Cardinal Lamp Post
Cardinal Lamp Post
Other Products: White Cardstock, paper trimmer, heat embossing tool, diecutting machine
Watch this tutorial for tips on using the Festive Holly collection Tips for using the Festive Holly Collection
Instructions: Cut white cardstock to 10 x 7", score and fold at 5" to create card base. Cut a light blue snow flake patterned paper from the Festive Holly collection to 4 5/8 x 6 5/8". Using the eyelet oval, diecut opening in the center of snow flake panel. Sponge the edges with Chambray ink and use dimensional adhesive to attach onto card base. Using from the Festive Holiday die, diecut two of the ornate arches from white cardstock. Use the Tool N' One to easily remove paper pieces from the diecuts. Sponge edges with Chambray ink and attach onto card as pictured.
Stamp the cardinals and lamp post from HCPC-3791 Festive Holly & Cardinals and HCPC-3793 Holly Berry Jingle stamp set in Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating dies. Use the Stack and Store daubers to color the images as follows. Use Cantaloupe and Lipstick Red on cardinals and lamp post. Use the Lipstick Red on the holly berries as well. Use New Sprout and Cottage Ivy on the holly leaves. For the fine details, use a Dove Blender pen. Shape the cardinals, holly leaves and lamp post and attach onto card as pictured. Cut a sentiment strip from the paper collection and sponge edges with Chambray ink. Attach onto bottom right of card.
Use Dries White glue along with Crystal glitter to create snowy effect next to cardinals. Use a sponge to dab some Dries Clear glue randomly onto card as desired and sprinkle with frosting powder and heat set. This finishes it off with a sparkly snowy look.