Saturday, 30 September 2023
Autumn Leaves
Hi and welcome again friends,
This leaf is from the Autumn Leaves Bundle (#162186) which consists of the Autumn Leaves stamp set (#162179) and the Autumn Leaves dies (#162185).
I inked the leaf stamp with Crushed Curry ink (#147087) then using a dauber I coloured the edges of the stamp with Copper Clay ink (#161647) then stamped it on the Very Vanilla card (#106550). This was cut with the co-ordinating die. The veins were cut with another die using Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334), then attached to the leaf.
I dry embossed the Very Vanilla card front with the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder (#159847). I taped strips of the Shining Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162378) to the card front. I wasn't sure what colour to mat this with so used the 2 colours - Crushed Curry card (#131288) and Copper Clay card (#161730). The base card is Very Vanilla.
The sentiment is from the Autumn Leaves stamp set and stamped with Copper Clay ink. The sentiment and small banners behind the sentiment were cut with the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). This was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).
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Friday, 29 September 2023
Sparkling Snowflakes
Hi Stamping friends,
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I think the silver & white on this Christmas card looks very elegant. What do you think?
I used the Silver from the Silver Foil Specialty Pack (#156457). If you are wanting to use the foil efficiently you can cut the foil the size for the matting of the white card. Then you can cut the square and banner from the centre of the foil. Once the white card front is placed on the foil you can’t see where the pieces are cut from. The squares & banner were cut with the Stylish Shapes dies (#159183).
The Basic White card front (#159228) was dry embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (#162026) and attached to the silver foil.
I stamped the snowflake from the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set with VersaMark (#102283) and added the Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) then set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).
The sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set (#159542) was also silver embossed. This was cut with a die from the Sending dies (#159271). The silver foil pieces and sentiment were all taped to the card.
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Thursday, 28 September 2023
Gorgeously Made Bundle
Hello friends,
I cut the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162178) with 2 of the dies. I also cut a piece of Mossy Meadow card (#161202) with one of the dies for the right side and attached these together.
I have used the Gorgeously Made dies (#161202) for this card which I thought would be suitable for a male card. There are 5 dies in this pack and I have used them all on this card.
I dry embossed the Pecan Pie card (#161726) with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406) and attached this to the Very Vanilla card front (#106550). The card front edges were daubered with Mossy Meadow ink (#147111) then it was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.
The leaves were cut from Mossy Meadow card and Pecan Pie card which were backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334).
“Thinking Of You” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Mossy Meadow ink and cut with another Gorgeously Made die and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#04430).
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Around The Bend
Hello friends,
I used the Around The Bend stamp set (#160648) to stamp the dots and curved line.
These were stamped with Poppy Parade ink (#147050) onto Basic White card (#159228). The scallops were cut with a die from the Around The Bend dies (#160649.) “Happy Birthday” is from the Phrases For All stamp set (#161403). I stamped this using the Stamparatus with Poppy Parade ink. Then I re-inked the stamp with VersaMark (#102283) and added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set this with the Heat Tool (#129056).
The Garden Walk 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#162227) and the stamped & die-cut Basic White card were matted with the Poppy Parade card (#121694) then attached to the Basic White base card.
I stamped the flower from the Darling Details stamp set (#161368) onto Poppy Parade card with VersaMark, then added White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554). The flower and leaves were cut with the Darling Details dies (#161370). I used Pretty Peacock card (#150886) backed with Adhesive Sheets (#152334) for the leaves. The flower was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were attached to the card.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Handcrafted Elements dies
Welcome my friends,
I don’t think you can go past red & gold for a beautiful Christmas card. I do like traditional Christmas colours.
The Designer Series Paper is from the Shining Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162378). This was matted with Real Red card (#106578). The strip of Real Red card was dry embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (#162189). The Very Vanilla card (#106550) was dry embossed with one of the Cheery Patterns Embossing Folders (#162287). These were taped to the card.
The Bauble was cut with the Handcrafted Elements dies (#162330) using Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) and Real Red card. I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach these together, then they were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).
I threaded the Gold from the Silver & Gold Trim Combo pack (#161633) through the top of the bauble and wrapped it over the top of the card front. The card front was attached to the Very Vanilla base card.
The sentiment is from the Trucking Along stamp set (#162299) and stamped with Real Red ink (#147084). A die from the Timeless Arrangements dies (#161525) was used to cut the sentiment. The embellishments are from the Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (#161954).
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Monday, 25 September 2023
Jolly Words
Hello everyone,
A cute quick & easy Christmas card using one of the images from the Jolly Words stamp set (#162087).
I stamped the image with Shaded Spruce ink (#147088). I then coloured this with Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends (#154958), Granny Apple Green (#154885), Daffodil Delight (#154883), 600 from the Medium Natural Tones (#159462) and 1000 from the Light Natural Tones (#159465) Stampin’ Blends. The circles were cut with the Deckled Circles dies (#162286). I used Shaded Spruce card (#147006) for the larger circle.
