This is an ultra-simple card from September’s Jingle Jump. This NOEL stamp is genius, as it is one image — no stressing over spacing or alignment! And yet, there is a die in the Joy of Noel bundle that cuts this out, too. Hmmm …
When I am using patterned paper, I often include a strip of it inside the card. There are two reasons for this: (1) repeating the pattern carries the theme of the card inside, and (2) I always have 1/2″ strips left over!
When you begin with a panel of gorgeous paper — as every piece of Joy of Christmas DSP is! — you’ve got a huge head start on a simple card. Even though this is a busy pattern, I love to use a frosty panel of embossed Vellum Cardstock to add texture and interest. Sometimes Vellum cracks or splits a bit when you emboss it, but I generally overlook that possibility because the overall effect is so beautiful.
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