Tuesday, December 8, 2015

12 Tags of 2015 / Holiday Card Series - December Inspiration

Hi Friends! I'm back with more Holiday cards! These cards are from the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 for December! Tim shows us how to create this dimensional wreath using his punches. The red and green card is very traditional and vintage looking and the use of metallics gives such an elegant look! 

12 Tags Holiday Card Series #8
I can hardly believe these Tim Holtz punches and how detailed they are. The handle is ergonomic, they are stackable for storage and have a locking latch. I had to make a metallic card using the Metallic Kraft-core along with the Silver and Gold Deco Sheets. Simply and beautiful! When using the Deco Sheets with punches its helpful to mount the Deco sheet onto a piece of paper first. 

12 Tags of 2015 - December
Check all the details over on Tim's blog! 

Christmas Wishes Card
Background: Burlap Textured Surfaces, Flourish Layering Stencil, Festive Berries Distress Spray Stain
Wreath: Juniper, Pine, Laurel Punches
Bow Tied Decorative Strip
Embellishments: Jingle Brads, Mirrored Star, Small Talk Occasions
Splatter: Picket Fence Distress Paint with Distress Splatter Brush
Cardstock: Kraft-core
Note: The NEW Candied Apple Distress color would be perfect for this card! 



"White Christmas" Card
Background: Quilted Texture Fade
Wreath: Juniper, Pine, Laurel Punches
Bow Tied Decorative Strip
Embellishments: Jingle Brads, Mirrored Star, Small Talk Occasions
Splatter: Picket Fence Distress Paint with Distress Splatter Brush
Cardstock: Gold and Silver Deco Sheets and Metallic Kraft-core
Note: Sanding the Metallic Kraft-core changes the look of the cardstock.
I like to sand in a circular motion for this effect. 


There will be no white Christmas were I live but one can dream right! 

 As Christmas gets closer and closer we all get so busy with the hustle and bustle called LIFE…don't forget to take time to enjoy the season with those that are close to you!  

Thanks for stopping in! 
Richele

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20 comments:

Rea' said...

These are gorgeous !

Samra said...

Oh how gorgeous are these!!! I am a big fan of your work and a follower :)
Hugs

Samra
Paper Talk with Samra

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards Richele! Love the gold and silver one. TFS!

diane said...

Tim Holtz has punches??? I need to get out more.
Great job......the cards are BEAUTIFUL.
diane @ thoughts & shots

Scrapthat said...

SO beautiful Richele!! TFS

Unknown said...

fabulous! I am delighted with the way you apply the techniques to your own projects

Shirley said...

Gorgeous cards! The cards' design and color combinations are beautiful. I love all the texture and vintage look as well.

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

SWOON! LOVE them both, especially the metallic one!

Zoe Hillman said...

Oh Richele!!! I love them both, but that metallic one! Oh my!!! <3

SewPaperPaint said...

Wow, these are gorgeous! Look at that silver and gold! Fabulous idea!!!

Paula Cheney said...

All I can say is wow! That metallic card is stunning!

Marcie Lovett said...

Beautiful cards, Richele. Love that paper bow.

Christina said...

Gorgeous cards, Richele! I especially love the White Christmas one, classic and elegant ❤️

mamablitger said...

Richele these cards are awesome. Fantastic effect you achieved using metallic craft core. And the one with burlap is so lovely too.
Thank you for sharing these for inspiration. I really enjoyed them.
Hugs from Monica....spain

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Both of these are stunning!

Janice Rosenthal Rock said...

Hi Richele - these are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing ...I see some "CASEing" in my week ahead!! Janice

2dogs2luv said...

stunning!!

Mylissa Stout said...

Oh your cards are soooo Pretty..... ESPECIALLY THE WINTER ONE....I just want to jump right in there and play with all that pretty stuff! LOVE, loVe, LoVe!!!!

Unknown said...

These are stunning!!!

Danee said...

Both of your cards are gorgeous. I love the size of your burlap card- it really suits the wreath and makes a nice presentation. But that gilded card...WOW so beautiful. Great job.