Peace On Earth

Hello Stamping Friends!

Here today with a card inspired by the creative folks over at Merry Monday, which is an ongoing Christmas card challenge.  If you love Christmas cards as much as I do, then go take a peek at their blog and join in the fun!  

Today's card uses another of my favorite stamps from the SU Holiday Catalog, called Nature's Peace.  I love this image and wanted to make it special, as it is the total focus of the card.  So, I embossed it with a combination of Iridescent Ice and Early Espresso embossing powders.  I'm not sure the pretty shimmer shows very well in my photos, but it's the perfect touch in real life!  

I hope you enjoy this card and plan for some creative time this weekend.  

Happy Stamping,

barb

My card:

I also wanted to make the card special in and of itself, so I chose to make an easel card.  I used Under The Tree dsp for the card, and the envelope as well.  This design really puts the card on display for the recipient.  ;) 
Easel Card Tutorial at: Splitcoast Stampers

Inside:
Right after I ink distressed the cardstock, I sprinkled Iridescent Ice over the still slightly wet edges, and what stuck, I heated.  It's a subtle, sparkly touch.

A little detail:  My favorite~~pearls.

Merry Monday Challenge:

 Stamping Supplies:

Nature's Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

Versamark Pad

$7.50

Heat Tool

$29.95

Early Espresso Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.95

Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.95

Embossing Buddy

$5.95

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Envelope Punch Board

$19.95

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

$15.95

Stampin' Distress Tool

$4.95

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

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