I dry embossed the Basic White card front with the Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder (#162115), then this was matted with Shaded Spruce card. I wrapped the Real Red & Gold Dotted Ribbon (#162353) around the card front then attached it to the Basic White base card.
The circles were attached with Stampin Dimensionals (#104430).
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Sunday, 24 September 2023
Countryside Corner Dies
Hi my stamping friends,
I really do love dies whether they co-ordinate with a stamp set or are stand alone ones, so I have used a variety on this card.
The Base card and card front are Very Vanilla (#106550). The next 3 layers are cut with the Countryside Corners dies (#161471). The back layer is from the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162178). The next layer is Pretty Peacock card (#150886) which I dry embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (#162189). Then using 2 of the dies I cut a “frame” from the Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162190).
I stamped the flower from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140) with VersaMark (#102283) and used Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which I set with the Heat Tool (#129056). This was cut with the Irresistible Blooms die (#161149).
The Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139) was used for the die cut leaves. The dies are from the Cheerful Daisies dies (#161296) and the Timeless Arrangements dies (#161525).
I stamped the leaves are from the Autumn Leaves stamp set (#162179) with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). These leaves and the other green leaves were cut with the Autumn Leaves dies (#162185). For the green leaves I used the Lost Lagoon from the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (#161750).
The flower was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves were all attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).
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Saturday, 23 September 2023
Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper
Hello,
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I love the Translucent Florals stamp set (#162243) and now there is Designer Series Paper which matches with this set. This is the Delightful Floral DSP (#162356).
The DSP has one side of designs with florals & leaves and the reverse side is basically plain. I attached the plainer side to the Basic White base card (#159228). The floral DSP was matted with Pretty Peacock card (#150886) and attached to the card.
The flowers from the Translucent Florals stamp set were stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143) and Blackberry Bliss ink (#147092). The leaves were stamped with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678). The flowers and leaves were cut with the Translucent Florals Dies (#162253).
“Best Wishes” from the Artistically Inked stamp set (#154542) was stamped with Berry Burst ink and cut with a Stylish Shapes die (#159183). I also used another of these dies to cut the Pretty Peacock card.
The flowers were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the leaves with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added the embellishments from the Tinsel Gems Three Pack (#161624). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the flowers.
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Friday, 22 September 2023
Tartan Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper
Hi everyone,
I thought the new Tartan Foil Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162332) would make a great masculine card. This pack has 3 colours - Copper Clay as used here, Lost Lagoon and Pebbled Path with beautiful foil on both sides.
I matted the DSP with Cajun Craze card (#121683) and attached this to the Basic White base card (#159228). The banner is the reverse side of the DSP and I cut the V with a retired Banner Triple punch, and taped it to the card.
The circles were cut with the Deckled Circles dies (#162286). I used Cajun Craze card for the larger circle and the matte paper from the Rose Gold Specialty Paper (#159139) for the smaller circle. I dry embossed the foil with a Cheery Patterns Embossing Folder (#162287).
The outline of the truck was stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647) and the inside with the same ink but using the Stamping off method for a lighter colour. I coloured the tyres with the Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend (#154904). The truck is from the Trucking Along stamp set (#162299). Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897) was used to add glimmer to the truck. This was punched with the Trucking Along Builder Punch (#162305) and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).
“Just A Note” from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Copper Clay ink then cut with a Countryside Corners die (#161471) and also attached with Dimensionals.
The Trucking Along stamp set & Punch and the Tartan Foil DSP are all available from the Online Exclusives, along with many other products. Check them out here -https://www.stampinup.com.au
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Thursday, 21 September 2023
Irresistible Blooms
Hi my friends,
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The flowers & leaves on this card are from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set (#161140).
When stamping the flower I used the Stamparatus as I wanted to use ink as well as Clear embossing powder. I stamped the flower with Berry Burst ink (#147143). I cleaned the stamp without moving it then re-stamped this with VersaMark (#102283) and added the Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155554) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). The leaves were stamped with Coastal Cabana ink (#147097). The flower and leaves were cut with the Irresistible Blooms dies (#161149).
The Gold paper from the Joyful 12”x12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#161980) was also cut with an Irresistible Blooms die. This was attached to the Coastal Cabana card (#131302) which was dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder (#156406). I attached the card front to the Basic White base card (#159228).
The flower was attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) for the leaves.
“Celebrate” was cut with a Wanted To Say die (#161594). I used a Coastal Cabana card which was backed with Adhesive Sheet (#152334). I love using this adhesive for the finer detailed die-cuts as it makes it easy to attach them to the card. The embellishments are from the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack (#161624).
