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One of the things that I've been challenging myself to do is work in the slimline format. I'm weird because I will literally try any technique or medium with glee, but changes in SIZE are hard for me. I'm just set in my design ways I guess! So this new slimline craze is good for me!
I started with dies, because they make using a different format SO much easier. I've had the pleasure of working with Cindy - the genius behind Dare2BArtzy for a while and so I got to see her new slimline dies when they went live and I flipped out. Everything she does is very unique and different - for example, her stamps and dies all coordinate with her paper, as you'll see below. She also has a lot of zentangle style artwork in her stamps, which you know I love.
So I'm pushing my size limits today with a super fun card for you and I will also have a giveaway! This is part of a blog hop with the MISTI and Dare2BArtzy teams - I'm just a guest. I can't wait to see what everyone does.
I started with this magical snowflake slimline die - OH MY GOSH. I love this so much and my card is so simple - I can see making stacks of holiday cards in minutes.
All that gorgeous color you see is a reflection off this amazing holographic paper! There are several patterns in this package, but I chose the swirl pattern because I thought it looked like the wind blowing the snowflakes around. SO fun and easy. It's hard to not just stare at this paper all day.
The die is sort of a twofer, because the little snowflakes on the card are actually from the same die - see the empty spaces above? I just used those. I thought it would look most dramatic on black, since the paper is so colorful. So I stamped the sentiment from this stamp set in white ink and embossed with white detailed embossing powder. Such a fun and simple card!
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So here is everything I used today. Stay tuned below for tons more inspiration and more chances to win the prizes they are giving away today! Each company is doing a fun combo - you can win a $20 gift card to the Dare2BArtzy store and also enjoy a 10% discount through November 9th with code FALL10. And, you can win a $20 gift card at the MISTI store and the same 10% discount with code FALL10 through November 9th!
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Here's tons more inspiration for you. Good luck!
15% off anything at Marker Universe or any of their other sites - Understandblue15.
10% off the whole store at A Colorful Life Designs - LydiaFan10
5% off at LBC here with code LYDIA5
Phone stand for filming link below in the banner - 20% off sitewide with code UNDERSTANDBLUE
Lydia—this card is so pretty. I have to buy that paper:)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful card! I am the same way with the slimline. I can't figure out if I want to like it or not haha! (no Giveaway entry, hop participant)
ReplyDeleteLove the snowlflake die...gorgeous! That holographic paper is the bomb too!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. So pretty and shiny.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Absolutely beautiful! The colors just pop!
ReplyDeleteThis card sure has a lot of impact for such a "simple" design! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou’re a success!
ReplyDeleteNew holo paper! I am very addicted to it. LOL Yes you can go off into a trace looking at it. It is very dramatic on black for sure!
ReplyDeleteNice die. I will go over and see how they coordinate as you mentioned.
Margot
OMGOODNESS....loved what you did with those snowflakes!!! They wanted me and sit in my cart!!!
ReplyDeleteSlimline, with all it's new cutting sizes to learn, ACK!! Such a striking card! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteso pretty..and I love the snowflake die...
ReplyDeleteLove this so much, especially the simplicity of it! Thanks for the chance to win ❣️
ReplyDeletewow, what a great die and it looks perfect in that holographic paper girl.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how the snowflakes pop from the darker background!
ReplyDeleteThis is dimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the swirl with the snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteThe holographic paper makes a
beautiful background. thanks for
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Beautiful card. Love it
ReplyDeletevery attractive card! love the paper and the die!
ReplyDeleteWow your card is so gorgeous! I so love the use of the holographic paper over the black cardstock!
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful card. Love the gorgeous snowflake die.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so
ReplyDeletepretty! Love
the snowflake
die and the
lovely paper.
Carla from Utah
Love the sparkle of this card!
ReplyDeleteFun use of the snowflake border!! The holographic paper is so cool!!
ReplyDeleteI love how simple, yet beautiful this card is. The snowflake die cut makes card making easy.
ReplyDeleteLove that snowflake die!
ReplyDeleteLove the snowflake border! Love the paper!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME creation, I especially love how beautifuly the snow flake die looks against the black background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful slimline die! I love the colors you used on this gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI’m digging the holographic snowflakes! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI’m digging the holographic snowflakes! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe holographic paper has shown us how to use nontraditional color for a beautiful holiday card design..really like this!
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ReplyDeleteI so totally agree with you! This die is a "Holiday cardmaking saver"
Love your beautiful snowflake slimline card.
WOW, I just love this card! Beautiful! -Tasha
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