Today I have a Stampin’ Up! Christmas card using one of the techniques with Two Tone cardstock. This is for Heart of Christmas Week 10 of 17, so we are well over half-way now.
In the most recent video on my YouTube channel, I showed the Autumn Days to Remember Two Tone Cardstock pack. I also shared three techniques using it, and today’s cards were made using one of the embossed pieces. Because this was a 6×6″ piece, I had enough to create two cards,
About the Stampin’ Up! Two Tone Cardstock
I started with a 6×6″ Piece of Mossy Meadow Two Tone card stock from the Autumn to Remember 12 sheet, 6 colour pack. The sheets are 12×12″ so this was just 1/4 of a sheet. This cardstock is lighter weight than our regular cardstock. My best way to describe it would be it is between our patterned paper and regular card stock in weight. The other key difference is that the colour is printed on the outsides, so the centre core remains white. This is instead of our regular cardstock which is dyed all the way through. The colour is printed lighter on one side of the cardstock as well (this piece is the lighter side of the Mossy Meadow cardstock).
How I made this Stampin Up Christmas card
As I mentioned, I started with a 6×6″ piece of Mossy Meadow Two Tone Cardstock. I embossed this (lighter side up) in the Painted Evergreens 3D Embossing Folder. Next I took a very light sanding block (fine sandpaper would also work) and I lightly sanded the raised area from the embossing. this allows some of the white core to shine through.
To create some contrast to my Stampin Up Christmas card, I then stamped over the top of the embossed piece. I used the Peaceful Evergreens stamp set and Mossy Meadow ink. In some areas I also stamped again without reinking. This gave a lighter stamped image and created the illusion of more dimension. I then cut the piece down the centre vertically so each piece was 7.5cm wide. I also trimmed the length to 11.5cm.
The base card is regular Mossy Meadow cardstock. Next I added a layer of the Basic Beige and Gold paper from the Season of Elegance DSP. To carry the gold theme through, I added a mat of Gold foil cardstock. Next I tied some twisted gold thread around the base (this is coming back next month as an online exclusive – yay!). This piece was added to the card front using Dimensionals. My sentiment is from the Reindeer Days stamp set, It is embossed in gold onto Very Vanilla. Finally I have added a few gold sequins either side of the sentiment. These are from the Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card share. Now it’s time to check out what the rest of the Art with Heart Team have been making. Today we are visiting the very creative Andrea Sargent in South Australia.
If you get lost at any stage, head over to Sharon’s blog as she has a full list of participants on her post each week.
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Claire
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Stunning card Claire, Gold and Mossy Meadow is always an elegant combination
Your cards have a lovely rich tone with the gold accents, Claire. The overstamping on the embossed piece is really effective in creating more dimension.
Gorgeous cards, Claire! Thank you for highlighting al of the benefits of the two-toned cardstock – I must add some to. my next order! I love the regal classic vibes of these elegant cards. They are so classy and classic1
Gorgeous cards Claire. I love your mix of sanded and stamped tones for your trees and the way you were able to make 2 cards from the embossed card-stock. I am yet to play with the two tone card-stock. I must have a play. I adore the Season of Elegance background and the Gold Foil mount. Beautiful xxx
Very elegant cards, Claire. I love those darker greens with the Gold elements. The stamping on top of the dry embossing is very effective too!
Such beautiful cards Claire, I must admit I have not paid much attention to the 2 tone card stock and it looks so good embossed and sanded. Love the background DSP as well. Beautiful, elegant cards!