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Wedding card
Hi folks,
I have used the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (#161744) again on todays card. The heart was cut with a retired die from the Hearts Collection then embossed with the (retired) Bouquet Of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder. I cut another heart the same size using Thick Basic White card (#159230) and taped the 2 hearts together as I wanted to make this a bit firmer.
I needed a wedding card and have gone back to some of my retired products as well as current ones for this gorgeous card which I am sure the happy couple will love.
I have used the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (#161744) again on todays card. The heart was cut with a retired die from the Hearts Collection then embossed with the (retired) Bouquet Of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder. I cut another heart the same size using Thick Basic White card (#159230) and taped the 2 hearts together as I wanted to make this a bit firmer.
The Basic White card (#159228) for the front of the card were dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (#161600) and matted with the Holographic Trio Paper. The inside Basic White card was embossed with the Bouquet Of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder and also matted with the Holographic Trio Paper.
The 2 sentiments were stamped with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) which was set with the Heat Tool (#129056). “Congratulations” from the (retired) Peaceful Moments stamp set was cut with a Countryside Corners die (#161471). The other sentiment from the (retired) Dandelion Wishes stamp set was cut with a Labels Aglow die (#159551). These were attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).
When attaching the heart ensure you only use adhesive where the heart touches the bottom triangle, otherwise you won’t be able to have the fancy fold.
The size of the finished card is 14cm x14cm.
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Monday, 18 September 2023
Light The Sky Bundle
Welcome friends,
The size of the finished card is 14.9cm x 14.9cm.
I do love the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper (#161744) which I used for the fireworks from the Light The Sky dies (#162295). The colours are variable depending on the light and looks fantastic here.
I cut the large fireworks with a die but it doesn't cut the outline so this was fussy cut. I used 2 of the smaller dies to cut the fireworks on the Stargazing 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#161175). The DSP was attached to the Berry Burst card (#144249), then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).
The large fireworks was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).
“Let’s Celebrate” is from the Light The Sky stamp set (#162289) and I used Berry Burst ink (#147143). The die to cut this is from the Waves dies (#158840) and attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added the retired Adhesive-Backed stars to the card.
The size of the finished card is 14.9cm x 14.9cm.
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Sunday, 17 September 2023
Merriest Trees
Hi stamping & crafty friends,
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I am always thinking ahead when making cards, so when I was making yesterdays card I had a thought about a variation of the Merriest Trees stamp set (#162043). I wondered how heat embossing would work on the shimmer paper and yes it worked beautifully.
I used the Pretty Peacock from the Soft Shimmer 12”x12” Paper Combo Pack (#161750) and stamped the image from the Merriest Trees stamp set with VersaMark (#102283). I then added the Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555) and set it with the Heat Tool (#129056). The tree was cut with the Merriest Trees dies (#162047).
For the background I used the Winter Meadow 12”x12” Designer Series Paper (#162133). I used a small strip of the Lost Lagoon from the Soft Shimmer Paper Pack and dry embossed this with a die from the Autumn Leaves dies (#162185) and attached this to the card between the 2 designs of DSP. The edges of the card front were daubered with Pretty Peacock ink (#150083) then attached to the Basic White base card.
The sentiment from the same stamp set was also Gold embossed then cut with Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). The tree and sentiment were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and the card was finished by adding the Blooming Pearls (#162238).
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Saturday, 16 September 2023
Merriest Trees
Hi again everyone,
I have used the Merriest Trees Bundle (#162048) for this Christmas card.
I stamped the tree from the Merriest Trees stamp set (#162043) with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102) for the background and Lost Lagoon Ink (#161678) for the more detailed image. The dies to cut the tree are from the Merriest Trees dies (#162047). There are 5 different dies which can be used for the tree. There is one die that will cut the whole tree or you can cut the different layers to cut different size trees. I have cut all the layers then overlapped each layer slightly as I assembled them onto the card.
I cut a piece of the Garden Walk 6”x6” Designer Series Paper (#162227) with one of the Patchwork Pieces dies (#161592) and attached this to a piece of card the same size as the die cut pieces. This was attached to the Basic White card (#159228) which was dry embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (#162026). The edges were daubered with Sweet Sorbet ink (#159219). The base card is also Basic White.
The layers of the tree were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I used Adhesive Sheet (#152334) on the back of the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) for the string of decorations which were cut with the Merriest Trees dies. The baubles from the Merriest Trees stamp set were stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink and also cut with these dies. The presents were stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink & Crushed Curry ink (#147087). The pot for the tree and the presents were also cut with the dies from the same set. The star was cut from Gold Foil & Daffodil Delight card (#121680).
“Love & Joy” is from the Merriest Trees stamp set and stamped with Sweet Sorbet ink, then cut with a Cracker & Treat Box die (#159182). Stampin’ Dimensionals were used to attach this to the card. The gold embellishments are from the Gold Blooming Pearls (#162238).
