3D Embossed Star of David / Hanukkah Card

 

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 using a stitched rectangle die and then I embossed it with the Illusions Triangle 3D embossing folder.
• I cut another piece of the Silver Mirri Cardstock and embossed just the star from the folder, which I then fussy cut.

• Next, I die cut the Happy Hanukkah Script die (Pretty Pink Posh) using another piece of the Silver Mirri Cardstock.  

• I adhered the embossed white cardstock to the card front.  
• Then the silver Star of David using foam tape.
• Then the words Happy and Hanukkah under the star. 

Done!  Told ya, super fast and easy to make.  I love love love how this embossing folder works with the Mirri cardstock.  Amazing!  

I'd love to know what you think of this idea.  Let me know by leaving me a comment below.  And, if you are celebrating...Happy Hanukkah!

Until next time...

Hugs from Brasil.

~Michael

The Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas - November 2021

 

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 wreath on the other.  
• I made a top folding A2 card from white cardstock to which I adhered a piece of decorative paper.
• Then I stamped my sentiment and then adhered the full sweater and then I adhered the wreath with foam tape.  
• Lastly, I adhered some crystals to the sweater and wreath. 

Card No. 2  

I kinda cheated making these cards because I didn't use any rubber stamps.  But, these cards are perfect for people to make if they are not stampers or just want to get into cardmaking.   I used the Christmas Salutations 6x6 paper pad from Echo Park.  Every page has different sentiments to use for a card front and the back has a decorative paper design.

• I started by making 2 top folding A2 cards out of white cardstock and adhering a piece of decorative paper to the front.
• Next, I adhered a strip across the card using another decorative paper. 
• Then I cut two of the sentiments from the paper pad, layered them on a piece of red cardstock, and then adhered them to the card front.
• Lastly, I adhered some small crystals to the "Merry" in the first card, and around the sentiment in the 2nd card.

Card No. 3

I love...I mean, LOVE, pigs. I have a collection of pig-themed rubber stamps and when I saw this Happy Holiday Pigs digital stamp set from Vera Lane Studio on Etsy, I had to have it! 

• Using white cardstock, I made a top folding A2 card to which I adhered a piece of decorative Christmas paper. 
• Using Pages I imported the two pig images and added my own sentiment, replacing "Happy Holidays" with "Happy Hogidays".  Pigidays didn't sound right.  LOL  
• I printed it and die cut it using a stitched rectangle die.  Then I colored in the images.
• I layered this on a piece of red cardstock and then adhered it to the card front. 
• Lastly, some stickles on the images to give some shimmer.

Card No. 4

Card number 4 is actually an ATC coin.  An ATC coin is a piece of art within a 2.5" circle.  Like a rectangle ATC but round and smaller.  This one I turned into an ornament so it could be hung on the tree or from some garland too.

• Using Pages, I imported one of the images from the Tree Gal and Countdown digital stamp set from Vera Lane Studio on Etsy.  
• I printed it and cut it using a 2.5" circle die.  I also printed the sentiment on a piece of white cardstock.
• Using the same die, I cut a piece of fun foam and a piece of decorative Christmas paper (for the back).
• I colored in the image, adhered it to the fun foam and then I adhered the decorative paper on the back.
• Working slowly, I adhered a piece of tinsel around the coin.  
• I cut the words out individually and adhered them to the card front.
• Lastly, some Glossy Accents on the center of the wings, the ornament, and her eye.  And some Stickles around the wings.

Another 4 cards for 2021 are done!  

Please remember to visit the other Crafty Elves' social media pages.  We each have a blog and Instagram and we would love it if you would follow us there too.  They also have amazing card ideas for the holiday season and it's never too early to start making some.  Just click on their links to go right to their creations! 

Debra's Blog Post - Meticulosity

Debra's IG Page - djdavison814

Lisa's Blog Post - Life of a BZscrapper

Lisa's IG Page - bzscrapper

My IG Page - worldofmichaeltrent

My Facebook Page - World Of Michael Trent

My YouTube Page - World of Michael Trent

If you celebrate, I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving.  I do miss the food, the chill in the air, and the parade.  Until next month...hugs from Brasil!

~Michael