After seeing the new challenge at Seize the Birthday for “Many of Something” I was looking through the stamps I keep nearby that I want (need!) to use and saw Simon Says’ “Snowflake Season,” and knew just what I wanted to do. Then Just Us Girls popped up with their new trend challenge, “Make a Matching Envelope” so I did that, too. It is a trend I see frequently, and never take the time to do.
To make the card, I started with a piece of Surf Blue cardstock by Simon Says and embossed a variety of snowflakes in white. I embossed the greeting from Papertrey Ink’s “Winter Hills” on a slightly darker cardstock scrap I found in my scrap folder and die cut it with one of the Simon Says “Stitched Rectangles.” The sentiment square was added with dimensional tape, and then I added a tiny snowflake die cut from My Favorite Things “Stylish Snowflakes.” (It’s bent a bit in the photo, but has now been fixed. I hate that I don’t notice these things until after I’ve taken the photo!)
The final embellishment was to add a sparkling jewel to the center of each snowflake.
I embossed three snowflakes on the front of the envelope, and a series of them on the back flap. This took so little time, and I love the coordinating envelope. I hope this inspires me to take the time to do this more frequently.
In addition to Seize the Birthday and Just Us Girls, I’m adding this to NBUS since I’ve finally put the “Snowflake Season” to use.
Oh Karen I just adore your card and envelope the beautiful colours and gorgeous flakes are so dreamy.How wonderful it would be to receive something so pretty in the post. Good luck with the challenges.
Marie
Beautiful card & I like the colours. I have a friend’s milestone birthday in December & I think I’ll CASE this card (thank you very much for the inspiration).
It’s great and the envelope is stunning, and so professional-looking! Anyone with a December/January birthday can not fail to be thrilled with this!
How beautifully serene.
Love the wonderful shades of aqua with the white of the snowflakes, Karen! It’s a perfect wintry combination and I love that PTI sediment. Your envelope is beautiful, too, and inspirational to me. I never take the time to decorate my envelopes, but I love to receive cards like this! Thank you for inspiring me and everyone else at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
Such a wonderful card and envelope, Karen. Love the greeting and the gorgeous color you chose. The color is perfect for a winter theme. Thanks for playing at Seize the Birthday and Just Us Girls.
So glad you took the time to decorate the envelope. It’s so pretty, as is your card. I love that sentiment (and the entire stamp set too). Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!
Oh so pretty and so cas Karen. Lovely colour choice and with a matching envelope. Thanks for adding to the gallery this week.
Beautiful!! I love all of the falling snowflakes on your card and envelope. Thanks for sharing with us at NBUS. Hope you continue to share your creations. Bonnie GDT
This is beautiful, Karen! I love the soft colours and the matching envelopes. Thanks for playing along with us at Seize The Birthday Many of Something 🥳
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