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If you have ever made a side step card you know how hard it is the line up the cuts and folds so they close correctly. Well these cards are made by a faux method, not much cutting is needed.
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Instead of the cutting you add a smaller piece to the front of the card and lap it over to the back. I created a whimsical and nativity card using this method. To write a message you can add a piece of white paper to the inside or add it to the back.
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For this card I wanted to think of the peace and quiet of the woods. This card to me evokes peace and quiet.
I first die cut the trees and then layered a dark blue background to feel like the beginning of night time. The next step was to die cut a scallop and stamp “Let Heaven and Nature Sing.” To finish off the card I added a couple of rhinestones for a little bling.
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This card would be great for any little girl. I love how she looks so innocent in her reindeer clothes.
I first added striped card stock onto a white card base and then stamped and colored the reindeer girl. I added some sparkle to the lights on her head. A layer of vellum was added before adding the girl and then I added the Merry Christmas sentiment on top.