I recently challenged myself to create a holiday card in neutral tones. And I found it to be quite easy and super effective! Take a look:
Although I usually celebrate Christmas in reds and greens, and an occasional blue, I had never used browns before. So when I was thinking about this challenge, I pulled out my Glorious Gingham DSP and settled on Pecan Pie. And I'm so happy I did!
I also decided to use Christmas Classics stamps and dies. The beautiful frame (with embellished edges) is stunning. So I got to work.
I cut the frame in Pecan Pie. Then I stamped the images from the stamp set using Pecan Pie for the corners and Mossy Meadow for the greeting. But before adding the label to the frame I threw in a few Vellum sprigs, also cut with the dies.
But I knew I needed just a tad more color - Mossy Meadow to the rescue, with die cut holly leaves that tuck in behind the frame.
Then it was time to put it all together - I adhered the gingham DSP to a skinny layer of Basic White, and then ran a strip of the Burlap ribbon around the layer. This was then added to the Pecan Pie card base.
Finally I popped the frame on top with Dimensionals, and finished off with some Brushed Metallic Dots.
I'm so happy I tried this! It's a stunning card and I'll be proud to send this out during the holiday season, even if it isn't red and green! 😊
Have you tried a neutral or non-traditional Christmas card?
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