Friday 7 October 2016

Centre Opening Christmas Card.


Good morning crafty friends and followers..

Thought I would try a card shape I have never done before,  This circle die would be perfect from Yvonne Creations "Holly Jolly Nesting Frames".. for what I wanted to make..



Main card shape!.. One A4 card blank..



To get your equal measurements so the card meet`s in the middle.. cut the Width to 11.1/2"...(Longest side)
Score one end as shown  2.7/8"  Next turn your card and score again 2.7/8"  you should have an equal size in the middle of (back card) of 5.3/4" .


 I cut the card drop  to 7". where my finger tips are!
Rounded these inside corners with my Memory Keepers corner rounder.

Finished card size 5.3/4" x 7"... 















This die set is really versatile! you get you main fancy shape...Two
plain circles  and one with holes in..this is really handy as its just a circle
no blank middle! with holes in, so can be used with any other circle dies.








Too make a frame I used the fancy circle die with the largest plain circle, like below.

                                         
                                              This is the cut out shape!


I made a backing frame a touch smaller for the back of  lacy die cut.  Adhered 1/2 the frame to the right side of my card opening as shown with glue.


Next I cut circles of gold and one in white from a stitched die with the single die with holes! Cut the Merry Christmas by  Yvonne Creations..in gold & white and glue together to create a shadow.
Adhere together and glue on the circle as shown! Place in the centre of the die cut frame! Only glue the left side to the card, making sure it open correctly..




Finished card decorated inside with papers I used Kanban "Cosmo Christmas" papers! stamp by Precious Marieke, "Spirit Of Christmas". Gold Wow Embossing Powder.
Circles from my bit box, Tutti Designs . "Deer Family Tree"...Memory Box "Christmas Stars" with Poppystamps "Valley Snowflakes"

Edges I used Krylon Gold Leafing Pen.


Items used. some available  Oyster Paper Crafts..

Yvonne Creations.
Holly Jolly.. Nesting Frames.   here
Holly Jolly.. Merry Christmas.   here
Precious Marieke. Spirit Of Christmas stamp set.
Tutti Designs.. Deer Family Tree 127.   here
Memory box .Christmas Stars.
Poppystamps. Valley Snowflakes.
Kanban ..Cosmo Christmas papers.
Krylon Gold Leafing Pen.

Thank you for stopping by today..Sorry for the long post..Pam 

28 comments:

  1. Stunning card Pam, beautifully designed with that gorgeous die, a very elegant and stylish card, Kate x

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  2. Wonderful design Pam, looks gorgeous, xxxx

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  3. Morning Pam,very elegant card, love it. Thanks for the measurements.
    Lydia
    X

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  4. Lovely gatefold design card Pam love your die

    Anne

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  5. Oh Pam this is such a lovely card, and thank you so much for the measurements, they are a great help. With your permission I would like to make this one myself.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  6. Morning Pam, Wow Wow Wow !!!! This card is gorgeous!! I love the 'engineering' on this card, and the dies are fabulous that you have used. I also love the paper you have used, really lovely. Thank you for this step by step tutorial.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  7. Morning Pam, Wow Wow Wow !!!! This card is gorgeous!! I love the 'engineering' on this card, and the dies are fabulous that you have used. I also love the paper you have used, really lovely. Thank you for this step by step tutorial.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  8. this is absolutely beautiful Pam... love the LO... I wish I had the dies you have ;) lol xXx
    Please visit my Blog Angie's Craft Hideaway

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  9. Gorgeous gatefold card, such a beautiful design and dies, love it x

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  10. Stunning Christmas card Pam.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    hugs
    sharon :)

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  11. This is fabulous Pam, love the card design and beautiful dies.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  12. Hi Pam this is a stunning card I love the design and the dies are amazing. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  13. Sigh! Lovely and elegant, Pam! Thanks for sharing your creative process! Hugs, de

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  14. Another beautiful Yvonne die, and this time with a fancy fold and pretty designer paper! Gee, I really must go cut my new Yvonne die. Love this one and, of course, you always make me want everything you use, sheesh!

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  15. I love this gatefold card, so elegant. Gorgeous die cut and beautiful paper. xx

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  16. Love this design, Pam. Beautiful. X

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  17. fantastic is your new creation!
    elma

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  18. Great card Pam,love the combo of dies you have used,make for a fantastic card!

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  19. Fabulous card and great tutorial pam..loz

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  20. Beautiful card Pam, I love the design and I think the circle die will be going on my wish list!
    Janice x

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  21. Gorgeous card Pam. Must try this. Thank you for all the measurements. A big help. Thank you for sharing this.

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  22. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Pam! Love the design ... thanks for inspiration! I have pinned it so I can refer back and case your beautiful design! HUGS

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  23. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Your card is so elegant, as always. What a pleasant surprise when you open the card to find it decorated too. Have a nice weekend.

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  24. Hi Pam,
    thank you so much for the super tutrial on the delighful card.
    What a very lovely design, and the inside is as gorgeous as the outside.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  25. Love this card Pam and thank you for the instructions!
    Maggie B xx

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  26. Brilliant card design Pam....love the dies and the papers.....Joolsx

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  27. This is gorgeous Pam, I love your elegant design and delicate colours.
    Sue xx

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  28. Love your cards, first found on Pinterest. Also like and appreciate your detailed tutorial on your Blog and will be back for more inspiration. Having Lupus, my card making is my "therapy" and serves to motivate me in many ways, so a grateful to everyone who is generous in sharing their creativity. Hugs from Ottawa, Ontario Canada

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