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3D Embossed Star of David / Hanukkah Card

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  Hello everyone and Happy Hanukkah to those that celebrate it.  Or to those that have Jewish friends or family and are taking part in the festivities.  I know it's kinda late to be making this card but I had to get it out of my head.  And, you can always make it for next year.  But, there are also 7 more days to the holiday too.  This is such a quick and easy card to make with only a few things needed.  The embossing folder, silver, and white cardstock, and the die.  I am using the Illusion Triangles 3D embossing folder from Altenew to make this card.  The first time I saw the folder the first thing I noticed was a Star of David in the design.  Now, I don't know if it was made this way on purpose but that's how the idea for this card came about. I started by making a top-folding A2 card from white cardstock to which I adhered a piece of Silver Mirri Cardstock ( Anthony's Paper Craft ). Then I cut another piece of white cardstock usin...

The Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas - November 2021

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  Hello everyone and welcome to the November 2021 edition of The Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas. AKA - the Thanksgiving Edition.  One month until Christmas!  I cannot believe how fast this year flew by.  But, I say that every year.   Debra of  Meticulosity , Lisa of  Life of a BZScrapper , and I have been busy again all month making new ideas to share with you guys.  This month I even made an ATC Coin/Ornament.   Links to everyone's projects and social media are at the end of this post. Now, on to my cards! Card No. 1 This card started out as a card for another day but I changed my mind.  You cannot make Christmas cards without having an ugly sweater card.  I started by buying an Ugly Sweater digital stamp set from Le Petite Market on Etsy.   How can you go wrong for $2? I printed two out.  I colored one in full and the other I only colored the wreath.  I fussy cut one full image and just the wr...