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 a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section.
- Winners will be randomly chosen and posted on the Simon Says Stamp 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.
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Lovely holiday cards!
Your cards are so beautiful! I cannot believe how versatile this candle die is!
Love these cards, beautiful. Thank you.
I wouldn’t have thought to use the candles as Christmas candles. Beautiful cards!
Creative & festive use of the candles for Christmas.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Lovely, versatile designs.
These are so beautiful. Love the triple candles. Thanks for the idea of using the candles for something other than birthdays!
Both cards are very beautiful and festive. I love the new release!
Thank you for showing another way to use candles! Wouldn’t have thought of this. Beautiful card.
Such a beautiful card – and so creative to use the birthday candles!
Love all the new ideas and pretty dies thanks for sharing
I like how you made the candles into a Christmas look. I wouldn’t have thought of that. Nice
These cards are so pretty I may steal your idea
You always amaze and create such wonderful, beautiful cards! Always a treat to view your makes.
When I think candle, I think birthday. I love this idea!
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.
Wow I never thought of using the candle for a wreath..great inspiration!
like that you used the candle for Christmas cards
Amazing cards!!!! I love how you turned these Birthday candles into Gorgeous Christmas cards!!!!
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!
Absolutely gorgeous!
These are gorgeous!
These cards made me smile. The colors were gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
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.
fabulous cards – LOVE the bright colors you used on them
Great idea to use bday candles for Christmas card
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.
Christmas candle cards, what a beautiful idea! Gorgeous!
So elegant!
LOVE LOVE LOVE these cards!
Beautiful! I love how you’ve combined different dies and cardstocks to create such a lovely, joyful centerpiece.
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!
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.
Your mint colored cards are looking very festive.
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the beautiful colors.
These are really pretty, and I love the colors.
Beautiful cards, colors, and ink blending! I just LOVE THEM!
Beautiful cards and a great way to stretch your dies! This is another great release from Simon.
Your cards are simply stunning. The colors are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
So beautiful…love that you used the candle die so differently!
Fab combo of dies to create these two lovely cards, love the pretty greens you’ve used.
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.
So pretty. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi, Bibi – Love the candles!! The backgrounds are pretty, too.
TFS –
Lori S in PA
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.
Fantastic cards. Love the arrangements
under the candles. thanks for sharing
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those candle dies truly are versatile! lovely cards
Wonderful cards on this blog hop.
Your cards are beautiful ! I love your colors’ selection.
Such wonderful cards!!!
Really like how you turned the candles into Christmas candles.
This is the most beautiful card I’ve seen yet thank you so much for sharing
Love your holiday cards
beautiful! love how you used the bday candles for Christmas.
These cards are beautiful and I love the candles!
CLASSY Cards.. I don’t do foil.. But I love the LOOK! TY !! 🙂
Thank you Helen, I haven’t used foil on these cards.x
So beautiful!
Adorable!!
Gorgeous and festive.
Thanks for sharing the creative process.
These two cards are my favorite of those whole inspiration blogs. Absolutely beautiful and creative use of the candle die!
Beautiful out-of-the box design with the candles – thanks for the idea
Gorgeous cards!
Gorgeous card! Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re cards are glowing!!! These were the first cards to catch my attention in the SSS thumbnail!!! 😍 Thank you for sharing the cards and the process.
So lovely! Thanks for the inspiration.
Gorgeous cards! I love the idea of using the candles for holiday cards! Beautiful colors and designs!
great cards, I hadn’t imagined using the candle for seasonal cards – thank you for the inspiration, I had not thought beyond birthday candle
Love the aqua backgrounds; it really sets off the candles.
Love all the new products! Fabulous card with candles and greenery. Different look, very elegant.
Always beautiful, thoughtful and classy, Bibi! Another wonderful design! Thank you for sharing xoxo
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! You’ve inspired me to do a green blended and textured background 🙂
Wow, these are absolutely stunning and I love all the gorgeous layers & BG!!
Very pretty cards
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.
Wow! I think these cards are stunning!!
Awesome creations, I love the dies and especially love the addition of sparkle in your elements!
Very creative using the Birthday candles for a Holiday
Love all of the sparkle, thanks for sharing.
Wow, how beautiful are these?!
Just lovely!
Wow I love that you made Christmas cards with those candles! So great looking!
So elegant and colorful!
Wow! I love the texture and the vivid colors- so pretty!
I love your cards. The backgrounds are awesome!
Beautiful cards! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
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.
thank you so much for the inspiration
Such elegant cards, Bibi! Love all the texture they have!
Beautiful cards! Lovely designs, thanks for sharing!
Lovely holiday cards – like how you used the candles! This is a wonderful December release – many things on my list for Santa!
Stunning cards! Love all the detail!
Both cards are beautiful. I love the one that looks like a centerpiece. Thanks so much for sharing and such great inspiration. 🙂
Really stunning! Thanks for your inspiration!
Such gorgeous cards, Bibi! Your cards are always so well done and I want to thank you for sharing your talent!
Beautiful cards using the candles.
Wow! I love these from the background to the creative use of the candle die to make Christmas cards! Awesome!
Your sparkly die cuts add some dazzle.
I love how you layered so many products together.
Such lovely cards, thank you for sharing!!
Love the backgrounds for these pretty sparkly candles.
Beautiful design and colors!