthdays, but I never would have thought to make a gorgeous Christmas card out of them. Such a great idea and just shows the versatility. Thank you, these are stunning.
Dee Earnshaw says
fabulous cards – LOVE the bright colors you used on them
Lara Read says
Great idea to use bday candles for Christmas card
Trish Cox says
I have been wanting some attractive candle dies and was thrilled to see these dies that Simon Says Stamp announced this week. I already have mine on order.
Nancy K Rodeberg says
Christmas candle cards, what a beautiful idea! Gorgeous!
Alice says
So elegant!
Cindy M says
LOVE LOVE LOVE these cards!
Paula Haller says
Beautiful! I love how you’ve combined different dies and cardstocks to create such a lovely, joyful centerpiece.
Salish Sea Stamper says
I felt such a sense of nostalgia as soon as I saw your card, Bibi! The traditional look of candles and greenery took me back to my childhood Christmases – thank you for the trip back in time! Your cards are beautiful, by the way! Love the candle die!
Giselle D. says
I love that you used the candles for Christmas cards instead of the usual birthday! The way you ink blended the backgrounds is so pretty, your cards are beautiful.
Steffi H. says
Your mint colored cards are looking very festive.
Cyndi Morris says
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the beautiful colors.
Lisa S says
These are really pretty, and I love the colors.
Meghan says
Beautiful cards, colors, and ink blending! I just LOVE THEM!
Cathy B says
Beautiful cards and a great way to stretch your dies! This is another great release from Simon.
Lisa Achilles says
Your cards are simply stunning. The colors are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Janet D. says
So beautiful…love that you used the candle die so differently!
Andre M. says
Fab combo of dies to create these two lovely cards, love the pretty greens you’ve used.
DebbieC says
Gorgeous cards. When I saw the candle die I immediately thought of birthday buto you showed me how great they look as Christmas…just add glitter. I love the mint cardstock with the pine needle ink…a must try for me.
Jeanne Rice says
So pretty. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lori Spitzer says
Hi, Bibi – Love the candles!! The backgrounds are pretty, too.
TFS –
Lori S in PA
Jan Butler says
Bibi, I’m so happy to find you here with Simon Says stamps. Enjoyed your stint at Tonic Studios. Your cards are FABULOUS! You have such great creative sense.
Mary Holshouser says
Fantastic cards. Love the arrangements
under the candles. thanks for sharing
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Barbara-Jean says
those candle dies truly are versatile! lovely cards
Debbie says
Wonderful cards on this blog hop.
Isabelle says
Your cards are beautiful ! I love your colors’ selection.
Alexandra Y says
Such wonderful cards!!!
Heike says
Really like how you turned the candles into Christmas candles.
Jennaās says
This is the most beautiful card Iāve seen yet thank you so much for sharing
Diane Zalusky says
Love your holiday cards
Jenni King says
beautiful! love how you used the bday candles for Christmas.
Marilee Dies says
These cards are beautiful and I love the candles!
HELEN V says
CLASSY Cards.. I don’t do foil.. But I love the LOOK! TY !! š
Bibi Cameron says
Thank you Helen, I haven’t used foil on these cards.x
Marisela Delgado says
So beautiful!
Keri Hubers says
Adorable!!
Viveca says
Gorgeous and festive.
Thanks for sharing the creative process.
Valerie says
These two cards are my favorite of those whole inspiration blogs. Absolutely beautiful and creative use of the candle die!
Leigh Gardner says
Beautiful out-of-the box design with the candles – thanks for the idea
Cheriese H says
Gorgeous cards!
CINDY Aguirre says
Gorgeous card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sarah Jimenez says
Youāre cards are glowing!!! These were the first cards to catch my attention in the SSS thumbnail!!! š Thank you for sharing the cards and the process.
Paola McNeeley says
So lovely! Thanks for the inspiration.
Denise Bryant says
Gorgeous cards! I love the idea of using the candles for holiday cards! Beautiful colors and designs!
Megan Richardson says
great cards, I hadn’t imagined using the candle for seasonal cards – thank you for the inspiration, I had not thought beyond birthday candle
Ann Apolito says
Love the aqua backgrounds; it really sets off the candles.
Kathy Raker says
Love all the new products! Fabulous card with candles and greenery. Different look, very elegant.
Shannon Lashley says
Always beautiful, thoughtful and classy, Bibi! Another wonderful design! Thank you for sharing xoxo
Stacy V says
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! You’ve inspired me to do a green blended and textured background š
BECCA YAHRLING says
Wow, these are absolutely stunning and I love all the gorgeous layers & BG!!
Karen Erickson says
Very pretty cards
Mitzi says
Another great way to use a candle die. I also looked at the older post and really like the “thank you” card using the branch.
Lindar C says
Wow! I think these cards are stunning!!
Lagene says
Awesome creations, I love the dies and especially love the addition of sparkle in your elements!
Lori says
Very creative using the Birthday candles for a Holiday
Love all of the sparkle, thanks for sharing.
Mirella Rogan says
Wow, how beautiful are these?!
Rebekka says
Just lovely!
Karen L K says
Wow I love that you made Christmas cards with those candles! So great looking!
Melanie Barrett says
So elegant and colorful!
Lauryne+Cunningham says
Wow! I love the texture and the vivid colors- so pretty!
Cynthia Johnson says
I love your cards. The backgrounds are awesome!
Jeanne Beam says
Beautiful cards! Love the colorsā¦
Thanks for sharing.
Jenny Sijan says
Oh my gosh!!! I LOVE the holiday spin with the candle. My husband would, too. I may have to make one for him this year.
Roxanne says
thank you so much for the inspiration
RBartz says
Such elegant cards, Bibi! Love all the texture they have!
Pauline Godfrey says
Beautiful cards! Lovely designs, thanks for sharing!
Louanne Collins says
Lovely holiday cards – like how you used the candles! This is a wonderful December release – many things on my list for Santa!
Patty+A+Eifert says
Stunning cards! Love all the detail!
Angie D Cammack says
Both cards are beautiful. I love the one that looks like a centerpiece. Thanks so much for sharing and such great inspiration. š
Cindy says
Really stunning! Thanks for your inspiration!
Joy Meadows says
Such gorgeous cards, Bibi! Your cards are always so well done and I want to thank you for sharing your talent!
Sandy Knecht says
Beautiful cards using the candles.
barbara lassiter says
Wow! I love these from the background to the creative use of the candle die to make Christmas cards! Awesome!
Shar Zar says
Your sparkly die cuts add some dazzle.
Karen Baughman says
I love how you layered so many products together.
Patricia Coleman says
Such lovely cards, thank you for sharing!!
Sue D says
Love the backgrounds for these pretty sparkly candles.
tina Z says
Beautiful design and colors!