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Friday, 15 September 2023
Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks
Hello & Welcome again,
I have been playing with the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (#162331) again today.
Using Blending Brushes (#153611) I added the colour to the 3 flowers. I used Daffodil Delight ink (#147094), Crushed Curry ink (#147087) and Pumpkin Pie ink (#147086). I then applied the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645) using a Palette Knife (#142808) with the mask still in place. I put this aside till the paste was dry, then fussy cut the flowers.
Meantime I stamped the leaves. I stamped 2 leaves on the Basic White card front (#159228). The leaf from Nature’s Prints stamp set (#158793) was stamped with Daffodil Delight ink. The leaf from the Inked & Tiled stamp set (#161158) was stamped with Soft Sea Foam ink (#147102). The other leaves are from the Layering Leaves stamp set (#161277) and stamped with Lost Lagoon ink (#161678) and Pumpkin Pie ink. These are punched with the co-ordinating Bough Punch (#157711).
I used a die from the Earthen Textures dies (#161513) for the “embossing” at the bottom of the card front under the sentiment. The sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink and cut with a Cracker & Treat Box Die (#159182). This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).
I layered the flowers using Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and attached the flower to the card with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The punched leaves were also attached with Mini Glue Dots.
The Brushed Brass Butterflies (#158136) were added to the card.
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Thursday, 14 September 2023
Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks
Hello friends,
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Have you seen the new Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (#162331) from the Mini Catalogue? I have had fun playing with them for this card.
For the background I used the mask with all the small leaves. I added colour using Blending Brushes (#153611) with Daffodil Delight ink (#147094), Flirty Flamingo ink (#147052), Granny Apple Green ink (#147095) and Crumb Cake ink (#147116). Then without moving the mask I applied the Shimmery White Embossing Paste (#145645) then put this aside to dry (which doesn't take long).
I then used the mask with the 3 flowers and added Flirty Flamingo ink on the petals, then Berry Burst ink (#147143) towards the centre of the petals. Another mask was used with Melon Mambo ink (#147051) to add the colour to the centre of the flower. These masks are easy to match the images as there is a notch in the mask to line up each mask for perfect positioning.
I fussy cut these flowers and attached them to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The leaves are cut with Autumn Leaves dies (#162185) using the Granny Apple Green from the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets (#161953) and attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). I added shimmer to the flowers using Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).
The sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (#161290) was stamped with Berry Burst ink and cut with a die from Autumn Leaves. This was attached with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).
The card front was matted with Flirty Flamingo card (#141421) then attached to the Basic White Base card (#159228).
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023
All About Autumn
Hello again,
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The All About Autumn 6”x6” Specialty Designer Series Paper (#162178) is stunning with the copper foil designs and a beautiful range of autumn images. This is the DSP used on this card.
I attached the DSP to a piece of Very Vanilla card (#106550) and wrapped the Copper Clay Textured Ribbon (#161629) around the card front. This was attached to the Very Vanilla base card (#106550).
The leaves were cut with the Autumn Leaves dies (#162185). I used the Gold & Champagne from the More Dazzle 6”x6” Specialty Paper (#161749) and the iridescent from the Rose Gold 12”x12” Specialty Paper (#159139).
The sentiment from the Go To Greetings Stamp set (#158763) was stamped with Copper Clay ink (#161647). This was cut with Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). Another Autumn Leaves die was used for the rows of “stitching”.
The sentiment and rose gold leaves were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430) and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108). The other leaves were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683). Copper Clay Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (#161300) were added to finish the card.
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Joy Of Christmas Designer Series Paper
Hi friends,
The embellishments are from the Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (#161954). I used the Poppy Parade Dots but they haven’t photographed well.
There is such a beautiful range of Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! Here I have used the Joy Of Christmas DSP (#161958).
I cut the green check DSP with the scalloped die from the Scalloped Contours dies (#155560). I also cut the Gold Foil Sheet (#132622) with the same die and taped these together and attached them to the other piece of DSP. This was then attached to the Basic White base card (#159228).
Merry & Christmas is from the More Wishes stamp set (#162324). I stamped this with VersaMark (#102283) and I used Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#155555). The sentiment was cut with Deckled Rectangles dies (#159173). I didn't have the size dies I wanted so I cut the words in 2 steps. Check yesterdays post to see how I do this. The edges were daubered with Shaded Spruce ink (#147088) then the sentiments were attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).
The holly leaves are from the Christmas Classics stamp set (#161970), stamped with Shaded Spruce ink then cut with a Christmas Classics die (#161976). The berries are from the Magical Meadow stamp set (#162134), stamped with Real Red ink (#147084) and cut with a Magical Meadow die (#162143). The leaves and berries were attached with Mini Glue Dots (#103683).
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