August 7, 2017

HO HO HO! Okay so Christmas isn't for 141 days so you can relax, a little. The Holiday Catalog is being released on September 1st. However the Annual Catalog has some AWESOME products available now. I made this card, derived from an idea by Carolyn Bennie. I watched her youtube video and needed to create it at that moment. I love this and will be using other colors to make a rustic look. I'm thinking of using Country Livin' next. What are your ideas?

This is a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" gift card holder. Here is a pic of the inside

I used Cherry Cobbler on the Glossy Paper and used Real Red paper. I felt that it was the right amount of contrast. The dimensions of the glossy paper are 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" and the Real Red is 4" x 4". There really isn't any science in making the wood, simply swipe the ink pad down. I would use the side with no lip. Also, it is okay to "drench" a little by leaving it in one spot for a moment. For the black "grain" I used the side and swiped and gently lowered the angle to create more depth. The inside measures 1 1/2" x 4" and I used archival Ink to add the sentiment. Doesn't it look like a wood sign? 

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