Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Ornamental Christmas

I'm charging forward in the quest to fill my Christmas card box for next year!
I've got 4 cards to share today using pretty much the same design but with some color and ornament stamp changes.
The pretty ornament stamps are from the retired Waltzingmouse set - 2011 Holiday Ornaments. The ornament die is from 2011 Heirloom Ornaments Nestability set.
The Merry Christmas stamping on all of them is from Inside and Out Holiday by PTI. 
The embossing folder is Beaded Garland from Tim Holtz/Alterations/Sizzix, a new acquisition!  
I used Ranger Distress Inks in Wilted Violet, Barn Door, and Evergreen Bough on the ornaments.
The sentiment strip is from Wonky Stitches Die set from Avery Elle.
I brushed Clear Glitter Wink of Stella over all of the ornaments but it never shows up in photos!
There is a lovely shine to them in the light - hopefully you can see it in the close ups below.

I had the perfect sentiment for the inside of my ornament cards
also from the Inside and Out Holiday set from PTI -   
Like ornaments, 
thoughts of special people 
BRIGHTEN THE SEASON 
and warm our hearts.

I'm linking my red ornament card to:
I'm linking my purple ornament card to:


Stamps:  2011 Holiday Ornaments - Waltzingmouse (retired), Inside and Out Holiday - PTI.
Paper:  White - PTI
Ink:  Her Arts Black, Ranger Distress Wilted Violet, Barn Door and Evergreen Bough.
Accessories:  2011 Ornament Dies - Nestabilities, Wonky Stitches Die - Avery Elle, Beaded Garland Embossing Folder - Tim Holtz/Alterations/Sizzix, Clear Glitter Wink of Stella Brush, foam dots.

18 comments:

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

These are just wonderful, mf!

Marcia Hill said...

Both of these ornament cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL Julia! Love the CAS look but yet so much gorgeous detail! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!! :0)

nancy littrell said...

All 4 of your ornament CAS designed cards are so beautiful, Julia. I love your dry embossed background, pretty ornaments and sentiments. We were on the same track...I just posted my Ornament card and ended up making a total of 10 cards with just using different faux enamel ornaments. Feels great to add 10 new cards to my stash and I am sure you felt the same adding 4 more beauties to your stash:-) WE do have fun! Hugs.

JoAnn said...

Great collection of cards. Love the embossed background and pretty red ornament. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.

Loll said...

All four of your ornament cards are beautiful Julia!! Love the variations of colours, stamped designs and placement of sentiment banner to each of them a unique look. LOVE that beaded garland embossing folder and am now on the hunt to get one! :) You're enabling me again. :) Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!! xx

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful ornament cards, such a great way to stock up for next Christmas. Your embossed garland is perfect . thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas :)

Colleen said...

Fantastic ornament cards, Julia, each one is stunning! Thank you for joining joining us at Merry Monday this week and congratulations on getting your Christmas stash growing!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Yummy ornament cards, Julia! Just love all the shimmer & that embossed garland looks amazing behind!!

Unknown said...

Julia,
Love, Love your ornament card and the embossed background is perfect. thank you for playing along with us over at Merry Monday this week.

Macimbalo said...

Wow, these are so beautiful! Love the backgrounds too! Thanks so much for linking up this week at JUGS!

Bonnie said...

These ornaments are so pretty, Julia! I love each of the patterns and colors and the shimmer is lovely! The embossed background is festive yet CAS! Bravo on adding so many to your Christmas card box! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your ornaments are all so pretty, especially with the clear glitter Wink of Stella, Julia! And you chose such an elegant and perfect background embossing folder for the ornaments! I like the inside sentiment too. Thanks so much for sharing your beauties at CAS Christmas! Hideko xx

Susan said...

What a lovely batch of cards - great colours and great design! Thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Beautiful cards - love all your versions! Thanks for playing with us at Merry Monday.

Trina P. said...

You’re the first one linked again, Julia! But this time with four beautiful ornament cards. Love the subtle beaded embossed background and all the different colours of your ornament. Great collection. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas. xx

Sharon Wheet said...

love the look the embossing folder gave your cards. very beautiful. TFS

Marie Bingaman said...

These are so simple and beautiful! They would make a great gift set for someone special. :)

Daria said...

What a wonderful set of cards! That embossing folder is a perfect background for the ornaments. It's going to be added to my Wish List!

Thank you for sharing the details.