Traditional Style Christmas Joy Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45

Spellbinders | Christmas Joy Card. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45

Hello friends! I’m sharing another Traditional Christmas Card created using Spellbinders dies from the Charming Christmas collection by Becca Feeken. This card, along with the one I shared earlier, appeared in the Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45 (on sale until 19th of December 2018).

Traditional Style Christmas Joy Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45

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CARD DETAILS

This particular project is probably my favorite of all the cards I made this publication. It’s rather large, 5 1/2″ square and packs a lot of wow with the gold glitter and royal red colors. Scroll down to follow the step by step instructions for this card.

Traditional Style Christmas Joy Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Create 5 1⁄2” square card base out of white cardstock. Set aside. Cut Crimson mini dots cardstock to 5” square. Adhere onto Brush Gold cardstock leaving a 1⁄8” border, trim Brush gold cardstock. Add gold brads in each corner. Adhere panel onto the card.
  • Die-cut Bough Frame from the S4-948 Charming Christmas Boughs Dies out of gold glitter cardstock.
  • Die-cut square using 6 x 6 Matting Basics B Card Creator Dies out of white cardstock. Adhere onto Chinese red cardstock leaving a 1⁄8” border, trim red cardstock. Gold heat emboss a sentiment.
  • Die-cut Snowflake Charm using dies from the Charming Snowflake Doily Dies out of Brush Gold cardstock. Attach onto sentiment square using a brad.
  • Die-cut bigger square using 6 x 6 Matting Basics B Card Creator Dies out of white cardstock. Adhere onto Chinese red cardstock leaving a 1⁄8” border, trim red cardstock.
  • Layer Bough Frame and 2 squares and foam mount onto the card.

Traditional Style Christmas Joy Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. As Seen in Die-cutting Essentials Magazine Issue 45

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Spellbinders Charming Christmas Boughs
Spellbinders Charming Christmas Boughs
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Spellbinders Charming Snowflake Doily
Spellbinders Charming Snowflake Doily
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Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics B Dies
Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics B Dies
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Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
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Journey Brush Gold Cardstock
Journey Brush Gold Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Gold Glitter
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Gold Glitter
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Stained Glass Greetings
Simon Says Clear Stamps Stained Glass Greetings
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Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red Cardstock
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Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun
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Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
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Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
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Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
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Other supplies: Colors Cardstock Crimson Beauty Mini Dots 12×12” cardstock, Chinese Red Heavyweight cardstock.

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4 Comments

    1. This is BEAUTIFUL, YANA!!! LOVE all of the sparkle, the layers, & the texture! NO WONDER it was featured in Die-Cutting Essentials Magazine! 😉

    1. Yup! That’s a WOW card. Stunning. Congrats on having one of your creations featured again in the magazine!! Love the tone of red card stock and with the gold … just stunning. Thank you for showcasing another card of this style. I know they take extra time to make and that you’re very busy with work, travel and other things so much appreciated. In case there’s not another opportunity before THE day: here’s wishing you and your loved ones and the people of Ukraine a very special Merry Christmas, a happy holiday season and all the very best in the coming new year. Hugs, thanks and appreciation to you for all you do for the card making community and for all the postings of your special creations.

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